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The D.C. area offers loads of history and great events. See art and sculpture at the Hirshhorn Museum. Visit in spring for the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Head to CityCenter to shop and eat. If you're feeling fancy, head out for a meal on Barracks Row.

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HUD's 8th Annual IT Industry Day

Wed, Dec 4, 10:00 AM

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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The 1924: A Science Speakeasy

Fri, Dec 6, 6:00 PM

National Academy of Sciences

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SUN 3PM | American Holiday Festival 2024 / G/A

Sun, Dec 8, 3:00 PM

DAR Constitution Hall

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2024 Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department Santa at the Station

Sat, Dec 14, 9:00 AM

Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department

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HUD's 8th Annual IT Industry Day

Wed, Dec 4, 10:00 AM

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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The 1924: A Science Speakeasy

Fri, Dec 6, 6:00 PM

National Academy of Sciences

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SUN 3PM | American Holiday Festival 2024 / G/A

Sun, Dec 8, 3:00 PM

DAR Constitution Hall

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2024 Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department Santa at the Station

Sat, Dec 14, 9:00 AM

Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department

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FRIENDS GIVING ALL BLACK PARTY - HOSTED BY METHOD MAN WITH DJ SCRATCH

Saturday at 20:00

999 9th St NW

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Dyke The Halls

Fri, Dec 6, 8:00 PM

metrobar

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SAT 8PM | American Holiday Festival 2024 / G/A

Sat, Dec 7, 8:00 PM

DAR Constitution Hall

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Stephen Wilson Jr.

Sat, Dec 14, 8:00 PM

Sixth & I

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FRIENDS GIVING ALL BLACK PARTY - HOSTED BY METHOD MAN WITH DJ SCRATCH

Saturday at 20:00

999 9th St NW

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Dyke The Halls

Fri, Dec 6, 8:00 PM

metrobar

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SAT 8PM | American Holiday Festival 2024 / G/A

Sat, Dec 7, 8:00 PM

DAR Constitution Hall

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Stephen Wilson Jr.

Sat, Dec 14, 8:00 PM

Sixth & I

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Improv for All! Workshop at Martin Luther King Jr. Library

Saturday at 13:00

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

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Speakeasy 'Holiday Hooch' Cocktail Making Class

Monday at 19:00

2440 18th St NW

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Kelly Bishop

Wed, Dec 4, 7:00 PM

Sixth & I

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Twelve Days DC Metro Sip & Sleigh Holiday Soiree

Thu, Dec 5, 6:00 PM

The City Club of Washington

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Holiday Book Festival & Closeout Sale!

Fri, Dec 6, 9:30 AM

Carriage House

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Hamiltunes DC: A Winter's Ball - A Hamilton Sing-Along

Sat, Dec 7, 6:30 PM

Penn Social

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Holiday Wreath Making

Sat, Dec 7, 2:00 PM

Atlas Brew Works Ivy City Brewery & Taproom

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Women in Podcast Panel

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00 PM

Busboys and Poets

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Improv for All! Workshop at Martin Luther King Jr. Library

Saturday at 13:00

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

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Speakeasy 'Holiday Hooch' Cocktail Making Class

Monday at 19:00

2440 18th St NW

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Kelly Bishop

Wed, Dec 4, 7:00 PM

Sixth & I

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Twelve Days DC Metro Sip & Sleigh Holiday Soiree

Thu, Dec 5, 6:00 PM

The City Club of Washington

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Holiday Book Festival & Closeout Sale!

Fri, Dec 6, 9:30 AM

Carriage House

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Hamiltunes DC: A Winter's Ball - A Hamilton Sing-Along

Sat, Dec 7, 6:30 PM

Penn Social

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Holiday Wreath Making

Sat, Dec 7, 2:00 PM

Atlas Brew Works Ivy City Brewery & Taproom

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Women in Podcast Panel

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00 PM

Busboys and Poets

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Experience DC: things to do this week

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35 upcoming events

Once you’ve visited the National Mall, museums, and monuments, experience more of Washington, DC, by way of a brewery tour in Ivy City or a yoga class on a farm in Arlington. Explore the District via this calendar of concerts, art exhibits, pop-up markets, and more must-see events throughout the region — all selected by Eventbrite’s expert curators.

Find your Pride in Washington, DC year-round

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8 upcoming events

DC is a capital of queer activism, home to several LGBTQIA+ nonprofits, and a host of historic marches. The community is only growing, so there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate community and culture throughout the District. Hit up drag shows, queer happy hours, and more in Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, and beyond. Find your Pride at events in DC where you can show up and show off who you truly are.

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FRIENDS GIVING ALL BLACK PARTY - HOSTED BY METHOD MAN WITH DJ SCRATCH

Saturday at 20:00

999 9th St NW

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Clergy & Community Congressional Coalition Conference

Monday at 17:30

1808 Capitol Ave NE

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Light Yards Express

Wed, Dec 4, 5:30 PM

The Yards Park

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Celebrating Literary Icons: Max Frisch & Ingeborg Bachmann

Wed, Dec 4, 6:15 PM

Embassy of Austria

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Winternational Embassy Showcase 2024

Thu, Dec 5, 11:00 AM

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

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FRI 8PM | American Holiday Festival 2024 / G/A

Fri, Dec 6, 8:00 PM

DAR Constitution Hall

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A COURIER Event @ Eaton DC

Mon, Dec 9, 5:00 PM

Eaton DC

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Trump 2024 inaguration

Mon, Jan 20, 10:00 AM

Washington

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FRIENDS GIVING ALL BLACK PARTY - HOSTED BY METHOD MAN WITH DJ SCRATCH

Saturday at 20:00

999 9th St NW

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Clergy & Community Congressional Coalition Conference

Monday at 17:30

1808 Capitol Ave NE

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Light Yards Express

Wed, Dec 4, 5:30 PM

The Yards Park

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Celebrating Literary Icons: Max Frisch & Ingeborg Bachmann

Wed, Dec 4, 6:15 PM

Embassy of Austria

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Winternational Embassy Showcase 2024

Thu, Dec 5, 11:00 AM

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

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FRI 8PM | American Holiday Festival 2024 / G/A

Fri, Dec 6, 8:00 PM

DAR Constitution Hall

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A COURIER Event @ Eaton DC

Mon, Dec 9, 5:00 PM

Eaton DC

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Trump 2024 inaguration

Mon, Jan 20, 10:00 AM

Washington

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Experience DC: things to do this week

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