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Museum Walk Weekend 2026
Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 AM
Washington · Dupont Circle
Museum Walk Weekend 2026
Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 AM
Washington · Dupont Circle
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Swedish Midsummer Celebration Returns to the National Mall
Fri, Jun 12, 6:00 PM
Washington · Sylvan Theater
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Swedish Midsummer Celebration Returns to the National Mall
Fri, Jun 12, 6:00 PM
Washington · Sylvan Theater
District of PRIDE Showcase at Lincoln Theatre
Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 PM
Washington · Lincoln Theatre
District of PRIDE Showcase at Lincoln Theatre
Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 PM
Washington · Lincoln Theatre
Almost full
Twilight Tattoo: U.S. Army Live Military Experience
Wed, Jun 10, 7:00 PM
Arlington · Summerall Field
Almost full
Twilight Tattoo: U.S. Army Live Military Experience
Wed, Jun 10, 7:00 PM
Arlington · Summerall Field
Almost full
Community Forum & Scholarship Program
Sun, Jun 7, 2:00 PM
Washington · 1251 Saratoga Ave NE
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Community Forum & Scholarship Program
Sun, Jun 7, 2:00 PM
Washington · 1251 Saratoga Ave NE
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June 2026 Wonky China - Jeffrey Ding, George Washington University
Wed, Jun 10, 5:00 PM
Washington · 1200 19th St NW
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June 2026 Wonky China - Jeffrey Ding, George Washington University
Wed, Jun 10, 5:00 PM
Washington · 1200 19th St NW
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LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising Ceremony at the John A. Wilson Building
Monday at 4:00 PM
Washington · John A. Wilson Building
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LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising Ceremony at the John A. Wilson Building
Monday at 4:00 PM
Washington · John A. Wilson Building
Soulversations presents Live at Union Market-A JUNETEENTH BLOCKPARTY
Fri, Jun 19, 12:00 PM
Washington · 1309 5th St NE
Soulversations presents Live at Union Market-A JUNETEENTH BLOCKPARTY
Fri, Jun 19, 12:00 PM
Washington · 1309 5th St NE
MahoganyBooks Presents Black Books Matter Fest 2026
Sat, Aug 1, 11:00 AM
Oxon Hill · MahoganyBooks - National Harbor
MahoganyBooks Presents Black Books Matter Fest 2026
Sat, Aug 1, 11:00 AM
Oxon Hill · MahoganyBooks - National Harbor
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Equity Week | OUT on the Hill Congressional Advocacy Day
Thu, Jun 11, 9:00 AM
Washington · U.S. Capitol
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Equity Week | OUT on the Hill Congressional Advocacy Day
Thu, Jun 11, 9:00 AM
Washington · U.S. Capitol
The Creative Cookout
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00 PM
Suitland-Silver Hill · Creative Suitland Arts Center
The Creative Cookout
Sat, Jun 20, 12:00 PM
Suitland-Silver Hill · Creative Suitland Arts Center
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Reclaiming Our Heritage: An API Pride Community Writing Workshop
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM
Washington · 899 North Capitol St NE
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Reclaiming Our Heritage: An API Pride Community Writing Workshop
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM
Washington · 899 North Capitol St NE
Sales end soon
A Community Conversation with Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble
Thursday at 5:30 PM
Arlington · Arlington Central Library – Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium
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A Community Conversation with Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble
Thursday at 5:30 PM
Arlington · Arlington Central Library – Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium
Solstice Celebration at African Art
Sat, Jun 20, 6:30 PM
Washington · Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
Solstice Celebration at African Art
Sat, Jun 20, 6:30 PM
Washington · Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
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WaterNow Emerging Leader Awards Ceremony
Mon, Jun 22, 4:30 PM
Washington · Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
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WaterNow Emerging Leader Awards Ceremony
Mon, Jun 22, 4:30 PM
Washington · Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00 AM
Washington · Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
Fri, Jun 19, 10:00 AM
Washington · Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum
2026 Arlington Spring Into Summer Craft & Pop-Up Market
Friday at 10:00 AM
Arlington · Alcova Heights Park
2026 Arlington Spring Into Summer Craft & Pop-Up Market
Friday at 10:00 AM
Arlington · Alcova Heights Park
MLK LIBRARY FLEA MARKET
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM
Washington · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
MLK LIBRARY FLEA MARKET
Sat, Jun 6, 10:00 AM
Washington · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
DC HANDMADE ART & CRAFT EXPO
Friday at 8:00 AM
Washington · Walter E. Washington Convention Center
DC HANDMADE ART & CRAFT EXPO
Friday at 8:00 AM
Washington · Walter E. Washington Convention Center
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Pride Month Poetry Reading
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30 PM
Washington · Arts Club of Washington
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Pride Month Poetry Reading
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30 PM
Washington · Arts Club of Washington

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What are the best free events to attend?

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Museum Walk Weekend 2026

Swedish Midsummer Celebration Returns to the National Mall

District of PRIDE Showcase at Lincoln Theatre

Twilight Tattoo: U.S. Army Live Military Experience

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Reclaiming Our Heritage: An API Pride Community Writing Workshop

LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising Ceremony at the John A. Wilson Building

A Community Conversation with Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble

DC HANDMADE ART & CRAFT EXPO