Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

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Downtown

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

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

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Logan Circle

Barrel House Cafe & Bar

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

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Downtown

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

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

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Georgetown

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

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Shaw

Eighteenth Street Lounge

Enjoy craft cocktails, and live entertainment at our intimate lounge featuring two floors and a rooftop bar.

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Maryland

Live! Casino & Hotel

Live! Casino Hotel in Maryland is conveniently located at Arundel Mills, halfway between Baltimore and Washington, directly off the B-W Parkway at Arundel Mills Blvd. and Route 100 in Hanover, MD.

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Maryland

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

Board meetings, teleconferencing and broadcast video production by day; and elegant receptions and private screenings by nigh..

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Foggy Bottom

Shear Madness

Shrieks of Laughter, Night After Night at Shear Madness

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Downtown

Mastro's Steakhouse

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club Seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere

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Navy Yard

Tom's Watch Bar Navy Yard

Tom’s Watch Bar defines the ultimate sports watching entertainment experience. Promising “All the Sports, all the Time”

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Dupont Circle

Annie's Paramount Steakhouse

Annie's Paramount Steak House has been welcoming the LGBTQ+ community for over 76 years.

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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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Upcoming Events

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Downtown

Arnez J

Now - Oct 18, 2026

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Oct

18

2026

Virginia

Francisco Ramos

Now - Oct 18, 2026

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18

2026

Downtown

Magician Charlie Ross at Barbouzard 'Le Brunch'

Now - Dec 27, 2026

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18

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Prince Caspian Live onstage

Now - Oct 25, 2026

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Oct

18

2026

U Street

Katt Williams

Now - Oct 18, 2026

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Oct

18

2026

Capitol Hill

Measure for Measure

Now - Nov 01, 2026

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Oct

19

2026

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Oct 19, 2026 - Jun 08, 2027

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Oct

19

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Are You Now or Have You Ever Been?

Now - Dec 06, 2026

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Oct

19

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

The Fruits of Our Labor

Now - Nov 01, 2026

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Oct

20

2026

Virginia

Merrily We Roll Along

Now - Nov 01, 2026

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Oct

20

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Score

Now - Oct 25, 2026

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20

2026

Maryland

Summer - The Donna Summer Musical

Now - Nov 01, 2026

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Oct

20

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT

Now - Nov 08, 2026

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Oct

20

2026

Virginia

Merrily We Roll Along

Now - Nov 01, 2026

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Oct

20

2026

Virginia

All The World's A Stage

Oct 20, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

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Oct

20

2026

Virginia

All The World's A Stage

Oct 20, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026

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Oct

21

2026

Foggy Bottom

Preview of “Emily,” a new musical by Connor & Smith, starring Susan Derry

Oct 21, 2026

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Oct

21

2026

Downtown

Yard Sale Girls

Oct 21, 2026

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Oct

22

2026

Downtown

Maddy Smith

Oct 22, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026

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Oct

22

2026

Dupont Circle

Noche de Comedia Latina

Oct 22, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026

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Entertainment & Nightlife

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Barrel House Cafe & Bar

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

Eighteenth Street Lounge

Live! Casino & Hotel

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

Shear Madness

Mastro's Steakhouse

Tom's Watch Bar Navy Yard

Annie's Paramount Steakhouse

Spain-USA Foundation

Upcoming Events

18

Downtown

Arnez J

18

Virginia

Francisco Ramos

18

Downtown

Magician Charlie Ross at Barbouzard 'Le Brunch'

18

Southwest & The Wharf

Prince Caspian Live onstage

18

U Street

Katt Williams

18

Capitol Hill

Measure for Measure

19

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

19

Southwest & The Wharf

Are You Now or Have You Ever Been?

19

Southwest & The Wharf

The Fruits of Our Labor

20

Virginia

Merrily We Roll Along

20

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Score

20

Maryland

Summer - The Donna Summer Musical

20

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT

20

Virginia

Merrily We Roll Along

20

Virginia

All The World's A Stage

20

Virginia

All The World's A Stage

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