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Things to Do in Washington, DC
Concert / Special Event
May 23, 2013 6:00 pm Nationals Park Back for the fourth year in a row, "A Night at the Park" 2013 is a unique collaboration of music and entertainment. Come out and support the ziMS Foundation with Ryan and his Nationals teammates with a night of food, drink, auctions ... more
1500 S Capitol Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
Party Earth Review “Let’s go to the Mall” has a different meaning in DC, where the National Mall brings in more than twenty-four million visitors a year – all without the help of an Apple Store. Stretching from the Capitol Building on the east side to the towering Lincoln Memorial on the west, this historic two-mile stretch of grass, fountains ... more
Between Independence Avenue and
Constitution Avenue from the Capitol
to the Lincoln Memorial
Washington, DC 20560
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Special Event
May 23–31, 2013 Throughout the month of May, people from all over the DC area travel the world without every leaving the city at the annual PassportDC. Held through May, the 2013 PassportDC takes place at embassies throughout Washington, D.C. Each year ... more
Throughout the cityNightlife Area / Shopping Area
Party Earth Review Known as the heart of DC’s African American community and home to an eclectic mix of people who share a love of music, art, theater, and food, U Street – after decades of neglect – has been the focus of a major resurgence since the late 1990s. With historic landmarks like the Lincoln and Howard Theaters, where Duke Ellington ... more
Between 9th Street and 17th Street,
and Florida Avenue and S Street NW
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May 23–26, 2013 The DC Improv An American stand-up comedian and actor, Godfrey C. Danchimah, Jr., or just Godfrey, has been entertaining audiences since the early 1990s. Born in 1969 to Nigerian immigrant parents, Godfrey got his first big break when he replaced Orlando ... more
1140 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
Nightlife Area / Park / Plaza
Party Earth Review With its stunning views of the Potomac River, the Georgetown Waterfront is a popular place to spend relaxed sunny afternoons that can quickly fade into rambunctious evenings. The cornerstone of the area is the Washington Harbour Plaza, where four restaurants take ready advantage of their location with ample outdoor seating ... more
Waterfront area between Key Bridge and the Washington Harbour Plaza
Washington, DC 20007
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Ethnic Festival
May 23–30, 2013 Culture lovers explore a wide range of Asian sights, sounds, and flavors at the annual Fiesta Asia. Held throughout the month of May, the 2013 Fiesta Asia takes place at a wide range of venues in Washington, D.C., including the West End Cinema ... more
Throughout the city
Party Earth Review Just west of the city of Arlington, and less than two miles south of the heart of Washington, DC, the glorified lawn that makes up Gravelly Point Park might not seem like a worthwhile destination – until the vigorous roar of a 747 explodes overhead. Built within spitting distance of Reagan National Airport, the park is ... more
George Washington Parkway
Arlington, VA 22202
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May 23–26, 2013 Baltimore Soundstage (Baltimore, MD) Metalheads gear up for a packed lineup of headbangers and death metal gods at the annual Maryland Deathfest. Held at Sonar and the Baltimore Soundstage in Baltimore, Maryland, the Maryland Deathfest 2013 takes place for four days in May ... more
124 Market Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
Nightlife Area / Shopping Area
Party Earth Review Home to some of the District’s most popular restaurants, bars, and high-end shops, M Street is a central part of the Georgetown experience, especially for the fourteen thousand students at nearby Georgetown University. Lined with cobblestone sidewalks and 18th-century colonial homes, the area is awash during the day with ... more
Between Rock Creek Parkway and the Key Bridge
Washington, DC 20007
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May 23–Aug 11, 2013 Smithsonian American Art Museum The artwork and ideas of the Korean-born artist Nam June Paik transformed the art of the 20th century. His innovative, media-based artwork was grounded in the practices of avant-garde music and performance art, which he used to expand the electronic ... more
8th and F Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Bar / Beer Garden / Lounge
Party Earth Review Built as an homage to singer Marvin Gaye, who grew up nearby and took soul-searching trips to Belgium in the 1980s, Marvin combines the soulful elements of its namesake with some unique Belgian overtones. A wall-sized mural of the singer casts a watchful eye over the local bohemian types chowing down on fried chicken with ... more
2007 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
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What to Do in DC by Day or Night
Day
- → Happy Hour
- → Outdoors
- → Landmarks
- → Shopping
- → Brunch
- → Sports
- → Cafés
- → Free Things to Do
- → Food & Drink
- → Attractions
Night
- → Nightlife Areas
- → Concerts
- → Comedy Shows
- → Sports
- → Pool Halls
- → Happy Hour
- → Date Ideas
- → Music Venues
- → Karaoke Bars
- → Singles
There’s a reason some fifteen million people visit Washington, DC every year: There are a lot of things to do in Washington DC! Major landmarks are everywhere, including the nineteen Smithsonian complexes and this little white house the leader of the free world lives in.
Imposing monuments in The National Mall offer incredible photo opps and dramatic history lessons, while The Mall and surrounding parks also host everything from afternoon picnics to massive rallies, as well as major events and festivals. There are no sandy beaches in DC, but additional long parks and paths dot the Potomac River, perfect for joggers, walkers, rowers, things to do, and outdoor activities of all kind.
Shopping runs the gamut from fashionable Georgetown shopping district to the endless array of boutiques, clothing stores, and independent record stores in Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle, and U Street. Happy Hour culture is also huge in this political town, fueled in large part by a strict 9-to-5 federal employee work day.
What are you in the mood for?
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Lucas
Sports? Pub crawls? Rowdy bars? Good beer? Then check out these suggestions from Lucas:
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Adriana
Exclusive hotspots? Chic crowds? Bottle service? Posh shopping? Then check out these suggestions from Adriana:
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Jonah
Eclectic crowds? Authentic bars? Live music? Nothing mainstream? Then check out these suggestions from Jonah:
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Emma
Amazing drink deals? Unpretentious crowds? Karaoke with friends? Dancing all night? Then check out these suggestions from Emma:
... or find things to do by interest
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- → Live Music
- → Students
- → Exclusive
- → DJ
- → Laid back
- → Shopping
- → High Energy
- → Free
- → Conversational
- → Outdoor Area
- → Expensive
- → Sports
- → Sightseeing
- → Budget-friendly
Explore Washington, DC Things to Do by Neighborhood
Free Things To Do in Washington, DC
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Movies / Film Festival
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Movies / Film Festival
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P.O.V. Roof Terrace and Lounge
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