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Washington, D.C. · Sat, Jul 25

21 bars, clubs, and late rooms in Washington, D.C. tonight: Sat, Jul 25

Dinner ideas, live events, bars, and nearby fallbacks for Washington, D.C. tonight, Sat, Jul 25. Use the signals to decide what is worth leaving for.

Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown

National Theatre
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National Theatre

A historic landmark on Pennsylvania Avenue, the National Theatre is one of America's oldest continually operating theat…

Local pickTheaters and music Penn Quarter
9:30 Club
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9:30 Club

Iconic U Street venue where indie legends and future stars rock a tight, acoustically killer room nightly

Local pickTheaters and music U Street Corridor
Keegan Theatre
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Keegan Theatre

An award-winning professional theater company in Dupont Circle, the Keegan Theatre offers intimate performances of clas…

Local pickTheaters and music Dupont Circle
Echostage
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Echostage

DC’s biggest DJ nights and festival-style crowds make this the city’s top club pilgrimage.

Local pickBars and nightlife H Street NE
Madam's Organ
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Madam's Organ

Adams Morgan blues-and-rock bar with nightly live bands, a divey vibe, and a patio perfect for late-night dancing

Local pickBars and nightlife Adams Morgan
Service Bar
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Service Bar

No-fuss cocktails, fried chicken, and a room locals treat like a standing-date ritual.

Local pickBars and nightlife Logan Circle
Silver Lyan
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Silver Lyan

Inventive, high-concept cocktails in a polished hotel bar that still feels under-the-radar.

Local pickBars and nightlife Penn Quarter
Flash
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Flash

A music-first nightclub where locals go for serious DJs and a real dance floor.

Local pickBars and nightlife U Street Corridor
The Mirror
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The Mirror

A staircase-to-a-mirror entrance leading to one of downtown’s stealthiest cocktail rooms.

Local pickBars and nightlife Dupont Circle
Left Door
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Left Door

Climb past the storefront and land in a no-frills cocktail haven locals keep to themselves.

Local pickBars and nightlife U Street Corridor
VUE Rooftop
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VUE Rooftop

White House and Monument views make this one of DC's most polished sunset cocktail perches.

Local pickBars and nightlife Penn Quarter
Songbyrd Music House
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Songbyrd Music House

Union Market 150-cap live room with a restaurant, bar, and vinyl shop hosting indie, soul, and experimental acts nightly

Local pickTheaters and music U Street Corridor
DC Arts Center
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DC Arts Center

A pioneering alternative arts center in Adams Morgan, dedicated to fostering underrepresented artists across all discip…

Local pickTheaters and music Adams Morgan
Lisner Auditorium
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Lisner Auditorium

A historic Art Deco performance venue on George Washington University's campus, home to the Washington Concert Opera an…

Local pickTheaters and music Foggy Bottom
Howard Theatre
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Howard Theatre

A historic landmark in the Shaw neighborhood, the Howard Theatre was the first African American-owned theatre in the Un…

Local pickTheaters and music U Street Corridor
Lincoln Theatre
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Lincoln Theatre

A historic landmark on Washington's Black Broadway, this 1922 theater served as a cultural sanctuary for the African Am…

Local pickTheaters and music U Street Corridor
Shakespeare Theatre Company
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Shakespeare Theatre Company

A premier regional theatre in Washington, D.C., specializing in the works of William Shakespeare and other classic play…

Local pickTheaters and music Penn Quarter
Sidney Harman Hall
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Sidney Harman Hall

A premier venue in Penn Quarter, Sidney Harman Hall serves as a flexible, contemporary home for the Shakespeare Theatre…

Local pickTheaters and music Penn Quarter
Washington Improv Theater
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Washington Improv Theater

Washington, D.C.'s premier destination for long-form improvisational comedy, offering unpredictable live performances,…

Local pickTheaters and music Dupont Circle
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
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Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

A bold, non-profit powerhouse in Penn Quarter, Woolly Mammoth is a national innovator known for producing edgy, risk-ta…

Local pickTheaters and music Penn Quarter

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