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Things to Do This Month

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Events Calendar

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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for April 25-27, 2025

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

You won’t want to miss the District's signature events and festivals...


May

18

2025

National Mall

Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natu...

National Gallery of Art

May 18, 2025 - Nov 02, 2025

Discover Earth's 'Little Beasts' Through Historic Art and Specimens

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May

20

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Spy Chat with Chris Costa

International Spy Museum

May 20, 2025

Special Guest: Colonel (Ret.) Fleming “Tal” Sullivan

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May

20

2025

Virginia

Trivia Nights at Tun Tavern

National Museum of the Marine Corps

May 20, 2025 - Oct 21, 2025

Trivia Nights at Tun Tavern

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May

22

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Sex Work in Civil War Washington and Bey...

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum

May 22, 2025

HumanitiesDC Culture Series: Sex Work in Civil War Washington and Beyond

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May

23

2025

The Black Pride Catalyst

May 23, 2025

DC Black Pride 2023

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May

23

2025

Virginia

Place a Flag in Semper Fidelis Memorial ...

National Museum of the Marine Corps

May 23, 2025 - May 26, 2025

Honor our fallen heroes by placing an American Flag in Semper Fidelis Memorial Park

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May

24

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

In True Face Book Signing with author Jo...

International Spy Museum

May 24, 2025

Meet former CIA Chief of Disguise -  Jonna Hiestand Mendez

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May

27

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Spy With Me

May 27, 2025

Virtual program for individuals living with dementia and their care partners

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