15 Things to Do in Washington DC This Week · May 21–24, 2026

Arts & Culture

Artist Talk: Victoria Sambunaris at the National Gallery of Art

The National Gallery of Art hosts a free artist talk with photographer Victoria Sambunaris.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:00 PM · National Gallery of Art

Profs & Pints DC: Artemis II and Beyond

An expert lecture on the Artemis II mission and the future of space exploration, hosted at a DC bar.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 6:00 PM · Washington, DC

Noche de Comedia Latina at DC Comedy Loft

A Spanish-language comedy night celebrating Latino comedians at the DC Comedy Loft.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 7:30 PM · DC Comedy Loft, 1523 22nd St NW

Food & Drink

Doubles Night School: Latte Art

Learn the art of coffee latte design in a hands-on evening class at Doubles in Park View.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Doubles, Park View

Free Events

Underground Comedy at Hotbed

DC's premier independent stand-up comedy showcase at Hotbed Comedy Club in Adams Morgan — free to attend.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 8:00 PM · Hotbed Comedy Club, Adams Morgan

IlluminAsia: BookCon Fair and Disco

A free Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month celebration featuring a book fair and disco at the National Museum of Asian Art.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 12:30 PM · National Museum of Asian Art

May Writers' Meetup

Monthly creative writing meetup for DC's 20s and 30s crowd — bring your work and connect with fellow writers.

Sunday, May 24, 2026 2:00 PM · Washington, DC

CiNoMatic Outdoor Film Series

Free weekly outdoor movie nights under the stars at Alethia Tanner Park in NoMa, running Wednesdays at sunset through June 24.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Sunset · Alethia Tanner Park, NoMa

Music & Nightlife

Sweeping Promises at Union Stage

Post-punk duo Sweeping Promises brings their electrifying sound to Union Stage.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · Union Stage, Washington DC

Jackie Fabulous at DC Comedy Loft

Stand-up comedian Jackie Fabulous headlines multiple shows across the weekend at the DC Comedy Loft.

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

Date Night

Margarita Cruise on the Potomac

Cruise the Potomac River with margaritas and a party atmosphere on a Friday night.

Friday, May 22, 2026 8:30 PM · Potomac River

Summit Rooftop at the Conrad Happy Hour

Craft cocktails and rooftop views at the Summit Rooftop inside the Conrad hotel.

Friday, May 29, 2026 5:30 PM · Conrad Hotel, Washington DC

Family-Friendly

LIVE ACTION GAME OF 'CLUE' and Scavenger Hunt of Washington D.C.

An interactive live-action Clue game and scavenger hunt through Washington DC streets.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 11:30 AM · Washington, DC

Festivals & Special Events

2026 Fiesta Asia Street Fair

Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month street fair at Pennsylvania Avenue NW with food, performances, and cultural programming.

Friday, May 22, 2026 11:00 AM · 400 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC

Passport DC: Month-Long Embassy Programming

Passport DC's month-long celebration of DC's diplomatic community continues through May 31 with embassy open houses, performances, and cultural exhibits.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Various embassies and cultural institutions, Washington DC