Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Jan. 15-18
The MLK Day weekend is packed with events celebrating the life and legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including performances by Martin Lawrence and Keyshia Cole, exhibits, and a parade.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Jan. 8-11
The first weekend of 2026 is filled with events celebrating women, art, community empowerment, and historic movements, including an art exhibition, a hip-hop mindfulness experience, a deaf art exhibition, an ASL open mic night, a family-friendly show, a tea party for mothers, a book reading, a film screening, and a photography exhibition.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Dec. 25-28
The DMV offers a weekend packed with cultural performances, festive attractions and community-centered gatherings, including Christmas Day football, Kwanzaa celebrations, immersive theater, karaoke nights and waterfront light displays.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Dec. 18-21
The DMV is alive with festive and community-focused events this weekend, including comedy, ice attractions, holiday markets, live theater, and family-friendly activities.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Dec. 11-14
The DMV area offers a variety of community events this week, from holiday concerts and cultural celebrations to service opportunities, family programs and local performances, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Dec. 4-7
The Washington Informer Calendar offers a variety of events in the District, ranging from holiday celebrations and parades to educational workshops, family programs, and food assistance opportunities.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Nov. 27-30
The DMV offers a variety of holiday-themed events, including the Fairfax Turkey Trot, a Deaf Art exhibit, a comedy show, a ballet performance, a tree lighting celebration, an aquarium visit, and a pottery workshop.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Nov. 20-23
The DMV offers a packed weekend of events, including an Arlington Business Networking Event, DC Comedy Festival, Umbrella Art Fair, 50 Years of Project Censored panel, Transformations Dance Festival, Collecting Memories exhibition, Between the Lines conversation, and Impact in Action program.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Nov. 13-16
From family farm tours to hip hop conferences, there are a variety of events to check out in the nation’s capital this weekend, including a book talk, a silent party, a farm tour, a hip hop studies conference, a chamber orchestra concert, and a music tour.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Nov. 6-9
Washington, D.C., offers a variety of events this week, from jazz performances and silent film screenings to art events, conversations about immigration, and a production of “The Color Purple”.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Oct. 30 – Nov. 2
From Halloween activities to tech networking events, the Washington Informer Calendar has a variety of events to choose from, including a candlelight concert, a Halloween carnival party, a Day of the Dead celebration, a hot cider hustle race, a handmade craft sale, and a Capitol Building ghosts tour.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Oct. 23-26
The DMV area is hosting a variety of events this weekend, from theatre performances and art festivals to horse shows and Diwali celebrations, providing something for everyone to enjoy.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Oct. 16-19
The DMV area is hosting a variety of events this weekend, from jazz performances and communal festivals to lectures on Frederick Douglass’s legacy, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Oct. 9-12
The DMV area is hosting a variety of events this week, including a conversation with former Vice President Kamala Harris, a go-kart racing experience, a performance from the Soweto Gospel Choir, a show by Fantasia, a poetry reading, a witchy festival, an electrical workshop, and a preseason basketball game.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Oct. 2-5
From a percussion performance to Oktoberfest and “Breezy Bowl,” there are many events happening in the DMV this weekend, including free vegetables at THEARC, a gaming experience at Glencarlyn Library, and a tour of the Hirshhorn Museum’s “Basquiat x Banksy” exhibition.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 25-28
The DMV area is hosting a variety of events this weekend, from planting in Southeast D.C. to an Emmy-winning comedian performing in Northwest D.C., and a Shakespeare-inspired performance in Folger Shakespeare Library.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 18-21
From art exhibits to comedy shows, sporting events and skill showcases, the Washington metropolitan area is hosting a variety of events this weekend to celebrate the last true weekend of summer.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 11-14
The DMV is hosting a variety of events this weekend, from immersive art experiences and Caribbean culture celebrations to mental health discussions and entrepreneurship opportunities for children.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 4-7
The DMV is hosting a variety of events and entertainment this weekend, including a 1970’s dance party, an expo featuring live performances and workshops, a Broadway show, an innovative housing showcase, a celebration of women’s sports, and a movie screening.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Aug. 28-31
The DMV is hosting a variety of events this weekend, from DC JazzFest Downtown and Black Business Month Soiree to Art Place at Fort Totten, the DC Festival of Magic, African Art and Fashion Fusion, the NLLHOF East-West Vintage Baseball Game, and a celebration of Michael Jackson and Prince, as well as Jeezy Presents TM:101…
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Aug. 21-24
This weekend in the DMV area is packed with creative wellness series, arts and culture festivals, and opportunities to explore the legacy of Black arts in D.C., offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Aug. 14-17
The DMV is hosting a variety of events this weekend, from Motown tributes and Erykah Badu with The Alchemist to the 12th Annual Halal Food Festival, as well as a Black-led community defense hub session, a hairpiece making class, and a history of Black Georgetown walking tour.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Aug. 7-10
The D.C. area is packed with events this weekend, from live music and cultural celebrations to community fundraisers and food festivals, including a 30+ throwback party, a Caribbean Cultural Concert, and a Jollof Festival.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, July 31 – Aug. 3
From candlelight concerts to tech fun for the family, the region offers a variety of events that bring community to life and provide something for everyone.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, July 10-13
This weekend, enjoy a Crape Myrtle Festival in Maryland, a “Meet and Make” craft workshop for women, a “Black Greek Festival” in D.C., a Junior Club Championship in Virginia, and a free medical clinic in East County, Maryland.
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