Go out in Downtown DC &amp; Penn Quarter .

Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!

Warner Theatre DC · 6:30 PM

Mamma Mia

National Theatre DC · Through Nov 15

Free3 more dates through Nov 22

Thomas Jefferson Memorial Ranger Tour

Thomas Jefferson Memorial · 5:00 PM

Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up!

Warner Theatre DC · 6:30 PM

1 more date through Nov 15

LOTUS Sculpture

Chinatown Park · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 15

Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice

National Children's Museum · 7:00 PM

Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 21

Washington National Opera presents Nixon in China

DAR Constitution Hall · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 15

Language & Liberty: 250 Years of America

Planet Word Museum · 7:00 PM

Minsoo Sohn, piano

Sixth & I · 7:30 PM

The Last Waltz

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

From $40

Loft Late Night: Honky Tonk Casanovas

The Hamilton Live · 10:30 PM

Access to SPY: A Morning for the Neurodivergent Community

International Spy Museum · 8:30 AM

World War II Memorial Ranger Tour

World War II Memorial · 10:00 AM

Korean War Veterans Memorial Ranger Tour

Korean War Veterans Memorial · 11:00 AM

2 more dates through Nov 20

Washington National Opera presents Madama Butterfly

DAR Constitution Hall · 2:00 PM

Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Ranger Tour

Martin Luther King · 2:00 PM

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Ranger Tour

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial · 3:00 PM

Dealt a Bad Hand: A Program on How FDR Saved America

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial · Through Nov 15

Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour!)

Warner Theatre DC · 4:00 PM

Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Jackie Greene

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

17 more dates through Dec 13

Hanukkah Spectacular

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company · 8:00 PM

Free2 more dates through Nov 18

July Fourth, 1862: At Sea

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial · 11:00 AM

Revolutionary Snipers

International Spy Museum · 6:45 PM

Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Love Actually Live in Concert

Warner Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Free1 more date through Nov 21

Presidential Valor: The Military Service of Presidents and Vice Presidents Who Served in World War II

World War II Memorial · 12:00 PM

Beyond In the Room Where It Happened

Thomas Jefferson Memorial · 2:30 PM

Center Stage Presents: The Serpent Queen

William and Mary Washington Center · 6:30 PM

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

National Theatre DC · Through Nov 22

Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Aga Khan Master Musicians

Sixth & I · 7:30 PM

Excel III Advanced

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 2:30 PM

Lego Club

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 3:00 PM

Fix-It DC Clinic

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 5:30 PM

Tampopo

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 6:00 PM

The New Yorker’s “Political Scene Podcast” with Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos

Sixth & I · 7:00 PM

Panel Discussion: Go-Go Remembered

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 7:00 PM

Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers

Warner Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Free1 more date through Dec 17

VIDA Fitness Open House

445 K St NW · 10:00 AM

Science on a Sphere

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 11:00 AM

Toddler Story Time

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 11:00 AM

Castle Docent Tours

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 11:00 AM

Flights of Fancy Story Time: Nobody Owns the Sky by Reeve Lindbergh

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 11:00 AM

FDR Grows the National Park System

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial · 11:00 AM

Gettysburg Address: Past, Present, and Future

Lincoln Memorial · 11:00 AM

Paleoproteomics in Paleoanthropology

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 11:30 AM

Peacock Room Shutters Open

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 12:00 PM

Tours: Arts of Japan

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 12:00 PM

Baby Lap Time

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 1:00 PM

DC Closer Look: Water's Edge

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 1:00 PM

Ocean Topics Cart Chat

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 1:00 PM

Permanent Collection Tour

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 1:00 PM

NY Hands On: Clay Pinch Pots

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 2:00 PM

DC Inspired to Create: Water's Edge

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 2:00 PM

Tour: From the Louvre

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 2:00 PM

The Peacock Room at 150

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 2:15 PM

Drop-In Origami

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 3:30 PM

Teens Sip & Make

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 4:00 PM

Healthy Relationships

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 4:00 PM

Tarawa: Was it Worth It?

World War II Memorial · 4:00 PM

Free1 more date through Nov 26

Yarnworks Meetup

Marianne's Cafe at the library · 5:00 PM

Creatives Club

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 6:00 PM

Aspiring Writers Circle

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 22

A Christmas Carol 2026

Ford's Theatre · Through Dec 31

Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

A Drag Queen Christmas (18+)

Warner Theatre DC · 7:30 PM

Slavery and Freedom Highlights Tour

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 10:00 AM

Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa Exhibition Highlights Tour

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 10:30 AM

Food & drink

Book Signing and Pastry Pop-up with Chef Carla Hall

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 11:00 AM

Tour: Art & Architecture

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 11:00 AM

Tours: Arts of China

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 12:00 PM

Art Bites Gallery Talk

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 12:15 PM

Teen Gaming

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 3:30 PM

Hello, Puzzlers! Live at Planet Word

Planet Word · 7:00 PM

The Breaks

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

From $35

Loft Late Night: Sol Roots

The Hamilton Live · 10:30 PM

5 more dates through Dec 26

Food & drink

FRESHFARM MVT Market

Mount Vernon Triangle community calendar · 9:00 AM

NY Mighty Miniatures Opening Day

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 10:00 AM

Free1 more date through Nov 28

Beginner Braille

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 10:00 AM

Open Studio: Play with Clay

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 10:00 AM

Carpe Librum Pop-Up at Prather's Plaza

Prather's Plaza · 11:00 AM

Art Walk

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 11:00 AM

Curator Tour (In French)

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 11:00 AM

Family Story Time

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 11:00 AM

DC Story Time

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 11:15 AM

Art Studio

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 11:30 AM

Picnic in the Park: History Through Music

Sylvan Theater · 11:30 AM

HYROX Physical Fitness Test

445 K St NW · 11:30 AM

DC A Bison Celebration

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 1:00 PM

Teen Studio: Head Outside!

Smithsonian museums on the National Mall · 2:30 PM

FMMC Chamber Music Series: 2026-27 Opening Concert

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 3:00 PM

Doja Cat: Ma Vie World Tour

Capital One Arena · 7:30 PM

Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane: Miles Davis & John Coltrane Centennial

Washington Performing Arts · 8:00 PM

Vienna Teng Featuring Few Of a Kind

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

Washington National Opera presents We the People

DAR Constitution Hall · 4:00 PM

Between the Lines with Jason Reynolds & Kier Gaines

Planet Word · 4:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 28

Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Shakedown Citi

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

Windows 11 & NorthStar

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 2:30 PM

Afternoon Story Time for the Spectrum

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 3:30 PM

Sunrise on the Reaping: Teen Hunger Games Party

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 4:00 PM

Let's make an Ornament

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 5:00 PM

DC CoZi: Comics and Zine Makers Meet-up

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 5:30 PM

Community Film Screening: What Will I Become?

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 6:30 PM

Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key of Life 50th Anniversary

Capital One Arena · 8:00 PM

Creating with Canva

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 10:30 AM

SPY with Me | Memory Loss Program

International Spy Museum · 2:00 PM

Techy Tuesdays

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 2:30 PM

Tuesday Crafternoon

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 4:00 PM

Tuesday Night Movies

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 5:30 PM

Hell's Kitchen

National Theatre DC · Through Dec 6

1 more date through Jan 18

Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics

Capital One Arena · 8:00 PM

Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Los Gatos Mysteriosos

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers

Capital One Arena · 3:00 PM

The Messthetics

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

Loft Late Night: Mixed Business Trio

The Hamilton Live · 10:30 PM

Typing Practice

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 11:00 AM

Improv for All! at MLK Library

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 1:00 PM

21 more dates through Dec 24

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

Warner Theatre DC · 7:00 PM

EU Feat. Sugar Bear and The Chuck Brown Band

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

Loft Late Night: Scott Kurt

The Hamilton Live · 10:30 PM

A Charlie Brown Christmas with the Eric Byrd Trio

The Hamilton Live · 6:30 PM

From $15

The Other Ellis Island: Jewish Immigration Through Galveston, Texas

Capital Jewish Museum · 7:30 PM

Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Dorinda Medley

Sixth & I · 7:00 PM

Wordplay Wednesday: Holiday Edition

Planet Word · 5:00 PM

From $5

Writers of Washington Presents: Common Sense Take 2

D.C. Bar · 6:00 PM

National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

National Christmas Tree and Pageant of Peace · 7:00 PM

Sing in the Season!

National Gallery of Art concerts (via DC Music Live) · 12:00 PM

Holly Bass, American Woman: Semiquincentennial Edition

National Gallery of Art concerts (via DC Music Live) · 12:30 PM

Elizabeth Cook

The Hamilton Live · 2:00 PM

Rebekah Lowin: Talk & Workshop

Sixth & I · 6:00 PM

Scythian

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

National Christmas Tree and Holiday Lights on The Ellipse

National Christmas Tree and Pageant of Peace · Through Jan 1

Waitress

National Theatre DC · Through Dec 13

Family Program Community Days: Esther Bubley

Capital Jewish Museum · 10:00 AM

Halfway Through Hanukkah Market

Capital Jewish Museum · 12:00 PM

2026 Fox Nation Patriot Awards

DAR Constitution Hall · 7:00 PM

The Douglas H. Wheeler Fund for Classical Music Inaugural Concert: Daniil Trifonov, piano

Washington Performing Arts · 7:30 PM

Seth Meyers: Live

DAR Constitution Hall · 8:00 PM

Holiday Concert

National Gallery of Art concerts (via DC Music Live) · 12:30 PM

Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Sami Beigi

DAR Constitution Hall · 8:00 PM

Emmylou Harris' BonapartesRetreat Benefit with Patty Griffin

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

From $90

iHeartRadio Hot 99.5's Jingle Ball

Capital One Arena · 7:30 PM

Hamilton

National Theatre DC · Through Feb 7

Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Haley Heynderickx

Sixth & I · 8:00 PM

Washington Wizards vs. New York Knicks

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Washington Capitals vs. St. Louis Blues

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Yellow Dubmarine

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

WWE Two Shows. One Night: Raw & SmackDown

Capital One Arena · 6:30 PM

Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

December 25 @ CJM: Wrapped in Tradition

Capital Jewish Museum · 10:00 AM

Washington Wizards vs. Portland Trail Blazers

Capital One Arena · 1:00 PM

Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Capital One Arena · 8:00 PM

The 19th Street Band

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve

Capital One Arena · 3:00 PM

Ben Williams' Annual Birthday and Holiday Bash

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

From $301 more date through Dec 31

Rebirth Brass Band

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

Jonathan Sloane Presents: Midnight on Bourbon Street

The Hamilton Live · 9:30 PM

From $35

Washington Wizards vs. San Antonio Spurs

Capital One Arena · 5:00 PM

New Year's Comedy Jam

DAR Constitution Hall · 8:00 PM

Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Kermit Ruffins

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

From $40

1 more date through Jan 5

Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Clippers

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Capital One Arena · 7:30 PM

Washington Wizards vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Billy Martin + Matt Glassmeyer + Jonathan Goldberger

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

Washington Wizards vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Totally Bowie and Ten Feet Tall

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

From $15

Washington Wizards vs. Atlanta Hawks

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Washington Capitals vs. Las Vegas Golden Knights

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Mars Arts D.C. After Hours: EducArte

Washington Performing Arts · 8:30 PM

Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Justin Trawick's 16th Annual 29th Birthday Show

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

Washington Capitals vs. Colorado Avalanche

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Falco & Book Play Garcia

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers

Capital One Arena · 1:00 PM

From $351 more date through Jan 18

Rare Essence

The Hamilton Live · 8:30 PM

Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Life Fest 2027

DAR Constitution Hall · 7:15 AM

Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

Jeff Dunham Inappropriate Contact

DAR Constitution Hall · 3:00 PM

New Potato Caboose

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

Washington Wizards vs. Sacramento Kings

Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM

All Star Purple Party: Prince Tribute

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

Monster Jam

Capital One Arena · Through Jan 31

Hayato Sumino, piano: Chopin Orbit

Washington Performing Arts · 7:30 PM

The Legendary Wailers Featuring Junior Marvin

The Hamilton Live · 8:00 PM

F Street NW (between 7th and 9th streets NW)

Gary Gulman’s 7th Hour: An All-New Standup Show – Early Show

Sixth & I · 3:00 PM

On now: exhibits and runs

Through Wed, Dec 23

DowntownDC Holiday Market

Coming up at Capital One Arena

Sat, Nov 14

Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks

Close by, in Dupont Circle, U Street & Shaw, The Wharf

Sat, Nov 14 · Dupont Circle

Jason Cheny

The Comedy Loft of DC

Jasper James - Tobias Lindén

Flash Nightclub

Sat, Nov 14 · The Wharf

Trey Anastasio Band

The Anthem

Sat, Nov 14 · Foggy Bottom

Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour

Lincoln Theatre DC

AAMS Singers Concert

Kennedy Center

Austin Giorgio

DC9 Nightclub

Sammy Rae & The Friends

9:30 Club

Sat, Nov 14 · Dupont Circle

Bedouine

The Atlantis (DC)

King Bo

The Comedy Loft of DC

That Jazz Flashband Showcase

The Pocket (7DrumCity)

SIR WOMAN

Black Cat (DC)