Latest Events in Washington D.C.(June Updated)

Join us for the ultimate Fourth of July celebration as we gather to view the National Fireworks with the best view in DC from Ciel Downtown! Ciel is a luxurious penthouse lounge and restaurant atop the AC Hotel Washington DC Convention Center with celestial decor and nearly 360-degree views of the US Capitol dome, Washington Monument and downtown DC. Expect some of the best firework views in the city! Fourth of July tickets include entry to Ciel, rooftop viewing of the National Fireworks, 3-hour premium open bar, heavy passed hors d'oeuvres, live music, and party favors! Tickets and tables are on sale now until July 3rd. Ticket price includes tax, gratuity, and service fees. DRESS CODE + AGE REQUIREMENT Dress Code: Casual Chic Age Requirement: 21+ event, physical valid form of ID is required upon entry TICKETS Hours: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EARLY BIRD GA: $150 Ticket price includes tax, gratuity, and service fees. VIP TABLES WITH BOTTLE SERVICE Limited indoor and outdoor patio tables are available with a sectioned-off patio for private firework viewing from 7pm to 10pm. Please call 202-831-4100 to reserve. Please call for pricing. All tables include entry for 10 guests (including yourself) and a charcuterie board. Information Source: Ciel Downtown | eventbrite

Honor America's 250th Birthday! A Once In a Lifetime Experience. (First Boat Sold Ourt. One Boat Remains) Instead of overcrowding on the Mall or in an overcrowded metro, why not celebrate Independence Day in a special style: …. aboard a private boat;…. the monuments by moonlight;…. with the best view of the fireworks in Washington, D.C. Board our special boat at 8:00 for a birthday celebration like no other. In our two hour cruise, we’ll feature: 1) FIREWORKS CELEBRATION: Over $1,000,000 goes into this special show. Rather than cramming into small space on the National Mall, enjoy plenty of elbow room under the fresh air as we watch Washington’s largest fireworks spectacular! We’ll park in a prime area along the Potomac River where the colorful display explodes practically over our heads in Red, White and Blue celebration! 2) MEMORIALS BY MOONLIGHT: Before and after the fireworks, we’ll celebrate Independence Day with along the Potomac River with sunset and moonlight views of some of Washington’s most amazing evening sites including the: Kennedy Center, Key Bridge, Memorial Bridge, Roosevelt Island, Washington Monument, LBJ Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, U.S. Capitol, The Watergate, Lincoln Memorial, Maritime Memorial, the Ronald Reagan National Airport, Old Town, VA, and the Custis-Lee Mansion. Space is VERY limited, so register soon. Afterwards, we will take to the streets of Georgetown for an optional nightlife tour and celebration. We will cruise rain or shine but please dress according to the weather! Please also note that the fireworks organized as a part of the July 4th Celebration is beyond our control. We will cruise rain or shine but we are unable to offer refunds in the very unlikely event the fireworks are postponed due to the weather or other conditions beyond our control. You will be signed up for the postponed date. (Refunds are not granted, but you can transfer the tickets to a friend) Boat leaves from Washington Harbor (in Georgetown)3050 K Street, N.W., Washington D.C. At the very end of 31st Street at the Potomac River. If you are on the boardwalk facing the river, our boat will leave from the western-most point (farthest to your right) part of the boardwalk. Given the number of people traveling INTO the city, we recommend if you drive you give yourselves plenty of time to find parking or that you take the metro or a cab. Boarding begins promptly at 7:45 pm. We leave at 8 pm. If you miss the boat for whatever reason, we cannot grant you a refund or credit. Information Source: EmbassyExperiences.com | eventbrite

The "In Pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness" exhibition will span three floors and 300,000 square feet, showcasing 250 important exhibits, including the desk Jefferson used when drafting the Declaration of Independence. Another notable exhibit is the USS Philadelphia, the only surviving gunboat from the early U.S. Navy. This National Historic Landmark, which helped the United States repel the British invasion, will undergo on-site restoration to preserve it for posterity. Visitors and online audiences can gain a deeper understanding of the glorious achievements and challenges of America's journey through a year-long series of engaging activities. These activities include hands-on activities, theatrical performances, educational tools, and virtual field trips to classrooms nationwide.

Information Source: Mer Events (www.merevents.com). For any question, email us at info@merevents.com OR text 202-368-1878. PLEASE DON'T CONTACT OUR VENUES. | eventbrite

Over 100 works on paper showcase how artists over the past 250 years have explored America's historical experience by depicting American landscapes, people, and ideals of freedom. These works cover a wide range of subjects, including photographs by Carlton Watkins, Dorothea Lange, and Kelly May Weems; prints by Thomas Hart Benton, Roy Lichtenstein, and Rupert Garcia; and drawings by Thomas Moran, John Wilson, and Tonita Peña.

Some 20 works will probe how the layered histories and meanings of Niagara Falls—long associated with our country's nationhood—have evolved from the early 19th century to today.

Information Source: The Graham Georgetown | eventbrite

The profound impact of mobile phones on human life is almost impossible to summarize in a single sentence. Yet, many of us haven't considered how mobile phones connect us to the natural world, and to an invisible global network of people, labor, and infrastructure. Explore how your mobile phone makes those unseen personal, cultural, and technological connections easier through more than 750 items from around the world, multimedia installations, interactive group chats, and a graphic novel spanning three exhibition walls.

Artificial light sources have become so commonplace at night that we've taken them for granted. But what do brighter nights mean for humans and wildlife? The effects of light pollution go far beyond our ability to see the stars, but solutions can have immediate results. Explore why dark nights are important, reconnect with the night sky, and reflect on how much light is enough at night—for whom, for what purpose, and by whom? Through over 100 photographs, nearly 250 items, interactive experiences, tactile models, and theatrical performances.