Things to Do DC

Find margarita deals, tacos and parties to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

If you want an excuse to dress to the nines, break out an ostentatious hat, and sip a mint julep, you’re in luck: The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday. Here are some watch parties and other ways to celebrate around D.C.

This weekend many will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo. But have you ever wondered about the origin of the holiday? News4’s Tommy McFly has the story. 

Strawberry picking is just weeks away! The sweet summer fruit is ripening at Wegmeyer Farms in Hamilton, Virginia.

A Washington institution that has served Presidents, tourists, and everyone in between is celebrating a significant milestone. The Dubliner near Union Station is a family-run Irish pub established in 1974. It is steeped in tradition and history, as it is in pints of Guinness. The father-son duo shared with News4’s Eun Yang how they’re working to ensure the Dubliner is...

News4’s Tommy McFly has the highlights, including Maryland Day at UMD, the Southern Maryland Celtic Festival, the Parkway Classic and more.

Fill your weekend with the Georgetown French Market, playoff hockey and more in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Here’s what to do this weekend.

It’s official: Kayaking season has arrived in D.C.! And if you ask us, it’s one of the best ways to see the city from a new angle. Maybe you want to cruise by some iconic sights with out-of-town guests, or you’re looking for a quick but nature-filled escape. You can find both at the various kayak rental outposts along...

Award-winning Chef Michael Friedman brings his latest venture, Aventino, to Maryland, where he creates Italian favorites with a Roman flare, like the cacio e pepe he prepares in this Food Fare. Right next door, you’ll find AP Pizza shop, which serves the New Jersey-style pizza Chef Mikey serves at his two other locations in D.C.

A Formula One car will speed down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C. on Saturday, April 20. Here’s what to know.

News4’s Tommy McFly breaks down the best things to do this weekend around the D.C. area.

It’s a weekend packed with festivals, and the weather is looking nice.

Grammy-winning Colombian superstar Shakira is bringing her world tour through the nation’s capital later this year.

“Bodybuilding ballet” is how Laulauga Tausaga-Collins describes the sport that will take her to Paris for the 2024 Olympics. News4’s Tommy McFly tried throwing a discus along with her.

Plan the best spring ever with these festivals in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

A family of former refugees from Afghanistan has found great success in the restaurant business in DC. The Popals are celebrating 20 years as industry leaders. The Popal Group is behind hot spots including Lutèce, Pascual, and Lapis — where News4’s Eun Yang takes us behind the scenes in this Food Fare.

All Things Go has dropped the lineup for its 2024 festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion – and its 10th year will be a banger.

Festivals, free concerts and an innovative new show are on tap for your weekend. News4’s Tommy McFly breaks down this weekend’s best bets.

Shanelle Ingram, Flowers’ drama teacher, is inviting the community to support the dramatic arts and take in their spring musical, “Da Magic Boombox: A Hip Hop and Go-Go Evolution.” The final performances are April 19-20. News4’s Molette Green has the details.

This weekend, are you headed to one of D.C.’s favorite brunches, sandwich shops or bars? Well, show it some love! Each year, the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington hands out RAMMY awards –  it’s essentially the Oscars for local restaurants. The big celebration happens in July when the winners are announced at a gala in the Washington Convention Center....