Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

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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1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

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

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Downtown

DAR Constitution Hall

Newly-renovated 3,702-seat facility capable of hosting a wide variety of events, including concerts, television, meetings, commencements and award shows

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Embassy Row

Theatre Washington

Experience Theatre in Washington, DC

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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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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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Brookland

Metrobar

Connecting DC's 8 Wards, we are an 11,000sq foot outdoor bar ft. a re-purposed Metro car showing District-made cocktails, beer & wine.

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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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Eastern Market

Ambar Capitol Hill

Ambar is the first modern, international Balkan cuisine restaurant in DC.

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Logan Circle

Washington Improv Theater

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) is DC's premier destination for hilarious improv comedy.

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Upcoming Events

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2025

Southwest & The Wharf

A Wrinkle in Time

Now - Jul 18, 2025

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2025

Virginia

Jean-Yves Thibaudet plays Gershwin

Now - Jul 18, 2025

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18

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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18

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Georgetown

Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

Now - Jul 16, 2027

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18

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Logan Circle

Fun & Games

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Delegate Presents The Magic Duel

Jul 19, 2025 - Aug 02, 2025

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Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Now - Sep 07, 2025

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2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

Now - Jul 27, 2025

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19

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Duel Reality

Now - Jul 20, 2025

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Dupont Circle

APROPOS OF NOTHING

Now - Aug 10, 2025

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Virginia

An Evening with David Sedaris

Jul 19, 2025

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Georgetown

River Club Brunch

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 18, 2027

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2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: King John

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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19

2025

Downtown

Nicole Byer

Now - Jul 19, 2025

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2025

Dupont Circle

Music in the Circle: Dupont Concert Series

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Dig Dug Dig Music Festival

Jul 19, 2025

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2025

Maryland

Comedy Shows Near Me - Arundel Mills

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 17, 2027

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2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: The Taming of the Shrew

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Elevate Drag Brunch

Jul 20, 2025 - Mar 15, 2026

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Entertainment & Nightlife

The National Theatre

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

DAR Constitution Hall

Theatre Washington

Tonari

Good Guys Club

Metrobar

Lost Generation Brewing Company

Ambar Capitol Hill

Washington Improv Theater

Upcoming Events

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Southwest & The Wharf

A Wrinkle in Time

18

Virginia

Jean-Yves Thibaudet plays Gershwin

18

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

18

Georgetown

Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

18

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

18

Logan Circle

Fun & Games

19

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Delegate Presents The Magic Duel

19

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

19

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

19

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Duel Reality

19

Dupont Circle

APROPOS OF NOTHING

19

Virginia

An Evening with David Sedaris

19

Georgetown

River Club Brunch

19

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: King John

19

Downtown

Nicole Byer

19

Dupont Circle

Music in the Circle: Dupont Concert Series

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