Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

An innovator in the development of new plays earning a reputation for staying plugged in to the mad temper of the times (New York Times).

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Foggy Bottom

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performin...

The Kennedy Center is a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy.

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Glover Park

Good Guys Club

Voted “Best Adult Entertainment Venue” two years running! With three stages of entertainment, we're DC's top pick to unwind and have fun.

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Southwest & The Wharf

La Vie

La Vie is a Mediterranean Inspired Restaurant that is truly unique

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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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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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Dupont Circle

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar adds a modern twist to traditional Peruvian cuisine.

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Shaw

Calico

Calico features Eastern shore-inspired elevated backyard fare as well as a beverage program emphasizing local beers, craft cocktails, and a full premium bar.

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Upcoming Events

May

09

2024

Petworth

District Trivia at Hook Hall

Now - Jul 25, 2024

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May

07

2024

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Apr 30, 2026

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May

04

2024

Dupont Circle

Webster's B***h

Now - May 05, 2024

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May

09

2024

NoMa

New Thursday Party

Now - Sep 04, 2025

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May

04

2024

H Street NE

The VIVA School of Dance: UNEARTHED

Now - May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

International City Food Festival

Now - May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

H Street NE

Prologue Theatre: Marjorie Prime

Now - May 19, 2024

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May

04

2024

Southwest & The Wharf

Unknown Soldier

Now - May 05, 2024

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May

04

2024

Downtown

Passport DC

Now - May 31, 2024

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May

04

2024

Downtown

Max Manticof

Now - May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Downtown

Joe "Mr. D" Dombrowski

Now - May 05, 2024

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May

04

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Little Shop of Horrors

Now - May 18, 2024

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May

10

2024

Dance to LIVE GoGo Bands EVERY Friday!

Now - Aug 09, 2024

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May

04

2024

Virginia

Taste of Tysons Corner

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Shaw

Panchiko

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Maryland

M3 Rock Festival ft. Queensrÿche, Stephen Percy of Ratt, Last In Line, Quiet Riot, Lynch Mob, Doro, Aldo Nova, Child’s Play, Fan Halen, Soundcheck Rock Academy

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Maryland

BSO Music Box

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Mount Vernon Square

MVT20 | A Celebration Two Decades in the Making

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Adams Morgan

Adams Morgan Spring PorchFest Returns on May 2 with 80+ Bands

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"Little Shop of Horrors": A Sensory-Friendly Performance

May 04, 2024

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performin...

Good Guys Club

La Vie

The National Theatre

Folger Shakespeare Library

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

Calico

Upcoming Events

09

Petworth

District Trivia at Hook Hall

07

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

04

Dupont Circle

Webster's B***h

09

NoMa

New Thursday Party

04

H Street NE

The VIVA School of Dance: UNEARTHED

04

International City Food Festival

04

H Street NE

Prologue Theatre: Marjorie Prime

04

Southwest & The Wharf

Unknown Soldier

04

Downtown

Passport DC

04

Downtown

Max Manticof

04

Downtown

Joe "Mr. D" Dombrowski

04

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Little Shop of Horrors

10

Dance to LIVE GoGo Bands EVERY Friday!

04

Virginia

Taste of Tysons Corner

04

Shaw

Panchiko

04

Maryland

M3 Rock Festival ft. Queensrÿche, Stephen Percy of Ratt, Last In Line, Quiet Riot, Lynch Mob, Doro, Aldo Nova, Child’s Play, Fan Halen, Soundcheck Rock Academy

04

Maryland

BSO Music Box

04

Mount Vernon Square