Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

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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DC Metro Area

Jus Paul Music

JusPaul provides interactive Go-Go music lessons during live performances giving people the opportunity to experience the music of the nation's capital.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Penn Social

Penn Social is DC's premier hybrid sports bar.

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Southwest & The Wharf

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for Ameri...

Tony Award-winning theater with a focus on the production, presentation, development and study of American voices from classics to world premieres.

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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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Dupont Circle

Public Bar Live

Public Bar Live redefines your entertainment experience by seamlessly blending the atmosphere of a sports bar with a pulsating rooftop nightclub.

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DC Metro Area

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Things To Do DC ® is the premiere organization for socializing, networking, and experiencing unique venues and events in the DMV.

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Eastern Market

The Wells

An upscale intimate gin bar, for conversation and connection, ideal for a drink before or after dinner.

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Upcoming Events

May

20

2024

Brookland

BFD Tuesdays

Now - May 26, 2025

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May

21

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Acoustic Music

Now - Dec 24, 2024

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May

21

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Trivia

Now - May 28, 2024

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May

22

2024

NoMa

CiNoMatic

Now - Jun 05, 2024

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Dope and Classy Open Mic

Now - May 28, 2025

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May

22

2024

Maryland

Strathmore Artist in Residence Class of 2024

Now - Jun 26, 2024

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May

22

2024

Shaw

Halfway to the Weekend Wednesday

Now - May 28, 2025

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May

16

2024

Downtown

Michael Blackson

Now - May 18, 2024

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May

16

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Little Shop of Horrors

Now - May 17, 2024

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May

16

2024

Downtown

Dan St. Germain

Now - May 17, 2024

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May

16

2024

Downtown

Passport DC

Now - May 30, 2024

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May

16

2024

H Street NE

Mosaic Theater: Mexodus

Now - Jun 08, 2024

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May

16

2024

Downtown

Wines Over Washington

May 16, 2024 - Aug 08, 2024

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May

16

2024

Logan Circle

Hush Rooftop Opening Party

May 16, 2024

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May

16

2024

Petworth

District Trivia at Hook Hall

Now - Jul 25, 2024

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May

16

2024

Maryland

Mama's Broke

May 16, 2024

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May

16

2024

Maryland

Ariel Posen

May 16, 2024

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May

16

2024

Dupont Circle

Expecting

May 16, 2024 - May 25, 2024

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May

16

2024

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - May 05, 2026

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May

23

2024

NoMa

New Thursday Party

Now - Sep 04, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Shakespeare Theatre Company

Jus Paul Music

Penn Social

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for Ameri...

City Tap House Dupont

Public Bar Live

Things to Do DC

The Wells

Upcoming Events

20

Brookland

BFD Tuesdays

21

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Acoustic Music

21

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Trivia

22

NoMa

CiNoMatic

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Dope and Classy Open Mic

22

Maryland

Strathmore Artist in Residence Class of 2024

22

Shaw

Halfway to the Weekend Wednesday

16

Downtown

Michael Blackson

16

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Little Shop of Horrors

16

Downtown

Dan St. Germain

16

Downtown

Passport DC

16

H Street NE

Mosaic Theater: Mexodus

16

Downtown

Wines Over Washington

16

Logan Circle

Hush Rooftop Opening Party

16

Petworth

District Trivia at Hook Hall

16

Maryland

Mama's Broke

16

Maryland

Ariel Posen

16