The glories of Washington extend well beyond its national monuments and spring cherry blossoms. A rich cultural season of abundant entertainment—art exhibitions, dance, theater and music performances—takes place throughout the city. Notable among these are scheduled performances by the National Symphony Orchestra, Arena Stage and the Washington Opera. For the sports-minded, the NFL Redskins, MLB Nationals, NBA Wizards, WNBA Mystics, MLS D.C. United and NHL Capitals offer plentiful outings.
Washington, D.C., also offers a growing number of festivals. For seasonal offerings, visit http://www.washingtondc.com/festivals.
For detailed information about upcoming events in the Washington area, contact the Washington, D.C. Convention and Tourism Corporation. Phone 202-789-7000. Toll-free 800-422-8644. http://www.washington.org. Alternatively, call the D.C. Visitor's Information Center toll-free at 866-324-7386, or for cultural events listings, check out Cultural Tourism D.C.'s Web site at http://www.culturaltourismdc.org.
To call any of the phone numbers listed in this calendar from outside the U.S. or Canada, you must first dial your country's international access code, followed by the U.S. country code, 1.
Information in this calendar is subject to change and should be confirmed.
