Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

Zebbie's Garden & The Mayflower Club

Two unique spaces under one roof, the vibes await!

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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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Sports & Social

Sports & Social is DC's newest premier sports-watching destination.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Shakespeare Theatre Company

The Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) is one of the nation’s leading theatre companies, synonymous with artistic excellence and making classical theatre more accessible.

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Dupont Circle

The Keegan Theatre

The Keegan Theatre presents award-winning plays and musicals in a unique and intimate 120-seat theater space just steps away from Dupont Circle.

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Woodley Park

Cathedral Choral Society

The Cathedral Choral Society presents masterworks of choral-orchestral repertoire in the majestic glow of Washington National Cathedral.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Tonari

Tonari, a first-of-its-kind restaurant in DC, offers a daytime cafe experience on weekends, featuring Japanese-Italian breakfast dishes and pastries alongside coffee drinks

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Virginia

Fireworks Wood Fired Pizza Arlington

Wood-fired pizzas, with a full menu of craft beer, wines, and innovative cocktails

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Ivy City

Ivy City Smokehouse

The Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse is Ivy City's first neighborhood restaurant.

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Mount Vernon Square

Farmers & Distillers

The team behind Founding Farmers introduces Farmers & Distillers, Mount Vernon Square’s newest and most exciting dining des..

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NoMa & Union Market

Masseria

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Upcoming Events

May

15

2025

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

Now - Jul 06, 2025

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May

15

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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May

15

2025

Downtown

Doughboys

Now - May 15, 2025

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May

16

2025

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - May 13, 2027

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May

16

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (with live & active cultures!)

Now - Jun 01, 2025

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May

16

2025

Dupont Circle

The Magic Duel Comedy Show at Pinstripes Georgetown

May 16, 2025 - May 31, 2025

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May

16

2025

Virginia

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Now - Jun 22, 2025

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May

16

2025

Capitol Hill

Twelfth Night

Now - Jun 22, 2025

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May

16

2025

Downtown

"Sister Act" at Ford's Theatre

Now - May 17, 2025

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May

16

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

We Are Gathered

May 16, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025

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May

16

2025

Downtown

Jim Norton

May 16, 2025 - May 17, 2025

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May

16

2025

Virginia

Spring Wine Festival

May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025

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May

16

2025

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

May 16, 2025 - May 14, 2027

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May

17

2025

Mount Vernon Square

The Delegate Presents The Magic Duel

May 16, 2025 - May 17, 2025

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May

17

2025

Maryland

Over My Head, I Hear Music in the AIR

May 16, 2025

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May

17

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Isaac Mizrahi in Concert

May 17, 2025

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May

17

2025

Dupont Circle

Music in the Circle: Dupont Concert Series

May 17, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025

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May

17

2025

Maryland

Comedy Shows Near Me - Arundel Mills

May 17, 2025 - May 15, 2027

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May

18

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Elevate Drag Brunch

May 18, 2025 - Mar 15, 2026

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May

18

2025

Downtown

Double Header

May 18, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Zebbie's Garden & The Mayflower Club

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Sports & Social

Shakespeare Theatre Company

The Keegan Theatre

Cathedral Choral Society

Tonari

Fireworks Wood Fired Pizza Arlington

Ivy City Smokehouse

Farmers & Distillers

Masseria

Upcoming Events

15

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

15

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

15

Downtown

Doughboys

16

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

16

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (with live & active cultures!)

16

Dupont Circle

The Magic Duel Comedy Show at Pinstripes Georgetown

16

Virginia

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

16

Capitol Hill

Twelfth Night

16

Downtown

"Sister Act" at Ford's Theatre

16

Southwest & The Wharf

We Are Gathered

16

Downtown

Jim Norton

16

Virginia

Spring Wine Festival

16

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

17

Mount Vernon Square

The Delegate Presents The Magic Duel

17

Maryland

Over My Head, I Hear Music in the AIR

17

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Isaac Mizrahi in Concert