Entertainment in Washington, DC worth going out for.

There's a version of this city that empties at six and another that doesn't, and I only pay attention to the second one.

I keep track of entertainment in Washington, DC and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Songbyrd Music House

Songbyrd Music House

Northeast Washington

Live music & empanadas

Residents Cafe & Bar

Residents Cafe & Bar

Northwest Washington • $$

Creative cocktails & mediterranean

Launch of the CUT Caviar Menu

Launch of the CUT Caviar Menu

Tue, Sep 29 · 5:30 PM

Northwest Washington • $$$$

Caviar & martinis

Wine Down Wednesdays with Live Music

Wine Down Wednesdays with Live Music

Wed, Sep 30 · 7:00 PM

Northwest Washington • $$

French bistro & live music

Jazz & Martini Night

Jazz & Martini Night

Thu, Oct 1 · 7:00 PM

Northwest Washington • $$

Live jazz & martinis

ALL YOU CAN EAT RIBS

ALL YOU CAN EAT RIBS

Thu, Oct 1 · 5:30 PM

Northeast Washington • $$

Honky-tonk rib feast

Alice's Tea Party

Alice's Tea Party

Sat, Oct 3 · 2:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Whimsical wonderland afternoon tea

River Club Brunch

River Club Brunch

Sat, Oct 3 · 11:00 AM

Northwest Washington • $$$

Waterfront Mediterranean brunch

All That Jazz: Live Jazz and Fine Dining

All That Jazz: Live Jazz and Fine Dining

Sun, Oct 4 · 5:30 PM

Southwest Waterfront • $$$$

Jazz, cocktails, and Peking Duck

All That Jazz

All That Jazz

Sun, Oct 4 · 5:30 PM

Southwest Waterfront • $$$$

Jazz & Beijing cuisine

Rising artist

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Suntory Daytime Social

Suntory Daytime Social

Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 PM

Southwest Waterfront • $$$

Rooftop day party

Great terrace
Pubkey

Pubkey

Northwest Washington • $$

Bitcoin bar & event hub

Bonne Vie Cafe and Bistro

Bonne Vie Cafe and Bistro

Northwest Washington • $$

French bistro with rooftop jazz

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Frequently asked questions

How are these entertainment in Washington, DC chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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