365�Թϲ�� DC Arts & Culture

Tap into the city’s creative heartbeat.

Whether you're inspired by free museums or culturally diverse neighborhoods, this city has it all. Catch a musical before it hits Broadway. Go where DC creators hatch their best ideas. The District oozes with local flavor and one-of-a-kind experiences. Bottle it up on your trip when you tour colorful street murals, chat with artists at Eastern Market or accept a standing invite to the Meridian Hill drum circle.

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Where to Find the Most Colorful Street Murals in 365�Թϲ��, DC

Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.

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Smithsonian Museums in 365�Թϲ��, DC

History, science, art and culture come alive at these free DC museum...

Theaters & Performance Spaces to See a Show in 365�Թϲ��, DC

A variety of performances grace stages throughout the District – her...

20+ Cool & Interesting Museums in 365�Թϲ��, DC That Aren’t On the National Mall

Venture off the National Mall to these knowledge centers for a uniqu...

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Ways to Celebrate African American History & Culture in 365�Թϲ��, DC

Honor the Black experience at these museums, memorials and more thro...

Grab A Seat: 365�Թϲ��, DC’s Theaters Are Must-See Attractions

Why 365�Թϲ��, DC's performing arts scene is in a class of its own

Grandfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown Mural by Aniekan Udofia

Keep on Groovin’: An Intro to Go-Go Music in 365�Թϲ��, DC

The official music of the city has a fascinating history, but its st...

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2 Days of LGBTQ+ Culture & Arts in 365�Թϲ��, DC

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Discover the National Gallery of Art East Building in 365�Թϲ��, DC

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Saint John Paul II National Shrine

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National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

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Georgetown

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden

Tudor Place offers unique and intimate settings perfect for special occasions.

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National Mall

National Museum of the American Indian

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

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National Children's Museum

A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!

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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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Dupont Circle

Woodrow Wilson House

Dine intimately in the presidential Dining Room, enjoy cocktails throughout the main museum rooms or relax and unwind in the tranquil period garden.

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Upper Northwest

The 365�Թϲ�� Ballet

The 365�Թϲ�� Ballet (TWB) 2023/24 Season of Discovery Tickets On-Sale Now!

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9:30 Club

Concert venue located a few blocks from the U Street Metro stop

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Hedy's Rooftop

Hedy's Rooftop at Hotel Zena

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

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Airbus IMAX Theater

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The Howard Theatre

One-of-a-Kind Private Event Experience: From Concert Venue to Corporate Awards Dinner

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Lincoln Theatre

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Frederick Douglass National Historic Sit...

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

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American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

Now - Sep 30, 2026

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Downtown

National Scrollathon

Now - Sep 07, 2026

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Capitol Hill

How Shakespeare Saved My Life

Now - Jul 05, 2026

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The Motion

Now - Jun 14, 2026

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Pippin

Now - Jul 26, 2026

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Southwest & The Wharf

“A General’s Prayer”

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The Magic Duel in Penn Quarter & Chinatown

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CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical

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Othello

Now - Jun 21, 2026

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The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long

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Precarious

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Logan Circle

Tara' Hootenanny

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National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center

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Georgetown

River Club Brunch

Now - Jun 04, 2028

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Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Downtown

SUFFS: The Musical

Jun 16, 2026 - Jun 28, 2026

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What Became of Us

Jun 16, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concert on the Avenue

Jun 16, 2026

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Tap into the city’s creative heartbeat.

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Saint John Paul II National Shrine

National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden

National Museum of the American Indian

National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

National Children's Museum

National Postal Museum

Woodrow Wilson House

The 365�Թϲ��� Ballet

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Hedy's Rooftop

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Airbus IMAX Theater

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American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

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National Scrollathon

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How Shakespeare Saved My Life

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The Motion

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Pippin

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“A General’s Prayer”

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

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CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical

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Othello

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The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long

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20+ Cool & Interesting Museums in 365�Թϲ��, DC That Aren’t On the National Mall

Ways to Celebrate African American History & Culture in 365�Թϲ��, DC

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