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14 Things to Do in Washington DC This Week · September 3–6, 2026

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★ NoMa in Color Mural Festival

A week-long mural festival in NoMa celebrating bold new public art installations with community programming and artist activations.

Music & Nightlife
emarosa – High Horse Heaven Tour at DC9
Emarosa brings their High Horse Heaven Tour to DC9 Nightclub in Shaw for an intimate post-hardcore and alt-rock set.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 6:30 PM · DC9 Nightclub, Shaw
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DC's Best Showcase at Hotbed Comedy Club
Hotbed's flagship professional comedy showcase features DC's best stand-up comedians in Adams Morgan on Friday and Saturday nights.
Friday, September 4, 2026 8:00 PM · Hotbed Comedy Club, Adams Morgan
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DC JazzFest 2026 at Pearl Street Warehouse
The annual DC JazzFest celebrating America's 250th anniversary brings live jazz to Pearl Street Warehouse at The Wharf.
Sunday, September 6, 2026 · Pearl Street Warehouse, The Wharf
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DC Comedy Festival Opening Night
The DC Comedy Festival kicks off at the Comedy Loft with a special opening night showcase in The Cellar.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 8:00 PM · The Comedy Loft of DC, 1523 22nd St NW
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Vibras at Culture
A 21+ Latin-infused party night at Culture in Ivy City, bringing vibrant energy to DC's electronic music scene.
Friday, September 11, 2026 10:00 PM · Culture DC, 2006 Fenwick St NE, Ivy City
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Festivals & Special Events
DC State Fair 2026
The DC State Fair returns to Anthem Row in Mount Vernon Triangle for a one-day celebration of local community, food, and culture.
Sunday, September 6, 2026 · Anthem Row, Mount Vernon Triangle
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Sports
NoMa Courtside
A pop-up sports court takes over First & N Street NE for four days of free play, competition, and community in the NoMa neighborhood.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · First & N Street NE, NoMa
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Arts & Culture
Funny Arabs at DC Comedy Loft
A special comedy night celebrating Arab-American voices at the Comedy Loft's intimate Cellar room.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:30 PM · The Comedy Loft of DC, 1523 22nd St NW
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NoMa in Color Mural Festival
A week-long mural festival in NoMa celebrating bold new public art installations with community programming and artist activations.
Friday, September 11, 2026 · NoMa neighborhood, Washington DC
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Free Events
Phillips Flash at the Phillips Collection
The Phillips Collection opens its doors for a free Thursday evening of art, music, and social gathering in Dupont Circle.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 · The Phillips Collection, Dupont Circle
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Date Night
ryan hanseler featuring gabrielle cavassa at Blues Alley
An intimate jazz evening at the legendary Blues Alley featuring vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa alongside Ryan Hanseler.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 7:00 PM · Blues Alley
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NIGHTLIFE OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS: Luxury Hotels, VIP Experience and More
A curated VIP nightlife tour of DC's luxury hotels and exclusive venues, organized by Things To Do DC for young professionals.
Friday, September 4, 2026 8:30 PM · Washington DC
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Outdoors & Active
Great Race Scavenger Hunt of Washington D.C.
A city-wide scavenger hunt through the streets of Washington DC, racing to discover landmarks and hidden gems.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 11:30 AM · Washington DC
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Jenn-E Fitness: Move, Mix and Mingle – Maryland
A fitness, social, and networking event combining movement classes with community mingling at LDW Studios in Maryland.
Saturday, September 12, 2026 9:00 AM · LDW Studios LLC, Maryland
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