Things to do in Washington
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Fri · Nov 13 · 9:00 PM
Young Relics
Young Relics
Starr Hill Biergarten · Tysons
Every week on…↻ RecurringSun · Nov 22
Guided Tours of Riley's Lockhouse
Speaker: Girl Scouts
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
$30Tue · Jan 12 · 7:00 PM
Manuel Valera - Solo Piano Series
Manuel Valera
Blues Alley · Washington
Every week on…↻ RecurringSat · Oct 17
Stories in Stone: Monuments at Battleground National Cemetery
Rock Creek Park
FreeSat · Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
LIP SYNC KARAOKE BATTLE
Bethesda Theater · Bethesda
$25 - $40↻ RecurringSun · Jan 3 · 5:30 PM
Adam Hawley
Adam Hawley
Blues Alley · Washington
Sat · Oct 17
ROOFTOP YAPPY HOUR!
Roofers Union
Wed · Oct 28 · 7:00 PM
Sueco
Sueco +1
9:30 CLUB · Washington
$35 - $50↻ RecurringSat · Nov 7 · 7:00 PM
Brian Bromberg with Special Guests - Recording Release
Brian Bromberg
Blues Alley · Washington
$30Tue · Nov 24 · 7:00 PM
Nasar Abadey
Nasar Abadey
Blues Alley · Washington
$35 - $60↻ RecurringFri · Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
Nicole Henry "My Favorite Things"
Nicole Henry
Blues Alley · Washington
↻ RecurringTue · Jan 26
✨💅🏳️🌈 SPOOKY COCKTAILS WITH THE QUEENS 🏳️🌈💅✨
Roofers Union
$125Sat · Nov 7 · 7:00 PM
Still Cool After 40 Years: James Madison High School Class of 1986 Reunion!
Jammin' Java · Vienna
Sun · Dec 20 · 7:30 PM
LUTHER RELIVES “Holiday Show” Featuring WILLIAM “SMOOTH” WARDLAW
Luther +1
Birchmere · Alexandria
↻ RecurringSun · Oct 25 · 7:00 PM
Paris Paloma: The Fatal Flaw Tour
Paris Paloma +2
9:30 CLUB · Washington
$30Tue · Dec 22 · 7:00 PM
Svetlana and the New York Collective's "New York Holidays"
Svetlana and the New York Collective
Blues Alley · Washington
Tue · Oct 20
Candlebox - Can't Quit You Tour, Fall 2026
Candlebox
The Fillmore Silver Spring · Silver Spring
FreeFri · Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
October 1942: Crisis in the Deserts, Cities, and Jungles
National Mall and Memorial Parks
Free↻ RecurringWed · Nov 4 · 7:00 PM
Starr Hill Brewpub Weekly Trivia!
Starr Hill Biergarten · Tysons
Fri · Nov 6
OFFSITE: dream brigade (Phillip Golub & Lesley Mok)
Phillip Golub +1
Rhizome DC · Washington
Sun · Nov 15
Old Saw blooming Rhea Burdick
Old Saw +1
Rhizome DC · Washington
Fri · Nov 20 · 8:00 PM
Y2K: The Millennium Party!
The State Theatre · Falls Church
$35 - $60↻ RecurringSat · Nov 21 · 7:00 PM
Ruben Studdard
Ruben Studdard
Blues Alley · Washington
$35.00-$50.00Sun · Jan 17 · 8:30 PM
Rare Essence
Rare Essence +1
The Hamilton Live
↻ RecurringThu · Oct 15
ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR THURSDAYS!
Roofers Union
Free↻ RecurringWed · Oct 21
Get ready to put your knowledge to the test and show off your trivia skills at The St. James Trivia Night - it's game time! Presented by Rockstar DJ & Karaoke and hosted by the electrifying Angela Envy, this weekly showdown is your chance to flex your brainpower, jam to great tunes, and compete for prizes and bragging rights. Think you’ve got what it takes to claim the title of trivia champion? Gather your crew, grab a drink, and join us Wednesday nights.
Host: Angela Envy
The St. James · Springfield
$35 - $60↻ RecurringSun · Nov 29 · 5:30 PM
Alex Bugnon
Alex Bugnon
Blues Alley · Washington
Every week on…↻ RecurringSun · Nov 29
Guided Tours of Riley's Lockhouse
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
$6Sun · Dec 6
Yolks on You! Burlesque and Variety Brunch
Jim Dandy +1
DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern · Washington
↻ RecurringSun · Dec 13
🧇🥂 WEEKEND BRUNCH! 🥂🧇
Roofers Union
$25Mon · Nov 16 · 7:00 PM
Jeff Ryan - New Recording Release - Emerging Artist Mondays
Jeff Ryan
Blues Alley · Washington
Sat · Nov 21
Stephan Crump’s Passerine
Stephan Crump
Rhizome DC · Washington
Sun · Dec 6
Intro to Vocal Feminization
Instructor: Jessica Austin
Rhizome DC · Washington
Wed · Nov 4
Ak’chamel Ecology Homestones
Ak’chamel +1
Rhizome DC · Washington
Sun · Nov 8
Sonic Chambers Quartet
Byron Asher +3
Rhizome DC · Washington
Every week on…↻ RecurringSat · Oct 17
Ranger Tours at the Old Stone House
Rock Creek Park
Every week on…↻ RecurringSun · Oct 25
Guided Tours of Riley's Lockhouse
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
$35Wed · Nov 18 · 7:00 PM
David W. Chappell's "Birthday Celebration"- November Jazz Guitar Series
David W. Chappell
Blues Alley · Washington
Sat · Oct 17 · 5:00 PM
Spencer Weber Waller — Power and Greed: Monopolies, Mergers, and Cartels on the American Stage - with Sara Gay Forden — AT CONN AVE
Author: Spencer Weber Waller +1
Politics and Prose
$5, $8, $6,…↻ RecurringFri · Oct 23 · 4:00 PM
Happy Hour
The Hall CP · College Park
Sat · Oct 24 · 10:30 PM
LOFT LATE NIGHT: BRENT & CO.
Brent & Co
The Hamilton Live
$25Mon · Nov 23 · 7:00 PM
Tia DAE "The Next Era in Entertainment" - Emerging Artist Mondays
Tia DAE
Blues Alley · Washington
Every week on…↻ RecurringSun · Dec 6
Guided Tours of Riley's Lockhouse
Speaker: Girl Scouts
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
$35 - $50↻ RecurringFri · Jan 15 · 7:00 PM
Eric Darius
Eric Darius
Blues Alley · Washington
Free↻ RecurringThu · Oct 15
Join us for a night of live music and entertainment at Thursday Night Live at Vim & Victor. Held every Thursday evening, this weekly showcase features a rotating lineup of talented local musicians, bands, and performers across a range of genres, in a dynamic, community-focused atmosphere.
The St. James · Springfield
$35 - $60↻ RecurringThu · Nov 5 · 7:00 PM
Jeremy Pelt
Jeremy Pelt
Blues Alley · Washington
Sat · Nov 28 · 6:00 PM
Mark Williams and Friends: Thanksgiving Weekend!
Mark Williams
Jammin' Java · Vienna
$35Wed · Nov 4 · 7:00 PM
Hot Club of Baltimore - Jazz Guitar Series
Hot Club of Baltimore
Blues Alley · Washington
$100Sun · Nov 15
Lez Zeppelin Acoustic LIVE!
Lez Zeppelin
The Mansion on O Street · Washington
$45 - $65 |…Fri · Nov 20 · 6:30 PM
Michael Colyar's Momma - One Man Stage Play
Michael Colyar
Bethesda Theater · Bethesda
$35.00-$45.00Fri · Nov 20 · 8:00 PM
The Breaks
The Breaks +1
The Hamilton Live
↻ RecurringSun · Jan 3
🧇🥂 WEEKEND BRUNCH! 🥂🧇
Roofers Union
Sat · Oct 17
Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils
Capital One Arena · Washington
FreeSun · Oct 25
BSO—Mozart Meets Latin Masters
The Music Center at Strathmore · Bethesda
$13Sun · Dec 13
Nema Katt
Nema Katt
DC Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern · Washington
$35 - $60↻ RecurringSun · Dec 20 · 5:30 PM
Veronneau's Snow Time
Veronneau
Blues Alley · Washington
↻ RecurringSat · Jan 9
🧇🥂 WEEKEND BRUNCH! 🥂🧇
Roofers Union
Every week on…↻ RecurringSat · Oct 24
Ranger Tours at the Old Stone House
Rock Creek Park
Sat · Oct 24
Orange Line
Orange Line
Clare and Don's Beach Shack · Falls Church
Sun · Dec 20 · 1:00 PM
Falcons
Washington Commanders +1
Northwest Stadium · Landover
Fri · Oct 16 · 7:00 PM
Emily Feng — Our Hearts Burned for Home: Uyghur Militants in Syria's Civil War - With Abigail Hauslohner — at Conn Ave
Author: Emily Feng
Politics and Prose
$25.00-$40.00Sun · Nov 15 · 8:00 PM
Jackie Greene
Jackie Greene
The Hamilton Live
↻ RecurringFri · Nov 20 · 8:00 PM
Mike Epps
Mike Epps
The Theater at MGM National Harbor · National Harbor
Thu · Oct 15 · 7:00 PM
Sarah Blakley-Cartwright - Heavy Cream
Author: Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
Wonderland Books · Bethesda
↻ RecurringFri · Oct 23 · 6:30 PM
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country
Lincoln Theatre · Washington
$35Wed · Nov 18 · 7:00 PM
David W. Chappell's "Birthday Celebration"
David W. Chappell
Blues Alley · Washington
$20.00-$45.00Fri · Nov 27 · 8:00 PM
The Messthetics
The Messthetics +1
The Hamilton Live
$35 - $50↻ RecurringSat · Jan 9 · 7:00 PM
Kayla Waters
Kayla Waters
Blues Alley · Washington
$45.00-$80.00Thu · Nov 12 · 8:00 PM
Daniel Lanois Trio
Daniel Lanois Trio
The Hamilton Live
Fri · Mar 5 · 6:30 PM
Bianca Del Rio: It Gets Bitter – World Comedy Tour
Bianca Del Rio: It Gets Bitter – World Comedy Tour +1
The Anthem · Washington
↻ RecurringFri · Nov 13
COUGAR BEATRICE BAND
Cougar Beatrice Band
Roofers Union
Thu · Dec 3 · 7:30 PM
JOHNNYSWIM: The JOHNNYSWIM Christmas Show
Johnnyswim
Birchmere · Alexandria
$40.00-$90.00↻ RecurringThu · Dec 31 · 9:00 PM
Rebirth Brass Band
Rebirth Brass Band
The Hamilton Live
$25Mon · Jan 4 · 7:00 PM
Jason Jackson - Emerging Artist Mondays
Jason Jackson
Blues Alley · Washington
Cost: $5-10…↻ RecurringFri · Oct 16 · 10:30 PM
Alfredo Mojica Group
Alfredo Mojica Group
Bossa · Washington
↻ RecurringSat · Oct 31
🧇🥂 WEEKEND BRUNCH! 🥂🧇
Roofers Union
Sun · Oct 18
ALVARO DIAZ - OMAKASE TOUR
Alvaro Diaz
The Fillmore Silver Spring · Silver Spring
Sat · Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Story Time Pat Tanumihardja: Fried Rice Surprise!
Author: Story Time Pat Tanumihardja
Bards Alley · Vienna
Tue · Oct 20 · 6:00 PM
Paula Chase - Off Balance - in conversation with Ciera Burch - at Conn Ave
Author: Paula Chase
Politics and Prose
$50↻ RecurringWed · Dec 2 · 7:00 PM
Eric Felten Performs "Ellington's Nutcracker"
Eric Felten
Blues Alley · Washington
$60↻ RecurringSun · Dec 6 · 5:30 PM
David Benoit Quartet w/ Guest Courtney Fortune "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
David Benoit Quartet +1
Blues Alley · Washington
Every week on…↻ RecurringSat · Oct 31
Guided Tours of Riley's Lockhouse
Speaker: Girl Scouts
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
$35Wed · Jan 20 · 7:00 PM
Ellis Hamilton - Winter Sax Series
Ellis Hamilton
Blues Alley · Washington
↻ RecurringSat · Oct 24 · 6:30 PM
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country
Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country
Lincoln Theatre · Washington
Sat · Nov 7 · 10:00 PM
Madeon presents Victory Live
Madeon
Echostage · Washington
Thu · Nov 12
Racecourse Sware
Racecourse
Rhizome DC · Washington
$30.00-$55.00↻ RecurringWed · Dec 30 · 8:00 PM
Rebirth Brass Band
Rebirth Brass Band
The Hamilton Live
Sat · Oct 31 · 7:00 PM
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Halloween Spectacular with Live Shadow Cast!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Halloween Spectacular with Live Shadow Cast
Lincoln Theatre · Washington
Sun · Dec 13 · 1:00 PM
Texans
Washington Commanders +1
Northwest Stadium · Landover
Cost: $5-10…↻ RecurringSat · Oct 24 · 10:30 PM
¡Latin Night with Tumbao!
Tumbao +5
Bossa · Washington
Free↻ RecurringTue · Oct 27 · 10:30 AM
July Fourth, 1862—At Sea
National Mall and Memorial Parks
$35Wed · Nov 4 · 7:00 PM
Hot Club of Baltimore - November Jazz Guitar Series
Hot Club of Baltimore
Blues Alley · Washington
$125Tue · Nov 10
Founder's Day Gala
Sirius Company
The Mansion on O Street · Washington
↻ RecurringSat · Nov 21
🧇🥂 WEEKEND BRUNCH! 🥂🧇
Roofers Union
Fri · Oct 16 · 3:30 PM
Be a Junior Naturalist Hike
Rock Creek Park
Sun · Oct 25 · 6:00 PM
Jordan Jensen
Jordan Jensen
Lincoln Theatre · Washington
$25.00-$50.00Sat · Oct 31 · 8:00 PM
CHOPTEETH AFROFUNK BIG BAND
Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band +1
The Hamilton Live
$30Tue · Dec 8 · 7:00 PM
Renée Tannenbaum's Multi-Culti Salute to the Season
Renée Tannenbaum
Blues Alley · Washington
$40.00-$90.00Sat · Jan 2 · 8:00 PM
Kermit Ruffins
Kermit Ruffins
The Hamilton Live
$35 - $50↻ RecurringSun · Jan 17 · 5:30 PM
Brian Simpson & Jackiem Joyner
Brian Simpson +1
Blues Alley · Washington
Events in Washington, DC
Concerts, comedy, theater, author readings and community happenings, collected straight from local venue calendars and updated daily. Washington's rooms range from the 9:30 Club and Black Cat to the Kennedy Center and the Anthem, with free Library of Congress and Smithsonian programming most weeks.