Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

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

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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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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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Georgetown

L'Annexe

To retreat here is to experience music, indulge in deep conversations, sate the appetite, laugh — and enjoy a daily chapter in the literature of life.

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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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Logan Circle

Washington Improv Theater

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

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Downtown

SPIN DC

SPIN DC is located in the heart of Downtown/Metro Center area of DC.

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Downtown

DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant

One of the nation's top comedy spots

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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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Shaw

SOST

Step into Sost, a three-story destination in DC where the Black and African Diaspora comes alive.

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Upcoming Events

Jul

08

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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Jul

08

2025

Downtown

La Vie en Jazz: Tuesday Jazz Night

Now - Sep 30, 2025

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Jul

09

2025

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Jul 01, 2027

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Jul

09

2025

Virginia

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson

Now - Jul 13, 2025

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09

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

Jul 09, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025

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09

2025

Virginia

Straight No Chaser

Jul 09, 2025

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09

2025

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Now - Sep 07, 2025

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09

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Duel Reality

Now - Jul 20, 2025

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09

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

A Wrinkle in Time

Now - Jul 18, 2025

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09

2025

Congress Heights

Majic Wednesdays

Jul 09, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025

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09

2025

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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09

2025

Maryland

Live from the Lawn Free Summer Outdoor Concerts

Jul 09, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025

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09

2025

Downtown

Comedy Kumite XL

Jul 09, 2025 - Aug 06, 2025

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Jul

10

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays with The HariKaraoke Band!

Jul 09, 2025 - Jul 07, 2027

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Jul

10

2025

Virginia

The Infamous Stringdusters & Leftover Salmon

Jul 10, 2025

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Jul

10

2025

Downtown

Love Isn't Blind

Jul 10, 2025

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11

2025

Downtown

Ashley Hesseltine

Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025

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11

2025

Downtown

Joyelle Johnson

Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025

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11

2025

Virginia

The Swell Season

Jul 11, 2025

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11

2025

Georgetown

Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

Jul 11, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

The National Theatre

Live! Casino & Hotel

L'Annexe

Spain-USA Foundation

Washington Improv Theater

SPIN DC

DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant

Eighteenth Street Lounge

SOST

Upcoming Events

08

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

08

Downtown

La Vie en Jazz: Tuesday Jazz Night

09

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

09

Virginia

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson

09

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

09

Virginia

Straight No Chaser

09

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

09

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Duel Reality

09

Southwest & The Wharf

A Wrinkle in Time

09

Congress Heights

Majic Wednesdays

09

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

09

Maryland

Live from the Lawn Free Summer Outdoor Concerts

09

Downtown

Comedy Kumite XL

10

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays with The HariKaraoke Band!

10

Virginia

The Infamous Stringdusters & Leftover Salmon

10

Downtown

Love Isn't Blind

11