Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Exceptional Drinks, Delightful Bites, & A Touch Of DC’s Rich Cocktail History

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The National Theatre

Located on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House, the historic National is one of America's oldest, continually-operating theaters.

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Adams Morgan

Roofers Union

Roofers Union’s menu, beverage program and bubbly atmosphere make it an inviting place to gather for any occasion.

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Columbia Heights

Spain-USA Foundation

Enjoy and discover cultural events and works of internationally renowned Spanish artists in the fields such as design, urban culture, architecture, visual arts, performing arts, literature and music

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Foggy Bottom

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performin...

The Kennedy Center is a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Sixth & I

Sixth & I is a center for arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life in Washington, DC.

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Virginia

Wolf Trap

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Columbia Heights

Spain-USA Foundation

Enjoy and discover cultural events and works of internationally renowned Spanish artists in the fields such as design, urban culture, architecture, visual arts, performing arts, literature and music

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NoMa & Union Market

Wunder Garten

Outdoor community German inspired beergarden

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Mount Vernon Square

Never Looked Better DC

The late twentieth century had its fair share of places where you walk down an alley, towards a loading dock, and enter the party through the kitchen.

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Virginia

Chicago

Now - Jul 23, 2025

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Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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Maryland

Live from the Lawn Free Summer Outdoor Concerts

Now - Aug 20, 2025

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Dupont Circle

Hyperbolic Comedy Show

Now - Jul 23, 2025

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Downtown

Comedy Kumite XL

Now - Aug 06, 2025

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays with The HariKaraoke Band!

Now - Jul 21, 2027

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Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Now - Sep 07, 2025

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

Now - Jul 27, 2025

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Dupont Circle

APROPOS OF NOTHING

Jul 24, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025

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Virginia

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue: Might Not Make It Home Tour

Jul 24, 2025

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: The Taming of the Shrew

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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Downtown

Best of Washington

Jul 24, 2025

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

CJM After Sunset

Jul 24, 2025

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Brookland

Free Concert – Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School

Jul 24, 2025

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Virginia

U.S. Navy Concert Band - MCHF Summer Concert Series

Jul 24, 2025

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Downtown

Couples Therapy

Jul 24, 2025

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Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Jul 01, 2027

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: King John

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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Virginia

National Symphony Orchestra: Carmina Burana

Jul 25, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

The National Theatre

Roofers Union

Spain-USA Foundation

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performin...

Sixth & I

Wolf Trap

Spain-USA Foundation

Wunder Garten

Never Looked Better DC

Upcoming Events

23

Virginia

Chicago

23

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

23

Maryland

Live from the Lawn Free Summer Outdoor Concerts

23

Dupont Circle

Hyperbolic Comedy Show

23

Downtown

Comedy Kumite XL

24

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays with The HariKaraoke Band!

24

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

24

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

24

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

24

Dupont Circle

APROPOS OF NOTHING

24

Virginia

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue: Might Not Make It Home Tour

24

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: The Taming of the Shrew

24

Downtown

Best of Washington

24

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

CJM After Sunset

24

Brookland

Free Concert – Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School

24

Virginia

U.S. Navy Concert Band - MCHF Summer Concert Series

24