Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

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Downtown

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

DC's Top Magician and Mentalist Knows What You're Thinking!

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Logan Circle

Barrel House Cafe & Bar

We're a community-focused destination where great drinks and even better company come together.

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Downtown

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

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

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Navy Yard

Silver Social

Looking for unique client entertaining, corporate function or team building happy hour, Inquire about our Complimentary Tasting at Silver Social

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Georgetown

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

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Downtown

The Park at 14th

Where Amazing Happens!

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Shaw

The Atlantis

450 capacity music venue built to support emerging artists as they connect with their growing fanbase. The Atlantis is Where Music Begins.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Daikaya Izakaya

Daikaya offers two experiences: Sapporo-style ramen on the first floor and an upstairs izakaya perfect for late night bites.

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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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Navy Yard

The Bullpen

The Bullpen is the place to pregame and unwind for both baseball fans and locals alike.

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Dupont Circle

Doyle

A glamourous, club-like bar with a chic mid-century feel, designed by Martin Brudnizki, offers incredible panoramic views of Dupont Circle.

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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 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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2026

Southwest & The Wharf

CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical

Now - Aug 09, 2026

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09

2026

Downtown

Tommy Davidson

Now - Aug 09, 2026

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09

2026

Virginia

The Wonders of Wiggly River: River City Puppets

Now - Aug 09, 2026

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Aug

09

2026

U Street

Jazz Brunch and Cocktails

Now - Aug 06, 2028

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Aug

09

2026

DUSTY BOOTS DAY PARTY

Now - Sep 06, 2026

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Aug

09

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

All That Jazz

Now - Jan 24, 2027

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Aug

09

2026

Virginia

Hot Tuna

Now - Aug 09, 2026

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Aug

09

2026

Maryland

Loe Shimmy

Now - Aug 09, 2026

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Aug

10

2026

Foggy Bottom

Our Nation on the Millennium Stage

Now - Dec 31, 2026

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Aug

10

2026

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Aug

10

2026

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

Now - Sep 30, 2026

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Aug

10

2026

Downtown

National Scrollathon

Now - Sep 07, 2026

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Aug

11

2026

Virginia

Respect: Aretha Franklin

Aug 11, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026

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Aug

11

2026

National Mall

Jazz Afternoon

Aug 11, 2026

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Aug

11

2026

U Street

Dogstar

Aug 11, 2026

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Aug

11

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concert on the Avenue w/ the U.S. Navy Band

Aug 11, 2026

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Aug

12

2026

Maryland

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

Now - Aug 23, 2026

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Aug

12

2026

Virginia

Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, & Spin Doctors

Aug 12, 2026

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Aug

12

2026

Capitol Hill

Summer Concert Series

Aug 12, 2026

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Aug

12

2026

U Street

Wine Down Wednesdays with Live Music

Aug 12, 2026 - Aug 02, 2028

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

Barrel House Cafe & Bar

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Silver Social

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

The Park at 14th

The Atlantis

Daikaya Izakaya

Live! Casino & Hotel

The Bullpen

Doyle

Shakespeare Theatre Company

The National Theatre

Upcoming Events

09

Southwest & The Wharf

CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical

09

Downtown

Tommy Davidson

09

Virginia

The Wonders of Wiggly River: River City Puppets

09

U Street

Jazz Brunch and Cocktails

09

DUSTY BOOTS DAY PARTY

09

Southwest & The Wharf

All That Jazz

09

Virginia

Hot Tuna

09

Maryland

Loe Shimmy

10

Foggy Bottom

Our Nation on the Millennium Stage

10

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

10

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

10

Downtown

National Scrollathon

11

Virginia

Respect: Aretha Franklin

11

National Mall

Jazz Afternoon

11

U Street

Dogstar

11

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concert on the Avenue w/ the U.S. Navy Band

12