Free Community Days at the National Museum of Women in the Arts
Location: 1250 New York Ave. NW. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Cost: Free Admission Days: First Sunday & Second Wednesday of every month; Regular Admission: Adult $16. DC Residents $13
The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is the first museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts. With its collections, exhibitions, programs, and online content, the museum seeks to inspire dynamic exchanges about art and ideas. NMWA advocates for better representation of women artists and serves as a vital center for thought leadership, community engagement, and social change. The museum addresses the gender imbalance in the presentation of art by bringing to light important women artists of the past while promoting great women artists working today.
DC Improv Stand-Up Showcase
Date: Friday-Sunday, August 9-11 & August 16-18, 2024. Shows 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM (Times vary)
Location: 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW
Cost: General Admission $22
Enjoy great stand-up comedy in downtown DC. The showcase lineups feature top talent from DC, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond, performing on one of the country's most famous stages. You'll see a variety of styles and get up close with some of the stars of tomorrow. Support local talent and local businesses while having lots of fun. Showcases generally last around 90 minutes.
Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week
Date: Monday, August 12 - Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Location: Participating Restaurants throughout the DMV.
Cost: $25 for lunch/brunch and $40/$55/$65 dinner options
Summer Restaurant Week is back! This is the perfect time to try a new restaurant or revisit an old favorite. With many offering discount menus throughout the region, this is a great time to visit and support celebrated local restaurants.
GW First Night 2024 & Org Fair
Date: Saturday, August 24 2024. 7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Location: 2121 H Street, NW
Cost: FREE!
It’s time to kickoff the new school year with your favorite GW tradition. First Night is a carnival and celebration welcoming new students, and welcoming back returning students. There will be major attractions, tons of carnival games, and lots of fun and food!
2024 National Book Festival
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024. 9:00 AM-8:00 PM
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW
Cost: FREE!
The 2024 National Book Festival will be held in the nation’s capital. The event is free and open to the public. The festival’s theme this year, “Books Build Us Up,” explores how reading can help connect us and inform our lives. It’s through books that readers can develop strong bonds with writers and their ideas - relationships that open the entire world, real or imagined, to us all. A selection of programs will be livestreamed online and videos of all programs will be available shortly after the festival.
WOW Indonesia! Festival
Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024. 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 3rd & 7th street
Cost: FREE! Advanced registration is required through Eventbrite.
Experience Indonesia in a day at the very heart of Washington, DC. This event is held in commemoration of 75 years of Indonesia - United States bilateral relations! There will be food, performances, fashion, arts & crafts, hands-on activities, games, prizes and much more!
20th Annual DC JazzFest at The Wharf
Date: Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 – Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. Daily 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: District Pier, 760 Maine Ave. SW
Cost: Per day tickets - Standing: $25 + fees
The 20th Annual DC JazzFest will feature 20+ concerts, interviews, and exclusive events featuring international superstars and homegrown talent. This blockbuster weekend features two outdoor stages at The Wharf, the popular waterfront destination with restaurants, shops, and stunning views of our Nation's Capital.
