Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Carmine's

Carmine's, NYC's legendary family-style Italian restaurant,

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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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Dupont Circle

City Tap House Dupont

Just south of the infamous Dupont Circle, City Tap Dupont offers the quintesential neighborhood bar atmosphere for the bustling community.

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Eastern Market

As You Are DC

Chill spot catering to LGBTQIA+ guests with regular dance nights, plus coffee, snacks, meals & beer.

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West End

Casta's Rum Bar

Brick-lined Cuban lounge serving brunch, small plates & sandwiches, plus cigars & a robust rum list.

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Upper Northwest

The Washington Ballet

The Washington Ballet (TWB) 2023/24 Season of Discovery Tickets Available Now!

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Dupont Circle

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar adds a modern twist to traditional Peruvian cuisine.

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Capitol Hill

Folger Shakespeare Library

Explore Shakespeare and his world in performances, exhibits, podcasts and more with the Folger, home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection.

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Upcoming Events

May

09

2024

Petworth

District Trivia at Hook Hall

Now - Jul 25, 2024

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May

07

2024

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Apr 30, 2026

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May

04

2024

Dupont Circle

Webster's B***h

Now - May 05, 2024

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May

09

2024

NoMa

New Thursday Party

Now - Sep 04, 2025

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May

04

2024

International City Food Festival

Now - May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Downtown

Passport DC

Now - May 31, 2024

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May

04

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Little Shop of Horrors

Now - May 18, 2024

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May

04

2024

Southwest & The Wharf

Unknown Soldier

Now - May 05, 2024

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May

04

2024

H Street NE

Prologue Theatre: Marjorie Prime

Now - May 19, 2024

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May

04

2024

Downtown

Max Manticof

Now - May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Downtown

Joe "Mr. D" Dombrowski

Now - May 05, 2024

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May

04

2024

H Street NE

The VIVA School of Dance: UNEARTHED

Now - May 04, 2024

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May

03

2024

Maryland

An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.

Now - May 03, 2024

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May

10

2024

Dance to LIVE GoGo Bands EVERY Friday!

Now - Aug 09, 2024

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May

04

2024

Maryland

M3 Rock Festival ft. Queensrÿche, Stephen Percy of Ratt, Last In Line, Quiet Riot, Lynch Mob, Doro, Aldo Nova, Child’s Play, Fan Halen, Soundcheck Rock Academy

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Shaw

Panchiko

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Virginia

Taste of Tysons Corner

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Maryland

BSO Music Box

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Mount Vernon Square

MVT20 | A Celebration Two Decades in the Making

May 04, 2024

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May

04

2024

Adams Morgan

Adams Morgan Spring PorchFest Returns on May 2 with 80+ Bands

May 04, 2024

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Carmine's

Spain-USA Foundation

City Tap House Dupont

As You Are DC

Casta's Rum Bar

The Washington Ballet

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

Folger Shakespeare Library

Upcoming Events

09

Petworth

District Trivia at Hook Hall

07

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

04

Dupont Circle

Webster's B***h

09

NoMa

New Thursday Party

04

International City Food Festival

04

Downtown

Passport DC

04

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Little Shop of Horrors

04

Southwest & The Wharf

Unknown Soldier

04

H Street NE

Prologue Theatre: Marjorie Prime

04

Downtown

Max Manticof

04

Downtown

Joe "Mr. D" Dombrowski

04

H Street NE

The VIVA School of Dance: UNEARTHED

03

Maryland

An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr.

10

Dance to LIVE GoGo Bands EVERY Friday!

04

Maryland

M3 Rock Festival ft. Queensrÿche, Stephen Percy of Ratt, Last In Line, Quiet Riot, Lynch Mob, Doro, Aldo Nova, Child’s Play, Fan Halen, Soundcheck Rock Academy

04

Shaw

Panchiko

04

Virginia

Taste of Tysons Corner

04

Maryland