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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Sports & Social

Sports & Social is DC's newest premier sports-watching destination.

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Zebbie's Garden & The Mayflower Club

Two unique spaces under one roof, the vibes await!

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ford's Theatre

Where Lincoln's Legacy Lives.

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Virginia

Hotel AKA Alexandria

Hotel AKA Alexandria brings a new level of style and sophistication to Old Town, a charming historic destination known for its boutique shopping, art galleries and waterfront restaurants.

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Dupont Circle

City Tap House Dupont

Just south of the infamous Dupont Circle, City Tap Dupont offers the quintesential neighborhood bar atmosphere for the bustling community.

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Maryland

Live! Casino & Hotel

Live! Casino Hotel in Maryland is conveniently located at Arundel Mills, halfway between Baltimore and Washington, directly off the B-W Parkway at Arundel Mills Blvd. and Route 100 in Hanover, MD.

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Shaw

The Howard Theatre

Whether it's a live show or private event, this historic theater provides an intimate feel while delivering a legendary experience.

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Downtown

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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Shaw

The Howard Theatre

Whether it's a live show or private event, this historic theater provides an intimate feel while delivering a legendary experience.

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Shaw

SOST

Step into Sost, a three-story destination in DC where the Black and African Diaspora comes alive.

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Upcoming Events

May

12

2025

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

Now - Jul 06, 2025

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May

12

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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May

13

2025

Virginia

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Now - Jun 22, 2025

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May

13

2025

Downtown

"Sister Act" at Ford's Theatre

Now - May 17, 2025

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May

13

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (with live & active cultures!)

Now - Jun 01, 2025

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May

13

2025

Brookland

BFD Tuesdays

May 13, 2025 - May 27, 2025

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May

13

2025

Downtown

DC Improv Date Night

May 13, 2025

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May

14

2025

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

May 13, 2025 - May 11, 2027

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May

14

2025

Capitol Hill

Twelfth Night

May 14, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025

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May

14

2025

Downtown

Farragut Field Days

May 14, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025

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May

14

2025

Maryland

20th Anniversary Class of Strathmore's Artist in Residence Program

May 14, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025

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May

15

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays with The HariKaraoke Band!

May 14, 2025 - May 05, 2027

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May

15

2025

Downtown

Doughboys

May 15, 2025

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May

16

2025

Dupont Circle

The Magic Duel Comedy Show at Pinstripes Georgetown

Now - May 31, 2025

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May

16

2025

Downtown

Jim Norton

May 16, 2025 - May 17, 2025

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May

16

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

We Are Gathered

May 16, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025

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May

16

2025

Virginia

Spring Wine Festival

May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025

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May

16

2025

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

May 16, 2025 - May 07, 2027

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May

17

2025

Maryland

Over My Head, I Hear Music in the AIR

May 16, 2025

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May

17

2025

Mount Vernon Square

The Delegate Presents The Magic Duel

May 16, 2025 - May 17, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Sports & Social

Zebbie's Garden & The Mayflower Club

Ford's Theatre

Hotel AKA Alexandria

City Tap House Dupont

Live! Casino & Hotel

The Howard Theatre

The National Theatre

The Howard Theatre

SOST

Upcoming Events

12

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

12

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

13

Virginia

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

13

Downtown

"Sister Act" at Ford's Theatre

13

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (with live & active cultures!)

13

Brookland

BFD Tuesdays

13

Downtown

DC Improv Date Night

14

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

14

Capitol Hill

Twelfth Night

14

Downtown

Farragut Field Days

14

Maryland

20th Anniversary Class of Strathmore's Artist in Residence Program

15

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays with The HariKaraoke Band!

15

Downtown

Doughboys

16

Dupont Circle

The Magic Duel Comedy Show at Pinstripes Georgetown

16

Downtown

Jim Norton

16

Southwest & The Wharf

We Are Gathered