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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Downtown

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

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

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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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Petworth

Hook Hall

DC's premier event venue, beer garden, and tavern featuring a large indoor and outdoor space located in the heart of Washington, DC.

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Georgetown

L'Annexe

To retreat here is to experience music, indulge in deep conversations, sate the appetite, laugh — and enjoy a daily chapter in the literature of life.

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H Street NE

Mosaic Theater Company

Mosaic Theater Company of DC produces bold, culturally diverse theater that illuminates critical issues, elevates fresh voices, and sparks connection.

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Downtown

The Washington Chorus

The Washington Chorus is one of the foremost symphonic choruses in the nation and a cultural leader in our nation’s capital, creating joyous and transformative choral music since 1961

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Downtown

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley

We exist to remind you that our kitchen is your kitchen.

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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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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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Downtown

Shelly's Back Room

Shelly’s Backroom

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Upcoming Events

Mar

31

2026

Capitol Hill

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Apr

03

2026

Georgetown

Now - Mar 31, 2028

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Apr

12

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Pacifica Quartet with narrator Nina Totenberg

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Apr

12

2026

Virginia

Safety Not Guaranteed

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Apr

12

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Hamnet

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Apr

12

2026

Downtown

The Wiz

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Apr

12

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Travesty

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Apr

12

2026

Downtown

Jazz & Blossoms

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Apr

12

2026

Downtown

Chamber Music Series

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Apr

12

2026

Maryland

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Apr

12

2026

Downtown

Josh Gondelman

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Apr

12

2026

Maryland

Biribá Union

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Apr

13

2026

Petworth

Monday Funday Concerts

Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 27, 2026

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Apr

13

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"1776" at Ford's Theatre

Now - May 16, 2026

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Apr

13

2026

Foggy Bottom

Our Nation on the Millennium Stage

Now - Dec 31, 2026

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Apr

13

2026

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

Now - Sep 30, 2026

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Apr

13

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

A Good Day to Me Not to You

Now - May 03, 2026

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Apr

13

2026

Virginia

Bonds Entertainment Center Opens in Fairfax City

Now - Apr 11, 2028

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Apr

13

2026

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Apr

13

2026

Georgetown

River Club Happy Hour

Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 10, 2028

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Entertainment & Nightlife

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

Barrel House Cafe & Bar

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

Hook Hall

L'Annexe

Mosaic Theater Company

The Washington Chorus

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley

Top of the Gate

Annie's Paramount Steakhouse

Shelly's Back Room

Upcoming Events

31

Capitol Hill

03

Georgetown

12

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Pacifica Quartet with narrator Nina Totenberg

12

Virginia

Safety Not Guaranteed

12

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Hamnet

12

Downtown

The Wiz

12

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Travesty

12

Downtown

Jazz & Blossoms

12

Downtown

Chamber Music Series

12

Maryland

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

12

Downtown

Josh Gondelman

12

Maryland

Biribá Union

13

Petworth

Monday Funday Concerts

13

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"1776" at Ford's Theatre

13

Foggy Bottom

Our Nation on the Millennium Stage

13

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

13

Southwest & The Wharf

Bonds Entertainment Center Opens in Fairfax City