Discover upcoming hidden gem events in Washington, DC
The Clockout DC framework
We share thousands of hidden gem events each year—many of which never grace the page of mainstream media. While we won’t promise you love every event, here’s what we can promise:
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locally-vetted
Founder Jade was born in DC, grew up in Arlington, and resides in Union Market—and has continued to explore culturally-enriching events throughout each phase of life.
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straight from the source
We dig through 100+ primary sources each week to find hidden-gem events our neighbors will love, never consolidating research from other news outlets.
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anti-algorithm
What’s the point of sharing events that are constantly sold-out? We help DC locals discover untapped events to fit their interest, background, or lifestyle.
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your neighbor
We highlight events we know we, or our neighbors, would enjoy.
Mark your calendar for these locally-vetted events
MONDAY, 1/13
public health: The New Politics of Public Health ($17)
TUESDAY, 1/14
whisky: Tasting Tuesday ($15)
film: The Sting ($5+)
book talk: What is My Legacy? (free)
tea/workshop: Make Your Own Herbal Tea ($55)
law: Legal Guardrails for Trump 2.0 ($17)
bingo/drag: Drag Bingo (bring cash)
meal: Trés Veg ($222)
WEDNESDAY, 1/15
navy: America’s First Aircraft Carrier (free)
workshop: Landscape Painting (free)
cookbook: Eat Happy Italian ($10)
book talk/politics: In Defense of Partisanship (free)
craft: Create Your Own Suncatcher ($65)
THURSDAY, 1/16
museum/after hours: Third Thursday (free)
art talk: Derrick Adams and Zoë Charlton (free)
movie: Back to the Future w Lecture (free)
la fundraiser: World Central Kitchen ($175)
games: Board Game Night (free)
vision board: Dream It, See It, Achieve It: Vision Board Workshop (free)book talk/politics: It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change (free)
ice skating/hockey: Rock the Rink at The Wharf (free)
FRIDAY, 1/17
art/closes: Art Matters (free)
swifties: Let's Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience Celebrating Taylor Swift ($26+)
bdsm/video: HUMP! Hardcore ($20)
SATURDAY, 1/18
volunteer: Community Tree Care: Anacostia Park (free)
film: Anora ($12)
volunteer: Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (free)
new year: Vision Board 2025 (free)
book sale: Friends of the Palisades Library Book Sale (free)
technology/book talk: House of Huawei: The Secret of China’s Most Powerful Company (free)
dance party: PINK PONY XCXPRESSO ($10)
SUNDAY, 1/19
art/closes: Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment (free)
plants: Terrarium Building Workshop ($30)
MONDAY, 1/20
TUESDAY, 1/21
whisky: Tasting Tuesday ($15)
film: The Deer Hunter ($5)
plants/craft: Mushroom Bonsai Class ($60)
presidency: The Presidency at a Crossroads ($17)
book talk/hbcu: HBCU Made: A Celebration of The Black College Experience (free)
bingo/drag: Drag Bingo (bring cash)
WEDNESDAY, 1/22
books: Lost City Books Winter Salon (free)
THURSDAY, 1/23
book talk: At the Edge of Empire: A Family's Reckoning with China (free)
games: Board Game Night (free)
after hours/museum: Live! At The Library (free)
movie: Everything Everywhere All at Once (free)
politics/book talk: Dear Miss Perkins (free)
opera: Opera on Tap (free)
FRIDAY, 1/24
film: Universal Language (free)
wine: Grapes You've Never Heard Of ($45)
SATURDAY, 1/25
book sale: Friends of the Palisades Library Book Festival (free)
closing reception: Beauty Behind Bars (free)
volunteer: District Clean-Ups (free)
education: Maryland State Superintendent ($15)
art/closes: Alias (free)
volunteer: Invasive Vine Removal (free)
puzzle: National Puzzle Day - Puzzle Swap (free)
craft: Punch Needle Wall Art ($50)
SUNDAY, 1/26
clothing swap: Happy Daze Clothing Swap (free)
judaism/film/comics: Batman and Bill (free)
MONDAY, 1/27
presidents: Trump and the World ($17)
book talk: Brooke Shields ($45)
mlk/judaism: MLK Shabbat: Visions of Freedom and Justice (free)
TUESDAY, 1/28
film: Driving Miss Daisy ($5)
bingo/drag: Drag Bingo (bring cash)
WEDNESDAY, 1/29
lunar new year: Lunar New Year Dessert Swap (free)
flowers: Flower Arranging Basics with Winter Flowers ($95)
volunteer: Invasive Vine Removal at Historic Walter Reed (free)
wine: The Wines of Austria ($45)
THURSDAY, 1/30
book talk: Black in Blues (free)
movie: Monster’s Inc. (free)
FRIDAY, 1/31
film: Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival ($28+)
museum/after hours: Spy Fest: A Family Festival (free)
wine: Drinking Local: Wines of Maryland & Virginia ($45)