Things to do in Washington, D.C.
Explore the best events and things to do in Washington, D.C., from parties and live shows to pop-ups, community events, and more.Updated September 2, 2026Location
All-Night Art Crawl
Fri, Sep 11 at 7pm · Washington
DC's biggest all-night art crawl is back for its 15th year, taking over all eight wards with free programming
The festival takes place in all 8 wards with different activations on each night, bringing visual and performing arts, including painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, fashion, music, literary arts, dance, theater, film, and poetry, to indoor and outdoor public and private spaces, including local businesses and restaurants
Free and open to the public; locations and hours vary by wardRSVP Here
DC Vintage Pop Up!
Sat at 5pm · Washington
Allie Cat Antiques is coming to Red Derby 🐈⬛🎩Your favorite local dive is hosting a selection of curated vintage and antique from small business allie cat antiques, offering size inclusive 100 year old antique gowns to affordable slips, camis, and accessories for all. 🛍️ Enjoy $8 espresso martinis while you shop! We hope to see you there. 🥂💛
This event is 21+
See our Instagram for more details @alliecatantiquesRSVP Here
Beer Run Club
Next Sun at 10am · Washington
NoMa Run Club hits four neighborhood breweries over a 5.2-mile route from Wunder Garten to Andy's Pizza
Runners get 5 beers and unlimited pizza along the way, plus the chance to earn prizes by checking in at stops on NoMa BID's Metropolitan Beer Trail.
Sign up via the link in NoMa Run Club's bio
Starts at Wunder Garten
RSVP here does not guarantee entryRSVP Here![[Unknown]](https://media0.giphy.com/media/X9cng4oJuLvGoopqr0/200w_s.gif?cid=c00e53c6tig7d7esq7q7jtf5vd8d39c52xxxizpq9bqwo355&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=200w_s.gif&ct=g)
Eat a banana with me
Sun, Sep 20 at 2pm · Washington
shout out Jenny and Carl for the original apple eating event.
This one is for the banana lovers. Come enjoy a banana with me!
If you have a motivational speech, comedy skit, or information worth sharing please come join me, I’ll be happy to listen!
Bring a pack of bananas and share amongst the community. Also bring water bottles!
safe space for all ♥️
Let’s make this day bananas 😜
If you have questions, comments, concerns send an email to Elafalkazzaz@gmail.comRSVP Here
Sunset Movie at the Wharf
Today at 7pm · Washington
The Wharf closes out its summer movie series with a rom-com double feature at Transit Pier, When Harry Met Sally followed by The First Wives Club after a 15-minute intermission
Bring a blanket or chair for the last Sunset Cinema of the season (limited Adirondack chairs open at 7pm on a first come, first served basis)RSVP Here
A end of summer (sapphic picnic)
Next Sun at 3pm · Washington
DMV SAPPHICS.
Let’s said goodbye to summer together.
Location: MALCOM X PARK
When: September 13th
Time: 3:00pm
What to bring: your own blankets, snacks and drinks. But some will be provided.
Activities: Some craft materials will be provided, also games. But, bring your own.
The idea is to spend an afternoon/evening in the park chilling and chatting.
Bring friends, lovers or your mother… if they are SAPPHIC.
TERF ARE NO WELCOMERSVP Here
Supper Club: Arcade 9/11
Fri, Sep 11 at 11pm · Washington
We’ve been cooking… Supper Club is finally back with a meal worth the wait 🍜👾
We return to DC’s best kept secret, THE ARCADE, with Supper Club favorites SheWolff and Solo back on the menu, joined by three long-awaited debuts: prep cook Guillermo, Hugo out of NYC, and Miami’s own Pípe.
As always, FREE ENTRY with RSVP. Join us in Midtown Center as we serve up another late-night feast of grooves from doors til late 💃
Dress code: no shorts or athletic attire, dress to impress. Drink/table specials served all night long ;)
Follow @supperclubdc_ on IG for any and all updatesRSVP Here
H Street Festival
Sat, Sep 19 at 12pm · Washington
H Street Festival is back to take over the H Street NE corridor for a full day of DC culture packed into 12 blocks.
Get ready for multiple stages with live music, dance, fashion, and poetry, plus over 200 local vendors and food businesses serving up global cuisine along the way
Free to attend!RSVP Here
VIRGO'S GROOVE
Sat, Sep 12 at 10pm · Washington
Prepare yourself for the meticulous eye of Virgo’s Groove, an all vinyl set from Saphira (Virgo) and Roiboi (Aquarius). Grounded in preparation, the plan brings you on a sonic journey to shake the earth while dancing to clarity. Make a list of your friends and bring them along. An open format vinyl set that is house forward.
P.S.-- this is also a birthday celebration⋆☾⋆
$5 COVER
10-LATERSVP Here
Boulderfest 2026 Vendor Village
Sat, Oct 3 at 11am · Washington
Come join us for the Boulderfest vendor market where we’re gathering artists and creators from the climbing community and the DC community at large to share their amazing goods and creations.
What’s happening:
🧗♀️ Climbing artists and makers selling their work
🎨 DC creators showcasing art, crafts, and goods
🍴 Food vendors
🏆 The usual yearly climbing competition
We will be shutting down Quincy Lane between Eckington Pl. NE and Harry Thomas Way NE, turning the entire alleyway into an amazing market. We hope that you and your friends can make it out to support local art, food, and creating!
List of vendors to come!RSVP Here
GL!TCH: The September Issue
Fri at 9pm · Washington
🚨ALL DMV FREAKS REPORT TO DEW DROP!! 🚨 GL!TCH IS BACK FRIDAY 8/4!!!
hosted by @f.g.t.dc , Head GL!TCH In Charge @public.kenemy + friends will be spinning your favorite hyperpop💖💚, electroclash❤️💙, sleaze🖤⚫️, experimental🔬🧪, and glitch👾💻tracks🔂 mixed with some techno + club mixes of songs you already know. think artists like Slayyyter, Ayesha Erotica, JT, Jane Remover, NINAJIRACHI, Charli XCX, Nadia Oh, Cortisa Star, Frost Children, SOPHIE, Shygirl, underscores, among others…
FORMAT: As a reminder, in August we started spotlighting newer DJs w/ Kenemy filling any leftover time! this month’s lineup:
9-11pm: @jayschex
11pm-3am: @public.kenemy (f.g.t)
If you are interested in DJing for GL!TCH, reach out to @f.g.t.dc or @public.kenemy on Instagram!
COME READY TO DANCE, SWEAT, AND STAY LATE!!
THE DEW DROP INN
2801 8TH ST NE WASHINGTON DC
9PM-LATE
🔔**GL!TCH is an LGBTQIA+ -centered event. Allies are welcome and encouraged to attend. Come as you are. Zero tolerance of bigotry or being a creep. Speak with bartender, DJ, or security if you have any issues. **
FLYER BY @okaykennyrayRSVP Here
Fall Festival (apple harvest, corn maze, & pig races)
Sat at 9am · Bluemont
Great Country Farms is going all in on fall with pick-your-own apples, a 1.5-acre corn maze, and the crowd-favorite Oinkintucky Derby Pig Races
Get ready for cider pressing demos and marshmallow roasting over an open fire! It's a full day of fall built for the whole family (and leashed dogs are welcome too)RSVP Here