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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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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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

Daikaya Izakaya

Daikaya offers two experiences: Sapporo-style ramen on the first floor and an upstairs izakaya perfect for late night bites.

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Downtown

DAR Constitution Hall

Newly-renovated 3,702-seat facility capable of hosting a wide variety of events, including concerts, television, meetings, commencements and award shows

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Penn Social

Penn Social is DC's premier hybrid sports bar.

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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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Capitol Hill

Art and Soul

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Maryland

Topgolf National Harbor

Welcome to Topgolf, your premier entertainment destination.

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Upcoming Events

Jul

26

2025

Virginia

National Symphony Orchestra: Disney 80's-90's Celebration in Concert

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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26

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: King John

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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26

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: The Taming of the Shrew

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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26

2025

Dupont Circle

Music in the Circle: Dupont Concert Series

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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26

2025

Maryland

DMV Elite Boxing Showcase

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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26

2025

The Dinner Detective Washington DC

Now - Sep 20, 2025

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26

2025

Logan Circle

Fun & Games

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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27

2025

Downtown

Michael Colyar

Now - Jul 27, 2025

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27

2025

Dupont Circle

APROPOS OF NOTHING

Now - Aug 10, 2025

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27

2025

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Now - Sep 07, 2025

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27

2025

Virginia

Goo Goo Dolls & Dashboard Confessional

Jul 27, 2025

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27

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

Now - Jul 27, 2025

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27

2025

Georgetown

River Club Brunch

Now - Jul 25, 2027

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28

2025

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08, 2027

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28

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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Jul

28

2025

Georgetown

River Club Happy Hour

Jul 28, 2025 - Jul 26, 2027

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28

2025

Downtown

Patrick Warburton

Jul 28, 2025

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29

2025

Virginia

Pink Martini featuring China Forbes

Jul 29, 2025

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29

2025

Downtown

La Vie en Jazz: Tuesday Jazz Night

Jul 29, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025

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29

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Concerts on the Avenue Series

Jul 29, 2025 - Aug 19, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

The National Theatre

Top of the Gate

Cathedral Choral Society

Daikaya Izakaya

DAR Constitution Hall

Penn Social

Ivy City Smokehouse

Art and Soul

Topgolf National Harbor

Upcoming Events

26

Virginia

National Symphony Orchestra: Disney 80's-90's Celebration in Concert

26

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: King John

26

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

STC Academy: The Taming of the Shrew

26

Dupont Circle

Music in the Circle: Dupont Concert Series

26

Maryland

DMV Elite Boxing Showcase

26

The Dinner Detective Washington DC

26

Logan Circle

Fun & Games

27

Downtown

Michael Colyar

27

Dupont Circle

APROPOS OF NOTHING

27

Downtown

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

27

Virginia

Goo Goo Dolls & Dashboard Confessional

27

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Ali Wong and Bill Hader Present

27

Georgetown

River Club Brunch

28

Dupont Circle

Happy Hour at Residents

28

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

28

Georgetown

River Club Happy Hour

28

Downtown