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Things to Do in Washington, DC — May 2027

Explore 28 upcoming things to do in Washington, DC in May 2027, including The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Washington Nationals vs. Colorado…

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Browse events, shows and things to do in Washington, DC in May 2027. Compare dates, venues and start times, then open an event for current ticket information and nearby planning options.

28 things to do in this calendar; current dates span May 1–26, 2027; highlights include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies. Use the date and category links on this page when you want a narrower plan.

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Explore 28 upcoming things to do in Washington, DC in May 2027, including The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Washington Nationals vs. Colorado…

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Washington Nationals91 dates →The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee54 dates →Drunk Shakespeare32 dates →Washington Capitals13 dates →Washington Wizards9 dates →Come from Away8 dates →Dirty Dancing6 dates →Washington Wild Things6 dates →
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Nationals Park91 events →Ford's Theatre62 events →9:30 CLUB39 events →Capital One Arena37 events →The Sage32 events →The Atlantis29 events →The Anthem24 events →Howard Theatre21 events →
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