Things to Do DC

This weekend around D.C., try the FITDC HerStory 5K or see a new exhibit. Tommy McFly shares the best things to do.

Dip your toe into spring with an orchid show, tour museums for International Women’s Day and more for the weekend of March 6-9 in the DMV.

If you care to find Cynthia Erivo, look to WorldPride!

The E Street Cinema is closed, but the D.C. cinema scene is bright. There’s been plenty of movie buzz between the Oscars on Sunday and the local cinema closing. Tommy chatted with Caitlin McGrath from Greenbelt Cinema in Prince George’s County, Tony Gittens from Film Fest DC and the movie man himself Arch Campbell, who help set the cinema scene around...

Tommy McFly spoke with the head chef of DC Cooking School about how to create the perfect charcuterie board for a cozy date night at home.

Mark your calendar for these key dates for D.C.’s 2025 cherry blossom season, including peak bloom, the Blossom Kite Festival and the parade.

Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Movie critic Jason Fraley talks about indie film “Anora” winning big at the 2025 Oscars and other wins from the night with News4’s Jummy Olabsnji and Tony Perkins. 

Cynthia Erivo dressed the part on Hollywood’s biggest night! The “Wicked” star and Best Actress nominee stunned in a custom Louis Vuitton dark green gown for the 2025 Oscars, and shared with Access Hollywood’s Mario Lopez and Kit Hoover her inspiration behind the look. And, Cynthia shares an up-close look at her stunning “Wicked”-inspired manicure, revealing the nails took more...

Mardi Gras, mermaids and a heartfelt, star-studded benefit on the ice: Here’s how to experience the magic of the D.C. area this weekend.

The Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center celebrates its one year anniversary this week, and this weekend, they’re hosting MerMagic Con, the largest mermaid convention in the country. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.

As part of Black History Month, Mount Vernon Triangle is highlighting Marvin Bowser’s photo exhibit honoring Black hair. News4’s Shawn Yancy spoke with him.

Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will all be visible in the sky in some form on Feb. 28.

Hear that? Chuck Brown and E.U.’s “Da Butt” are playing on repeat in our headphones as The Go-Go Museum & Café starts welcoming visitors. D.C. is a go-go town and a museum town. So, a place to celebrate, preserve and share the music with new generation has been a long time coming. Take it straight from the museum’s curator...

News4’s Tommy McFly shares the best things to do this weekend, from the newly-opened Go-Go Museum to a double-dutch tourney to Flurry Fest at The Yards.

The sounds of Chuck Brown and others who’ve played D.C.’s official music were blasting in Anacostia on Wednesday as The Go-Go Museum and Café officially opened. The 8,000-foot museum celebrates the District’s signature sound in style, with interactive exhibits including holograms of artists Anwan Big G Glover and Sugar Bear from EU explaining the genre’s history. The Go-Go Museum...

Five years ago, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a law making go-go the official music of D.C. It’s been the official sound of the District for nearly 50 years. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.

News4’s Joseph Olmo reports live from the opening of the Go-Go Museum and Café in D.C.’s Anacostia neighborhood. “We know visitors from all over the globe will come to Anacostia to learn about our music,” Mayor Muriel Bowser said.

Go-Go Museum founder Ron Moten gives a look inside the museum dedicated to D.C.’s signature sound. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.