16 Things to Do in Washington DC This Week · September 24–27, 2026

Arts & Culture

Noche de Comedia Latina

A night of Spanish-language stand-up comedy at DC Comedy Loft celebrating Latinx voices and humor.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:30 PM · DC Comedy Loft, 1523 22nd St NW

Demetri Martin at 9:30 Club

Comedian, artist, and musician Demetri Martin brings his unique blend of stand-up and visual comedy to the legendary 9:30 Club.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · 9:30 Club

Dance Theatre of Harlem: Firebird

The legendary Dance Theatre of Harlem performs Firebird and other works across two nights at the National Theatre in downtown DC.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:30 PM · The National Theatre, Downtown

Festivals & Special Events

Mid-Autumn Festival

A free outdoor Mid-Autumn Festival celebration takes over Chinatown Park for a festive community gathering under the full moon.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Chinatown Park

VENETIAN BALL AT THE EMBASSY OF ITALY

A glamorous evening at the Embassy of Italy celebrating Venetian culture with an elegant ball — already on the waitlist, so act fast.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 7:00 PM · Embassy of Italy

Vibras Presents: Hispanic Heritage

A special Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Culture DC in Ivy City, presented by Vibras — featuring Latin music and dancing.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 PM · Culture DC, 2006 Fenwick St NE, Ivy City

Food & Drink

Mid-Autumn Night Market

Tiger Fork and Hi-Lawn present a festive Mid-Autumn Night Market celebrating the harvest moon with food, drinks, and cultural programming.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Hi-Lawn, Union Market

Music & Nightlife

Rhiannon Giddens at The Anthem

Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and MacArthur Fellow Rhiannon Giddens performs at The Anthem on the DC Wharf waterfront.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · The Anthem

Yannis Pappas at DC Comedy Loft

Stand-up comedian Yannis Pappas headlines two shows on Friday and Saturday night at the DC Comedy Loft.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:30 PM · DC Comedy Loft, 1523 22nd St NW

DC's Best Showcase at Hotbed

Underground Comedy's acclaimed DC's Best Showcase brings the city's top stand-up comedians to Hotbed Comedy Club in Adams Morgan for two back-to-back shows.

Friday, September 25, 2026 8:00 PM · Hotbed Comedy Club, Adams Morgan

Nü Androids x Starlight Presents: Nitefreak

Nü Androids and Starlight team up for Nitefreak, a late-night electronic music event at Culture DC in Ivy City.

Friday, September 25, 2026 10:00 PM · Culture DC, 2006 Fenwick St NE, Ivy City

Date Night

Salsa Dancing on the Waterfront

Dance the night away with salsa at M Street Landing on the Wharf — a free, vibrant waterfront event perfect for couples or solo dancers.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · M Street Landing, The Wharf

Outdoors & Active

Floating Sound Bath Meditation

FITDC's immersive Sound Bath Meditation series continues at the Joy Evans Therapeutic Pool, led by Ambassador Alison Frith — float into deep relaxation and restoration.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Joy Evans Therapeutic Pool, Washington DC

National Fitness Classes at National Harbor: Saturday Yoga

A free outdoor yoga class by the waterfront at National Harbor, led by instructor Cathy Valentine, part of the summer/fall fitness series running through September 29.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM · National Harbor, MD

Airplane Flying Lesson Over Annapolis MD

Take the controls yourself in a real airplane flying lesson over Annapolis, Maryland — a thrilling aerial adventure for daring locals.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 10:30 AM · Annapolis, MD

Free Events

Underground Comedy Free Show at Hotbed

Underground Comedy's free weekly stand-up showcase at Hotbed Comedy Club in Adams Morgan — consistently one of DC's best free nights out.

Friday, September 25, 2026 11:30 PM · Hotbed Comedy Club, Adams Morgan