Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

Barrel House Cafe & Bar

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

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Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

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

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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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Virginia

Signature Theatre

The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre is DC's positively swanky (The New York Times) home for contemporary musicals and new plays.

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Capitol Riverfront

District Winery

District Winery is boutique working winery located in The Yards, a growing community along the Anacostia River.

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Downtown

DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant

One of the nation's top comedy spots

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Daikaya Izakaya

Daikaya offers two experiences: Sapporo-style ramen on the first floor and an upstairs izakaya perfect for late night bites.

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Woodley Park

Cathedral Choral Society

The Cathedral Choral Society presents masterworks of choral-orchestral repertoire in the majestic glow of Washington National Cathedral.

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Georgetown

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Foggy Bottom

The Next Whisky Bar

From the dramatic entrance of The Watergate Hotel, a wall of 2,500 illuminated amber whisky bottles lure guests into the perfect setting for an intimate tete-a-tete or a high caliber meeting.

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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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Upcoming Events

Dec

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2025

Foggy Bottom

A Candlelight Christmas

Now - Dec 22, 2025

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Dec

22

2025

Georgetown

River Club Happy Hour

Now - Dec 20, 2027

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Dec

22

2025

Virginia

Mount Vernon by Candlelight

Now - Dec 23, 2025

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Dec

22

2025

Downtown

Willard Nightly Caroling

Now - Dec 23, 2025

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Dec

22

2025

Trivia at Wundegarten

Now - Dec 28, 2026

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Dec

23

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Chez Joey

Now - Mar 13, 2026

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Dec

23

2025

Virginia

Fiddler on the Roof

Now - Jan 25, 2026

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Dec

23

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

Now - Dec 23, 2025

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Dec

23

2025

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Dec

23

2025

Capitol Hill

Julius X

Now - Dec 22, 2027

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Dec

23

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"A Christmas Carol" 2025

Now - Dec 31, 2025

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Dec

23

2025

Dupont Circle

AN IRISH CAROL

Now - Dec 28, 2025

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23

2025

National Mall

AVATAR: Fire and Ash 3D

Now - Jan 04, 2026

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Dec

23

2025

Capitol Hill

Folger Frost Fair

Now - Jan 04, 2026

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Dec

23

2025

Virginia

AVATAR: Fire and Ash 3D

Now - Jan 04, 2026

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Dec

23

2025

Virginia

In Clay

Now - Feb 01, 2026

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Dec

23

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Guys and Dolls

Now - Jan 04, 2026

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Dec

23

2025

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Dec 23, 2025 - Jul 01, 2027

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Dec

25

2025

Woodley Park

Jazz in the Lobby Happy Hour

Dec 25, 2025 - Dec 17, 2026

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Dec

26

2025

Downtown

Martin Amini

Dec 26, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Barrel House Cafe &amp; Bar

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Signature Theatre

District Winery

DC Improv Comedy Club &amp; Restaurant

Daikaya Izakaya

Cathedral Choral Society

CUT Above

The Next Whisky Bar

Live! Casino &amp; Hotel

Upcoming Events

22

Foggy Bottom

A Candlelight Christmas

22

Georgetown

River Club Happy Hour

22

Virginia

Mount Vernon by Candlelight

22

Downtown

Willard Nightly Caroling

22

Trivia at Wundegarten

23

Southwest & The Wharf

Chez Joey

23

Virginia

Fiddler on the Roof

23

Southwest & The Wharf

Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

23

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

23

Capitol Hill

Julius X

23

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"A Christmas Carol" 2025

23

Dupont Circle

AN IRISH CAROL

23

National Mall

AVATAR: Fire and Ash 3D

23

Capitol Hill

Folger Frost Fair

23

Virginia

AVATAR: Fire and Ash 3D

23

Virginia

In Clay

23

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Barrel House Cafe & Bar

DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant

Live! Casino & Hotel