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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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

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

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

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Southwest & The Wharf

La Vie

La Vie is a Mediterranean Inspired Restaurant that is truly unique

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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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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Tonari

Tonari, a first-of-its-kind restaurant in DC, offers a daytime cafe experience on weekends, featuring Japanese-Italian breakfast dishes and pastries alongside coffee drinks

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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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Shaw

The Howard Theatre

Whether it's a live show or private event, this historic theater provides an intimate feel while delivering a legendary experience.

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H Street NE

Hush Harbor

Hush Harbor is a phone-free cocktail bar on H Street NE created by acclaimed chef Rock Harper, winner of Hell’s Kitchen.

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Downtown

Hotel Washington Lobby Bar

Playground with the spirit of a literary salon.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

05

2026

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Jul 01, 2027

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Mar

06

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Giselle

Now - Mar 08, 2026

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Mar

06

2026

Capitol Hill

Julius X

Now - Mar 05, 2028

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Mar

06

2026

Virginia

Safety Not Guaranteed

Now - Apr 12, 2026

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Mar

06

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Chez Joey

Now - Mar 13, 2026

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Mar

06

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Inherit the Wind

Now - Apr 05, 2026

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Mar

06

2026

Foggy Bottom

Our Nation on the Millennium Stage

Now - Dec 31, 2026

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Mar

06

2026

Mount Vernon Square

The Promise of Us

Now - Dec 31, 2026

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Mar

06

2026

Downtown

Pete Lee

Now - Mar 07, 2026

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Mar

06

2026

Dupont Circle

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

Now - Aug 31, 2026

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Mar

06

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Chez Joey

Now - Mar 15, 2026

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Mar

06

2026

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Mar

06

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Joseph: God Meant It for Good

Now - Mar 22, 2026

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Mar

06

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

On Beckett

Now - Mar 15, 2026

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Mar

06

2026

Downtown

Dinner & A Concert feat. Marilyn Hucek

Mar 06, 2026

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Mar

06

2026

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

Mar 06, 2026 - Mar 03, 2028

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Mar

06

2026

Downtown

Whiskey & History: Wild Women Edition

Mar 06, 2026

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Mar

06

2026

Maryland

Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell

Mar 06, 2026

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Mar

07

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Magic Duel in Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Mar 07, 2026

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Mar

07

2026

Georgetown

The Magic Duel Comedy Show at Pinstripes Georgetown

Mar 07, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026

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Entertainment & Nightlife

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Barrel House Cafe &amp; Bar

The Magic Duel Comedy Show

Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry: The ...

La Vie

9:30 Club

Tonari

Top of the Gate

The Muni

The Howard Theatre

Hush Harbor

Hotel Washington Lobby Bar

Upcoming Events

05

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

06

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Giselle

06

Capitol Hill

Julius X

06

Virginia

Safety Not Guaranteed

06

Southwest & The Wharf

Chez Joey

06

Southwest & The Wharf

Inherit the Wind

06

Foggy Bottom

Our Nation on the Millennium Stage

06

Mount Vernon Square

The Promise of Us

06

Downtown

Pete Lee

06

Dupont Circle

American Apparitions: A Psychogeographies Project

06

Southwest & The Wharf

Chez Joey

06

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

06

Southwest & The Wharf

Joseph: God Meant It for Good

06

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

On Beckett

06

Downtown

Dinner & A Concert feat. Marilyn Hucek

06

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

Barrel House Cafe & Bar