Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

Barrel House Cafe & Bar

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

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Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

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

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1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

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

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Mount Vernon Square

Cloakroom

DC's premier venue features 5,000 sq. ft. of space, a rooftop with panoramic views, a large stage, high-tech sound and lighting and luxe finishes.

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Upper Northwest

The Washington Ballet

The Washington Ballet (TWB) 2023/24 Season of Discovery Tickets Available Now!

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Georgetown

Pinstripes

Come In & Enjoy The Excitement Of Bowling Bocce At Pinstripes. Make A Reservation Today!

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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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Barracks Row

Valor Brewpub

Valor Brewpub is a Veteran-inspired bar, restaurant and brewery. Located just across the street from Washington’s 8th and I Street Marine Barracks on Barracks Row.

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Downtown

Crimson Whiskey Bar

Steps away from Capital One Arena and the convention center, Crimson Whiskey Bar is DC's premiere stylish destination for whiskey lovers.

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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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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

Dec

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Downtown

Sarper Güven

Now - Dec 10, 2025

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10

2025

Downtown

Willard Nightly Caroling

Now - Dec 23, 2025

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Dec

11

2025

Capitol Hill

Folger Frost Fair

Now - Jan 04, 2026

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11

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

ho ho ho ha ha ha ha

Now - Dec 21, 2025

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11

2025

Virginia

Fiddler on the Roof

Now - Jan 25, 2026

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11

2025

Capitol Hill

Julius X

Now - Dec 10, 2027

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11

2025

Capitol Hill

Resplendent Joy: Christmas Traditions from Spain and Portugal

Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025

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11

2025

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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11

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"A Christmas Carol" 2025

Now - Dec 31, 2025

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11

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Guys and Dolls

Now - Jan 04, 2026

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Dec

11

2025

Downtown

Water for Elephants

Now - Dec 14, 2025

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11

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Keith & Kristyn Getty

Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025

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Dec

11

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

Now - Dec 23, 2025

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Dec

11

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Chez Joey

Now - Mar 13, 2026

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Dec

11

2025

Downtown

Sahib Singh

Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025

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Dec

11

2025

Virginia

In Clay

Now - Feb 01, 2026

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Dec

11

2025

Woodley Park

Jazz in the Lobby Happy Hour

Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 17, 2026

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11

2025

Logan Circle

Thursday Nights at Figleaf

Dec 11, 2025

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11

2025

Upper Northwest

Laura Ballestrino

Dec 11, 2025

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Dec

12

2025

Maryland

Seán Heely's Celtic Christmas

Dec 11, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Barrel House Cafe &amp; Bar

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Cloakroom

The Washington Ballet

Pinstripes

Whiskey Rebellion Trail

Valor Brewpub

Crimson Whiskey Bar

Bar Japonais

Tonari

Upcoming Events

10

Downtown

Sarper Güven

10

Downtown

Willard Nightly Caroling

11

Capitol Hill

Folger Frost Fair

11

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

ho ho ho ha ha ha ha

11

Virginia

Fiddler on the Roof

11

Capitol Hill

Julius X

11

Capitol Hill

Resplendent Joy: Christmas Traditions from Spain and Portugal

11

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

11

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"A Christmas Carol" 2025

11

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Guys and Dolls

11

Downtown

Water for Elephants

11

Southwest & The Wharf

Keith & Kristyn Getty

11

Southwest & The Wharf

Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

11

Southwest & The Wharf

Chez Joey

11

Downtown

Sahib Singh

11

Virginia

In Clay

11

Barrel House Cafe & Bar