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
Tour Registration: Italian American Museum of Washington DC (IAMDC)
May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 Admission: Free
Address: Italian American Museum of Washington DC 595 Third St NW Washington, DC 20001
Alliance Française of Washington DC (AFDC)
Friday, May 1 • 7 PM - 8:30 PM - Tickets from $12.51
Address: Alliance Française de Washington DC 2142 Wyoming Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008
Website
The Kennedy Center
Fri. May 1, 2026 | 7:00 PM - Tickets goes from $21.85 - $113
Address: The Kennedy Center -- Concert Hall 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566
Korean Cultural Center
5/1/26 - 5/31/26
Address: Korean Cultural Center Washington DC - 2370 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Mexican Cultural Institute Washington DC
May 1st-23, 2026 - Visiting Hours: Monday–Friday 10am–6pm • Saturday 12pm–4pm
Address: Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
Mexican Cultural Institute Washington DC
May 1st 2026 - May 31st 25 2026
Address: Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
Spain-USA Foundation | SPAIN Arts & Culture
May 1st 2026 - May 31st 2026 Price: Free - $20 - The Phillips Collection is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am-5 pm (Sunday, 10-11 am members only, shop and cafe open to the public). Members always admitted free.
Address: The Phillips Collection - 1600 21st St. NW Washington, DC 20009 United States
Spain-USA Foundation | SPAIN Arts & Culture
May 1 2026 - May 3 2026 Price Free
Address: Spanish Cultural Center - Embassy of Spain 2801 16th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009
Spain-USA Foundation | SPAIN Arts & Culture
May 1st 2026 - May 31st 2026 Adnission: Free. Open during Cultural Center hours: Monday–Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm, and Friday from 10 am to 2 pm.
Address: Spanish Cultural Center - Embassy of Spain 2801 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Spain-USA Foundation | SPAIN Arts & Culture
May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 - Free. Open from Monday to Thursday, from 10 am to 3 pm, and Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. Closed on holidays and special events days.
Address: The Spanish Cultural Center - Embassy of Spain - 2801 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Spain-USA Foundation | SPAIN Arts & Culture
May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | Admissions: Free. Open from Monday to Thursday, from 10 am to 3 pm, and Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. Closed on holidays and special events days.
Address: Spanish Cultural Center - Embassy of Spain 2801 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Italian American Museum of Washington DC (IAMDC)
Monday 1, 2026 - Monday 31, 2026 Admission: Free
Address: talian American Museum of Washington DC 595 Third St NW Washington, DC 20001
National Museum of African Art
May 1, 2026 - May 30, 2026 - Open every day 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Admission is free!
Address: National Museum of African Art | 950 Independence Avenue SW, Washington D.C. | (202) 633-4600
Smithsonian American Art Museum
May 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 - Mon - Sun: 11:30 am‑7:00 pm Price Free
Address: Smithsonian American Art Museum 8th and G Streets, NW Washington, DC 20004
French-American Chamber of Commerce
Friday, May 1st VIP access from 6:00pm General admission from 7:00pm Tasting ends at 9:00pm
Address: Embassy of France 4101 Reservoir Rd NW Washington, DC 20007
Tamasha Nights by DJ Browny
Friday, May 1-Saturday, May 2 • 10 PM-2:30 AM Price From $17.85
Address: Darna 946 North Jackson Street Arlington, VA 22201
Adams Morgan Partnership BID
5/2/26
Address: along the 18th Street corridor and surrounding residential blocks in Adams Morgan
Muslim Women’s Association
5/2/26 - 5/9/26
Address: 2551 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Website
Mexican Cultural Institute Washington DC
Saturday, May 2 • 9 AM - 12 PM Price: $10
Address: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution 800 G St NW Washington, DC 20001
Capriccio Baroque
Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 8:00 pm. Price $49.87
Address: Live! at 10th & G (First Congregational UCC) 945 G Street NW Washington, DC 20001
National Museum of Asian Art
Saturday, May 2, 2026 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Price Free. Register in advance (recommended)
Address: Asian Art Museum, West Building Meyer Auditorium West Building 1050 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20013 202.633.1000
National Portrait Gallery
Saturday, May 2 • 9 AM - 12 PM
Address: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution 800 G St NW Washington, DC 20001
MXDC - The Mexican Professionals Network
Saturday, May 2-Sunday, May 3 • Starts at 10 PM $15 Early Bird $20 General Admission $25 Last Call (up to day of the event) This is a 21+ event.
Address: Public Bar Live | Sports Bar Dupont Circle Washington DC 1214 18th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20036
The Kennedy Center
Sun. May 3, 2026 3p.m. | Price: Free - Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.
Address: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Millennium Stage | 2700 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20566 | Inside the Kennedy Center Grand Foyer
Camilo Montoya
5/3/26...DC’s only Spanish Language open mic — 1st Sundays at BloomBars, 7–9PM, $5 entry
Address: BloomBars 3222 11th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20010
Chiarina Chamber Players
Sunday, May 3 • 2 PM - 4 PM Price $0 - $33.85
Address: St Mark's Capitol Hill 301 A Street Southeast Washington, DC 20003
RYAN WHITE
Sunday, May 3 • 2 PM - 11 PM Price Free
Address: Lucky Bar DC 1221 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20036
Alliance Française of Washington DC (AFDC)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Price Free |You’ll need: A valid photo ID Your Eventbrite ticket, either printed or ready on your phone ⚠️ Important: The name on the ticket must match the name on the ID. If you haven’t added the names of your guests yet, you can still update your ticket info directly on Eventbrite from your computer. For security reasons, large bags, umbrellas, backpacks, and bike helmets are not allowed on Embassy grounds. The security team may confiscate any items considered inappropriate.
Address: La Maison Française Embassy of France in the U.S. 4101 Reservoir Rd NW Washington, DC - 20007
The Kennedy Center
Event Date: Wed. May 6, 2026 6p.m. Tickets on Sale Wed. Apr. 22, 2026 10a.m. Price: Free - Ticket Limit 4
Address: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Millennium Stage 2700 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20566 - Inside the Kennedy Center Grand Foyer
National Museum of Asian Arts - Smithsonian
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 2:15 pm–3:15 pm Price Free. No registration or tickets (walk-up only)
Address: Asian Art Museum, West Building Meet at Information Desk West Building 1050 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20013 202.633.1000
National Museum of Asian Arts - Smithsonian
Thursday, May 7, 2026 12:00 pm–1:00 pm Price Free. No registration or tickets (walk-up only)
Address: Asian Art Museum, West Building Meet at Information Desk West Building 1050 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20013 202.633.1000
Chief Growth Marketing
Thursday, May 7 • 7 PM - 9 PM Price $47.19
Address: Everyday People DC 1013 U Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001
Spirits & Spice
5/7/26 Price from $13.26
Address: Spirits & Spice Washington D.C 1700 Connecticut Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20009
French-American Piano Society
Thursday, May 7 • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Address: La Maison Française, Embassy of France 4101 Reservoir Road NW Washington, DC 20007
EmbassyExperiences
Thursday, May 07, 2026 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM General Admission $69...EmbassyExperiences.com
Address: Embassy of Georgia 1824 R St NW ,Washington, DC
National Gallery of Art
5/8/26 Admission is always free and passes are not required
Address: East Building East Building Ground Level, Study Center
The Washington Ballet
May 8-10, 2026 Price from $58 to 150
Address: The National Theatre 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 (202) 628-6161
Quartertonez Music
Saturday, May 9th 2026 from 2:00 pm - 9:00pm Ticket prices are $35, and proceeds will go to continued efforts to support Quartertonez Foundation, the Arabic Institute and the Adult Arab Choir Sada Al Thawra.
Address: The Dew Drop Inn | 2801 8th Street Northeast Washington, DC 20017
Washington Studio School
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 6:30 to 10:30 OM Price: $135.23
Address: Washington Studio School 2129 S St NW Washington, DC 20008
Washington Studio School
Saturday, May 9 • 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Address: Washington Studio School 2129 S St NW Washington, DC 20008
EmbassyExperiences.com
Saturday, May 9 • 7:30 PM - 11:45 PM Price From $83.15 SUGGESTED ATTIRE Black Tie Optional. Minimum of Suit & Tie for Men, Cocktail Dresses for Women Casual wear, jeans or sneakers prohibited.
Address: Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009
KWSelection.com
Saturday, May 9 | #1 - 11 AM - 12 PM and #2 1PM -2 PM | Price from $19.98
Address: Embassy of Austria | 3524 International Court Northwest Washington, DC 20008
Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
Saturday, May 9 • 7 PM - 9:30 PM {Price Free}
Address: Smithsonian National Museum of American History 1300 Constitution Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20560
EmbassyExperiences.com
Saturday, May 09, 2026 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM VIP Admission (7:15 PM to 11:45 PM)$120 Early Bird Price Subject to Increase at Any Time -+ 0 General Admission (8:30 PM)$89 Early Bird Price Subject to Increase at Any Time -+
Address: Mexican Cultural Institute (Embassy's Cultural Center) 2829 16th St NW, ,Washington, DC
Sarv, The Culture School
Sunday, May 10 • 4 PM - 6 PM Price $49 - $100
Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library 901 G Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001
The Kennedy Center
5/13/26
Address:
Price: Free Ticket limit 4 Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.
German Historical institute Washington
Wednesday, May 13 · 6 - 8pm EDT Price Free Doors will open at 5:30 pm and will close promptly at 6:00 pm with the beginning of the lecture.
Address: German Historical Institute Washington located at 1607 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, DC 20009-2562
Sorso
Wednesday, May 13 • 7 PM - 10 PM Price $115.06
Address: 2475 18th St NW 2475 18th Street Northwest Sorso Washington, DC 20009
DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA)
5/14/26
Address: UDC Ballroom - 4200 Connecticut Ave NW
Website: Community Outreach Manager. 2028413610
Counterpart International
Thursday, May 14 • 5 PM - 7:30 PM Price $25
Address: Counterpart International 1919 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest #Suite 425 Washington, DC 20006
Alliance Française of Washington, DC
Friday, May 15 • 7 PM - 9 PM Tickets From $33.85 This event is part of "A Taste of France and Francophonie" Series. This event will be in English.
Address: Alliance Française de Washington DC 2142 Wyoming Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008
International Club of DC Cultural Events
Friday, May 15 • 7 PM - 10:30 PM Price from $28.72
Address: The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 2015 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20036
National Museum of Asian Arts - Smithsonian
Friday, May 15, 2026 2:00 pm–3:00 pm Price Free. No registration or tickets (walk-up only)
Address: Asian Art Museum, East Building Meet at B1 Lobby East Building 1050 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20013 202.633.1000
EmbassyExperiences
Friday, May 15, 2026 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM General Admission $68 EmbassyExperiences.com
Address: Embassy of Kenya 2249 R St NW ,Washington, DC
Embassy of France
5/16/26 ..No walk-ins or door sales are allowed—tickets must be reserved in advance, and all guests must be 21+. Every attendee must be registered, and the names of all guests must be submitted at least 48 hours before the event. Price from $101.31
Address: Embassy of France in the United States 4101 Reservoir Road Northwest Washington, DC 20007
Mexican Cultural Institute Washington DC
May 16 2025 06:30pm
Address: Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
EmbassyExperiences
Saturday, May 16 • 7 PM - 11 PM Price From $107.07 EmbassyExperiences.com
Address: Embassy of France 4101 Reservoir Road Northwest Washington, DC 20007
International Club of DC Cultural Events
Saturday, May 16 • 7 PM - 11 PM
Address: Embassy of France in the United States 4101 Reservoir Road Northwest Washington, DC 20007
Dupont Circle BID
Chiarina Chamber Players
Sunday, May 17 • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Price $0 - $23.18
Address: St Mark's Capitol Hill 301 A Street Southeast Washington, DC 20003
DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs
5/18/26...FREE ENTRY
Address: MLK Library Roof top - 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Website Community Outreach Manager 2028413610
International Club of DC Cultural Events
Wednesday, May 20 • 7 PM - 9:30 PM Price $32,86
Address: The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 2015 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20036
World Vybz ENT
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST! - Price $0 - $7.61
Address: Pure Lounge 1326 U Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009
German Historical institute Washington
May 21, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm ET The lecture will start at 5pm with doors opening at 4:15pm. Price Free
Address: German Historical Institute Washington located at 1607 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, DC 20009-2562
One More Page Books
Thursday, May 21 • 7 PM - 8 PM Price Free
Address: One More Page Books 2200 North Westmoreland Street Arlington, VA 22213
German Historical Institute Washington
May 22, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm Price Free
Address: German Historical Institute 1607 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, DC 20009-2562 U.S.A. Phone +1.202.387.3355 E-mail: info@ghi-dc.org
Chinese American Museum
May 23, 2026 1:00PM
Address: Chinese American Museum 1218 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036
PostClassical Ensemble, The Phillips Collection’s and Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center.
Tue, May 26, 2026 6:30 pm Price From $55.20
Address: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
International Club of DC Cultural Events
Wednesday, May 27 • 7 PM - 8:30 PM Meet us at Pembroke or other luxurious event space Price $80.57
Address: The Doyle Dupont Circle 1500 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20036
German Historical institute Washington
Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM and Friday, May 29, 2026 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Address: German Historical Institute Washington 1607 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20009
EmbassyExperiences
Friday, May 29, 2026 07:30 PM to 10:00 PM General Admission$68
Address: Embassy of the Bahamas 2220 Massachusetts Ave NW, ,Washington, DC
Umbrella Events LLC
5/30/26......Purchase ticket - limited capacity
Address: Mexican Cultural Institute: 2829 16th St NW Washington, DC 20009
Website Creative Director ....4108047719
The Japan-America Society of Washington DC
Saturday, May 30th, 2026 | 2:30 – 4:30 pm (ET) Price Free
Address: JASWDC - 1819 St. NW, Washington, DC 20036 (Suite 800)
La Cosecha Brazilian Dance Days
Sunday, May 31 • 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Price From $17.85
Address: La Cosecha, 4th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, USA 1280 4th Street Northeast Washington, DC 20002