Prince Caspian Live onstage
Wed, Sep 9 · 2:00 PM
Southwest Waterfront
Things to Do This Week, September 9th - 16th, 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.
These events are worth leaving the house for. Ask me for something more specific.
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Top picks
Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise: The Phillips Collection Juried Exhibition
Thu, Sep 10 · 10:00 AM
Northwest Washington
16th Street & Adams Morgan Architecture Walking Tour
Wed, Sep 9 · 2:00 PM
Northwest Washington
American Icon: The US Flag in Art Star Performer
Thu, Sep 10 · 10:00 AM
Northwest Washington
A Wild Race Against Time Up & Coming Artist
Sat, Sep 12 · 12:00 PM
Northwest Washington
America’s State Flowers: An America250 Celebration Up & Coming Artist
Thu, Sep 10 · 10:00 AM
Southwest Washington
Drunk Pirates Ending Soon
Wed, Sep 9 · 12:00 PM
Northwest Washington
Dear America: Artists Explore the American Experience Star Performer
Thu, Sep 10 · 10:00 AM
Northwest Washington
Gardener's Focus Tour | Native Garden
Thu, Sep 10 · 2:30 PM
Northwest Washington
Burnished: Pueblo Pottery at NMWA
Thu, Sep 10 · 10:00 AM
Northwest Washington
Not everyone knows about these
September Art Exhibition
Thu, Sep 10 · 10:00 AM
Northwest Washington
JOAN MIRÓ: From the Kreeger Collection Star Performer
Tue, Sep 15 · 10:00 AM
Northwest Washington
Scott S. Greenberger - The Forsaken Founder One-time only
Wed, Sep 9 · 7:00 PM
H Street Corridor
Kayak Monument Tour at Key Bridge Boathouse
Wed, Sep 9 · 5:30 PM
Northwest Washington
Kayak Monument Tour
Wed, Sep 9 · 5:30 PM
Northwest Washington
Author Talk: Steve Feldstein — Bytes and Bullets One-time only
Wed, Sep 9 · 7:00 PM
Southwest Waterfront
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Frequently asked questions
How are these things to do this week in Washington, DC chosen?
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Is all of this really happening now?
Yes. The times shown are for this window, and anything that's finished drops off by itself.
How do I find something that suits me?
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