May 1 - 31
Events DC invites you to join us in Passport DC International Programs! Come and enjoy internationally-themed programs in different cultural organizations in Washington, DC.
Passport DC Programs
Asian & Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage
Saturday, May 4
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Experience the Marian day of prayer with the Bangladeshi, Burmese, Cambodian, Chamorros, Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Lebanese, Montagnard, Pakistani, Samoan, Sri Lankan, Thai and Vietnamese communities.
SpringTime in Historic Anacostia
Saturday, May 4 from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Art to Go-Go
Come celebrate spring at DC's Arts and Culture District and Art to GoGo! Enjoy pop-up experiences, a river festival, live music, performances, spring flowers, delicious dining, shopping and more!
Unknown Soldier
Saturday and Sunda, May 4 and 5
Arena Stage
Arena Stage welcomes an elegiac musical that concerns Ellen Rabinowitz, who discovers a photo of an anonymous soldier while cleaning out her grandmother’s home. Daniel Goldstein and the late Michael Friedman penned this captivating tale of a woman’s journey to uncover the secrets of her family’s past, inevitably leading her towards the future.
Macbeth
Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5
Shakespeare Theater Company
Perhaps the most haunting of Shakespeare’s tragedies, Macbeth comes to DC like never before this spring thanks to the Shakespeare Theatre Company. Ralph Fiennes plays the title character while Indira Varma takes on Lady Macbeth in the thrilling tale that concerns assassination, betrayal, the thirst for power and how a guilty conscience can undo us all.
Foodelicious Night
Wednesday, May 8 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs
A showcase of the talents of the District’s Asian American NHispanic Pacific Islander (AANHPI) chefs through live cooking demonstrations and food tastings.
Take Time Thursday: Hues of Africa
Thursday, May 9 from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm
Anacostia Community Museum
Author Tiffany Heard shares a piece of her travel diary about her adventures to Africa. Her book explores countries she visited in Africa and delves deeper into Ghana, where she spent most of her time.
Taste of The World - A Cultural Culinary Adventure
Saturday, May 11 from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Soulmate Supper Club DC
Enjoy a fusion of flavors from Asia, South America and Africa, vibrant performances by local artists and a setting tailored for fostering relationships at this sumptuous supper.
Legendary Dance: Fire of Anatolia
May 12 at 7:00 pm
90Events
Led by 55 exceptionally talented dancers and musicians, Fire of Anatolia brings Anatolian legends to life with the thunderous rhythms, breathtaking whirling, and meticulous artistry of this Turkish dance.