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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National Gallery of Art East Building - Museum on the National Mall - 365�Թϲ��, DC

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

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Downtown

National Museum of Women in the Arts

First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.

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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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Virginia

National Museum of the Marine Corps

Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.

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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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Downtown

National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

The National Geographic Museum of Exploration Opens June 26

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Downtown

National Children's Museum

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

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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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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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Columbia Heights

Spain-USA Foundation

Enjoy and discover cultural events and works of internationally renowned Spanish artists in the fields such as design, urban culture, architecture, visual arts, performing arts, literature and music

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National Mall

Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services

Plan your Smithsonian visit

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Woodley Park

Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservat...

Enjoy thousands of exotic animals

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Congress Heights

Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center

Discover a hidden cultural gem in 365�Թϲ��, D.C.’s historic Southeast corridor.

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National Mall

National Air and Space Museum

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

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National Mall

National Museum of African American Hist...

A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story

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Navy Yard

The Bullpen

Located steps away from Nationals Park, The Bullpen offers a unique open-air setting for meetings that break from the traditional conference room.

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Adams Morgan

Shanklin Hall

Shanklin Hall 2325 is a non-membership required social club centered at the intersection of community, creativity, and wellness.

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Upcoming Cultural & Performing Art Events

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Foggy Bottom

New Musical Work-in-Progress Preview and Reception

Now - Apr 30, 2026

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2026

Southwest & The Wharf

A Good Day to Me Not to You

Now - May 03, 2026

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2026

Dupont Circle

The Minutes

Now - May 03, 2026

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2026

Downtown

The Book of Mormon

Now - May 03, 2026

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2026

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

Now - Sep 30, 2026

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May

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2026

Virginia

Legally Blonde

Now - May 02, 2026

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2026

Downtown

National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center

Now - Jun 21, 2026

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2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"1776" at Ford's Theatre

Now - May 16, 2026

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2026

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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H Street NE

Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest

Now - May 03, 2026

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May

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2026

Barracks Row Main Streets Unofficial Star Wars Weekend

May 01, 2026 - May 03, 2026

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2026

Foggy Bottom

Distinguished Speakers, Maestro Piotr Gajewski and Composer Henry Dehlinger

May 01, 2026

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Virginia

Sense and Sensibility

May 01, 2026 - May 03, 2026

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2026

Georgetown

River Club Brunch

May 02, 2026 - Apr 29, 2028

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Georgetown

The Magic Duel at The Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

May 02, 2026 - May 30, 2026

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Maryland

Comedy Shows Near Me - Silver Spring

May 02, 2026 - Apr 01, 2028

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Southwest & The Wharf

The Story of Everything

May 04, 2026

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May

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Southwest & The Wharf

The Motion

May 06, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026

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2026

Foggy Bottom

History Program and Reception

May 06, 2026

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Logan Circle

Tara' Hootenanny

May 09, 2026 - Apr 10, 2027

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Tap into the city’s creative heartbeat.

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

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National Museum of Women in the Arts

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden

National Museum of the Marine Corps

National Museum of the American Indian

National Geographic Museum of Exploratio...

National Children's Museum

The Howard Theatre

National Postal Museum

Spain-USA Foundation

Smithsonian Office of Visitor Services

Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservat...

Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center

National Air and Space Museum

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The Bullpen

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Upcoming Cultural & Performing Art Events

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Foggy Bottom

New Musical Work-in-Progress Preview and Reception

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Southwest & The Wharf

A Good Day to Me Not to You

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Dupont Circle

The Minutes

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The Book of Mormon

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Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

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Virginia

Legally Blonde

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Downtown

National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"1776" at Ford's Theatre

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Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

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H Street NE

Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest

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

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

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

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