Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

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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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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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Maryland

Medieval Times

Come celebrate 30 years of feasting and fun!

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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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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

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Concert venue located in Columbia, MD, north of Silver Spring

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U Street

Lincoln Theatre

The Lincoln Theatre, built in 1922, was a cultural center of D

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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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Mount Vernon Square

Founding Farmers & Distillers

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

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Upcoming Events

Aug

09

2025

Downtown

Rafi Bastos

Now - Aug 09, 2025

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09

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Last Chance to Experience Bond In Motion at the International Spy Museum!

Now - Sep 01, 2025

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09

2025

Maryland

UkeFest 2025

Now - Aug 09, 2025

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09

2025

Dupont Circle

Music in the Circle

Now - Oct 18, 2025

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Aug

09

2025

Maryland

2nd Annual Big Bloom Festival

Now - Aug 09, 2025

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09

2025

Petworth

Strawberry Soirée at President Lincoln's Cottage

Now - Aug 09, 2025

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Aug

10

2025

Dupont Circle

APROPOS OF NOTHING

Now - Aug 10, 2025

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10

2025

Georgetown

River Club Brunch

Now - Aug 08, 2027

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Aug

10

2025

Downtown

Marcello Hernandez

Aug 10, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025

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Aug

10

2025

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Now - Sep 07, 2025

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Aug

11

2025

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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Aug

11

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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11

2025

Georgetown

River Club Happy Hour

Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 09, 2027

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Aug

12

2025

Downtown

La Vie en Jazz: Tuesday Jazz Night

Aug 12, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025

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Aug

12

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concerts on the Avenue Series

Aug 12, 2025 - Aug 19, 2025

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Aug

13

2025

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Aug 12, 2025 - Jul 01, 2027

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Aug

13

2025

Congress Heights

Majic Wednesdays

Aug 13, 2025

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Aug

13

2025

Maryland

Live from the Lawn Free Summer Outdoor Concerts

Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025

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Aug

14

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Live Band Karaoke Wednesdays with The HariKaraoke Band!

Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 04, 2027

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Aug

15

2025

Downtown

Martin Amini

Aug 15, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025

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1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

The National Theatre

Cathedral Choral Society

Medieval Times

Spain-USA Foundation

Hotel AKA Alexandria

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Lincoln Theatre

Live! Casino & Hotel

Founding Farmers & Distillers

Upcoming Events

09

Downtown

Rafi Bastos

09

Southwest & The Wharf

Last Chance to Experience Bond In Motion at the International Spy Museum!

09

Maryland

UkeFest 2025

09

Dupont Circle

Music in the Circle

09

Maryland

2nd Annual Big Bloom Festival

09

Petworth

Strawberry Soirée at President Lincoln's Cottage

10

Dupont Circle

APROPOS OF NOTHING

10

Georgetown

River Club Brunch

10

Downtown

Marcello Hernandez

10

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

11

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

11

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

11

Georgetown

River Club Happy Hour

12

Downtown

La Vie en Jazz: Tuesday Jazz Night

12

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concerts on the Avenue Series

13

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

13

Congress Heights