Where to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
• September 15, 2025

Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. What began as a week-long observance under President Lyndon Johnson has since expanded into a full 30 days under President Ronald Reagan. […]

Weekend Roundup, Sept. 26-29
• September 26, 2024

Another weekend awaits! Enjoy the last of the Nationals Post-Game Concert Series with Lady A, see a new educational experience by The White House Historical Association, laugh at a comedy […]

Weekend Roundup, Oct. 5 – 8
• October 5, 2023

Welcome to October! We have lots on the menu this weekend, including a comedy festival at The Wharf, a new spooky tour from Tudor Place, and Blues Alley is celebrating […]

Performance: Sounds of Guatemalan Marimba
• August 30, 2023

Celebrate the sound of Guatemala’s national instrument with performances by Marimba Maya Awal, Marimba Mi Pequeña Internacional, and Marimba Linda Xelajú at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. […]

Celebrating Latino Culture at Fiesta DC (photos)
• September 27, 2022

The annual Latino Festival in D.C. — Fiesta DC (Sept. 24-25) — features a 2-day street festival on Pennsylvania Ave. and a “Parade of Nations” on Constitution Ave. with traditional […]

Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
• September 19, 2022

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 with virtual programs and an in-person festival highlighting Hispanic history, culture, traditions and stories. […]

Weekend Round Up, Sept. 16 – 19
• September 16, 2021

This weekend promises a whirlwind of fun. We challenge you to try everything on our list. There’s the Smithsonian’s annual Museum Day,” a P Street art exhibit, the Nats vs. […]

Weekend Round Up, Sept. 9 – 12
• September 9, 2021

We’re now (unofficially) into the fall season with lots to do around town! Parade in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month with Mayor Bowser, wish the Kennedy Center happy birthday at […]

Weekly Arts Round Up, September 10, 2020
• September 10, 2020

Upcoming topics for online learning: Japanese textiles, Russian opera (and tea drinking), naturalist Alexander von Humboldt and painter Miki Hayakawa.

Weekend Round Up September 28, 2017
• September 28, 2017

October arrives Sunday, along with Glen Echo’s Then & Wow! family day and the Blessing of the Animals in Georgetown at St. John’s.