Here are the top cultural events happening in DC this week (May 13–18) — curated by Early Burdz for professionals, creatives, and art lovers in their 20s to 50s.
1. 40s/50s Mixer after the National Museum of American History. We’re hosting a 40s/50s mixer tomorrow. We’ll explore the museum, then mingle at a nearby bar. We have 37 RSVPs. Join here.
2. 30s/40s Mixer after the National Portrait Gallery. We’re hosting a 30s/40s on Sunday, May 25. We already have 15 RSVPs. Join here.
3. 20s/30s Mixer after the National Gallery of Art. We’re hosting a 20s/30s on Sunday, June 1. Join here.
3. Travel. We have upcoming events in NYC, LA, Miami, SF, Chicago, New Jersey, and Boston. We’re in the Catskills at the end of May. We’ll take a charter bus from New York to the house for a weekend hiking getaway. We’re taking a charter bus from NYC to the Hamptons on July 19 for an art day trip. Check out the Events Calendar if you’re interested in a culture trip!
4. Gallery parties and other events. DC’s becoming a primary city for Early Burdz. Check out our DC hosts below! Some of the events we’ll roll out are:
– gallery party (we provide a curated guestlist and exposure for the gallery and the gallery provides a venue and refreshments)
– art & brunch events (we explore various galleries in a neighborhood then mingle over bottomless brunch)
– weekend getaways (we take a charter bus to a destination location like Shenandoah or Harper’s Ferry for a weekend trip)
5. Partnerships. If you’re a gallery, venue, brand, or organization interested in partnering with us and tapping into our network of 55,000+ highly engaged professionals and art enthusiasts on Threads, Instagram, and email, please message partnerships@earlyburdz.com.
Q: Who are these events for?
A: Our events are built for 20s–50s professionals and creatives looking for cultural, social, and low-pressure ways to connect.
Q: How much do events cost?
A: Most events are free or $7.50–$15, with occasional premium getaways. Check out our Events Calendar here: https://linktr.ee/earlyburdz.