Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

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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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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Southwest & The Wharf

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for Ameri...

Tony Award-winning theater with a focus on the production, presentation, development and study of American voices from classics to world premieres.

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NoMa & Union Market

Treehouse Union Market

Tulum-Inspired rooftop restaurant and lounge.

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NoMa & Union Market

Lost Generation Brewing Company

Where 1920’s meets 2020’s. Microbrewery in Washington, D.C. specializing in lagers and IPAs.

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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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National Mall

Discovery Theater

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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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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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Upcoming Events

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Dupont Circle

First Sunday's Gospel Music!

Now - Jul 06, 2025

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06

2025

Virginia

Rick Springfield: I Want My 80's Tour

Now - Jul 06, 2025

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2025

Downtown

Tip "T.I." Harris

Now - Jul 06, 2025

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06

2025

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

Now - Jul 06, 2025

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2025

Georgetown

River Club's One Year Anniversary!

Now - Jul 06, 2025

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06

2025

Ivy City

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

Now - Jul 06, 2025

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07

2025

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Jul 07, 2025 - Jun 08, 2027

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07

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

A Wrinkle in Time

Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025

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2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Jul 07, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025

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2025

Georgetown

River Club Happy Hour

Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 05, 2027

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08

2025

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Jul 08, 2025 - Sep 07, 2025

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Duel Reality

Now - Jul 20, 2025

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08

2025

Virginia

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson

Now - Jul 13, 2025

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08

2025

Downtown

La Vie en Jazz: Tuesday Jazz Night

Jul 08, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025

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09

2025

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Jul 08, 2025 - Jul 01, 2027

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09

2025

Congress Heights

Majic Wednesdays

Jul 09, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025

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09

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

Jul 09, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025

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2025

Virginia

Straight No Chaser

Jul 09, 2025

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2025

Maryland

Live from the Lawn Free Summer Outdoor Concerts

Jul 09, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025

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09

2025

Downtown

Comedy Kumite XL

Jul 09, 2025 - Aug 06, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

The National Theatre

Top of the Gate

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for Ameri...

Treehouse Union Market

Lost Generation Brewing Company

Spain-USA Foundation

Discovery Theater

Ivy City Smokehouse

Good Guys Club

Upcoming Events

06

Dupont Circle

First Sunday's Gospel Music!

06

Virginia

Rick Springfield: I Want My 80's Tour

06

Downtown

Tip "T.I." Harris

06

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

06

Georgetown

River Club's One Year Anniversary!

06

Ivy City

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

07

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

07

Southwest & The Wharf

A Wrinkle in Time

07

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

07

Georgetown

River Club Happy Hour

08

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

08

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Duel Reality

08

Virginia

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson

08

Downtown

La Vie en Jazz: Tuesday Jazz Night

09

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

09

Congress Heights

Majic Wednesdays

09