Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

The National Theatre

Located on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House, the historic National is one of America's oldest, continually-operating theaters.

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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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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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U Street

Sports & Social

Sports & Social is DC's newest premier sports-watching destination.

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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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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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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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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Cirque du Soleil , OVO

OVO is a riot of energy!

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Ivy City

Throw Social and Kick Axe Throwing

Eat, Drink, Socialize, Jam & Compete!

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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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Upcoming Events

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Virginia

The Swell Season

Now - Jul 11, 2025

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11

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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11

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Georgetown

Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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11

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National Mall

Jazz in the Garden

Now - Jul 11, 2025

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11

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Licensed to Thrill: A 007 Night at Dirty Habit's Riviera Royale

Now - Jul 11, 2025

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11

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Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

Now - Jul 09, 2027

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11

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Logan Circle

Fun & Games

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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12

2025

Virginia

Todo Sonido Festival: Juanes

Jul 12, 2025

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12

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Delegate Presents The Magic Duel

Jul 12, 2025 - Aug 02, 2025

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12

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

Now - Jul 27, 2025

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12

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Dupont Circle

APROPOS OF NOTHING

Jul 12, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025

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Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Now - Sep 07, 2025

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12

2025

Downtown

Joyelle Johnson

Now - Jul 13, 2025

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12

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Georgetown

River Club Brunch

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 11, 2027

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12

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Duel Reality

Now - Jul 20, 2025

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12

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Downtown

Ashley Hesseltine

Now - Jul 12, 2025

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12

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Virginia

Sonia De Los Santos

Jul 12, 2025

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12

2025

Virginia

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson

Now - Jul 13, 2025

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12

2025

Dupont Circle

Music in the Circle: Dupont Concert Series

Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025

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Maryland

Cecily

Jul 12, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

The National Theatre

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

District Winery

Sports & Social

Top of the Gate

Puttery

Live! Casino & Hotel

Cirque du Soleil , OVO

Throw Social and Kick Axe Throwing

Hook Hall

Upcoming Events

11

Virginia

The Swell Season

11

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

11

Georgetown

Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

11

National Mall

Jazz in the Garden

11

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Licensed to Thrill: A 007 Night at Dirty Habit's Riviera Royale

11

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

11

Logan Circle

Fun & Games

12

Virginia

Todo Sonido Festival: Juanes

12

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Delegate Presents The Magic Duel

12

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

12

Dupont Circle

APROPOS OF NOTHING

12

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

12

Downtown

Joyelle Johnson

12

Georgetown

River Club Brunch

12

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Duel Reality

12

Downtown

Ashley Hesseltine

12

Virginia