Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

Barracks Row

Valor Brewpub

Valor Brewpub is a Veteran-inspired bar, restaurant and brewery. Located just across the street from Washington’s 8th and I Street Marine Barracks on Barracks Row.

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Mount Vernon Square

Cloakroom

DC's premier venue features 5,000 sq. ft. of space, a rooftop with panoramic views, a large stage, high-tech sound and lighting and luxe finishes.

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Capitol Hill

Art and Soul

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Downtown

Allegory @ Eaton Hotel

Inspired by timeless salons and press clubs, this moody speakeasy offers clever cocktails.

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Downtown

Wild Days @ Eaton Hotel

Eaton DC's indoor/outdoor rooftop music venue and bar serves up street food from Chef Tim Ma.

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Shaw

The 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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Brookland

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Alamo Drafthouse

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Mount Vernon Square

Never Looked Better DC

The late twentieth century had its fair share of places where you walk down an alley, towards a loading dock, and enter the party through the kitchen.

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Upcoming Events

Jan

21

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Apr 25, 2025

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Jan

22

2025

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Jan 21, 2027

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Jan

22

2025

Foggy Bottom

Kingbird is now open for dinner daily!

Now - Jan 31, 2025

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Jan

22

2025

Logan Circle

Tinsel and Tonic A Pop-Up by Wunder Garten

Jan 22, 2025 - Jan 25, 2025

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Jan

23

2025

Maryland

20th Anniversary Class of Strathmore's Artist in Residence Program

Jan 22, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025

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Jan

23

2025

Shaw

Jazz Wednesday

Jan 22, 2025 - Mar 05, 2025

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Jan

23

2025

Downtown

Nore Davis

Jan 23, 2025 - Jan 25, 2025

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Jan

23

2025

Downtown

Nate Bargatze

Jan 23, 2025 - Jan 25, 2025

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Jan

24

2025

National Mall

Historically Speaking: The U.S. Mint’s American Quarter for Ida B. Wells

Jan 23, 2025

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A group of dynamic performers from Yamato, a Japanese taiko drumming ensemble, energetically play a large drum, with one drummer striking it while others hold it in place, all dressed in traditional garments and illuminated by dramatic stage lighting.

Jan

24

2025

Maryland

Yamato: The Drummers of Japan

Jan 23, 2025

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Jan

24

2025

Ivy City

Thirsty Thursday College Night & Beer Pong Competition

Jan 23, 2025

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Jan

24

2025

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 15, 2027

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Jan

25

2025

Ivy City

Weekly Live Go-Go Music at Throw Social DC!

Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025

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Jan

25

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

GUAC

Jan 25, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025

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Jan

25

2025

Downtown

Mentalist Brian Curry: The Good Liar

Jan 25, 2025 - Mar 29, 2025

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Jan

25

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Demand Exhibition

Jan 25, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025

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Jan

25

2025

Downtown

Mentalist Brian Curry The Good Liar

Jan 25, 2025 - Feb 22, 2025

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Jan

26

2025

Maryland

Sasha Velour's The Big Reveal Show

Jan 25, 2025

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Jan

27

2025

Downtown

Nateland Presents ...

Jan 26, 2025

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Jan

28

2025

Virginia

Job

Jan 28, 2025 - Mar 16, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Valor Brewpub

Cloakroom

Art and Soul

Allegory @ Eaton Hotel

Wild Days @ Eaton Hotel

The Howard Theatre

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Never Looked Better DC

Upcoming Events

21

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

22

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

22

Foggy Bottom

Kingbird is now open for dinner daily!

22

Logan Circle

Tinsel and Tonic A Pop-Up by Wunder Garten

23

Maryland

20th Anniversary Class of Strathmore's Artist in Residence Program

23

Shaw

Jazz Wednesday

23

Downtown

Nore Davis

23

Downtown

Nate Bargatze

24

National Mall

Historically Speaking: The U.S. Mint’s American Quarter for Ida B. Wells

24

Maryland

Yamato: The Drummers of Japan

24

Ivy City

Thirsty Thursday College Night & Beer Pong Competition

24

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

25

Ivy City

Weekly Live Go-Go Music at Throw Social DC!

25

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

GUAC

25

Downtown

Mentalist Brian Curry: The Good Liar

25

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Demand Exhibition

25

Downtown

Mentalist Brian Curry The Good Liar