Things to Do in the DMV: Events, Festivals & Local Happenings

The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum is celebrating the seven days of Kwanzaa with performances, storytelling, and craft and dance workshops, beginning Dec. 26 with the Kwanzaa Opening Ceremony, Umoja (Unity). (Courtesy photo)

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Dec. 26 – Jan. 1

by Jada Ingleton December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

Dozens of spectators gather at Autoshop at Union Market on Sunday, Dec. 15 to witness the interdisciplinary artistry of "THROUGHLINE: VOL. II," a one-of-a-kind multisensory art exhibit honoring 16 Black female change agents of Washington, D.C. The iteration fuses visual, audio and culinary arts, and will be on display Saturday, Dec. 21 and Sunday, Dec. 22. (Jada Ingleton/The Washington Informer)

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Dec. 19-22

by Jada Ingleton December 18, 2024December 19, 2024

Step Afrika!, which celebrates 30 years of global influence in the art form of stepping in 2024, will debut its Magical Musical Holiday Step Show at Arena Stage from Dec. 13 until Dec. 22. (Courtesy photo)

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Dec. 12-15

by Jada Ingleton December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Black Leaves Dance Company (pictured in May 2023) – an all-Black, all-male, queer-inclusive dance company – brings their retelling of The Nutcracker story to Atlas Performing Arts Center Dec. 7 - 8. The thought-provoking rendition, titled “A Chocolate City Nutcracker,” serves as an exploratory love letter to pan-Africanism, the queer community, and family. (Courtesy photo via Instagram)

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Dec. 5-8

by Jada Ingleton December 4, 2024

The Philadelphia Ballet brings holiday cheer to Kennedy Center with The Nutcracker on Nov. 29. (Courtesy photo)

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Nov. 28 – Dec. 1

by Rachelle Smith November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

DMV native Murjoni Merriweather’s installation in the Mobile Art Gallery is an immersive space exploring the artist’s personal experiences with growth, patience, and self-care. (Photo by Yana Mazurkevich)

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Nov. 21-24

by Rachelle Smith November 20, 2024November 20, 2024

The musical SIX will be coming to town on Thursday, Nov. 14. (Courtesy photo)

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Nov. 14-17

by Rachelle Smith November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Legendary singer Erykah Badu will perform at the Theatre at MGM National Harbor on Nov. 1. (Courtesy of Ticketmaster)

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Oct. 31 – Nov. 3

by Rachelle Smith October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Oct. 24-27

by Rachelle Smith October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Scary clowns, bloody nurses and more are in store for you at the Field of Screams in Maryland. (Courtesy of Field of Screams)

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Oct. 17-20

by Rachelle Smith October 16, 2024October 16, 2024