Things To Do In DC In January
Lifestyle
Just because the holidays are over, that doesn’t mean the fun has to end! Eradicate those winter blues before they even start with this list of activities to kick off the new year the right way — from concerts to ice skating and everything in between.
Catch A Concert
The icy chill of winter is no match for this red-hot list of artists planning to make an appearance in January. Here are some acts you won’t want to miss!
- Ricky Skaggs | Jan 7th, 8th
- Rebecca Black | Jan 13th
- Dwight Yoakam | Jan 13th
- Travis Tritt | Jan 17th, 18th
- Guster | Jan 18th, 19th
- Anderson East | Jan 18th
- Marty Stuart | Jan 27th
- Killswitch Engage | Jan 29th
- Still Woozy | Jan 31st
Hit The Rink
What could be more festive than grabbing your skates and bundling up for a day on the ice? Luckily, DC has plenty of rink destinations to choose from.
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
Monday, January 17th is the day we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Fittingly, it has become a national day of community service in the United States, with plenty of opportunities to volunteer, give back, and pay your respects available throughout the DC area. Here are some of the stops on our list:
- The Martin Luther King Jr Memorial: This memorial is free and open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week along the edge of the Tidal Basin.
- Washington National Cathedral: This is the church where King, who had a doctorate in theology, preached his last Sunday sermon before his assassination in 1968.
- MLK Holiday DC Parade and Festival: This annual parade begins at noon on January 17th at 2700 MLK Avenue SE and continues to Anacostia Park for the free festival.
Stand Up For Comedy
Anyone up for a good laugh? You’ve come to the right place. Here are some of the best stand-up comedy shows scheduled to take place in and around Washington, DC this month:
- John Oliver | Jan 1st
- Colin Quinn | Jan 7th
- Wanda Sykes | Jan 7th
- Fortune Feimster | Jan 8th
- Demetri Martin | Jan 14th
- Gary Gulman | Jan 22nd
- Tig Notaro | Jan 28th
Sample & Support At Restaurant Week
A can’t-miss wintertime attraction, DC Restaurant Week is officially returning to the scene from January 17th-23rd. After last year’s event focused largely on take-out options due to Covid restrictions, 2022 (knock on wood) is shaping up to be a true return to form. Beyond giving us an excuse to sample more delicious food and drink for less, restaurant week is also a chance for our community to show support for the hospitality industry, a group that’s still recovering from the chaos and shutdowns Covid brought. Participants can take advantage of specially priced meals at some of the finest restaurants in the region, including to-go options, inventive cocktails, and wine pairings. Dig in to the details and learn more about participating restaurants here!
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