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Wishing you a happy Lunar New Year from Washington, DC! ✨🏮🐍Ring in the Year of the Snake with these events.🐍 'National...
29/01/2025

Wishing you a happy Lunar New Year from Washington, DC! ✨🏮🐍

Ring in the Year of the Snake with these events.

🐍 'National Ballet of China: Chinese New Year (A Ballet in Two Acts),' through Feb. 2
🐍 Celebrate at the National Museum of Asian Art at their family festival, on Feb. 3
🐍 Smithsonian American Art Museum's Lunar New Year Celebration, on Feb. 1
🐍 DC Lunar New Year Parade, on Feb. 2
🐍 Explore the Penn Quarter/Chinatown neighborhood

Which one are you most looking forward to?

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The countdown is on ... just 50 days until spring and the start of National Cherry Blossom Festival! 🌸🩷📸: Visit Washingt...
29/01/2025

The countdown is on ... just 50 days until spring and the start of National Cherry Blossom Festival! 🌸🩷

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Chillin' with some historic sights! ❄️📸: julitmart / IG📸: eerikylevain / IG
28/01/2025

Chillin' with some historic sights! ❄️

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Situated near the National Mall, the powerful United States Holocaust Memorial Museum encourages reflection and confront...
27/01/2025

Situated near the National Mall, the powerful United States Holocaust Memorial Museum encourages reflection and confronts antisemitism and hatred to prevent genocide and promote human dignity. With today being International , the museum invites all to meet Holocaust survivors, read the names of Holocaust victims and light memorial candles. Not able to visit? Attend a live stream or on your next visit go to the museum, which is open daily except on Yom Kippur and Christmas Day.

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We're bear-y sad to see the snow melt ... but there's still so much in store this winter in DC!🐼 See the pandas at the S...
25/01/2025

We're bear-y sad to see the snow melt ... but there's still so much in store this winter in DC!

🐼 See the pandas at the Smithsonian Zoo, ongoing Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
🍽️ RAMW Winter Restaurant Week, Jan. 27 - Feb. 2 Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington
🧧 Lunar New Year Celebrations, Jan. 28 - Feb. 12
🚗 The Washington Auto Show, Jan. 31 - Feb. 9 The Washington Auto Show
🖤 Honor Black History Month, throughout Feb.

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Check out our weekend picks for Jan. 24-26 in ! 🙌🎶 'TINA: The Tina Turner Musical' at Broadway at The National (Jan. 24...
24/01/2025

Check out our weekend picks for Jan. 24-26 in ! 🙌

🎶 'TINA: The Tina Turner Musical' at Broadway at The National (Jan. 24-26)
💥 Monster Jam at Capital One Arena (Jan. 24-26)
✨ Lunar New Year Celebration: Stephanie Chou at The Kennedy Center (Jan. 25)
📷 'The ‘70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary Photography' at the National Gallery of Art (Ongoing)

And more!

Discover all of the best events, festivals, museum exhibits, theater performances and concerts happening this weekend in Washington, DC. Check out our end-of-the-week picks and explore all of the best things to do in the nation’s capital.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year in ! 🧧🎉 The Year of the Snake kicks off Jan. 29 – honor the turn of the calendar with a va...
22/01/2025

Celebrate the Lunar New Year in ! 🧧🎉 The Year of the Snake kicks off Jan. 29 – honor the turn of the calendar with a variety of events. 🤩

We’ve detailed events and activities in Washington, DC that can help you kick off the New Year just right.

Find art that feels alive in Renwick Gallery, home to the Smithsonian American Art Museum program of contemporary craft ...
22/01/2025

Find art that feels alive in Renwick Gallery, home to the Smithsonian American Art Museum program of contemporary craft and decorative arts.

This piece by artist Janet Echelman is on view until May 13, 2025.

📍: Renwick Gallery
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From romantic dinners at renowned hot spots to moonlit strolls along the National Mall, there's always something to do w...
22/01/2025

From romantic dinners at renowned hot spots to moonlit strolls along the National Mall, there's always something to do with your special someone in ! 😍🙌 Discover date nights done right in the nation's capital. ✨

Romance is always in the air thanks to monumental backdrops, romantic restaurants and more. Discover the best date ideas, deals and romantic spots in DC.

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of justice and equality continues to inspire mill...
20/01/2025

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose vision of justice and equality continues to inspire millions.

Walk along the Tidal Basin and visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial to reflect on his enduring impact. 🌟

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CityCenterDC through the seasons ...Which is your favorite? ❄️🌸🌈🍁📍: Palmer Alley in CityCenterDC📸: Visit Washington DC
19/01/2025

CityCenterDC through the seasons ...

Which is your favorite? ❄️🌸🌈🍁

📍: Palmer Alley in CityCenterDC
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We all deserve a little treat! ✨😋 Satisfy your sweet tooth and pastry cravings around the city. 🍰
19/01/2025

We all deserve a little treat! ✨😋 Satisfy your sweet tooth and pastry cravings around the city. 🍰

Get your fix of out-of-the-oven goodness at these local spots, from bagels to sweets and much more.

Take a walk on the wild side of ! 🐘 The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is home to more t...
19/01/2025

Take a walk on the wild side of ! 🐘 The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is home to more than 1,000 animals and is always free to visit. 🙌

Go wild with pandas, lions and elephants at Smithsonian's National Zoo, one of the most popular (and free) zoological parks year right here in Washington, DC.

Sip in secret! 🤫 Discover clandestine cocktail lounges and hidden hot spots throughout the city. 🥂✨
19/01/2025

Sip in secret! 🤫 Discover clandestine cocktail lounges and hidden hot spots throughout the city. 🥂✨

These hidden bars, speakeasies and secret lounges pair imaginative cocktails with 1920s vibes in some of Washington, DC’s most unique (and fun) places to drink.

Shop 'til you drop! 🛍️ From chic boutiques to iconic shopping districts, explore where style, culture and local finds me...
19/01/2025

Shop 'til you drop! 🛍️ From chic boutiques to iconic shopping districts, explore where style, culture and local finds meet in . 😎

Your guide to the most frequented shopping districts in DC, Maryland & Virginia, from Georgetown & CityCenterDC to Tysons Corner Center & Friendship Heights.

Get a taste of with these must-try menu items! 😋 Dive into the signature dishes and flavors at some of the city’s most...
18/01/2025

Get a taste of with these must-try menu items! 😋 Dive into the signature dishes and flavors at some of the city’s most popular restaurants. 🍽️

Don’t miss your chance to dig in to these essential restaurant dishes that show off the incredible diversity of Washington, DC’s most popular places to eat.

One of our favorite additions to the DC skyline. 🫶📍: Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge📸: Visit Washington DC
18/01/2025

One of our favorite additions to the DC skyline. 🫶

📍: Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge
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Warm up this winter in ! 🔥 Take the chill off with crackling fireplaces, warm wood-fired ovens and outdoor fire pits at...
18/01/2025

Warm up this winter in ! 🔥 Take the chill off with crackling fireplaces, warm wood-fired ovens and outdoor fire pits at these dining hot spots. 🍽️

These bars and restaurants have you covered with roaring fireplaces, wood-fired ovens and outdoor fire pits. Check out where to get cozy this fall and winter.

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Be a Staycation Hero | Stay Local DC

Be the Staycation Hero your kids deserve. Plan to #StayLocalDC and have an adventure in your own backyard: staylocaldc.com

The Real DC: River City
The Real DC: River City

If you think you know the Anacostia River, think again. Join Riverkeeper Trey on the water to discover more: https://washington.org/real-dc

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The Real DC: Musical Roots

Born and raised in DC, Christylez Bacon explores the city's musical roots. Discover more: https://washington.org/real-dc

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The Real DC: City of Trees

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The Real DC: Craft Culture
The Real DC: Craft Culture

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Discover the Real DC
Discover the Real DC

The beauty of Rock Creek Park and the Anacostia River, the musical roots of U Street, a neighborhood full of spirited distillers and a thriving Ethiopian community. This is the Real DC.

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Be an Escaleftor | Stay Local DC

What could make a local stand left on the Metro escalator in Washington, DC? Playing tourist in their own backyard. http://staylocaldc.com. #StayLocalDC

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Super Tourist | Stay Local DC

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Check out the Award-winning Arts District Video Series
Check out the Award-winning Arts District Video Series

In 2018, we joined some of DC's most daring creatives to explore DC's vibrant arts and culture scene. We're thrilled to announce that the resulting Arts District video series is now the winner of Brand USA's first-ever Video Storytelling Award in the City Category! You can see the full series here: https://washington.org/the-arts-district

Enchant Christmas in Washington, DC
Enchant Christmas in Washington, DC

Enchant Christmas DC – the world’s largest Christmas light maze and market – is coming to Washington, DC from Nov. 22 to Dec. 29, 2019 at Nationals Park! For all those who believe … a limited-time early bird special awaits at enchantchristmas.com.

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