Things to do in DC

400-year-old Shakespeare play

Why preserving Shakespeare is still important today

Martin Scorsese, Cynthia Erivo to headline National Book Festival in DC

Grammy-winner Ledisi brings Dinah Washington, her own music and a reverence for history to Strathmore

Things to do in the DC area: 'Yokai Parade,' National Book Festival … and more!

National Symphony Orchestra will play at 6 DC-area venues next season as Kennedy Center shuts

The Grinch is coming to the Gaylord National, but you’ll have to bear the cold to see him

Before the 'carnage', Montgomery County fair makes the midway a little calmer

Things to do in the DC area: African Diaspora Film Festival, Tomato Party … and more!

A rare look at some of the earliest published works of William Shakespeare

Trump's arch could disrupt the historical significance of many of Washington's sites, report says

An exclusive first look at the National Zoo’s new baby bat-eared foxes!

American Black Film Festival brings three-day pop-up to Union Market

DC comedian Tommy Davidson returns home to 'dispense happy'

National Zoo flamingo overcomes social anxiety to spread her wings!

Sightseeing in Washington, D.C. Library of Congress

Things to do in the DC area: Lavender Con, Fashion at the Library ... and more!

Glasses from the Old Town Pub Crawl

Things to do in the DC area: Old Town Pub Crawl, 'Smithsonian Dreams' ... and more!

The Playground at the National Building Museum

Playground that challenges kids' creativity opens at DC's National Building Museum

"Smithsonian Dreams" by Refik Anadol on the National Mall

Special AI art installation honoring the Smithsonian comes to the National Mall

People visiting Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens offers a blooming escape in the heart of DC

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Road closures from Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K hits DC Saturday

Things to do in the DC area: Alexandria's birthday bash, Gaithersburg’s SportsFest … and more!

DMV Foodie Guide: Collab dinners and other delicious events in July

Library of Congress puts first draft of the Declaration of Independence on display for America 250

Things to do in the DC area: Rooftop punk shows, Afrobeats & Wine Festival … and more!

Where to party on July Fourth for America's 250th birthday

Urban Living Rooms installation

CityCenterDC unveils new public art exhibit: Urban Living Rooms

America 250 Sign on Mall

Going to the National Mall for July 4? Expect tighter security, less space and big changes

Tall Ship Providence shuts down in Old Town, may join proposed maritime museum

Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle

Things to do in the DC area: Giant BBQ Battle, Pride in the Plaza … and more!

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‘How Shakespeare Saved My Life’: Broadway's Jacob Ming-Trent brings his story to Folger Theatre

Albert Einstein Memorial

DC's often-overlooked memorial to Albert Einstein

Dupont Circle Fountain

National Park Service fences off Dupont Circle ahead of major Pride celebrations

Juneteenth 2026: Your guide to celebrating in the DC area

New Smithsonian virtual reality exploration of outer space opens doors in DC

Things to do in the DC area: Fête de la Musique, Japanese Wagyu Week … and more!

Things to do in the DC area: Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, Taste of Springfield ... and more!

Billie Jean King, Questlove and more: This year’s notable documentaries at the DC/DOX Film Festival

'Great American State Fair' to take over National Mall with Trump as headliner

Looking for Pride Month reads? A local bookstore offers picks for every reader

WTOP's Beer of the Week: Bluejacket Many Colors Rice Lager

DC home with red brick

America 250: From Colonials to Mid-Century Modern: The history behind DC’s home styles

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A Superhero Summer comes to Gaylord National Resort

"Othello" at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Things to do in the DC area: 'Othello' with Wendell Pierce, National Gallery Block Party ... and more!

U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform during Fourth of July festivities at the National Archives

Garth Brooks, dog-friendly fun and military tributes in store for National Archives Festival

US HOLIDAY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Security plans for July Fourth fireworks, more Freedom 250 events in DC

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Meet the National Zoo's big-eared fennec foxes: guests' fluffiest new friends