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Arts & Culture in Washington: Things to Do
513 upcoming events at 131 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond
VenuNite currently lists 513 upcoming arts & culture events in Washington across 131 venues. On this page: Stepping Into Dinah's Tent: A Sapphic Torah Study at Edlavitch DCJCC, DCAC's Poetry Series 2026 at The DC Arts Center (DCAC), Rick Steves at Sixth & I, OPEN MIC at Boundary Stone. Listing data was last refreshed September 6, 2026.
Upcoming Arts & Culture Events
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Tue, Nov 17 · 7:30 PM
DanceThe Hip Hop Nutcracker
The National Theatre · Washington
Thu, Nov 19 · 1:00 PM
DanceThe Hip Hop Nutcracker
The National Theatre · Washington
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:30 PM
DanceThe Hip Hop Nutcracker
The National Theatre · Washington
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
DanceThe Hip Hop Nutcracker
The National Theatre · Washington
Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 PM
DanceNational Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella
Lisner Auditorium · Washington
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM
DanceThe Hip Hop Nutcracker
The National Theatre · Washington
Sun, Nov 22 · 7:00 PM
DanceNational Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker & Cinderella
Lisner Auditorium · Washington
Sun, Nov 22 · 8:00 PM
ArtJim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary
Lincoln Theatre · Washington
Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
Tue, Dec 1 · 7:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
Wed, Dec 2 · 7:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
Thu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
Wed, Dec 9 · 7:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
Sun, Dec 13 · 6:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
Tue, Dec 15 · 7:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
Wed, Dec 16 · 7:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM
DanceThe Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
Warner Theatre · Washington
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What arts & culture things to do are in Washington tonight?
- VenuNite currently has no arts & culture events listed in Washington for tonight. The full upcoming calendar below includes later dates.
- What venues in Washington host arts & culture events?
- Washington has 131 venues with upcoming arts & culture events, including Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC Bryant Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library and 128 more.
- Are there free arts & culture events in Washington?
- 21 upcoming arts & culture events are explicitly listed as free in Washington. Price information can change, so confirm entry details on the event page or organizer source.