Things to do in Washington, D.C. this week
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
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
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
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
Music in the Meadow: Daisy Road Band
Fri at 7pm · Washington
Revel in a live music performance to celebrate the National Herb Garden’s Rock (‘n Roll) Garden exhibit!
Daisy Road will play an eclectic medley of classic rock, soul, and funk tunes that the whole family can sing along to. Plus, enjoy delicious food and drink from local food trucksRSVP Here
Pilates at the Park
Sat at 10am · Washington
Start your Saturday off right with a free community event!
Pilates taught by Kelley Hernandez | Smoothie King afterwardsRSVP Here
Outdoor Movie Night: The Wind Rises (2013)
Fri at 7:30pm · Washington
Fort Hunt Film Festival brings four Friday nights of WWII and Cold War films to the park, with this year's sub-theme digging into how the war accelerated science and technology in ways that changed the world
Before each screening, a park ranger gives a talk connecting the film to Fort Hunt's own 20th-century history (so mostly movie with a little history lesson)
Bring a chair and your own snacks and settle in under the pavilionRSVP Here
2026 Dc JazzFest at the Wharf
Sat at 1pm · Washington
You're invited to celebrate all things jazz with us Labor Day weekend at the Wharf!
Get ready to enjoy incredible music, discover new artists, make friends, and enjoy the bustling Wharf neighborhood along DC’s Potomac River. Get tickets now for DC JazzFest at the Wharf and our other citywide events before they sell out.
Music starts at 1:00 PM until 10:00 PM both Saturday and Sunday across eight different stages.
Come see a lineup of over 50 artists ranging from KES to Dee Dee Bridgwater and everything in between, including many of DC best musicians.
Hope to see you this labor day weekend!RSVP Here
Vintage Watch Pop-Up with Elias Marte
Sat to Sun · Washington
the iconic Elias Marte @staycrispymyfriends is coming back in DC for another vintage watch trunk show at @vintagevintagevintage.dc
"I’m seriously excited to see the DC watch fam again. This time I’m bringing way more pieces, including plenty of manual-wind and quartz watches alongside the vintage gems you already know.
This carousel is only a fraction of what’s coming 👀 And yes, Part 2 is dropping next week with women’s and smaller watches.
If you know someone rocking a smartwatch who needs a real one… send them my way"RSVP Here
High Girl Walk
Tomorrow at 6:30pm · Alexandria
Walk in community with HI. Women’s Cannabis Collective🍃💗
This is the perfect space to meet friends, get your steps in after work, explore cbd, support a woman-owned and aapi-owned small business, and consume in a safe space.
We’ll meet at Yerba Shop, Old Town’s cutest CBD and wellness shop. Stop inside for an edible and explore their products and even smoke in their private outdoor patio— then we’ll get to stepping at 7pm. After the walk there will be specialty lemonade available by Golden Hour.🍋
21+RSVP Here
Stand-Up Showcase at DC Improv
Sat at 7pm · Washington
DC Improv's lounge showcase stacks five stand-ups on one of the country's most famous comedy stages, mixing DC-area regulars with touring talent (including New York-based Chanel Ali of MTV's Girl Code and Netflix's Dash & Lily)
All-in tickets $26.50 via DC ImprovRSVP Here
Get To The Giggle: FREE C@nn@bis Comedy Show
Sat at 8pm · Washington
Comedy Sesh in The Giggle Room
Stuck in DC Labor Day weekend? To help you celebrate, we’re putting on our monthly Canna-Comedy show for FREE!
There’s an optional suggested donation of $5, but you can also support the show for free by following the comedian’s social media
- local DC Comedy Collective to bring the laughs to The Giggle Room. This is a ouid 🍃 friendly comedy show at the best dispo lounge in DC, Blunt Sluts—just come ready to have a good time!
To enter the event, a purchase in the Blunt Sluts Dispensary is required (it does not have to be a specific type of item)
✨ Featuring a free, curated mocktail while supplies last
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Show starts at 8:00 PM sharp
Come early, get settled, and get to the giggle
How It Works:
RSVP required (limited space!)
any in-store purchase made before entering the lounge
Must be 21+ with physical ID
Medical card required (can be completed on-site or ahead of time)
Come early to secure a great spot!
We HIGHLY recommend coming early to pick your seats. Seating is first-come first serve
Come get cozy, laugh, and unwind with us — the perfect Saturday planshRSVP Here