Go out in
Penn Quarter & Chinatown.
Concerts, games, comedy, theater and more.
This weekend
See everythingDinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice
National Children's Museum · 7:00 PM
Society for Neuroscience Annual Convention
Walter E. Washington Convention Center · Through Nov 18
Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Photography
Penn Quarter & Chinatown · Through Feb 28
Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
Wendy Red Star: Whispering Spirit
Penn Quarter & Chinatown · Through Jan 10
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice
National Children's Museum · 7:00 PM
LOTUS Sculpture
Chinatown Park · 7:00 PM
Past and Future Cities
Penn Quarter & Chinatown · Through Dec 31
Language & Liberty: 250 Years of America
Planet Word Museum · 7:00 PM
Hanukkah Spectacular
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company · 8:00 PM
DC Oral History Collaborative Community Meetup
DC History Center at the Carnegie Library · 6:00 PM
Martini Mondays
Penn Quarter & Chinatown · Through Nov 13
Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
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
Public Humanities Shareback & Info Session
Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library · 6:00 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
Toddler Story Time
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 11:00 AM
Baby Lap Time
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 1:00 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
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
Magic Mic Close-Up Magic Showcase
Crimson Whiskey Bar · 7:00 PM
Guided Tour of the Missing Soldiers Office
Penn Quarter & Chinatown · Through Jun 30
A Christmas Carol
Penn Quarter & Chinatown · Through Dec 20
Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
Teen Gaming
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 3:30 PM
Karan Aujla
Penn Quarter & Chinatown · 7:00 PM
Firehouse Fridays Country Dancing
Penn Social · Through Aug 20
Beginner Braille
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 10:00 AM
Family Story Time
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 11:00 AM
FMMC Chamber Music Series: 2026-27 Opening Concert
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library) · 3:00 PM
The Legends Ball
Walter E. Washington Convention Center · 7:00 PM
Doja Cat: Ma Vie World Tour
Capital One Arena · 7:30 PM
A Christmas Carol 2026 Sensory Friendly Performance
Ford's Theatre · 2:00 PM
Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic
Capital One Arena · 7:00 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
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
Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics
Capital One Arena · 8:00 PM
Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers
Capital One Arena · 3:00 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
Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
Dorinda Medley
Sixth & I · 7:00 PM
The Promise and Perils of Public Art
Capital Jewish Museum · 7:00 PM
Whiskey and History Dinner Series
Hard Rock Cafe · 7:00 PM
Rebekah Lowin: Talk & Workshop
Sixth & I · 6:00 PM
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
U.S. Navy Memorial · 1:00 PM
Workshop: What is Oral History, and Why is it Important?
MLK Library (901 G Street NW) · 6:00 PM
Craft and Sip
Capital Jewish Museum · 7:00 PM
Maker's Workshop: Decorative Finishes
National Building Museum programs · 7:00 PM
Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
iHeartRadio Hot 99.5's Jingle Ball
Capital One Arena · 7:30 PM
Author Talk with James Loeffler
Capital Jewish Museum · 7:00 PM
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
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Young Prose Night)
Penn Quarter & Chinatown · 7:00 PM
Washington Capitals vs. St. Louis Blues
Capital One Arena · 7:00 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
Washington Wizards vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Capital One Arena · 1:00 PM
Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Capital One Arena · 8:00 PM
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Capital One Arena · 3:00 PM
Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
Washington Wizards vs. San Antonio Spurs
Capital One Arena · 5:00 PM
Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
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
Washington Wizards vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
Washington Wizards vs. Atlanta Hawks
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
Washington Capitals vs. Las Vegas Golden Knights
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
Washington Capitals vs. Colorado Avalanche
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers
Capital One Arena · 1:00 PM
Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
A Raisin in the Sun
Penn Quarter & Chinatown · Through Feb 27
Krewe of Pyros 11th Annual Mardi Gras Ball 2027
Walter E. Washington Convention Center · 7:00 PM
Apex 2027
Walter E. Washington Convention Center · Through Jan 28
Washington Wizards vs. Sacramento Kings
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
Monster Jam
Capital One Arena · Through Jan 31
Gary Gulman’s 7th Hour: An All-New Standup Show – Early Show
Sixth & I · 3:00 PM
Washington Capitals vs. Winnipeg Jets
Capital One Arena · 6:00 PM
Ten Grand
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company · 7:30 PM
Washington Wizards vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
Fantasia: Love of Soul Tour
Capital One Arena · 8:00 PM
Karan Aujla: P-Pop Culture Tour
Capital One Arena · 8:00 PM
Dancing With the Stars Live
Capital One Arena · 7:30 PM
Washington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls
Capital One Arena · 7:00 PM
Spotlight on Design: Buro Happold
National Building Museum programs · 6:30 PM
Seth Parker Woods, cello, and Conor Hanick, piano
Sixth & I · 7:30 PM
Balourdet Quartet
Sixth & I · 7:30 PM
Anthony “Tony” Walker & Friends
Sixth & I · 7:30 PM
Darlingside
Sixth & I · 7:00 PM
Oncology Nursing Society
Walter E. Washington Convention Center · Through Apr 17
Paul Huang, violin
Sixth & I · 7:30 PM
On now: exhibits and runs
Coming up at Capital One Arena
Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets
Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Washington Capitals vs. Buffalo Sabres
Doja Cat: Ma Vie World Tour
Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic
Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key of Life 50th Anniversary
Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics
Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers
Washington Capitals vs. Vancouver Canucks
Washington Wizards vs. Charlotte Hornets
Close by, in National Mall, Shaw, Downtown DC
Access to SPY: A Morning for the Neurodivergent Community
International Spy Museum
Necessary Means: Adreinne Waheed on Gathering and Power
ShawWashington National Opera presents Madama Butterfly
DAR Constitution Hall
Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour!)
Warner Theatre DC
GBIV Monthly Game Night - Taproom
Right Proper Brewing (Shaw)
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
National Mall
In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness
National Mall
Mall to Monuments 5k Running Tour
National Mall
Special Exhibitions and Installations
National Mall
National Mall Walking Tour: Honor, History, and Heroes
National Mall
American Icon: The US Flag in Art
National Mall
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
National MallPlaces in Penn Quarter & Chinatown
- Capital One ArenaArena · 47 coming up
- Woolly Mammoth Theatre CompanyTheater · 42 coming up
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (DC Public Library)Public library · 31 coming up
- Penn Quarter & Chinatown events listings (Washington.org)Tourism calendar · 15 coming up
- Sixth & IHistoric synagogue and event venue · 12 coming up
- Walter E. Washington Convention CenterConvention center · 4 coming up
- DC History Center at the Carnegie LibraryHistory center · 3 coming up
- DowntownDC Holiday Market and BID eventsHoliday market · 3 coming up
- Ford's TheatreTheater and historic site · 2 coming up
- National Building Museum programsMuseum · 2 coming up
- U.S. Navy MemorialMemorial and plaza · 1 coming up
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