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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Georgetown

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

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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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Downtown

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

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

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NoMa & Union Market

Desert 5 Spot

Desert 5 Spot brings the rustic allure of Pioneertown and Cosmic Americana to Washington DC.

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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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Virginia

Hotel AKA Alexandria

Hotel AKA Alexandria brings a new level of style and sophistication to Old Town, a charming historic destination known for its boutique shopping, art galleries and waterfront restaurants.

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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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Mount Vernon Square

Over/Under Rooftop Sports Bar

Over Under always has that

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Capitol Hill

Dubliner Pub

Good food, nightly entertainment and Guinness on tap. Open daily

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Virginia

Wolf Trap

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U Street

GameOn bar+arcade

Old-school arcade bar with fun cocktails, vibrant graffiti wall art, delicious food, and both new and retro arcade games.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

11

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

DC Jazz Festival and Arena Stage Presents: Chez Joey Live

Now - Mar 11, 2026

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Mar

11

2026

Virginia

Hoppers in IMAX

Now - Mar 15, 2026

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National Mall

The Bride!

Now - Mar 15, 2026

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Mar

11

2026

Downtown

DC Improv Date Night

Now - Mar 11, 2026

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Mar

12

2026

Foggy Bottom

Our Nation on the Millennium Stage

Now - Dec 31, 2026

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Mar

12

2026

Mount Vernon Square

The Promise of Us

Now - Dec 31, 2026

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Mar

12

2026

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

Now - Sep 30, 2026

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Mar

12

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Chez Joey

Now - Mar 13, 2026

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Mar

12

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Inherit the Wind

Now - Apr 05, 2026

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Mar

12

2026

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Mar

12

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Chez Joey

Now - Mar 15, 2026

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Mar

12

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Joseph: God Meant It for Good

Now - Mar 22, 2026

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Mar

12

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

On Beckett

Now - Mar 15, 2026

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Mar

12

2026

Capitol Hill

As You Like It

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Mar

12

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

bbno$ – The Internet Explorer Tour

Mar 12, 2026

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Mar

12

2026

Virginia

Safety Not Guaranteed

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Mar

12

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Story District: She Comes First

Mar 12, 2026

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Mar

12

2026

Downtown

Rayna Greenberg

Mar 12, 2026

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Mar

12

2026

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Jul 01, 2027

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Mar

13

2026

Downtown

Aminah Imani

Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Barrel House Cafe &amp; Bar

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

Desert 5 Spot

Annie&#039;s Paramount Steakhouse

Hotel AKA Alexandria

Top of the Gate

Over/Under Rooftop Sports Bar

Dubliner Pub

Wolf Trap

GameOn bar+arcade

Upcoming Events

11

Southwest & The Wharf

DC Jazz Festival and Arena Stage Presents: Chez Joey Live

11

Virginia

Hoppers in IMAX

National Mall

The Bride!

11

Downtown

DC Improv Date Night

12

Foggy Bottom

Our Nation on the Millennium Stage

12

Mount Vernon Square

The Promise of Us

12

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

12

Southwest & The Wharf

Chez Joey

12

Southwest & The Wharf

Inherit the Wind

12

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

12

Southwest & The Wharf

Chez Joey

12

Southwest & The Wharf

Joseph: God Meant It for Good

12

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

On Beckett

12

Capitol Hill

As You Like It

12

Southwest & The Wharf

bbno$ – The Internet Explorer Tour

12

Virginia

Safety Not Guaranteed

12

Barrel House Cafe & Bar

Annie's Paramount Steakhouse