Wanderlist: 80+ Awesome Things to Do in DC in May

Spring has finally, fully, sprung in the nation's capital putting an extra bounce in DC's step with longer nights, patio drinking, and growing anticipation for the easy days of summer, it’s the best time to get outside and explore! 
Plus,  there is no humidity or mosquitoes yet.

There are tons of awesome things to get excited about this month:

• Experience new cultures without getting on a plane during a month of Passport DC events
• Get in the spirit of all things Stars Wars with dark side/light side May the 4th Be With You celebrations
• Stroll along and make pour decisions on a spring DC Wine Walk
• Check out Chasten Buttigieg's author talk about he adaptation of his New York Times best seller
• Stay up late for National Gallery of Art Nights
  
• Jazz in the Garden returns

And that's just for starters!

Read on for our guide to great things to do in DC this month!

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• ​🆓 ​:        This is a free event​
• 💲:         Donation or paid ticket required​​
• 💻:         This is an on-line/streaming event​
• ​👤:         This is an in-person event

Week 1

Lunch on the Plaza. Stop by the National Museum of Asian Art’s Plaza to enjoy savory meals and sweet treats available for purchase from local Asian and Asian American food vendors. Part of NMAA's two-week Centennial Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations ​ 🆓 

• Mondays: May 1 + 8
• Tuesdays: May 2 + 9
• Wednesdays: May 3 + 10

• Fridays: May 5 + 12

A Dust in Time. Kick back and enjoy an intimate performance by the Del Sol Quartet. Enjoy Huang Ruo’s A Dust in Time for string quartet, inspired by Tibetan sand mandala practices, at the National Museum of Asian Art. Part of NMAA's two-week Centennial Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations ​🆓 May 1

Music in the Courtyard. Tune in to an eclectic performance in the courtyard at the National Museum of Asian Art from Arushi Jain, a modular synthesist, singer, producer, radio host, and engineer with an unorthodox vision of a centuries-old tradition—one that’s electronic and resolutely DIY. Popularly known by her online moniker @modularprincess, her 2021 album, Under the Lilac Sky, was named the The Guardian’s global album of the month. Part of NMAA's two-week Centennial Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations 🆓 ​ May 2

Journey-inspired Performance. Syrian American rapper and poet Omar Offendum and Palestinian American multi-instrumentalist maestro Ronnie Malley weave stories of the past, present, and future as they trace the influence of Al-Andalus and Arabic-speaking peoples on music and culture, from New York City's Little Syria to the birth of California Surf Rock. Part of NMAA's two-week Centennial Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations 🆓 ​May 3

Ed Sheeran Listening Party. Be among the first in DC to hear Ed Sherran's new album, Subtract, and pre-order the vinyl record before it drops at Bryland's intimate listening party. There will also be exclusive swag and giveaways! The fifth and final entry in his series of albums titled with mathematical symbols, Sheeran wrote and recorded its 14 tracks with Aaron Dessner, a member of US alt-rock band the National who also had a major creative role in Taylor Swift’s Folklore and Evermore. It will be released on 5  May.  🆓 May 3

CiNoMatic, NoMa’s outdoor movie series at Alethia Tanner Park returns for the second season! The theme of CiNoMatic’s spring season is “Villains We Love” – each film features everyone’s favorite, love-to-hate-’em, scene-stealing bad guys! Titles include: Devil Wears Prada, Cruella, and Black Panther. 🆓  May 3 - 31

Jazz at Canal Park. Get in the pocket listening to live jazz performed by local acts at Canal Park every Wednesday.  🆓  May 3, 10 + 17

Fit and Fabulous. Grab your mat and work on your summer body at with GLDN+Trifit, outdoor fitness classes including Yoga, Pilates, and Cardio Dance (with Gold’s Gym). Tuesdays - Thursdays 🆓 May 3 - 31

Duck Pond Music. Rock out to live music from Capital Fringe at the Southwest Duck Pond. Bring food from one of the neighborhood restaurants and good vibes! 🆓 May 3, 10, 17, + 24

Candlelight Tribute to Taylor Swift. Enjoy the music of Taylor Swift at the Miracle Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. Featured songs include Lavender Haze, Anti-Hero, Cardigan, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and Enchanted. ​💲May 4

Experience the LOC Main Reading Room. Get a rare chance to experience the Library of Congress' grand Main Reading Room in the Thomas Jefferson Building. Usually reserved for credentialed researchers, this access will offer visitors a glimpse inside one of Washington’s most beautiful spaces. Registration for timed-entry pass required 🆓 May 4

Star Wars Weekend Celebrations. Put on your favorite intergalactic costume for Barracks Row's Stars War weekend, including:  May the 4th Be With You, Revenge of the 5th and Return of the 6th with  character meet and greets, food specials/Star Wars Theme Cocktails, Star Wars Trivia games, appearances from Members from A Galaxy Fall Fall Away (Darth Vader & Storm Troopers), and more! 🆓 May 4 - 6

Cirque de la Symphonie. You'll be spell-bound at this breathtaking and lively high-flying display which features   jugglers, aerialists, contortionists, strongmen, and more, bringing the music of the symphony to life in unique and delightful ways. 💲May 4 - 6

Movies on the Memorial.  Take to the high seas -- well, not really -- and relax under the stars with the Lone Sailor at Movies on the Memorial - a series of Navy-themed films that pay tribute to our rich maritime heritage. 🆓 May 4, 11 + 18

C+O Canal Boats Return. All aboard Georgetown's recently refurbished canal boats for a tour of the C&O canal where you'll  learn about the fascinating history, technology and culture of the Canal, and the surprising stories of the people who lived, worked and played here over the past two centuries. 💲Starts May 5

NMAA Art Market. Celebrate the National Museum of Asian Art's 100th anniversary and Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage/History Month with an outdoor market featuring local AANHPI artists and friends. Artworks will be available for purchase. Part of NMAA's two-week Centennial Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations ​🆓 May 5

Cult Movie Classic.  Innovative, immersive techno band Coupler performs an original score for the 1926 silent cult classic A Page of Madness. Be sure to come early to have a drink and catch a DJ set by Coupler on the Freer plaza. Part of NMAA's two-week Centennial Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations 🆓 ​May 5 

Benefit Concert for Transgender Equality.  We Are fest is an evening of music to celebrate Trans lives and to support equity, justice, and love by raising funds for the National Center for Transgender Equality. Come together to show those who would advocate for hate who We Are. Dance along with: Ecstatic International, Emotional World, Black Plastic and Ammonite. 💲May 5

84th Annual Flower Mart. Don't miss the largest event at National Cathedral of the year! The beloved Flower Mart returns for a two-day event with cultural floral displays, booths with garden plants, flowers, antiques, books, artisan-crafted merchandise, and more, the  family-favorite antique carousel , entertainment and food. 🆓 May 5 + 6

Classic Chinese Silent Movies. Composer Min Xiao-Fen and master percussionist River Guerguerian perform original scores to accompany two Chinese silent films, Romance of the Fruit Peddler (Dir.: Zhang Shichuan, 1922, 24 min.) and Romance of the Western Chamber (Dir.: Hou Yao, 1927, 43 min.). Part of NMAA's two-week Centennial Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations ​🆓 May 6

Pottery Dancers. National American Indian Museum hosts a performance by the Zuni Olla Maidens from New Mexico, an all-woman group `known for the Pottery Dance, in which they move in carefully choreographed steps with painted jars balanced on their heads. 🆓 May 6

NGA First Saturday.  Art lovers, join the National Gallery of Art and immerse yourself in 32 Sounds, a documentary and sensory experience from filmmaker Sam Green (registration required), a tour of Philip Guston Now, a pop-up experience and more. 🆓 May 6

DC Wine Walk. Wine lovers, enjoy eight different wines as you explore five neighborhoods (Bethesda Row, H Street/Capital Hill, Clarendon, Georgetown, West Post) on this wine-derful wine walk, hosted by Kim Crawford, DC Fray and District Fray. A portion of all sales will be donated to Wine to Water, an organization that has brought clean water access to over 700K lives since 2007. This is a 21+ event. 💲May 6

Around the World Embassy Tour. Travel around the world without a passport as more than 50 embassies open their doors to visitors, allowing guests to experience their food, art, dance, fashion, music, and more! Come see the world through the embassies and missions of our global neighbors. 🆓 May 6

Do You See Me! Art Exhibit.  Dupont Underground in collaboration with S. Abbas Shobeiri, physician and artist, showcase a groundbreaking solo exhibition highlighting postpartum trauma and healing with 25 oil and multimedia paintings accompanied by wall projections of the stories. 💲​May 6 - 28

NoMA Murals Tour. Explore NoMA's street art on a mural walking tour while enjoying drinks from some of Union Market District's drinking establishments. 💲May 6, 13 + 2

R&B Club. This month, the R&B Club (think of it as a musical book club) celebrates Jodeci and their entire music catalog: "Forever My Lady," "Come & Talk To Me," "Stay," "Get On Up," plus backstories and nuance only The R&B Club provides. 💲​ May 7

Linsanity.  Travel back to 2012 and get caught up in the mayhem at Madison Square Garden at the screening of the documentary 38 At the Garden , which chronicles the extraordinary ascendance of point guard Jeremy Lin during his landmark 2012 season with the New York Knicks, solidifying his hot streak and the “Linsanity” craze. Join the film’s director and producers for a discussion after the film. Part of NMAA's two-week Centennial Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations. 🆓May 7​

Sunday Supper. Break bread at the communal table for a home-made meal with makers, creatives and business leaders, along with the chefs, artisans, civic leaders and community advocates who stand in support of  diversity and equity in the culinary industry. 💲May 7

Wilderness Ballet.  Plié, chassé, jeté! Join in a 60-minute dance workshop with Lori Clark of The Washington Ballet with the WELLderness: An Outdoor Wellness Series at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. No experience is necessary to join; open to all ages. 🆓 May 7

Week 2

NMAA Birthday Bash. Celebrate National Museum of Asian Art's centennial birthday with a  genre-bending musical performance by classical ensemble Chromic Duo. who blend classical music, toy piano, and electronics. Part of NMAA's two-week Centennial Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations. ​🆓May 9 

NoMA Nights. Enjoy live, acoustic performances from local bands and family-friendly games at Alethia Tanner Park. This month's performance features the Cecily Duo. 🆓 May 9

Japanese Cooking Class. Take a trip to Japan in this cooking class and learn to make Japanese Onigiri (rice balls) that are a staple of Japanese lunch boxes (bento boxes). Learn at Hill Center, then create Onigiri at home and add a new staple to your cooking repertoire! Complimentary beer and wine are included. 💲 May 9

Good Bones. A Studio-commissioned play by 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames, Good Bones explores gentrification and belonging, displacement and upward mobility, and being haunted by a legacy you’re only just beginning to understand. 💲Starts May 10

Golden Sounds. Take a break in your day and enjoy GLDN-Sounds, a free lunchtime music series in the downtown Golden Triangle neighborhood featuring local  DC performers. 🆓 ​May 10 - 24

NGA Nights. DC Rocks! NGA's National Gallery Nights' Homegrown event celebrates the people and culture of DC, featuring the sounds of go-go music with Rare Essence, plus learn about  artwork with DC connections in pop-up talks, then create your own masterpiece with an artmaking activity inspired by the Washington Color School. and a  self-guided tour of DC art. Register on May 4 starting at noon. ​🆓 May 11

Beginning Cross-Stitch: Emoji Edition. In this class, you'll learn how to read a cross stitch pattern, how to make a basic stitch, and how to make your peachy emoji pattern come to life. 💲May 11

NMAA Dance Party. Dance the night away to celebrate National Museum of Asian Art's 100th anniversary with a plaza dance party with DJ 2-Tone Jones of Shaolin Jazz. Bar services will be available and the museum will be open late. Part of NMAA's two-week Centennial Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations. 🆓 May 12

Drag Underground. Head underground for drag shows hosted by Dupont Underground and Washington Blade with some of the best drag queens in DC, including Vagenesis, Venus Valhalla, Citrine, and Shiqueeta-Lee. 💲May 12

Music in the Meadow. Enjoy a spring evening in the Ellipse Meadow at the US National Arboretum while you dance and listen to music from Cumbia Heights, a DC-based neo-cumbian band. Registration required. 💲May 13 

Mother's Day Sip & Paint. ​Celebrate mums of all types at this paint and sip class where you'll learn to paint with a brush in one hand and a drink in the other (as it should be)! 💲May 13

Shout Sister. Inspired by Gayle F. Wald’s book, the Shout, Sister, Shout!, musical tells the story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe — one of America’s most influential rock, R&B, and gospel crossover singers and guitarists who became a pioneer of the women’s movement for racial and sexual equality and a musical legend who redefined the national and international music scene in the 1930s, ’40s, and beyond. 💲Now - May 13

Mapping Segregation Walking Tour. Join Historian Sarah Jane Shoenfeld on a walking tour of DC’s Bloomingdale neighborhood that highlights key sites in the legal campaign against racially restrictive deed covenants, which kept much of this neighborhood off-limits to African Americans when it was first developed around the turn of the 20th century. 💲May 13

EU Open House. Bonjour! Travel to the embassies of the European Union and enjoy the authentic music, dance, food, film, and art of 28 distinctive nations. Participants in the embassy open houses include Austria, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden and EU Delegation. 🆓 ​May 13

Capitol City Trees Walking Tour.  Enjoy a spring walking tour with naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley, author of City of Trees, of the historic and botanically diverse trees of the U.S. Capitol Grounds and Arboretum, learn about the many official state trees on the grounds and get an overview of Frederick Law Olmsted’s design for the Capitol landscape, which shares elements of his plan for Central Park. 💲May 13

Eurovision Watch Party. Before American Idol and the Voice, there was the Eurovision Song Contest. Glory in the cheesy melodrama that is the Eurovision Finals, aired live from the UK at DC9's Eurovision Watch Party. Celebrate the contest that gave us ABBA, Conchita Wurst, and grown men in hamster wheels. From Armenia to Austria, from Iceland to Ireland, from Sweden to Switzerland, come root for your favorites! 21+ 🆓  May 13

Lucha Libra. Let's get ready to ruuumble! Hook Hall sets the stage for two nights of Mexican wrestling with imported Mexican beer, live Mexican Wrestling, DJs, plus cold cervezas and margaritas galore. Plus, meet the wrestlers and even get your own Lucha mask to take home with you. 💲May 13 + 14

Abstract Dancer. National Portrait Gallery's resident choreographer, Dana Tai Soon Burgess, concludes his residency with a new modern dance entitled “Transformations," a 30-minute abstract piece inspired by the work of the Transcendental Painting Group, active in Taos and Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1938–1942. 🆓 May 14

Live Music at Comet Ping Pong.  Buckle up for a power pop double header! DC band Bad Moves promises  energetic, freewheeling power pop that pulls from punk as well as from vintage power pop, while Dreaded Laramie from Tennessee, adds power-pop femmecore energy to the bill. 💲May 14

Kennedy Center Movie Screening. Enjoy a screening of Official Competition, starring  Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas as two egomaniacs commissioned by a millionaire to make a movie together in this sharp comedy skewering wealth, art, and pride. Registration required; available on a rolling basis starting two weeks out from the date. 🆓May 14

Week 3

Boiler Room. Experience new plays still in development and discover new voices through workshops and public readings at Keegan Theatre's Boiler Room series. 💲Now - May 15

DC Beer King. Drink up local history with Profs and Pints and learn about Christian Heurich, a pivotal Washington figure who also brewed damned good beer with Mark Benbow, associate professor of American History at Marymount University and author of The Nation's Capital Brewmaster: Christian Heurich and His Brewery, 1842-1956. 💲 May 15

Chasten Buttigieg Author Talk. Teacher and former Mayor Pete Buttigieg's husband Chasten Buttigieg chats with  author R. Eric Thomas about the young adult adaptation of his New York Times bestselling memoir--I Have Something to Tell You, which deals with his experience coming out and his ultimate goal to show young people that they are not alone and to inspire them to forge their own path to acceptance. 💲💻👤​May 16

Contemporary Dance Project. ​Spanish contemporary dance company EYAS Dance Project presents 2 works: Júpiter+Jaguar, and a new commissioned work inspired by the garden project “Around Pollinators" at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain. 🆓 May 17

​Museum Architecture Walking Tour. Hear the story behind the design of the National Museum of African American History and Culture and explore its unique architectural features on a 25-minute walking tour. 🆓 May 18

Take 5 at SAAM. Unwind after five in the Kogod Courtyard at SAAM with a musical performance by DMV jazz musician Max Light. 🆓 May 18

Jazz in the Garden. National Gallery of Art's ever-popular Jazz in the Garden returns for another summer concert series featuring  musical performances including jazz, Latin fusion, bluegrass, and more. Seven local acts are slated to perform this year. NOTE: Due to high demand, NGA is instituting a free lottery system so that anyone interested in attending Jazz in the Garden has an equal chance to participate. Each concert will have its own lottery, which will open the week prior on Monday at 10:00 a.m. and close that Friday at noon. Results of each lottery will be emailed to all entrants the week of the concert on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Those selected by the lottery may claim up to four free passes, which are required for all attendees ages 2 and up. 🆓 Starts May 19 - August 4

Dumbarton Birthday Bash. Happy 91st birthday, Dumbarton!  The oldest museum in Georgetown is celebrating its bday and you're invited to join the fun with after-hours museum tours, live music, light refreshments, birthday cake, lawn games, and visits to their newly updated period rooms.  💲 May 18

Le Vie en Rose. Calling all rosé lovers near and far! Join Advanced Sommelier Michael Scaffidi in a class perfect for new and experienced rosé enthusiasts to come together to taste and learn about the ins and outs of this ever popular wine! This class will cover the basics of this pink drink and how both the still and sparkling versions are made. 💲May 19

Taiko Drummers of Japan. Live on the Hill's celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month features Taiko Drummers of Japan. 🆓 May 19

Hillwood Forest Bathing. Experience the Hillwood estate (the former home of heiress and businesswoman Marjorie Merriweather Post)  in a whole new way---guided forest bathing walks through  through the  magnificent spring garden. 💲May 19

Oh He Dead Acoustic Set. Andy Valenti, Alex Salser, and CJ Johnson of popular D.C. band  Oh He Dead  perform an acoustic set at The Kreeger Museum for the first time since 2019. 💲May 19

British Tea Time. Take your taste buds on a tour of Britain during this British tea cooking class, updated for today’s tastes. The menu includes scones and clotted cream and jam, finger sandwiches and Victoria sponge. This class is perfect for new chefs and old pros as well as anyone who has been binge-watching Bridgerton. 💲May 20

SW Duck Pond Party.  Join the southwest community at the Duck Pond for festivities to celebrate the returning ducks with music, food and more! 🆓 May 20

Spring Blooms Watercolors 101. Paint a floral watercolor of DC's cherry blossoms or redbuds using the loose watercolor technique and create a painting ready to frame. 💲May 20

Asia Street Fair. To commemorate Asian Pacific American Month, the Fiesta Asia Street Fair offers outdoor craft exhibits, live performances, food and open market vendors, interactive displays, martial arts demonstration, talent show, cooking demo, and more, all  in front of Capitol Hill. Part of Cultural Tourism's month-long Passport DC event 🆓 May 20

Bourbon and Bluegrass. You're in for a fabulous weekend of bourbon, delicious food, lawn games, preservation tours of Lincoln's Cottage, and more! The event will be headlined by Dom Flemons, The American Songster®,  Letitia VanSant and the Fly Birds (Saturday), and Adeem the Artist and Nora Brown (Sunday). Culinary highlights include Rocklands Barbeque, J&J Taqueria, Goodie’s Frozen Custards & Treats, Lattimore’s Funnel Cakes, and Timber Pizza. 💲May 20 + 21

Yoga in the Wild.  Namaste! Breathe deep and practice your downward-facing dog at an an hour-long, slow-paced yoga class while enjoying the sights and sounds of the Gardens with WELLderness: An Outdoor Wellness Series at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. 🆓May 21

The Female Body as Battlefield. Atlas Theatre hosts ExPats Theatre and their production The Body of a Woman as a Battlefield, which deals with the impact of the 1990s Yugoslav wars from a female perspective. 💲 Now - May 21

Week 4

​Walk with Roosevelt. Take a spring morning walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island with Melanie Choukas-Bradley, the author of the book Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island. She shares an overview of the landscape, wildlife and highlights the island’s history and the legacy of the naturalist and conservationist president it memorializes. 💲​May 23

Adams Morgan Movie Nights. Movie nights are baaack in Adams Morgan! Bring a blanket and enjoy movies under the stars as the series kicks off with This is Spinal Tap, then continue with an eclectic mix of award-winning, classic, and independent films. Titles include Coming to America, The Birdcage, Raising Arizona and Shrek Movies screen every week on Tuesdays for six weeks. 🆓 Starts May 23

Stacey Abrams Book Talk. Trailblazing political leader, voting rights advocate, attorney, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Stacey Abrams joins journalist Tiffany Cross to discuss new latest novel, Rogue Justice, a  follow-up to her #1 New York Times bestselling suspense novel, While Justice Sleeps. 💲💻👤May 23

Dinner on the Farrm. Common Good City Farm celebrates Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage month, with a fundraising dinner featuring the local chefs of Kam & 46, a DMV-based Hawaii and Filipino food truck, and Chinese Street Market. which supports the preservation of Chinese culture in Chinatown DC. 💲May 23

Whiskey and Cocktail 101. Learn about whiskey and shake and stir two cocktails at Vitis Wine with woman-owned Catoctin Creek. 💲May 24

Race, History, and Rock Creek: History of Jazz at the Carter Barron.  Tune in for panel discussion with the Rock Creek Conservancy as they explore the history of Jazz at the Carter Barron Amphitheater. From Duke Ellington to Ella Fitzgerald and many more--the Carter Barron was a hub of Jazz music in the DC area. Local musicians and community leaders will discuss how the Carter Barron helped shape the local Jazz community in the DMV area and explore what it meant for performers to play at the iconic venue.🆓 ​💻 May 25

Tales of the Potomac River.  Join guidebook author, 111 Places in Washington That You Must Not Miss, and tour guide Andrea Seiger for a walking tour to learn about the Indigenous people, the construction and subsequent demise of the C&O Canal and  riverfront traditions associated with the Potomac River. 💲May 26

Movies at the REACH. Relax on the lawn at the REACH at Kennedy Center and enjoy a screening of Steven Spielberg's action-packed and adventure-filled movie classic, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. 🆓 May 26

Renwick Invitational. The Renwick Invitational, Sharing Honors and Burdens, focuses on fresh and nuanced visions by six Native American or Alaska Native artists who express the honors and burdens that connect people to one another. The more than 50 artworks in the exhibition arise from traditions of making that honor family, community or clan, and require broad community participation. 🆓 May 26 - 31

Greek Revival Architecture Walking Tour. Public architecture and monuments across the city of Washington reveal the influence of the ancient world. Organized in conjunction with the exhibition Classical Washington, learn about this architectural style on a walking tour from Gallery Place/China Town to Judiciary Square comparing DC architecture with its Greek inspirations. 🆓 May 27

History of the Navy Yard. Join this walking tour and learn about  the history of the Navy Yard, DC’s oldest neighborhood, and find out about the story behind Canal Park, the oldest African church in DC, the Capital Turnaround, and of course the Navy Yard itself.  💲May 27

Movies at the Morrow. Watch movies under the stars for “Date Night” and “Family Night” at the Morrow Hotel and enjoy an elevated cinema experience with style seating, a state-of-the-art LED screen, a cocktail and juice bar, cinema concessions, and games for all ages. 💲Starts May 27

Memorial Day Coral Tribute. Honor our nation's veterans and fallen heroes with a musical tribute featuring 200 singers representing choirs from throughout the United States as they join with the United States Air Force Orchestra. 💲 May 28

National Memorial Day Concert. Celebrate Memorial Day on the West Lawn of the US Capitol for PBS’s highest-rated performance special. Featured performers include Joe Mantegna, Gary Sinise, National Symphony Orchestra,  US Army Chorus and the US Navy Band Sea Chanters. 🆓 May 28

Week 5

Tours of the Soldiers' Home National Cemetery. Commemorate Memorial Day with a guided tour of the US Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery. Visited by President Abraham Lincoln, the Soldiers' Home National Cemetery is notable for being the first national cemetery (est. 1861) and for serving as the final resting place for John Logan, who formalized Memorial Day celebrations in 1868. 🆓 May 29

Irish Dance. Atlas Theatre stages The Humours of Bandon, a one woman show about a 16-year-old Irish Dancer from Dublin who we meet her on the eve of the biggest competition of her life.💲Starts May 31

DMV Black Improv. Washington Improv Theater presents The Cookout: A Celebration of Black Improv in the DMV which celebrates homegrown Black improvisers from the DMV, featuring performances by the teams Lena Dunham and Baggage Claim. Registration required; opens every Wednesday two weeks out from the date. 🆓 May 31

Pixelbloom: Timeless Butterflies.  Step into a virtual world of cherry blossoms and butterflies as pixels burst into full bloom as ARTECHOUSE reimagines spring in immersive digital design. 💲 Now - June 11

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