Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

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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Downtown

The Park at 14th

Where Amazing Happens!

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Capitol Hill

Art and Soul

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Shaw

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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Foggy Bottom

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performin...

The Kennedy Center is a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

City Tap House Penn Quarter

Offering craft brews from around the world, authentic brick-oven pizza and gourmet American fare for an updated gastropub experience.

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Georgetown

Clubhouse: Coffee & Cocktails

An American Beer Hall in Georgetown Park

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Eastern Market

The Wells

An upscale intimate gin bar, for conversation and connection, ideal for a drink before or after dinner.

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Upcoming Events

May

09

2024

Petworth

District Trivia at Hook Hall

Now - Jul 25, 2024

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May

07

2024

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Apr 30, 2026

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May

04

2024

Dupont Circle

Webster's B***h

Now - May 05, 2024

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May

09

2024

NoMa

New Thursday Party

Now - Sep 04, 2025

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May

04

2024

H Street NE

The VIVA School of Dance: UNEARTHED

Now - May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

International City Food Festival

Now - May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

H Street NE

Prologue Theatre: Marjorie Prime

Now - May 19, 2024

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May

04

2024

Southwest & The Wharf

Unknown Soldier

Now - May 05, 2024

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May

04

2024

Downtown

Passport DC

Now - May 31, 2024

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May

04

2024

Downtown

Max Manticof

Now - May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Downtown

Joe "Mr. D" Dombrowski

Now - May 05, 2024

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May

04

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Little Shop of Horrors

Now - May 18, 2024

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May

10

2024

Dance to LIVE GoGo Bands EVERY Friday!

Now - Aug 09, 2024

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May

04

2024

Virginia

Taste of Tysons Corner

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Shaw

Panchiko

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Maryland

M3 Rock Festival ft. Queensrÿche, Stephen Percy of Ratt, Last In Line, Quiet Riot, Lynch Mob, Doro, Aldo Nova, Child’s Play, Fan Halen, Soundcheck Rock Academy

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Maryland

BSO Music Box

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Mount Vernon Square

MVT20 | A Celebration Two Decades in the Making

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Adams Morgan

Adams Morgan Spring PorchFest Returns on May 2 with 80+ Bands

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"Little Shop of Horrors": A Sensory-Friendly Performance

May 04, 2024

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Top of the Gate

The Park at 14th

Art and Soul

Howard Theatre

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performin...

City Tap House Penn Quarter

Clubhouse: Coffee & Cocktails

The Wells

Upcoming Events

09

Petworth

District Trivia at Hook Hall

07

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

04

Dupont Circle

Webster's B***h

09

NoMa

New Thursday Party

04

H Street NE

The VIVA School of Dance: UNEARTHED

04

International City Food Festival

04

H Street NE

Prologue Theatre: Marjorie Prime

04

Southwest & The Wharf

Unknown Soldier

04

Downtown

Passport DC

04

Downtown

Max Manticof

04

Downtown

Joe "Mr. D" Dombrowski

04

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Little Shop of Horrors

10

Dance to LIVE GoGo Bands EVERY Friday!

04

Virginia

Taste of Tysons Corner

04

Shaw

Panchiko

04

Maryland

M3 Rock Festival ft. Queensrÿche, Stephen Percy of Ratt, Last In Line, Quiet Riot, Lynch Mob, Doro, Aldo Nova, Child’s Play, Fan Halen, Soundcheck Rock Academy

04

Maryland

BSO Music Box

04

Mount Vernon Square