Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

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

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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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Columbia Heights

Spain-USA Foundation

Enjoy and discover cultural events and works of internationally renowned Spanish artists in the fields such as design, urban culture, architecture, visual arts, performing arts, literature and music

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NoMa & Union Market

Treehouse Union Market

Tulum-Inspired rooftop restaurant and lounge.

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Dupont Circle

Le Sel

French bistro offering traditional fare with modern twists

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Georgetown

Clubhouse: Coffee & Cocktails

An American Beer Hall in Georgetown Park

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Brookland

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Alamo Drafthouse

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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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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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Logan Circle

Bar Japonais

If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience we would love to host you!

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Upcoming Events

Jul

15

2025

Virginia

Iron & Wine + I'm With Her

Now - Jul 15, 2025

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15

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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15

2025

Downtown

La Vie en Jazz: Tuesday Jazz Night

Now - Sep 30, 2025

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Jul

15

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concerts on the Avenue Series

Now - Aug 19, 2025

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Jul

16

2025

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Jul 01, 2027

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Jul

16

2025

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Now - Sep 07, 2025

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Jul

16

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

A Wrinkle in Time

Now - Jul 18, 2025

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Jul

16

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

Now - Jul 27, 2025

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16

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Duel Reality

Now - Jul 20, 2025

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Jul

16

2025

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Jul

16

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: The Taming of the Shrew

Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025

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Jul

16

2025

Virginia

Barenaked Ladies: Last Summer on Earth Tour 2025

Jul 16, 2025

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16

2025

Congress Heights

Majic Wednesdays

Jul 16, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025

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16

2025

Maryland

Live from the Lawn Free Summer Outdoor Concerts

Jul 16, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025

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16

2025

Downtown

Comedy Kumite XL

Jul 16, 2025 - Aug 06, 2025

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Jul

17

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays with The HariKaraoke Band!

Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 14, 2027

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Jul

17

2025

Dupont Circle

APROPOS OF NOTHING

Jul 17, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025

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17

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: King John

Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025

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17

2025

Virginia

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

Jul 17, 2025

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Jul

17

2025

Downtown

Nicole Byer

Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

The National Theatre

Spain-USA Foundation

Treehouse Union Market

Le Sel

Clubhouse: Coffee & Cocktails

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Wild Days @ Eaton Hotel

Top of the Gate

Bar Japonais

Upcoming Events

15

Virginia

Iron & Wine + I'm With Her

15

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

15

Downtown

La Vie en Jazz: Tuesday Jazz Night

15

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concerts on the Avenue Series

16

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

16

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

16

Southwest & The Wharf

A Wrinkle in Time

16

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

16

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Duel Reality

16

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

16

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: The Taming of the Shrew

16

Virginia

Barenaked Ladies: Last Summer on Earth Tour 2025

16

Congress Heights

Majic Wednesdays

16

Maryland

Live from the Lawn Free Summer Outdoor Concerts

16

Downtown

Comedy Kumite XL

17

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays with The HariKaraoke Band!

17