Indoor & Rainy Day Activities in Washington, DC.

There's a version of this city that empties at six and another that doesn't, and I only pay attention to the second one.

The best indoor & rainy day activities in Washington, DC, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.

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Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise: The Phillips Collection Juried Exhibition

Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise: The Phillips Collection Juried Exhibition

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM

Northwest Washington

juried regional art showcase

Rastapé

Rastapé One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 8:00 PM

Northwest Washington

high-energy brazilian forró

Aldous Harding

Aldous Harding One-time only

Fri, Sep 11 · 8:00 PM

Northwest Washington

enigmatic indie folk

Back to Boo-sics: Horror Writing Workshop

Back to Boo-sics: Horror Writing Workshop One-time only

Sat, Sep 12 · 1:00 PM

H Street Corridor

spooky season creative writing

as you are. DC

as you are. DC

Capitol Hill • $$

Queer community gathering space

Sixth & I

Sixth & I

Northwest Washington

Historic venue, modern culture

National Building Museum

National Building Museum Iconic

Northwest Washington

interactive summer sculpture installation

The Pocket

The Pocket

Northwest Washington

Intimate live music venue

Miss Pixie's

Miss Pixie's

Northwest Washington • $$$

Vintage treasures & curiosities

Beat The Bomb DC

Beat The Bomb DC Newcomer

Northeast Washington

immersive team gaming experience

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Author Talk: Crankin!: Power and Resilience in Go-Go Culture

Author Talk: Crankin!: Power and Resilience in Go-Go Culture One-time only

Sat, Sep 12 · 6:30 PM

Northeast Washington

DC go-go music history

Board Game Speed Dating for Queer Women

Board Game Speed Dating for Queer Women

Tue, Sep 22 · 7:00 PM

Northwest Washington

queer speed dating & games

Second Son Tattoo

Second Son Tattoo

Northwest Washington

Queer-friendly custom ink

Yala Greek Ice Cream

Yala Greek Ice Cream

Northwest Washington

Greek-inspired frozen treats

Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club

Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club

Northeast Washington • $

Late-night electronic dance dive

SHELTER

SHELTER

Northeast Washington

Custom jewelry with soul

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