Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

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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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Capitol Hill

Art and Soul

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DC Metro Area

The Dinner Detective Washington, DC

North America’s largest interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show is now playing in Washington, DC!

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Capitol Riverfront

Royal Sands Social Club

Escape to Royal Sands- a tropical paradise for your next event with private & semi-private spaces for groups of all sizes.

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Ivy City

Ivy City Smokehouse

The Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse is Ivy City's first neighborhood restaurant.

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Virginia

Hotel AKA Alexandria

Hotel AKA Alexandria brings a new level of style and sophistication to Old Town, a charming historic destination known for its boutique shopping, art galleries and waterfront restaurants.

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Capitol Hill

Folger Shakespeare Library

Explore Shakespeare and his world in performances, exhibits, podcasts and more with the Folger, home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection.

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DC Metro Area

Whiskey Rebellion Trail

If you want to know American whiskey, you’ve got to know the mid-Atlantic region

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Tonari

Tonari, a first-of-its-kind restaurant in DC, offers a daytime cafe experience on weekends, featuring Japanese-Italian breakfast dishes and pastries alongside coffee drinks

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Upcoming Events

Jul

03

2025

Virginia

Diana Krall

Now - Jul 03, 2025

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Jul

03

2025

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

Now - Jul 06, 2025

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Jul

03

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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Jul

03

2025

Dupont Circle

Phillips after 5: Summer Fiesta

Now - Jul 03, 2025

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Jul

03

2025

Virginia

USMC Battle Color Detachment - MCHF Summer Concert Series

Now - Jul 03, 2025

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Jul

03

2025

Downtown

The Washington Roast

Now - Jul 03, 2025

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Jul

04

2025

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Jul 01, 2027

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Jul

04

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

A Wrinkle in Time

Now - Jul 18, 2025

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Jul

04

2025

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Jul

04

2025

Virginia

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson

Now - Jul 13, 2025

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Jul

04

2025

Downtown

4th of July in the District Concert

Jul 04, 2025

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Jul

04

2025

Georgetown

4th of July at the River Club

Jul 04, 2025

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Jul

04

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Friends N' Fireworks

Jul 04, 2025

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Jul

04

2025

Georgetown

Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

Jul 04, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025

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Jul

04

2025

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

Jul 04, 2025 - Jul 02, 2027

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Jul

04

2025

Ivy City

The DMV's BIGGEST 4th of July Weekend Party at THRoW Social DC!

Jul 04, 2025 - Jul 06, 2025

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Jul

04

2025

Georgetown

4th of July Fireworks Watch Party

Jul 04, 2025

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Jul

05

2025

Downtown

Tip "T.I." Harris

Jul 05, 2025 - Jul 06, 2025

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Jul

05

2025

Virginia

Dispatch

Jul 05, 2025

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Jul

05

2025

Georgetown

River Club Brunch

Jul 05, 2025 - Jun 27, 2027

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Entertainment & Nightlife

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

The National Theatre

Art and Soul

The Dinner Detective Washington, DC

Royal Sands Social Club

Ivy City Smokehouse

Hotel AKA Alexandria

Folger Shakespeare Library

Whiskey Rebellion Trail

Tonari

Upcoming Events

03

Virginia

Diana Krall

03

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

03

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

03

Dupont Circle

Phillips after 5: Summer Fiesta

03

Virginia

USMC Battle Color Detachment - MCHF Summer Concert Series

03

Downtown

The Washington Roast

04

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

04

Southwest & The Wharf

A Wrinkle in Time

04

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

04

Virginia

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson

04

Downtown

4th of July in the District Concert

04

Georgetown

4th of July at the River Club

04

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Friends N' Fireworks

04

Georgetown

Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

04

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

04

Ivy City

The DMV's BIGGEST 4th of July Weekend Party at THRoW Social DC!

04