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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Virginia

Hotel AKA Alexandria

Hotel AKA Alexandria brings a new level of style and sophistication to Old Town, a charming historic destination known for its boutique shopping, art galleries and waterfront restaurants.

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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

Ford's Theatre

Where Lincoln's Legacy Lives.

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NoMa & Union Market

Wunder Garten

Outdoor community German inspired beergarden

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Dupont Circle

Le Sel

French bistro offering traditional fare with modern twists

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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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Brookland

Metrobar

Connecting DC's 8 Wards, we are an 11,000sq foot outdoor bar ft. a re-purposed Metro car showing District-made cocktails, beer & wine.

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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

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

Now - Jul 17, 2025

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17

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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17

2025

Maryland

Live from the Lawn Free Summer Outdoor Concerts

Now - Aug 20, 2025

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18

2025

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Jul 01, 2027

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18

2025

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Now - Sep 07, 2025

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18

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

Now - Jul 27, 2025

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18

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Duel Reality

Now - Jul 20, 2025

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18

2025

Dupont Circle

APROPOS OF NOTHING

Now - Aug 10, 2025

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18

2025

Virginia

Jean-Yves Thibaudet plays Gershwin

Jul 18, 2025

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18

2025

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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18

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

A Wrinkle in Time

Now - Jul 18, 2025

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18

2025

Downtown

Nicole Byer

Now - Jul 19, 2025

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18

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: The Taming of the Shrew

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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18

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Georgetown

Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

Jul 18, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025

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18

2025

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 16, 2027

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18

2025

Logan Circle

Fun & Games

Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025

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19

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: King John

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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19

2025

Georgetown

River Club Brunch

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 17, 2027

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19

2025

Virginia

An Evening with David Sedaris

Jul 19, 2025

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19

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Delegate Presents The Magic Duel

Jul 19, 2025 - Aug 02, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

The National Theatre

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Hotel AKA Alexandria

Live! Casino & Hotel

Ford's Theatre

Wunder Garten

Le Sel

SOST

Metrobar

Hook Hall

Upcoming Events

17

Virginia

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert

17

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

17

Maryland

Live from the Lawn Free Summer Outdoor Concerts

18

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

18

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

18

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

18

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Duel Reality

18

Dupont Circle

APROPOS OF NOTHING

18

Virginia

Jean-Yves Thibaudet plays Gershwin

18

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

18

Southwest & The Wharf

A Wrinkle in Time

18

Downtown

Nicole Byer

18

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: The Taming of the Shrew

18

Georgetown

Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

18

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

18

Logan Circle

Fun & Games

19