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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Columbia Heights

Spain-USA Foundation

Enjoy and discover cultural events and works of internationally renowned Spanish artists in the fields such as design, urban culture, architecture, visual arts, performing arts, literature and music

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Shaw

Eighteenth Street Lounge

Enjoy draft cocktails, and live entertainment at our intimate lounge featuring two floors and a rooftop bar.

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Logan Circle

Washington Improv Theater

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) is DC's premier destination for hilarious improv comedy.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Cure Bar & Bistro

Cure Bar and Bistro located in the Grand Hyatt Washington

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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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U Street

Lincoln Theatre

The Lincoln Theatre, built in 1922, was a cultural center of D

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Eastern Market

Ambar Capitol Hill

Ambar is the first modern, international Balkan cuisine restaurant in DC.

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Logan Circle

Hush Rooftop

High above the city, a new rooftop gathering spot awaits in Washington, DC's Logan Circle.

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Southwest & The Wharf

Last Chance to Experience Bond In Motion at the International Spy Museum!

Now - Sep 01, 2025

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2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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19

2025

Downtown

La Vie en Jazz: Tuesday Jazz Night

Now - Sep 30, 2025

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19

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concerts on the Avenue Series

Now - Aug 19, 2025

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Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Jul 01, 2027

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Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Now - Sep 07, 2025

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Virginia

Train

Aug 20, 2025

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Maryland

Live from the Lawn Free Summer Outdoor Concerts

Aug 20, 2025

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2025

Downtown

Hassan Phills

Aug 20, 2025

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21

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays with The HariKaraoke Band!

Aug 20, 2025 - Aug 18, 2027

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21

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Virginia

James Taylor & His All-Star Band

Aug 21, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025

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Downtown

Gary Owen

Aug 21, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025

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Virginia

U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note - MCHF Summer Concert Series

Aug 21, 2025

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22

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Georgetown

Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

Aug 22, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025

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Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

Aug 22, 2025 - Aug 13, 2027

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23

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Delegate Presents The Magic Duel

Aug 23, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025

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Georgetown

River Club Brunch

Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 15, 2027

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Dupont Circle

Music in the Circle

Aug 23, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

NJB+ Pageant

Aug 24, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

The National Theatre

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Spain-USA Foundation

Eighteenth Street Lounge

Washington Improv Theater

Cure Bar & Bistro

Live! Casino & Hotel

Lincoln Theatre

Ambar Capitol Hill

Hush Rooftop

Upcoming Events

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Southwest & The Wharf

Last Chance to Experience Bond In Motion at the International Spy Museum!

19

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

19

Downtown

La Vie en Jazz: Tuesday Jazz Night

19

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concerts on the Avenue Series

20

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

20

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

20

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

20

Virginia

Train

20

Maryland

Live from the Lawn Free Summer Outdoor Concerts

20

Downtown

Hassan Phills

21

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays with The HariKaraoke Band!

21

Virginia

James Taylor & His All-Star Band

21

Downtown

Gary Owen

21

Virginia

U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note - MCHF Summer Concert Series

22

Georgetown

Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

22

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

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