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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 May 16-18, 2025

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

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


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

Downtown

Faces of Civil War Nurses: A Photo Exhib...

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum

May 24, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025

Faces of Civil War Nurses: A Photo Exhibit

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May

24

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Opening Day: Faces of Civil War Nurses

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum

May 24, 2025

Exhibit Opening: Faces of Civil War Nurses

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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

25

2025

Virginia

Free Screenings of Taking Chance

National Museum of the Marine Corps

May 25, 2025 - May 26, 2025

Memorial Day Weekend: Free Screening of *Taking Chance* at the Medal of Honor Theater

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May

25

2025

Adams Morgan

Science Playtime For Kids Aged 2-5 years

Because Science

May 25, 2025

You’re never too young to become a scientist

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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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