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25 things to do this May in the DMV

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What to know about 25 things to do this May in the DMV

May is the month when we go from spring festivals to welcoming summer over Memorial Day weekend.

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What happened

May is the month when we go from spring festivals to welcoming summer over Memorial Day weekend.

Why it matters

Here's a look at some of the best things to do.

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Claim 1: “Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band take over Nationals Park on May 27.”
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Claim 2: “Plants Alive! in Silver Spring hosts the Maryland Plant Festival... May 23-25”
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Claim 3: “Project GLOW will have the bass reverberating through the RFK Festival Grounds. The lineup includes Mau P, a Porter Robinson DJ set, Zeds Dead and more.”
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Claim 4: “Art in the Burg... Middleburg in Loudoun County... May 9”
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Claim 5: “Bike to Work Day... May 15, free”
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While Wikipedia confirms that Bike-to-Work Day and National Bike Month (May) exist, there is no specific evidence in the provided results confirming that Bike to Work Day takes place on May 15 for the relevant year.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bay Area Bike to Work Day is an annual Bike-to-Work Day event held in the San Francisco Bay Area of the United States, encouraging and promoting bicycle commuting. The event is an initiative of the Me…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_Area_Bike_to_Work_Day
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bike to Work Day is an annual event that promotes the bicycle as an option for commuting to work (bicycle commuting). It is held in the Spring in a variety of locations including the United States, Ca…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bike-to-Work_Day
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — National Bike Month is a celebration of cycling held every May in the United States. It is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast-to-coast. Establishe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Bike_Month
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Claim 6: “CiNoMatic is back at Alethia Tanner Park in NoMa, screening adventure movies on Wednesdays from May 6 to June 10.”
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Claim 7: “The National Gallery of Art's mega-popular concert series Jazz in the Garden kicks off Memorial Day weekend with local soul funk rockers Oh He Dead.”
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Web search results confirm that 'Jazz in the Garden' returns on May 22 with the theme 'American Sounds', but they do not mention the specific band 'Oh He Dead' or a Memorial Day weekend kickoff.
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web search NEUTRAL — DC's favorite outdoor summer concert series, Jazz in the Garden, returns on Friday evenings. This season's theme, "American Sounds," is a nod to the nation's 250th anniversary.
https://www.nga.gov/calendar/jazz-garden-american-sounds
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web search NEUTRAL — Jazz in the Garden, the National Gallery of Art's summer concert series, is back on May 22. The celebrated summer staple takes place in the Sculpture Garden nearly every Friday through August 14. Perf…
https://www.washingtonian.com/2026/04/15/jazz-in-the-garden-…
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web search NEUTRAL — On concert days, the Sculpture Garden closes from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.; gates reopen at 5:00 p.m. for Jazz in the Garden attendees and the concert begins at 6:00 p.m. The National Gallery of Art Sculptur…
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Claim 8: “The Bethesda Fine Arts Festival... May 9-10, Woodmont Triangle”
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Claim 9: “The Fiesta Asia street fair returns to Pennsylvania Avenue... May 16, free”
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Claim 10: “Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market... May 9... Mount Vernon Recreation Center in Alexandria”
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Claim 11: “The National Memorial Day Concert is a free show on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol... May 24, 8 p.m.”
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Claim 12: “4th annual Taste of Tysons Corner. May 16... The Plaza”
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Claim 13: “The Nationals kick off their Postgame Summer Concert Series with a performance by Taio Cruz... May 29, Nats Park”
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Claim 14: “Anacostia River Festival... May 16, Anacostia Park, free”
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Claim 15: “Loudoun Spring Farm Tour... May 16-17”
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Claim 16: “Watch the DC Defenders in their last two home games of the regular season. May 9 and May 30, Audi Field”
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web search NEUTRAL — The following is the DC Defenders 2025 regular season football schedule. Sunday, March 30. 3:00 pm EDT. Birmingham Stallions at DC Defenders. Audi Field: Washington ...
https://www.dcabloob.com/2025-dc-defenders-schedule/
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2025 DC Defenders season was the fourth season for the DC Defenders as a professional American football franchise and the second season in the United Football League (UFL). [1] The Defenders playe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_DC_Defenders_season
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web search NEUTRAL — Louisville Kings Audi Field, Washington, DC Buy Tickets Watch Preview Hats Off To Heroes | Defenders Hat Giveaway
https://www.theufl.com/teams/dc/schedule
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Claim 17: “The Mystics kick off a new season this month, and their home opener against New York Liberty is set for Sunday, May 10.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)'s draft for the 2026 season was held following the 2025–26 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. This was the first draft for the league's two …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of transactions that occurred during the 2025–26 WNBA off-season and the 2026 WNBA season. This includes retirements, front office transitions, player signings, and player trades. The l…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Washington Mystics are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Mystics compete in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) as a member of the Eastern Confe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Mystics
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Claim 18: “National Harbor is screening Thursday Date Night Movies and Sunday Family Movies... Through Sept. 27, free”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Azar (Persian: آذر, Persian pronunciation: [ɒːˈzæɾ]) is the ninth month of the Solar Hijri calendar, the official calendar of Iran and Afghanistan. Azar has thirty days. It begins in November and ends…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The CBS Thursday Night Movie was the network's venture into the weekly televising of then-recent theatrical films, debuting at the start of the 1965–1966 season, from 9:00 to 11 p.m. (Eastern Time). …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — MGM National Harbor is a casino hotel in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. It opened on December 8, 2016, and cost $1.4 billion. It is owned by Vici Properties and operated b…
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Claim 19: “Hometown Holidays brings Rockville Town Center to life... May 23-24”
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Claim 20: “the lottery for the first performance will be open May 11-15.”
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Claim 21: “The Freedom 250 National Memorial Day Parade returns to Constitution Avenue... May 25, 10 a.m., free”
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Claim 22: “Fridays, May 22 to Aug. 14, free”
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Claim 23: “Eagle Festival at Mason Neck State Park... May 9... Lorton”
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Claim 24: “The Nationals... Pups in the Park on May 20.”
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The web search results for the Washington Nationals are irrelevant, discussing crossword puzzles and the Washington Capitals, with no mention of 'Pups in the Park'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Play Washington Post's daily crossword puzzles online for free.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/games/crossword/
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 14, 2026 · The Washington Post on everything Washington Capitals. Charlie Lindgren allowed eight goals on 32 shots as the defense melted down in front of him, and the Washington Capitals blew a ma…
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/capitals/
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 26, 2026 · In a message sent to family members, the 31-year-old suspect called himself a “friendly federal assassin” and criticized the Trump administration.
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Claim 25: “DC Black Pride... May 22-25”
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Claim 26: “Union Market’s Hi-Lawn rooftop transforms into a Hong Kong-style Spring Night Market... May 14”
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Claim 27: “Tour the embassies of European countries during the EU Open House... May 9, free”
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Claim 28: “Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will help throw an outdoor party on May 20 for “Top Gun” (2022).”
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The provided Wikipedia results discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, a 1988 film, and Fantastic Fest, but do not mention an Alamo Drafthouse party for Top Gun on May 20.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Breakdown of Fantastic Fest editions by year, with premieres, awards and nominees.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a 1988 American science fiction comedy horror film produced by the Chiodo Brothers, who additionally created the practical effects and makeup, with Stephen directing …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative effect on certain films in the early 2020s, mirroring its impacts across all arts sectors. Across the world, and to varying degrees, cinemas and movie theaters wer…
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Claim 29: “The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum is set to reopen... and debut its new exhibition, “We Make History.” May 30, free”
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Claim 30: “Join the Bloom Hunt, an interactive, AR scavenger hunt... Through May 31, free”
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Claim 31: “José Andrés... discusses his newest cookbook "Spain My Way"... May 28, The Lincoln Theatre”
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Claim 32: “DMV Latin Restaurant Week means you can find specials and deals around the region from May 2-17.”
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Claim 33: “Arlington HistoryFest 250... May 9... Kenmore Middle School”
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