City Cast DC Your Guide to February 2026 in DC
Feb 2, 2026
A lively roundup of February happenings in DC with picks for Lunar New Year parades, museum pop-ups, and standout shows. Highlights on Black History Month programming and a reenacted Walk with Woodson tour. New restaurant openings and must-try bites get tasty shoutouts. Plus tips for community events, line dancing nights, and local watch parties for the Winter Olympics.
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Take The Walk With Woodson Tour
- Join Walk With Woodson to learn Carter G. Woodson's life through a first-person, neighborhood walking tour.
- Expect curated narration and stops highlighting Black history in Logan Circle and Shaw.
Cultural Programming Feels Vulnerable Right Now
- Cultural programs at Smithsonian and other institutions feel more precious amid political scrutiny.
- Hosts express urgency to protect inclusive, curator-driven programming in DC's cultural institutions.
See Bold Museum Shows This Month
- Check museum openings like Nick Cave's show at the American Art Museum on February 13th.
- See these exhibitions to support diverse curatorial choices and the museums that host them.
