8 AANHPI Heritage Month events and exhibits to see across the DC area

Washingtonian published a round-up on May 7, 2026, listing eight cultural events and exhibits across the Washington DC area to mark Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The guide points readers to museum shows, community festivals, book fairs and performances hosted by local institutions.

One of the items highlighted is the Smithsonian National Museum of American History exhibit "How Can You Forget Me: Filipino American Stories," which the museum lists as on view through November 28, 2027 and centered on more than 50 artifacts related to Filipino American migration and community history. Washingtonian’s list frames the exhibit as a long-running civic and cultural offering among the month’s events.

Washington DC

The Washingtonian package emphasizes a mix of free and ticketed programming around the city and surrounding suburbs, curated to reflect AANHPI histories, arts and family traditions. The story serves as a practical guide for residents and visitors wanting to attend neighborhood festivals, author events and cultural performances throughout the month. It also points readers to institutional calendars for details on times, registration and accessibility.

The round-up is positioned as a local calendar resource rather than an exhaustive directory: it aggregates notable in-person events across DC-area venues, museums and community organizations and encourages following host institutions for the latest updates.