DC Now Events

DC Now Events is a discovery platform that connects people and businesses to meaningful local experiences across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

The platform blends real-time visibility with neighborhood-level engagement, making it fast and easy to be seen, supported, and discovered. Since 2016, over 14,000 experiences have been promoted through the platform.

With a verified active audience of 17,000+ users across the region and a total digital reach of more than 45,000, DC Now Events is one of the most locally trusted sources for community discovery.

Its audience is 70% women, mostly ages 23 to 40 — action-driven, mobile-first, and deeply engaged with everyday city life.

Founded in 2016, DC Now Events is a digital discovery and media platform helping people find what matters locally while giving businesses the visibility they need to grow.

Built on consistent outreach, accessible advertising, community relations, and strategic approaches designed for offline impact, the platform supports businesses, campaigns, and community-driven efforts that shape local culture.

Mission

To strengthen visibility for local businesses and create meaningful connections between people, places, and experiences.

Reach & Engagement

DC Now Events connects with over 17,000 verified active users across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia: 3,250+ daily users (2,150 in Northern Virginia, 1,100 in Baltimore)

2,000+ email users (based on 5,000 subscribers, 40% open rate)

675+ SMS users (from 750 subscribers, 90% engagement)

8,800+ engaged social followers (estimated from verified interactions)