Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

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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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Georgetown

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

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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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National Mall

Discovery Theater

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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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Downtown

Wild Days @ Eaton Hotel

Eaton DC's indoor/outdoor rooftop music venue and bar serves up street food from Chef Tim Ma.

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Downtown

The Washington Chorus

The Washington Chorus is one of the foremost symphonic choruses in the nation and a cultural leader in our nation’s capital, creating joyous and transformative choral music since 1961

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Dupont Circle

Annie's Paramount Steakhouse

Annie's Paramount Steak House has been welcoming the LGBTQ+ community for over 76 years.

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Foggy Bottom

Top of the Gate

An award-winning open-air rooftop, Top of the Gate offers 360-degree views of the Kennedy Center, Potomac River, the Key and Arlington bridges, Washington Monument and the DC skyline.

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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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Upcoming Events

Mar

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2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Joseph: God Meant It for Good

Now - Mar 22, 2026

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Mar

22

2026

Virginia

2026 Women's Storytelling Festival

Now - Mar 22, 2026

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Mar

22

2026

Maryland

The Okee Dokee Brothers

Now - Mar 22, 2026

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Mar

22

2026

Virginia

"Adagio for Strings"

Now - Mar 22, 2026

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Mar

22

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

All That Jazz

Now - Jan 24, 2027

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Mar

22

2026

National Mall

Project Hail Mary in IMAX

Now - Mar 29, 2026

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Mar

23

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"1776" at Ford's Theatre

Now - May 16, 2026

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Mar

23

2026

Foggy Bottom

Our Nation on the Millennium Stage

Now - Dec 31, 2026

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Mar

23

2026

Mount Vernon Square

The Promise of Us

Now - Dec 31, 2026

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23

2026

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

Now - Sep 30, 2026

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Mar

23

2026

Downtown

Sindhu Vee: Swanky

Mar 23, 2026

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Mar

23

2026

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Mar 23, 2026 - Jun 08, 2027

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Mar

23

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Inherit the Wind

Now - Apr 05, 2026

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Mar

23

2026

Capitol Hill

As You Like It

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Mar

23

2026

Georgetown

River Club Happy Hour

Mar 23, 2026 - Mar 20, 2028

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Mar

23

2026

Downtown

Little Monster's Glam Bar

Mar 23, 2026

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Mar

23

2026

Trivia at Wundegarten

Mar 23, 2026 - Dec 28, 2026

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Mar

24

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Hamnet

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Mar

24

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Travesty

Mar 24, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026

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Mar

24

2026

Virginia

Safety Not Guaranteed

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Entertainment & Nightlife

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

Barrel House Cafe &amp; Bar

Discovery Theater

The National Theatre

The Howard Theatre

Wild Days @ Eaton Hotel

The Washington Chorus

Annie&#039;s Paramount Steakhouse

Top of the Gate

Daikaya Izakaya

Upcoming Events

22

Southwest & The Wharf

Joseph: God Meant It for Good

22

Virginia

2026 Women's Storytelling Festival

22

Maryland

The Okee Dokee Brothers

22

Virginia

"Adagio for Strings"

22

Southwest & The Wharf

All That Jazz

22

National Mall

Project Hail Mary in IMAX

23

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"1776" at Ford's Theatre

23

Foggy Bottom

Our Nation on the Millennium Stage

23

Mount Vernon Square

The Promise of Us

23

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

23

Downtown

Sindhu Vee: Swanky

23

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

23

Southwest & The Wharf

Inherit the Wind

23

Capitol Hill

As You Like It

23

Georgetown

River Club Happy Hour

23

Downtown

Little Monster's Glam Bar

Barrel House Cafe & Bar

Annie's Paramount Steakhouse