Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

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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

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

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

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Puttery

A modern spin on putting, redefining the game within an immersive experience and innovative technology as guests move from one course to the next.

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Georgetown

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

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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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Downtown

Quill

Quill Cocktail Bar Lounge

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Foggy Bottom

The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for ...

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

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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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Capitol Hill

Article One–American Grill & Lounge

Experience the Washington, D.C., culinary scene at Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.

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U Street

Lincoln Theatre

The Lincoln Theatre, built in 1922, was a cultural center of D

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DC Metro Area

The Dinner Detective Washington, DC

North America’s largest interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show is now playing in Washington, DC!

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Shakespeare Theatre Company

The Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) is one of the nation’s leading theatre companies, synonymous with artistic excellence and making classical theatre more accessible.

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Shaw

The Howard Theatre

Whether it's a live show or private event, this historic theater provides an intimate feel while delivering a legendary experience.

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Virginia

Meki's Tamure Arts Group

Now - Jul 08, 2026

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2026

Dupont Circle

Trivia at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Now - Jun 30, 2027

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2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Unpopular Opinion: Villa Edition (Special Washington DC Pop Up)

Now - Jul 08, 2026

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2026

Capitol Hill

Summer Concert Series

Now - Jul 08, 2026

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08

2026

U Street

Wine Down Wednesdays with Live Music

Now - Jul 05, 2028

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Jul

08

2026

COWBOY KARAOKE

Now - Jul 05, 2028

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08

2026

Shaw

Jazz Wednesday

Now - Nov 25, 2026

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Jul

09

2026

Virginia

Bond’s Entertainment Center Opens in Fairfax City

Now - Jul 08, 2028

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09

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical

Now - Aug 09, 2026

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2026

Marcus D. Wiley

Jul 09, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

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2026

Kiran Deol

Jul 09, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026

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2026

Downtown

Marcus D. Wiley

Jul 09, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026

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2026

Foggy Bottom

Our Nation on the Millennium Stage

Now - Dec 31, 2026

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Jul

09

2026

Beetlejuice - The Musical

Now - Jul 26, 2026

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2026

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

Now - Sep 30, 2026

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2026

Downtown

National Scrollathon

Now - Sep 07, 2026

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09

2026

Maryland

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

Now - Aug 23, 2026

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09

2026

Downtown

Beetlejuice

Now - Jul 19, 2026

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2026

Virginia

Pippin

Now - Jul 26, 2026

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09

2026

Virginia

Pippin

Now - Jul 26, 2026

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Barrel House Cafe & Bar

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Puttery

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

Quill

The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for ...

Live! Casino & Hotel

Article One–American Grill & Lounge

Lincoln Theatre

The Dinner Detective Washington, DC

Shakespeare Theatre Company

The Howard Theatre

Upcoming Events

08

Virginia

Meki's Tamure Arts Group

08

Dupont Circle

Trivia at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

08

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Unpopular Opinion: Villa Edition (Special Washington DC Pop Up)

08

Capitol Hill

Summer Concert Series

08

U Street

Wine Down Wednesdays with Live Music

08

COWBOY KARAOKE

08

Shaw

Jazz Wednesday

09

Virginia

Bond’s Entertainment Center Opens in Fairfax City

09

Southwest & The Wharf

CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical

09

Marcus D. Wiley

09

Kiran Deol

09

Downtown

Marcus D. Wiley

09

Foggy Bottom

Our Nation on the Millennium Stage

09

Beetlejuice - The Musical

09

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

09

Downtown

National Scrollathon

09

Maryland

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder