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Things To Do

Friday Night Happy Hour
July 10 | 7PM - 10PM

Friday Night Happy Hour at Museum of Illusions

Sip, socialize, and explore mind-bending illusions for an unforgettable evening.

Mingle & Marvel
Fitness at Franklin
Saturdays in July | 9AM - 11AM

Fitness at Franklin

Heat up your routine with open-air fitness classes all summer long — recharge, reset, and move with the energy of Downtown DC.

Get Moving
New York Circus Project
July 10-12 | 7PM - 8PM

New York Circus Project at Woolly Mammoth Theatre

Step into a world where Cinderella and Hansel & Gretel come to life through bold, contemporary circus performances.

Take A Seat
Ringside at Anthem Row
July 25 | 3PM - 8PM

Ringside at Anthem Row

Catch high-flying action taking over Anthem Row.

Be Thrilled
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Dining & Bars

Summer in Downtown
The street-level view of a MANGO clothing store in a red brick building. The storefront features large windows displaying mannequins dressed in apparel, flanking a central glass double-door entrance. The second floor has large, multi-paned windows, and the building's facade is framed by a couple of bare-limbed trees.

Shopping

Hotels
Downtown DC Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

Arts & Culture
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Fourth of July Downtown DC
A sunny alleyway with outdoor dining tables, green chairs, and large patio umbrellas in Downtown DC.
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About the BID

Downtown DC is the most diverse and exciting neighborhood in one of the most important cities in the world.

Here, locals and visitors find the most thrilling experiences of DC in 140 walkable and transit-rich blocks: business, education, and government; shopping and dining; parks, art, music, sports, theater, history—adding up to a bright future.

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