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This group brings fun, active, social and passionately curious people together to experience what DC has to offer when you ditch the guidebook and explore what lies beyond the memorials and monuments. Let's see where our curiosity leads us!

13/01/2025

Hectic week ahead? Ease into the long weekend with this extended list of things to do in DC.

Get set for the first after-hours event of 2025 . Glide along the ice for a fun game of curling + test your Bravo TV knowledge .

The shutters open in the Peacock Room, a beloved local tradition,; learn to make cocktails + ; + defy gravity at the Wicked dance party .

DC honors the life + legacy of Martin Luther King Jr with special events ranging from the annual peace walk + parade, performs ; help cleanup, create community art , + listen to a free musical tribute with + .

Plus, celebrate inclusion, diversity + justice at the anti-inauguration ball with live music, food + drinks .

06/01/2025

The holidays may be a wrap, but it’s all gas, no brakes for this week’s list of things to do in DC!

Happy snow day, fellow Washingtonians ❄️ Get your coats + mittens (and aim!) ready for a beloved winter tradition---the fight. Follow them for details + play nice out there!

Set your intentions for 2025 with goal setting workshops 's MLK location + .

LOL with comedy sets from (yes *that* Stormy Daniels!) +Jarrod Carmichael + hit the stage at .

Ease into the new year + take advantage of the wintery weather at 's Silent Reading Party 📚 or unwind with 🐐 yoga (sooo fun!).

A hot button play opens , test your Harry Potter knowledge + see glow in the dark ballet .

Plus, returns to , local artist (he's amazing!) talks about his creative process + new exhibit .

29/12/2024

It’s time to get the ball rolling on your New Year's Eve plans + kick start 2025 with lots of awesome things to do in DC🎉

Start the countdown to the new year early with an Afrobeats soiree + masquerade .

If you're still looking for things to do on NYE, we've got you covered, from kid-approved celebrations to late-night dance parties ,
+ to the all-important fireworks display .

Greet 2025 with a morning 5K with , a hike , a Kwanzaa spiritual dance workshop or recover at the "hair of the cat" happy hour .dc.

And it's your last chance to enjoy beloved seasonal attractions like Zoolights , mini plant-based monuments + train display , + dazzling holiday decor .

Here's to even more thrilling adventures + discoveries in the year ahead!🥳

23/12/2024

It's tiiiime! Welcome the holidays with open arms with this joyous + merriment-filled list of awesome things to do in DC✨️🎅🏾🎄

Relive childhood memories + watch holiday classics on the big screen at the (bundle up!), + .

Don't miss seeing Santa on water ski at the waterfront. Sleighs are so passe, don't you know.

Gather together for the lighting of the National Menorah at the Ellipse + locally in the Capitol Hill community. Plus, learn about Jewish history in DC with .

Celebrate Kwanzaa with art making workshops at the + special week-long programs .

Plus, it’s your last chance to shop at the + the Dupont Circle , + see beloved holiday attractions like ICE! at + 's Nutcracker.

Whatever you choose to do, we wish you happy holidays!

16/12/2024

’Twas the week before Christmas + there's so much to see + do, this week's list of awesome things to do in DC is our gift to you! 🎁

Get your skates on--DC's first indoor ice rink opens as part of the city's extravaganza⛸️

Also, kicks off the festival of lights with the lightning of the 🕎, donuts, cider + free skate rental for the first 150.

Don't miss holiday classics like the Candlelight Christmas + screening of "It's a Wonderful Life" .

For a different spin on holiday fun, , an all-Black, all-male + LGBTQ dance company, showcases their adaptation of the Nutcracker with a series of mini performances . Hip-hop Nutcracker comes to for the first time.

Plus, don't miss 's popular + amazing holiday show. Shows are selling out fast, so snag 🎟 before they're gone! We've seen it 8+ times 😊

And what are the holidays without some seasonal spirits? throws a cocktail making class + raise a stein to sample 12+ Belgian beers 🍸

It's the final week of shopping before Christmas, so take your pick of holiday markets + shop local for everyone on your shopping list 🛍

09/12/2024

The holiday season is in full swing + this week’s list of awesome things to do in DC is the gift that keeps on giving.

Sip 🍷samples + shop as you stroll through the + neighborhoods. More holiday markets to cross gifts off your shopping list: get artsy and shop +dine .thesquare 🛍

For a new spin on holiday traditions, get ready to stomp your feet + clap your hands 's annual show, marvel at the thrilling music + acrobatics Nutcracker, and bring your sparkle to the delightfully over the top holiday show ❄️

Plus, join for a historic hotel holiday walk, hosts a holiday celebration + singalong, and gets groovy for the holidays 💃🏾

And don't miss late night at , an out of this world talk + sneaker ball .

Details and 100+ events are in our monthly roundup; 🔗 in bio. Check our pinned posts + feed for more holiday events + festivities🎄

02/12/2024

December is here, and this week’s list of awesome things to do in DC is so nice, we checked it twice.

Don't miss the dazzling return of the + US Capitol holiday tree lightings + the holiday boat parade at . And 's German-style holiday market is back and bigger than ever!

For something completely different, check out holiday tunes played on tubas , the ugly sweater holiday concert at , + the crafty build competition.

Also, add the 's fabulously over the top holiday show + 's Chocolate City Nutcracker to your list for extra holiday magic!

This week also brings the start of the Latin American film festival + the EU film showcase featuring the first English-language movie by Pedro Almodovar .

Check our monthly Wanderlist for details + 100+ awesome things to do in DC this month; 🔗 in bio

26/11/2024

Just another picture-perfect block in DC 🍂

Fall is still putting on a glorious show. Link in bio of fabulous spots to escape + take in the beauty of the season.

25/11/2024

Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holidays in DC, so this week's list of awesome things to do highlights lots of ways to get in the festive spirit🎄✨️

Nothing says "holidays" like the diva of the season herself, , who comes to for one night only. Sleigh, Queen!

Dazzling decor fit for an heiress is on display at , and the ice rink at + the always popular Miracle popup open.

Longtime seasonal favorites return, including "Seasonal Greenings" , the extravagant Christmas tree lighting + music fills the air with nightly holiday carols . Plus, don't miss your chance to support the 23rd annual trot for hunger.

And let's toast to the season with 25 days of holiday cocktails 🥂

23/11/2024

Just in time to offer a festive escape from family squabbles + serve up Hallmark holiday-worthy Instagrams pics, holiday pop-up bars + seasonal lounges are starting to pop
up all across DC.

From giant igloos to apres-ski chalets + winter lounges, check out our roundup of seasonal favorites, plus some cool new spots to drink festively.

If you need an extra incentive to visit, take advantage of special booze + bite pairings at participating bars during DC Cocktail Week, Nov 29 - Dec 5.

So, here's cheers to the holiday season 🍸

, check out our pinned posts for more holiday guides:

⛸️ Where to ice skate in DC
🛍 DMV holiday markets

19/11/2024

There's starting to be a chill in the air, holiday markets are ready to open their doors + holiday lights are glimmering all around.

One more sign that it's officially holiday season? Ice skating rinks in DC will start opening for the season this week ⛸️ We're really excited for the new indoor skating experience coming to in Dec!

So before you lace up your skates and hit the ice, we've rounded up the best ice skating rinks in town you’ll want to check out this holiday season!

18/11/2024

Ready or not, this week’s list of awesome things to do in DC kicks off several major seasonal attractions, plus some off the beaten path gems🎄✨️

Celebrate the "Velvet Revolution" with the at , check out a stellar performance by + at + learn about Native American history in DC . Plus, 🎨 + 🥂 , and the hosts a double bill in honor of the 100th anniversary of Max Roach.

Seasonal festivites are ramping into high gear! downtown continues its long-standing tradition + reveals its holiday window. gets an early jump on local tree lighting events + the skating rink at the sculpture garden opens for the season ⛸️

+ its new location in open, Zoolights shines bright + transforms into a family-friendly winter wonderland.

👀 Details for these and 100+ things to do in DC month are in our monthly roundup; 🔗 in bio. And for more holiday markets to 🛍 local this season, check out our pinned post.

12/11/2024

With the holiday season kicking off earlier + earlier every year, it’s already time to deck the halls + start shopping 🛍

This year, it’s easier than ever to skip Amazon + shop local thanks to the many holiday markets + neighborhood shopping events around the DMV.

Even if you don’t have much shopping to do, hit up these spots to check out local makers and creatives + visit a neighborhood you may have overlooked.

This isn't a comprehensive list by any means, so feel free to drop details of other DMV holiday markets in the comments so that we can shop + support!

10/11/2024

Well, last week was quite something. Savor an extra day off to ease into a jam-packed week ahead.

Honor vets with a host of events at Arlington National Cemetery + elsewhere in DC 🇺🇸

In need of some laughs? Head to for their comedy series (evidently old Abe was quite funny!), returns to , will have you in stitches + don't miss the hilarious new sketch + satire show 🤣

Art lovers: Check out art after-hours at the new downtown gallery, feast your eyes + tastebuds + head to for , the biggest art event of the year 🎨

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the return of the museum holiday market 🎄 + the ice rink opens (weather permitting)⛸️

And if you've got a sweet tooth, indulge in 100+ tempting treats at the 😋

05/11/2024

The entirety mural in Southeast DC depicts three famous women, Sally Ride, the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg + Vice President Kamala Harris. But since it's Election Day, we're highlighting just this one image of Harris as she seeks to break the glass ceiling + become the first female President of the United States💙

Created by artist , it's embellished with colorful triangles + each portrait is accompanied by a poignant quote about continuing to advance women’s rights. Harris' quote reads: "While I may be the first ... I won't be the last" 🤞🏾

Although its location is off the beaten path — painted on a private home in a Capitol Hill alleyway — it is worth a stop.

Vote! 🗳

📍422 15th Street, SE

04/11/2024

It's a big week, so let's kick it off with this cool, crisp list of awesome things to do in DC.

Election Day is particularly of interest in DC and watch parties have spring up across town. Choose from casual get togethers at , to more formal hangs at + .

Away from politics, Second City debuts its highly anticipated improv show + , and host after-hours events.

Snag tickets to the + and get an early start to the holidays at the annual Christmas Market + the pre-holiday market, plus watch holiday movies on a giant screen .

Don't miss the iconic + eclectic for one night only , the wacky Trabants parade + .hall hosts an anti-colonizer Cabaret. And don't miss your chance to see Covenant before it closes!

Details in our monthly Wanderlist; 🔗 in bio. And check out our "7 Places to Reset + Recharge in DC" pinned to our profile.

Don't forget to vote 🗳

01/11/2024

DC artist Julia Chon, also known as .juice, returns to with a brand new mural in . Her artwok has been featured in the mural festival several times since it started in 2016 and was known as Pow Wow DC.

With a prominent Korean aesthetic merged with clean, modern lines, her style is immediately recognizable. Local fans of streeart will recall her murals along the MBT trail + to name a few.

The mural is one of several DC Walls installations you'll find in the alley gallery (more pictures to come!). It joins two existing murals that decorate , including one by , that celebrate the restaurant's Salvadoran roots.

This year, DC Walls branched out to paint the walls in several neighborhoods: Adams Morgan, Navy Yard, Shaw + Union Market.

📍1724 California Street NW in the alley between El Tamarindo + CVS

28/10/2024

Happy Halloween!👻 🎃 DC kicks spooky season into high gear and seasonal celebrations top this week's fun-filled list of awesome things to do in DC.

Ghosts + goblins get a GoGo twist with , the legendary 👠 race returns to 17th Street, and catch spooky 🎬 and classic silent flicks . For more thrills, check out "Sleeping Giant" + "The Covenant" .

Celebrate Diwali with the DC Mayor's Office + throws an after-hours party. And + host Dia de los Mu***os festivites.

opens its new "Green Book" exhibit, sample 80+ 🍺 + groove to 100+ bands at 's annual Porchfest.

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