Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

Capitol Riverfront

Bluejacket

Bluejacket was built to be a brewery without boundaries, allowing beer director Greg Engert and his team of brewers to create beers across the broadest range of styles and flavors possible.

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Virginia

Fireworks Wood Fired Pizza Arlington

Wood-fired pizzas, with a full menu of craft beer, wines, and innovative cocktails

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Shakespeare Theatre Company

The Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) is one of the nation’s leading theatre companies, synonymous with artistic excellence and making classical theatre more accessible.

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Downtown

The Hamilton

The Hamilton serves sushi, charcuterie, and seasonal regional American fare featuring fresh local ingredients.

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Mount Vernon Square

Cloakroom

DC's premier venue features 5,000 sq. ft. of space, a rooftop with panoramic views, a large stage, high-tech sound and lighting and luxe finishes.

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Downtown

Lobby Bar

Playground with the spirit of a literary salon.

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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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U Street

Lincoln Theatre

The Lincoln Theatre, built in 1922, was a cultural center of D

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Upcoming Events

Apr

30

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Little Shop of Horrors

Now - May 18, 2024

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Apr

30

2024

Brookland

BFD Tuesdays

Apr 30, 2024 - May 27, 2025

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Apr

30

2024

Southwest & The Wharf

Unknown Soldier

Now - May 05, 2024

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Apr

30

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Acoustic Music

Apr 30, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024

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Apr

30

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Trivia

Apr 30, 2024 - May 28, 2024

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Apr

30

2024

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Apr 30, 2024 - Apr 28, 2026

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Apr

30

2024

U Street

Metropolitan Entertainment and The Birchmere Present Andres Cepeda with Alejandro Santamaria

Apr 30, 2024

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May

01

2024

Southwest & The Wharf

Live Nation Presents... Jacob Collier with Kimbra

May 01, 2024

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May

01

2024

Downtown

Passport DC

May 01, 2024 - May 31, 2024

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Dope and Classy Open Mic

May 01, 2024 - May 28, 2025

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May

01

2024

Shaw

Halfway to the Weekend Wednesday

May 01, 2024 - May 28, 2025

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May

02

2024

Downtown

Max Manticof

May 02, 2024 - May 04, 2024

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May

02

2024

Maryland

Belle & Sebastian with The Weather Station

May 02, 2024

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May

02

2024

Petworth

District Trivia at Hook Hall

May 02, 2024 - Jul 25, 2024

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May

02

2024

Downtown

Couples Therapy

May 02, 2024

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May

02

2024

Dupont Circle

Webster's B***h

Now - May 05, 2024

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May

02

2024

NoMa

New Thursday Party

May 02, 2024 - Sep 04, 2025

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May

03

2024

H Street NE

The VIVA School of Dance: UNEARTHED

May 03, 2024 - May 04, 2024

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May

03

2024

Downtown

Joe "Mr. D" Dombrowski

May 03, 2024 - May 05, 2024

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May

03

2024

H Street NE

Prologue Theatre: Marjorie Prime

Now - May 19, 2024

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Bluejacket

Fireworks Wood Fired Pizza Arlington

Shakespeare Theatre Company

The Hamilton

Cloakroom

Lobby Bar

City Tap House Dupont

Lincoln Theatre

Upcoming Events

30

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Little Shop of Horrors

30

Brookland

BFD Tuesdays

30

Southwest & The Wharf

Unknown Soldier

30

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Acoustic Music

30

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Trivia

30

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

30

U Street

Metropolitan Entertainment and The Birchmere Present Andres Cepeda with Alejandro Santamaria

01

Southwest & The Wharf

Live Nation Presents... Jacob Collier with Kimbra

01

Downtown

Passport DC

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Dope and Classy Open Mic

01

Shaw

Halfway to the Weekend Wednesday

02

Downtown

Max Manticof

02

Maryland

Belle & Sebastian with The Weather Station

02

Petworth

District Trivia at Hook Hall

02

Downtown

Couples Therapy

02

Dupont Circle

Webster's B***h

02

NoMa

New Thursday Party

03

H Street NE