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, 3/17
TUESDAY, 3/18
lecture/birds: Ospreys on the Patuxent (virtual, free)
cheese/cookies: Girl Scout Cookies & Cheese Pairing Class! ($65+) —sold out
film: The Banker (free)
talk: The Public Square: Karine Jean-Pierre (free)
earrings: Craft and Chill (free) —sold out
WEDNESDAY, 3/19
art/workshop: Salon Nights: Art Workshop with Jessica Valoris ($15)
museum/party: NMWA Nights ($25) —sold out
game: LocalGuessr (free)
art/workshop: GRAFFITI PAINTING (free)
mending: Don’t Toss It! Fix It! (free)
museum/lecture: New Approaches to Stewardship of Global Cultural Heritage in Academic Collections (free)
THURSDAY, 3/20
italian/indigenous/ lecture: Mesoamerican Things in the Italian Renaissance: The Reception of Pre-Hispanic Indigenous Artifacts in Early Modern Italy (free) - sold out
museum/extended hours: Third Thursday at the Phillips Collection (free)
film festival: Environmental Film Festival (free/$)
museum/after hours: Live! At The Library with the Seán Heely Celtic Band (free)
art: SHE:DC Artist Talk ($10)
party/fundraiser: Neon Party ($50)
FRIDAY, 3/21
earrings/workshop: Maker-Led Workshop: Spring Floral Clay Earrings ($25)
craft: BYOB Crafting (free)
film festival: Environmental Film Festival (free/$)
francophone: La Nuit de la Poésie (free)
after hours/gardens: Champagne Orchid Soirée ($35) — sold out
SATURDAY, 3/22
film/environment: Rooted (free)
festival: Black Women: A Force for Change (free)
party: As You Are Turns 3! (free)
buffalo/film/environment: Bring Them Home (Aiskótáhkapiyaaya) (free)
yoga: Yoga in the Sculpture Garden ($20)
art/festival: Georgetown Spring Art Walk (free)
film festival: Environmental Film Festival (free/$)
gardens: Growing Community: Kick-off Celebration (free)
clothing swap: Happy Daze Clothing Swap (free)
book sale: Friends Book Sale (free)
book sale: FOLio - Friends of the Library Book Sale (free)
book sale: Friends of Tenley Library Book Sale (free)
SUNDAY, 3/23
film festival: Environmental Film Festival (free/$)
norooz: Persian Tea Hour : Celebrating Persian New Year (donation)
MONDAY, 3/24
business/lecture: Defining Success ($25)
crafting: DIY Suncatchers (free)
film festival: Environmental Film Festival (free/$)
TUESDAY, 3/25
film festival: Environmental Film Festival (free/$)
film: The Color Purple (free)
WEDNESDAY, 3/26
money/womens history: Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Juliette Gordon Low (free)
collage & cocktails: La Tejana ($44)
party: Spring Equinox Witch Party (free)
film: The Ultimate Ice Mission ($10)
architecture: Rick Joy ($15)
film: Holding Back the Tide (free)
book swap/baseball: Baseball Book Swap (free)
film festival: Environmental Film Festival (free/$)
film: Once Upon a Time in a Forest (free)
film/embassy/bikes: When We Cycle (free)
THURSDAY, 3/27
navy: Above Deck, Below Deck: A Tour of Sea Cloud ($22)
art talk: Dyani White Hawk (free)
clocks/museum/party: Seconds and Centuries: Evolution of Timekeeping ($35)
textile/art talk: Helena Hernmarck (free)
film festival: Environmental Film Festival (free/$)
film/embassy: Planet Soil (free)
after hours/parties: A Martha Washington and Queen Charlotte Regency Ball (free)
lecture/space: The New Golden Age of Astronomy: Hubble's Universe Today (free)
film: Gentlemen Prefers Blondes (free)
FRIDAY, 3/28
film/architecture/lecture: The Grand Budapest Hotel ($15)
film festival: Environmental Film Festival (free/$)
party: La Grande Fête 2025 ($55)
SATURDAY, 3/29
women/history/party: Womens History Costume Party ($45)
festival/textiles: Family Day: Kimonos, Capes and Other Art to Wear (free)
festival/cherry blossoms: Bloomaroo (free)
clothing swap: Swap into Spring (free)
craft/workshop: Indigo & Shibori 101 ($15-25)
Book: Lost City Books Sidewalk Sale (free)
market: The Big Dyke Market (free)
book sale: Friends Book Sale (free)
book sale: FOLio - Friends of the Library Book Sale (free)
film: The Wild Robot (free)
book sale: Friends of Tenley Library Book Sale (free)
SUNDAY, 3/30
market: Vintage March Market (free)
Book: Lost City Books Sidewalk Sale (free)
clothing swap: ReThread DC Clothing Swap (free)