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What to do in The DC Area this weekend: Friday, May 17 - Sunday, May 19

This weekend in the DC area is packed with exciting events, starting with the indie punk band Mannequin Pussy performing at the Atlantis and soulful Wayna Live! at Blues Alley on Friday, May 17th. On Saturday, immerse yourself in the historic ambiance of President Lincoln's Cottage with Bourbon & Bluegrass 2024. Wrap up your weekend by celebrating World Whiskey Day on Sunday, May 18th, along with numerous other activities that cater to a variety of interests. Check them out below.

20 things to do this weekend: Friday, May 17 - Sunday, May 19

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FEATURED EVENTS

Mannequin Pussy - Fri May 17 6:30 pm

The Atlantis

FRI. MAY 17. 6:30 PM. Mannequin Pussy. The Atlantis - 2047 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

BoDeans - Fri May 17 7:30 pm

Birchmere Music Hall

FRI.
MAY 17.
7:30 PM.
BoDeans.
Birchmere Music Hall - 3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305.
PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

Evil Woman - America's Premier Tribute To The Electric Light Orchestra - Fri May 17 8:00 pm

Harford Community College

FRI.
MAY 17.
8:00 PM.
Evil Woman - America's Premier Tribute To The Electric Light Orchestra.
Harford Community College - 401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015.
PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall - Fri May 17 8:00 pm

Music Center At Strathmore

FRI.
MAY 17.
8:00 PM.
Herb Alpert & Lani Hall.
Music Center At Strathmore - 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852.
PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

Patti LuPone - Fri May 17 8:00 pm

FRI. MAY 17. 8:00 PM. Patti LuPone. Kennedy Center Concert Hall - 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

WAYNA - Fri May 17 9:00 pm

Blues Alley

FRI.
MAY 17.
Wayna.
Blues Alley - 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007.
7:00 PM: PURCHASE TICKETS.
9:00 PM: PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

Matt Friend - Fri May 17 9:30 pm

Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse

FRI. MAY 17.9:30 PM. Matt Friend. Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse - 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

Country Night DC: Ride The Mechanical Bull! - Fri May 17 10:00 pm

Public Bar Live

Friday, May 17
Country Night DC: Ride The Mechanical Bull!
Get your cowboy boots ready! Country Night is coming to Washington DC. And we are bringing a Mechanical Bull. Think you can ride?
Date and time: Starts on Friday, May 17 · 10pm EDT
Location: Public Bar Live
1214 18th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20036. PURCHASE EVENTBRITE TICKETS.
[more details]

Music Around The Globe - Sat May 18 10:00 am

Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

SAT.
MAY 18. Music Around The Globe.
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall - 1212 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201.
10:00 AM:

PURCHASE TICKETS.11:30 AM: PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

District Beer Fest: Spring - Sat May 18 12:00 pm

Dock 5 at Union Market

Saturday, May 18. District Beer Fest: Spring
Date and time: Saturday, May 18 · 12 - 9pm EDT
Location: Dock 5 at Union Market, 1309 5th St NE Washington, DC 20002. PURCHASE EVENTBRITE TICKETS.
[more details]

Bourbon & Bluegrass 2024: A party for preservation at President Lincoln's Cottage! - Sat May 18 1:00 pm

President Lincoln's Cottage

Saturday, May 18, Bourbon & Bluegrass 2024.
A party for preservation at President Lincoln's Cottage!

Date and time:
May 18 · 1pm - May 19 · 5pm EDT

Location:
President Lincoln's Cottage

140 Rock Creek Church Road Northwest Washington, DC 20011.
PURCHASE EVENTBRITE TICKETS.

[more details]

Dan St. Germain - Sat May 18 6:00 pm

Lounge Showroom At DC Improv

SAT. MAY 18. 6:00 PM. Dan St. Germain. Lounge Showroom At DC Improv - 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

Aparna Nancherla - Sat May 18 7:00 pm

Kennedy Center Terrace Theater

SAT.
MAY 18.
7:00 PM.
Aparna Nancherla.
Kennedy Center Terrace Theater - 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566.
PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

Hank Williams Jr. & Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Sat May 18 7:00 pm

Jiffy Lube Live

SAT. MAY 18. 7:00 PM. Hank Williams Jr. & Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Jiffy Lube Live - 7800 Cellar Door Dr, Bristow, VA 20136. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

Tye Tribbett - Sat May 18 7:30 pm

The Theater at MGM National Harbor

SAT. MAY 18. 7:30 PM. Tye Tribbett. The Theater at MGM National Harbor - 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival - Sat May 18 7:30 pm

Birchmere Music Hall

SAT. MAY 18. 7:30 PM. Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival.Birchmere Music Hall - 3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

Jesus Christ Superstar - Sat May 18 7:30 pm

National Theatre

SAT. MAY 18.7:30 PM.J esus Christ Superstar.National Theatre - 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. PURCHASE TICKETS [more details]

Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival - Sat May 18 7:30 pm

Birchmere Music Hall

SAT. MAY 18. 7:30 PM. Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival. Birchmere Music Hall - 3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305. PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

Sundresses & Whiskey: World Whiskey Day - Sun MAY 19 3:00 PM

Indoor / Outdoor Social Event | World Whiskey Day Celebration | Cigars, Hookah & Food. [more details]

Manassas Ballet Theatre: Romeo and Juliet - Sun MAY 19 3:00 PM

Manassas Ballet Theatre: Romeo and Juliet.

Merchant Hall At Hylton Performing Arts Center [more details]

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