For the Women You Love: A Downtown Day for Her

Sip & Savor at maman

• Location: 750 9th Street NW, Suite 101

With its rustic, French-inspired décor, this cozy café delights both the eye and the palate. Whether you’re savoring a slow morning, grabbing a quick drink for your female colleagues, or meeting up on the go, maman is the perfect place to kickstart the day.

See Her POV at Touchstone Gallery

• Location: 901 New York Ave NW
• Distance from maman: 0.3 miles | 🚲 2 min | 🚶6 min

See the world through a women-focused lens at Touchstone Gallery’s ongoing exhibitions. Explore strength and resilience in I Am Every Woman by Susane Tabet, then dive into visual language and expression through Vocabulary by Jenny Singleton. Together, these works spotlight women’s voices through bold, distinctive artistic perspectives.

Discover Women’s History at National Museum of Women in the Arts

• Location: 1250 New York Ave NW
• Distance from Touchstone Gallery: 0.3 miles | 🚲 2 min | 🚶6 min

No Women’s History Month is complete without a little “History”. Take your time exploring the art, discovering how women artists have shaped creativity over time, and be inspired by their resilience. Leave feeling connected to the incredible impact women continue to have on the world— all at NMWA.

Celebrate Girl Power with Community Walks

• HerStory 5K | March 7, 2026
• City Girls DC Walk Downtown | March 22, 2026

There’s no better way to celebrate women than by showing up together. Explore Downtown DC on foot with these girl-powered walks and connect with your community. Whether you join the energetic HerStory 5K or the more intimate, conversation-filled City Girls DC Walk Downtown, this is your invitation to move, connect, and celebrate women through empowerment, connection, and community.

Gift with Purpose at Peruvian Connection

• Location: 950 F Street NW #102
• Distance from NMWA: 0.4 miles | 🚲 2 min | 🚶9 min | 🚘 4 min

Started and owned by women, Peruvian Connection offers high-quality clothing and jewelry inspired by Peruvian textiles and artisans. Stop by to find a thoughtful gift for the women you love while supporting a women-owned business that celebrates craftsmanship, culture, and creativity.

Women-Owned Dining at Dirty Habit

• Location: 555 8th Street NW
• Distance from Peruvian Connection: 0.2 miles | 🚲 2 min | 🚶5 min

Sip crafted cocktails and enjoy globally inspired dishes that evolve with the seasons. Whether it’s a celebratory night out with friends, a toast with colleagues, or a special treat just for her, Dirty Habit is the perfect spot to raise a glass, savor the flavors, and honor the women in your life.

Encore Moment: A Lady Gaga Night

• Location: 601 F Street NW
• Distance from Dirty Habit: 0.1 miles | 🚶3 min

The Queen is here for all queens. Keep the night alive with Lady Gaga at Capital One Arena. Celebrating self-expression, creativity, and empowerment, her performance is a pop-culture moment that perfectly complements the women-focused experiences of your day. Whether you’re catching the show or soaking in the concert-day buzz, it’s an exhilarating way to honor the women you love.

Check out more things to do and support women-owned businesses this Women’s History Month Downtown DC!