National Theatre
A historic landmark on Pennsylvania Avenue, the National Theatre is one of America's oldest continually operating theat…
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Penn Quarter
Washington, D.C. · Sat, Jul 25
62 rain-friendly ideas in Washington, D.C. tonight: Sat, Jul 25
Dinner ideas, live events, bars, and nearby fallbacks for Washington, D.C. tonight, Sat, Jul 25. Use the signals to decide what is worth leaving for.
Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown
Capital Jewish Museum
The Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum is a state-of-the-art facility exploring the diverse history, culture,…
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Penn Quarter
Kreeger Museum
A Modernist architectural gem designed by Philip Johnson, this nonprofit museum showcases a prestigious collection of 1…
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Georgetown
International Spy Museum
The only public museum in the United States dedicated solely to espionage, featuring the world's largest collection of…
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National Mall
National Building Museum
Housed in the historic 19th-century Pension Building, this museum celebrates architecture, engineering, and urban plann…
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Penn Quarter
Renwick Gallery
The Renwick Gallery is the nation's premier museum dedicated to American craft, housed in a stunning National Historic…
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Penn Quarter
Keegan Theatre
An award-winning professional theater company in Dupont Circle, the Keegan Theatre offers intimate performances of clas…
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Dupont Circle
Songbyrd Music House
Union Market 150-cap live room with a restaurant, bar, and vinyl shop hosting indie, soul, and experimental acts nightly
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U Street Corridor
Eastern Market
Weekend stalls, antiques, and local makers make this DC’s most browsed market, not a tourist trap.
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Capitol Hill
The Phillips Collection
Locals flock here for the first U.S. modern art museum housing van Gogh, Renoir, and a relaunched avant-garden in a quiet Dupont townhouse.
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Dupont Circle
Tryst
A neighborhood living room with strong coffee, late-night energy, and an easy linger factor.
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Dupont Circle
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Marjorie Merriweather Post’s mansion pairs glittering treasures with some of DC’s loveliest gardens.
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Woodley Park
Emissary
A moody, all-day hangout where locals camp out for coffee, pastry, and conversation.
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Adams Morgan
Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf
Spend an easy waterfront night with boats, patios, and live events tourists often skip.
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National Mall
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
Whiskey-dense rooftop drinking with a polished, see-and-be-seen Adams Morgan crowd.
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Dupont Circle
Big Bear Cafe
A leafy corner café where the patio and calm, local feel beat the usual tourist trail.
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U Street Corridor
Purple Patch
Homey Filipino brunch favorites in a place that feels like a beloved neighborhood secret.
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Adams Morgan
The Museum at Dumbarton Oaks
A hushed Georgetown garden escape with terraces, fountains, and one of DC’s calmest strolls.
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Georgetown
National Gallery of Art
See the only Da Vinci painting in the Americas and masterpieces from the Renaissance to modern art.
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National Mall
Georgetown University Art Galleries
Explore contemporary art at Georgetown University Art Galleries, featuring rotating exhibitions by acclaimed artists an…
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Georgetown
DC Arts Center
A pioneering alternative arts center in Adams Morgan, dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists across all discip…
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Adams Morgan
La Colombe
A tucked-away Blagden Alley stop for draft lattes before the alley fills up.
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Logan Circle
Union Market District
DC's best one-stop retail crawl for boutiques, vintage, food halls, and maker-heavy shopping.
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Markets
Colada Shop
Colorful neighborhood cafe known for Cuban coffee, pastries, and an easygoing crowd.
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U Street Corridor
Old Korean Legation Museum
A historic Victorian house museum in Logan Circle, detailing the early diplomatic relations between the Joseon kingdom…
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Logan Circle
O Street Market (CityMarket at O)
A rare 19th-century public market building in the Shaw neighborhood, blending Italian Romanesque, Queen Anne, and Gothi…
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Logan Circle
National Museum of African Art
The Smithsonian's premier showcase of African art, featuring the largest collection of its kind in the United States, l…
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National Mall
Dupont Circle Farmers Market
A premier year-round Sunday market in the heart of Dupont Circle, featuring local produce, artisan cheeses, and Distric…
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Dupont Circle
Lisner Auditorium
A historic Art Deco performance venue on George Washington University's campus, home to the Washington Concert Opera an…
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Foggy Bottom
Addison/Ripley Fine Art
A premier contemporary art gallery in Georgetown, established in 1981, showcasing a dynamic mix of local, national, and…
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Georgetown
Folger Shakespeare Library
An independent research library on Capitol Hill, housing the world's largest collection of William Shakespeare's printe…
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Capitol Hill
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Explore the final home of Frederick Douglass, a former slave who rose to become a world-renowned abolitionist, statesma…
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Navy Yard
Howard Theatre
A historic landmark in the Shaw neighborhood, the Howard Theatre was the first African American-owned theatre in the Un…
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U Street Corridor
National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall
A state-of-the-art exploration hub opening June 26, 2026, featuring immersive technology, iconic photography, and over…
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Logan Circle
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The official United States memorial and museum dedicated to the history and legacy of the Holocaust, featuring permanen…
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National Mall
Lincoln Theatre
A historic landmark on Washington's Black Broadway, this 1922 theater served as a cultural sanctuary for the African Am…
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U Street Corridor
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
A Tony Award-winning national center dedicated to American voices, this pioneering theater was the first racially integ…
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The Wharf
Freer Gallery of Art / National Museum of Asian Art
The Smithsonian’s first fine arts museum, the Freer Gallery of Art showcases a premier collection of Asian masterpieces…
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National Mall
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
A Smithsonian architectural wonder featuring international modern and contemporary art within a striking cylindrical bu…
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National Mall
Museum of the Bible
A massive, high-tech exploration of the Bible's history and impact, featuring over 1,000 artifacts and immersive VR exp…
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National Mall
National Museum of the American Indian
A stunning Smithsonian institution dedicated to the Indigenous peoples of the Americas, featuring curvilinear architect…
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National Mall
Smithsonian Institution Building
Known as The Castle, this striking red sandstone landmark is the oldest building of the Smithsonian Institution, servin…
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National Mall
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Explore the world's largest collection of aviation and space artifacts, featuring legendary aircraft and spacecraft in…
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National Mall
The Phillips Collection
America's first museum of modern art, this private institution is housed in the former home of Duncan Phillips within t…
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Foggy Bottom
U.S. Navy Museum
The only museum providing a complete overview of U.S. naval history, this official Navy site preserves artifacts and ar…
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Navy Yard
Dumbarton House
A Federal-period historic house museum in Georgetown, built in 1799, featuring 18th- and 19th-century artifacts and an…
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Georgetown
George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum
A unique intersection of global artistry and local history, this free museum showcases 5,000 years of international tex…
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Foggy Bottom
Heurich House Museum
Known as the Brewmaster's Castle, this Gilded Age mansion is the best-preserved example of Richardsonian Romanesque res…
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Dupont Circle
Mexican Cultural Institute
Housed in a spectacular 1910 mansion, this nonprofit center promotes Mexico-U.S. relations through free art exhibits, s…
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Adams Morgan
National Law Enforcement Museum
An immersive, mostly underground facility in Judiciary Square that explores 300 years of American law enforcement throu…
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Penn Quarter
National Museum of American Jewish Military History
Dedicated to the courage of Jewish Americans, this museum preserves military contributions from colonial days to the pr…
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Dupont Circle
Shakespeare Theatre Company
A premier regional theatre in Washington, D.C., specializing in the works of William Shakespeare and other classic play…
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Penn Quarter
The National Museum of Women in the Arts
The world's first museum dedicated solely to championing women through the arts, featuring a vast collection of over 6,…
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Penn Quarter
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
A National Historic Landmark in Georgetown featuring Federal-period architecture, expansive gardens, and the largest co…
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Georgetown
U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Reception Rooms
An opulent living museum within the Harry S. Truman Building, showcasing over 5,000 pieces of early American decorative…
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Foggy Bottom
Woodrow Wilson House
Step into a preserved 1924 time capsule at the former residence of the 28th U.S. President, featuring original furnitur…
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Georgetown
Display ship Barry
A former Forrest Sherman-class destroyer that served as the Navy's premier display ship at the historic Washington Navy…
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Navy Yard
Sidney Harman Hall
A premier venue in Penn Quarter, Sidney Harman Hall serves as a flexible, contemporary home for the Shakespeare Theatre…
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Penn Quarter
Washington Improv Theater
Washington, D.C.'s premier destination for long-form improvisational comedy, offering unpredictable live performances,…
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Dupont Circle
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
A bold, non-profit powerhouse in Penn Quarter, Woolly Mammoth is a national innovator known for producing edgy, risk-ta…
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Penn Quarter
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