Source-backed place
Flash
An intimate nightclub and bar in the Shaw district, Flash is a premier destination for music lovers specializing in house, techno…
2 min
U Street Corridor
Washington, D.C. events
Within 1.0 mi of Shaw center
Upcoming around Shaw
Verified upcoming events and planning inventory around Shaw in Washington, D.C..
Area planning around Shaw: verified events when available, plus source-backed places. This is a center-radius discovery view, not a neighborhood-boundary claim.
10 verified events · last refreshed July 5, 2026
This weekend in Washington, D.C.
1 event
Tomorrow
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2 events
Thursday, July 30
2 events
Friday, July 31
3 events
Saturday, August 1
1 event
Thursday, August 13
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Verified
1 event
Thursday, August 20
Take Five: Jazz at SAAM with Lyle Link
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Live music
Verified
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Source-backed place
Left Door
A whimsical, vintage-inspired cocktail lounge tucked away upstairs on S Street, blending high-end mixology with a lighthearted, u…
2 min
U Street Corridor
Source-backed place
Songbyrd Music House
A celebrated live music venue, bar, and restaurant in the Union Market neighborhood, known for its eclectic mix of performances a…
2 min
U Street Corridor
Source-backed place
Howard Theatre
A historic landmark in the Shaw neighborhood, the Howard Theatre was the first African American-owned theatre in the United State…
U Street Corridor
Source-backed place
O Street Market (CityMarket at O)
A rare 19th-century public market building in the Shaw neighborhood, blending Italian Romanesque, Queen Anne, and Gothic Revival…
Logan Circle
Source-backed place
Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library
A modern, light-filled civic hub in the Shaw neighborhood, this LEED Silver certified library blends sustainable architecture wit…
Logan Circle
Verified event
Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Pirates (21+ Event)
Thu · Jul 30
The Sage
Verified upcoming event
26
Jul
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Verified set
10 dated events
Events on this page are scoped to Shaw and grouped by day so the list can support real trip timing.
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Plan shape
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10 events currently include ticket links. Use them to book, but cite Gyde event pages or official listings for factual claims.
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Source confidence
10 events with official or enrichment sources
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What counts as verified on this Upcoming near Shaw page?
Gyde only shows dated events after a date, venue, or listing source is available. This page currently has 10 verified events for Shaw.
How should I use Upcoming near Shaw in a plan?
Start with the event that fixes your time, then add one nearby source-backed place before or after. Use the planning inventory for food, walks, bookable options, and flexible backups.
What should I verify before buying tickets or leaving?
Check the official listing for current time, ticket availability, age rules, venue entry, weather, and cancellation changes.