Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

Zebbie's Garden & The Mayflower Club

Two unique spaces under one roof, the vibes await!

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Sports & Social

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

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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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Eastern Market

Ambar Capitol Hill

Ambar is the first modern, international Balkan cuisine restaurant in DC.

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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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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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Shaw

Chaplin's

Chaplin's Restaurant is an authentic Japanese Restaurant fashioned after the 1930's silent film era in Japan.

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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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Embassy Row

Theatre Washington

Experience Theatre in Washington, DC

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Georgetown

CUT Above

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Virginia

Punch Bowl Social - Arlington

Punch Bowl Social is where party people come for an awe-inspiring experience, whether it's their first visit or their 50th.

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Upcoming Events

May

17

2025

Downtown

"Sister Act" at Ford's Theatre

Now - May 17, 2025

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May

17

2025

Downtown

Jim Norton

Now - May 17, 2025

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May

17

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Isaac Mizrahi in Concert

Now - May 17, 2025

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May

17

2025

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

Now - Jul 06, 2025

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May

17

2025

Dupont Circle

Music in the Circle: Dupont Concert Series

Now - Jul 26, 2025

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May

17

2025

Petworth

Bourbon and Bluegrass 2025

Now - May 18, 2025

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May

17

2025

Virginia

Spring Wine Festival

Now - May 18, 2025

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May

17

2025

Maryland

Comedy Shows Near Me - Arundel Mills

Now - May 15, 2027

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May

18

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Work Sucks Comedy Show

Now - May 17, 2025

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May

18

2025

Mount Vernon Square

The Delegate Presents The Magic Duel

Now - May 17, 2025

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May

18

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

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

Now - Jun 01, 2025

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May

18

2025

Virginia

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Now - Jun 22, 2025

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May

18

2025

Capitol Hill

Twelfth Night

Now - Jun 22, 2025

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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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May

19

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

We Are Gathered

Now - Jun 13, 2025

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May

19

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

Now - Aug 29, 2025

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May

20

2025

Downtown

Frank Caliendo

May 20, 2025 - May 21, 2025

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May

20

2025

Downtown

Kimberly Akimbo

May 20, 2025 - Jun 01, 2025

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May

20

2025

Brookland

BFD Tuesdays

May 20, 2025 - May 27, 2025

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Zebbie's Garden & The Mayflower Club

Sports & Social

1331 Bar + Lounge at JW Marriott Washing...

Ambar Capitol Hill

Tonari

The Howard Theatre

Chaplin's

Shakespeare Theatre Company

Theatre Washington

CUT Above

Punch Bowl Social - Arlington

Upcoming Events

17

Downtown

"Sister Act" at Ford's Theatre

17

Downtown

Jim Norton

17

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Isaac Mizrahi in Concert

17

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

17

Dupont Circle

Music in the Circle: Dupont Concert Series

17

Petworth

Bourbon and Bluegrass 2025

17

Virginia

Spring Wine Festival

17

Maryland

Comedy Shows Near Me - Arundel Mills

18

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Work Sucks Comedy Show

18

Mount Vernon Square

The Delegate Presents The Magic Duel

18

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

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

18

Virginia

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

18

Capitol Hill

Twelfth Night

18

Southwest & The Wharf

Elevate Drag Brunch

18

Downtown

Double Header

19

Southwest & The Wharf

We Are Gathered