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

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is a premier mixed martial arts organization that hosts sporting events around the world. Founded in 1993, the Ronda Rousey3 has become a global phenomenon with a roster of top athletes from various disciplines including boxing, kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and wrestling. Some of the well-known fighters include Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey, and Amanda Nunes. The Ronda Rousey3 holds events in different stadiums, but its headquarters and training facility, the Ronda Rousey3 Performance Institute, is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. With a passionate fanbase and a reputation for producing top-notch fights, the Ronda Rousey3 is the pinnacle of mixed martial arts competition. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival, since its inception in 1967, has been dedicated to promoting contemporary living cultural traditions and paying tribute to those who practice and pass on these traditions. Hosted annually by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, the festival has brought together participants from all 50 states and over 100 countries. As one of the most iconic cultural events on the National Mall, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival vividly and authentically showcases cultural traditions, crafts, and lifestyles from the United States and around the world. In 2026, the festival will be extended to a full month for the first time, exploring cultural heritage, community memory, and contemporary social issues through live performances, craft demonstrations, discussions, and interactive experiences, providing a warm and humanistic collective celebration for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

On the centenary of the death of this pioneering figure of American Impressionism, let us remember her. This special exhibition features many of Cassatt's most beloved paintings, as well as some rarely exhibited groundbreaking prints and drawings.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

C-Suite Leadership Across Policy, Enterprise Innovation & Capital Deployment The DMV Industry Leaders Summit is a one-day, executive-focused convening designed for senior leaders responsible for real decisions, real capital, and real outcomes. The Washington, DC–Maryland–Virginia (DMV) region sits at the intersection of policy, enterprise, technology, defense, healthcare, and capital deployment . It is one of the nation’s most influential operating environments—where public and private sector decisions shape markets, infrastructure, and communities across the country. This summit leverages the DMV’s unique role as a national decision corridor to bring executives together for cross-industry dialogue focused on: Strategic leadership in regulated and policy-adjacent markets Enterprise innovation at scale Capital deployment aligned with long-term economic impact Collaboration across government, industry, and institutional sectors Rather than theoretical discussion, the DMV Industry Leaders Summit is structured around execution, alignment, and leadership judgment —reflecting how decisions are actually made in one of the most consequential regions in the U.S. WHO THIS SUMMIT IS FOR This summit is designed for: CEOs, Presidents, and Managing Partners C-Suite leaders and senior executives Institutional, enterprise, and capital decision-makers Leaders operating across energy, technology, healthcare, infrastructure, and enterprise systems If your role includes setting direction, deploying resources, or managing risk at scale , this summit is built for you. WHAT SHAPES THIS PLATFORM: Cross-Industry, Not Siloed Executives engage across sectors that increasingly depend on one another — energy, healthcare, technology, and enterprise — rather than in isolated industry tracks. Decision-Focused Dialogue Sessions are designed around leadership judgment, tradeoffs, and execution , not trend commentary or surface-level panels. Regional Context With National Relevance Houston’s economic landscape provides real-world context for conversations that matter well beyond the city. Curated Executive Experiences While the summit is publicly accessible, certain experiences — including executive roundtables and dinners — are curated to preserve depth and trust. WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES Full-day access to the DMV Industry Leaders Summit Executive-level panels and moderated discussions Cross-industry peer engagement Regional and national leadership context Participation positions leaders inside a broader executive ecosystem and may qualify attendees for VIP experiences and private executive engagements tied to this and future summits. VIP EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE (UPGRADE) The VIP Executive Experience is designed for senior leaders seeking deeper engagement beyond the main summit floor. VIP participation may include: Priority seating and access Curated executive roundtable sessions Consideration for invitation-only experiences, including the Partners in Purpose Executive Dinner VIP access is limited and confirmed by DEG1 to maintain executive-level integrity. HOW THIS CONNECTS TO THE EXECUTIVE WEB SERIES The C-Suite Industry Leaders Executive Web Series serves as a leadership intelligence layer that informs DEG1’s city summits. Participation in the web series may qualify leaders for: Priority consideration and early access to city summits VIP upgrade opportunities Private executive experiences tied to DEG1’s national pathway Information Source: DE Global One Network | eventbrite