Entertainment & Nightlife in Washington, DC

Shaw

Calico

Calico features Eastern shore-inspired elevated backyard fare as well as a beverage program emphasizing local beers, craft cocktails, and a full premium bar.

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Mount Vernon Square

Never Looked Better DC

The late twentieth century had its fair share of places where you walk down an alley, towards a loading dock, and enter the party through the kitchen.

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Downtown

DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant

One of the nation's top comedy spots

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Downtown

Allegory @ Eaton Hotel

Inspired by timeless salons and press clubs, this moody speakeasy offers clever cocktails.

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Downtown

The Hamilton

The Hamilton serves sushi, charcuterie, and seasonal regional American fare featuring fresh local ingredients.

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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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Foggy Bottom

The Next Whisky Bar

From the dramatic entrance of The Watergate Hotel, a wall of 2,500 illuminated amber whisky bottles lure guests into the perfect setting for an intimate tete-a-tete or a high caliber meeting.

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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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Upcoming Events

May

15

2024

U Street

Loyalty Bookstores and I.M.P. Present...Kathleen Hanna

Now - May 15, 2024

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May

22

2024

NoMa

CiNoMatic

Now - Jun 05, 2024

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Dope and Classy Open Mic

Now - May 28, 2025

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May

15

2024

H Street NE

GMCW: Piano Bar Open Mic Night

Now - May 15, 2024

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May

22

2024

Maryland

Strathmore Artist in Residence Class of 2024

Now - Jun 26, 2024

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May

22

2024

Shaw

Halfway to the Weekend Wednesday

Now - May 28, 2025

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May

16

2024

Shaw

Echo & the Bunnymen: Songs to Learn and Sing

May 16, 2024

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May

16

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Take 5: Jazz at SAAM with Ally Hany Albrecht

May 16, 2024

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May

16

2024

Downtown

Michael Blackson

May 16, 2024 - May 19, 2024

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May

16

2024

Downtown

Dan St. Germain

May 16, 2024 - May 18, 2024

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May

16

2024

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Little Shop of Horrors

Now - May 18, 2024

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May

16

2024

H Street NE

Mosaic Theater: Mexodus

May 16, 2024 - Jun 09, 2024

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May

16

2024

Downtown

Passport DC

Now - May 31, 2024

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May

16

2024

Downtown

Wines Over Washington

May 16, 2024 - Aug 08, 2024

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May

16

2024

Petworth

District Trivia at Hook Hall

Now - Jul 25, 2024

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May

16

2024

Maryland

Mama's Broke

May 16, 2024

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May

16

2024

Maryland

Ariel Posen

May 16, 2024

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May

16

2024

Adams Morgan

Catfish Stand-Up Comedy

Now - Apr 30, 2026

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May

16

2024

NoMa

New Thursday Party

Now - Sep 04, 2025

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May

17

2024

Downtown

Jesus Christ Superstar

May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024

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Entertainment & Nightlife

Calico

Never Looked Better DC

DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant

Allegory @ Eaton Hotel

The Hamilton

The Washington Ballet

The Next Whisky Bar

Ivy City Smokehouse

Upcoming Events

15

U Street

Loyalty Bookstores and I.M.P. Present...Kathleen Hanna

22

NoMa

CiNoMatic

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Dope and Classy Open Mic

15

H Street NE

GMCW: Piano Bar Open Mic Night

22

Maryland

Strathmore Artist in Residence Class of 2024

22

Shaw

Halfway to the Weekend Wednesday

16

Shaw

Echo & the Bunnymen: Songs to Learn and Sing

16

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Take 5: Jazz at SAAM with Ally Hany Albrecht

16

Downtown

Michael Blackson

16

Downtown

Dan St. Germain

16

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Little Shop of Horrors

16

H Street NE

Mosaic Theater: Mexodus

16

Downtown

Passport DC

16

Downtown

Wines Over Washington

16

Petworth

District Trivia at Hook Hall

16

Maryland

Mama's Broke

16

Maryland

Ariel Posen

16