Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

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Georgetown

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

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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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Navy Yard

Silver Social

Looking for unique client entertaining, corporate function or team building happy hour, Inquire about our Complimentary Tasting at Silver Social

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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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Navy Yard

Tom's Watch Bar Navy Yard

Tom’s Watch Bar defines the ultimate sports watching entertainment experience. Promising “All the Sports, all the Time”

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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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Virginia

Airbus IMAX Theater

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ford's Theatre

Where Lincoln's Legacy Lives.

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Downtown

Allegory @ Eaton Hotel

Inspired by timeless salons and press clubs, this moody speakeasy offers clever cocktails.

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Downtown

Hedy's Rooftop

WASHINGTON DC ROOFTOP BAR & LOUNGE

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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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Upcoming Events

Aug

09

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical

Now - Aug 09, 2026

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Aug

09

2026

Downtown

Tommy Davidson

Now - Aug 09, 2026

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09

2026

Virginia

The Wonders of Wiggly River: River City Puppets

Now - Aug 09, 2026

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09

2026

U Street

Jazz Brunch and Cocktails

Now - Aug 06, 2028

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Aug

09

2026

DUSTY BOOTS DAY PARTY

Now - Sep 06, 2026

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Aug

09

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

All That Jazz

Now - Jan 24, 2027

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Aug

09

2026

Virginia

Hot Tuna

Now - Aug 09, 2026

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Aug

09

2026

Maryland

Loe Shimmy

Now - Aug 09, 2026

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Aug

10

2026

Foggy Bottom

Our Nation on the Millennium Stage

Now - Dec 31, 2026

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Aug

10

2026

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Aug

10

2026

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

Now - Sep 30, 2026

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Aug

10

2026

Downtown

National Scrollathon

Now - Sep 07, 2026

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Aug

11

2026

Virginia

Respect: Aretha Franklin

Aug 11, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026

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Aug

11

2026

National Mall

Jazz Afternoon

Aug 11, 2026

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Aug

11

2026

U Street

Dogstar

Aug 11, 2026

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Aug

11

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concert on the Avenue w/ the U.S. Navy Band

Aug 11, 2026

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Aug

12

2026

Maryland

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

Now - Aug 23, 2026

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Aug

12

2026

Virginia

Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, & Spin Doctors

Aug 12, 2026

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12

2026

Capitol Hill

Summer Concert Series

Aug 12, 2026

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Aug

12

2026

U Street

Wine Down Wednesdays with Live Music

Aug 12, 2026 - Aug 02, 2028

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Entertainment & Nightlife

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

Barrel House Cafe & Bar

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Silver Social

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

Tom's Watch Bar Navy Yard

Top of the Gate

Annie's Paramount Steakhouse

Airbus IMAX Theater

Ford's Theatre

Allegory @ Eaton Hotel

Hedy's Rooftop

CUT Above

Upcoming Events

09

Southwest & The Wharf

CrazySexyCool - The TLC Musical

09

Downtown

Tommy Davidson

09

Virginia

The Wonders of Wiggly River: River City Puppets

09

U Street

Jazz Brunch and Cocktails

09

DUSTY BOOTS DAY PARTY

09

Southwest & The Wharf

All That Jazz

09

Virginia

Hot Tuna

09

Maryland

Loe Shimmy

10

Foggy Bottom

Our Nation on the Millennium Stage

10

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

10

Downtown

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

10

Downtown

National Scrollathon

11

Virginia

Respect: Aretha Franklin

11

National Mall

Jazz Afternoon

11

U Street

Dogstar

11

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concert on the Avenue w/ the U.S. Navy Band

12