14 Things to Do in Washington DC This Week · May 14–17, 2026

Food & Drink

NoMa Farmers Market at Third Street

The seasonal NoMa Farmers Market returns every Thursday offering fresh farm produce and local groceries from April through October.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:00 PM · Third Street NE, NoMa

Spring Night Market Presented by Tiger Fork and Hi-Lawn

A lively spring night market hosted by Tiger Fork and Hi-Lawn rooftop featuring food, drinks, and a festive outdoor atmosphere in NoMa.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:00 PM · Hi-Lawn, NoMa

Music & Nightlife

MOTHER of All Comedy Shows: Takoma Comedy Night

A comedy showcase night at Busboys and Poets Takoma celebrating local stand-up talent.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:00 PM · Busboys and Poets, Takoma

Matthew Broussard at DC Comedy Loft

Comedian Matthew Broussard performs a sold-out special event at the DC Comedy Loft.

Friday, May 15, 2026 7:30 PM · DC Comedy Loft, 1523 22nd St NW

Winyah at 9:30 Club

Winyah performs live at the legendary 9:30 Club in Washington DC.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 9:30 Club

Puuluup at Songbyrd Music House

Estonian neo-zombie post-folk duo Puuluup, Eurovision 2024 finalists, bring their unique hiiu kannel electronic sound to Songbyrd Music House.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:00 PM · Songbyrd Music House, 540 Penn Street NE

Arts & Culture

Story District: Freaks & Geeks

Story District's live storytelling show with the theme 'Freaks & Geeks' featuring personal true stories told on stage.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 · Penn Social, Penn Quarter

1776 at Ford's Theatre

Ford's Theatre's acclaimed musical '1776' runs through May 16 — the last chance to see a show at this historic DC stage before it closes for summer.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Ford's Theatre

Outdoors & Active

Bike to Work Day at Wunder Garten

Pedal over to Wunder Garten for Bike to Work Day with free bicycle safety checks, tasty bites, wellness resources, and more.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · Wunder Garten, NoMa

Night Stroll of War Memorials

A guided evening stroll through DC's iconic war memorials with Monumental Adventures of DC.

Friday, May 15, 2026 6:30 PM · National Mall area

Festivals & Special Events

Evening at the Embassy of Kenya

An exclusive evening event at the Embassy of Kenya as part of Passport DC's month-long international cultural programming.

Friday, May 15, 2026 6:30 PM · Embassy of Kenya

Date Night

Evening at the Embassy of France: Midnight in Paris

A themed evening at the French Embassy inspired by 'Midnight in Paris,' part of DC's Passport DC month-long cultural programming.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 7:00 PM · Embassy of France

Free Events

Underground Comedy Presents: DC's Best Showcase at Hotbed

Underground Comedy's weekly showcase featuring DC's top stand-up comedians at Hotbed Comedy Club in Adams Morgan.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 8:00 PM · Hotbed Comedy Club, 2477 18th St NW, Adams Morgan

Red Baraat at National Gallery of Art

Red Baraat, DC's beloved Punjabi-funk brass band, performs live at the National Gallery of Art.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 · National Gallery of Art