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

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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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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Downtown

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

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

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U Street

Kbird DC

A cocktail bar focused on creativity, collaboration, and connection.

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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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Logan Circle

The Muni

Welcome to The Muni, where good vibes meet great swings.

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Dupont Circle

City Tap House Dupont

Just south of the infamous Dupont Circle, City Tap Dupont offers the quintesential neighborhood bar atmosphere for the bustling community.

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Capitol Hill

Dubliner Pub

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

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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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Georgetown

CUT Above

Set against the capital's iconic skyline, CUT Above is the ideal destination for al fresco entertaining with views of the Washington Monument and Potomac River.

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U Street

9:30 Club

Concert venue located a few blocks from the U Street Metro stop

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Upcoming Events

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2026

Virginia

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert with the National Symphony Orchestra

Now - Jul 09, 2026

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Jul

09

2026

Virginia

Rhythmaya Dance: Bollywood Beats

Now - Jul 09, 2026

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09

2026

Downtown

DowntownDC Live! at Anthem Row

Now - Jul 30, 2026

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09

2026

ALL YOU CAN EAT RIBS

Now - Jan 07, 2027

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09

2026

U Street

Paul Oakenfold and The Crystal Method

Now - Jul 09, 2026

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09

2026

U Street

Jazz & Martini Night

Now - Jul 06, 2028

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09

2026

National Mall

Summer Concert Series

Now - Jul 09, 2026

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09

2026

Virginia

Main Street Community Band "Summer Days"

Now - Jul 09, 2026

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09

2026

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Jul 01, 2027

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09

2026

Todd Rundgren

Now - Jul 09, 2026

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09

2026

Maryland

Earl Sweatshirt with MIKE and Surf Gang

Now - Jul 09, 2026

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09

2026

Dupont Circle

The Play That Goes Wrong

Now - Jul 12, 2026

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Jul

09

2026

WILD WEST THURSDAYS

Now - Jan 07, 2027

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Jul

10

2026

Beetlejuice - The Musical

Now - Jul 26, 2026

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Jul

10

2026

Maryland

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

Now - Aug 23, 2026

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Jul

10

2026

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

Now - Sep 30, 2026

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Jul

10

2026

Downtown

National Scrollathon

Now - Sep 07, 2026

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Jul

10

2026

Virginia

Andrew Orolfo

Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026

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Jul

10

2026

Downtown

Beetlejuice

Now - Jul 19, 2026

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Jul

10

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

“A General’s Prayer”

Jul 10, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Barrel House Cafe & Bar

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

Puttery

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Kbird DC

Top of the Gate

The Muni

City Tap House Dupont

Dubliner Pub

Desert 5 Spot

CUT Above

9:30 Club

Upcoming Events

09

Virginia

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert with the National Symphony Orchestra

09

Virginia

Rhythmaya Dance: Bollywood Beats

09

Downtown

DowntownDC Live! at Anthem Row

09

ALL YOU CAN EAT RIBS

09

U Street

Paul Oakenfold and The Crystal Method

09

U Street

Jazz & Martini Night

09

National Mall

Summer Concert Series

09

Virginia

Main Street Community Band "Summer Days"

09

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

09

Todd Rundgren

09

Maryland

Earl Sweatshirt with MIKE and Surf Gang

09

Dupont Circle

The Play That Goes Wrong

09

WILD WEST THURSDAYS

10

Beetlejuice - The Musical

10

Maryland

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

10

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

10

Downtown

National Scrollathon