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🎉 Your guide to May in DC
April 30, 2026 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, neighbors! May is when D.C. comes alive again. Outdoor movies are back, rooftop dining is at its peak, and the sun sets after 8 p.m. It also means FOMO is at its strongest (or is that just me?). Here’s what to prioritize this month to make the most of it 👇
Hacks for a Better May
How to Have the Best DC Porchfest 🎧
You know D.C. is coming alive again when Porchfest season hits. Adams Morgan’s is Saturday and Petworth Porchfest is May 30. It’s a great time to discover local bands, hang out with neighbors, and soak in the warm weather. And it’s all free! We’re porchfest regulars, so here’s our guide to some of the bands you can’t miss.
The Mayoral Race State of Play
We’re almost a month out from the June primary and the mayoral race is heating up. Kenyan McDuffie is going on the offensive, while Janeese Lewis George’s campaign is projecting confidence. The path to winning the primary now depends on which version of District leadership voters choose to buy. Catch up on the latest.
DC Blooms Better Than the Cherry Blossoms
Cherry blossom peak bloom may be behind us, but D.C.’s most colorful season is just getting started. The city is filled with flowering trees and bushes that get overlooked thanks to the spotlight-stealing cherries. Here are the other best blooms to look out for in May and beyond.
The Best Matcha In DC
It’s iced matcha season! But there’s nothing worse than paying $8 for a matcha only to be met with a pale, grassy concoction. Lucky for you, I’ve spent the better part of my salary surveying D.C.’s many matcha options so you don’t have to. These are my top spots.
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Tickets To Get Now (Before It’s Too Late)
You might want to grab tickets to these popular events before they sell out!
- May 8: Comedy: Jordan Klepper – Suffering Fools
- May 9: Tunes: The Lemon Twigs
- May 9: Uncaged Film Festival
- May 9: DC Arab American Culture Festival
- May 9-10: Capitol Hill House & Garden Tour
- May 14: Tunes: Iron & Wine
- May 21: STING Tour at Wolf Trap
- May 23: Gimme Gimme Disco (ABBA Dance Party)
- May 30: Capital Rare Book Fair
- May 31: Tunes: Khalid
🎧 Album of the Month
If you’re looking for the perfect album to romanticize spring in D.C., look no further than local rap legend Oddisee’s “Rock Creek Park”. Or rip his new drop “From Takoma With Love” with Heno.
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