First Date Energy

Take a one-hour guided tour of the National Academy of Sciences Building, giving you an easy cultural outing with a clear end.

See DC stand-up comics at Hotbed Comedy Club’s free New Material Show.

Take a public tour of Kingman Island while learning about the Anacostia River’s history, wildlife, environmental threats and restoration efforts.

Hear Monte Cimarrón in a one-hour concert at The Secret Garden at the Rectory.

Make a felt pin with artist Julia Kwon in this free, hands-on workshop inspired by Korean bojagi creations.

Create a pressed-flower pumpkin in this seasonal workshop at Shop Made in VA.

Take a guided tour through the Smithsonian exhibition *¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa*.

A free improv comedy night at UPSIDE on Moore offers an easy shared show for a first meet.

Free folk music by Different Answers runs at Dupont Circle from noon to 3pm, giving you an easy, time-bounded setting to talk between songs.