Upcoming Events in DC
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🎤 MELODY'S ECHO CHAMBER / STRANGE LOT
Tuesday, May 12th
@ Black Cat
French musician Melody Prochet returns with her fourth album...
✨ MELODY'S ECHO CHAMBER
Tuesday, May 12th
@ Black Cat
Psychedelic pop with Strange Lot. Doors at 7:30.
📺 SURVIVOR WATCH PARTY : season 50
Wednesday, May 13th
@ DC9
Watch party for the latest episode of Survivor season 50....
🎤 Late Night Khaos Karaoke
Wednesday, May 13th
@ DC9
Late night karaoke session starting at 10:30pm.
🎫 FLEA AND THE HONORA BAND
Wednesday, May 13th
@ Black Cat
SOLD OUT show. Doors at 7:30.
🎟️ FLEA AND THE HONORA BAND (SOLD OUT)
Wednesday, May 13th
@ Black Cat
Live performance by Flea and the Honora Band. Doors at 7:00....
🎤 Clara La San - Chosen Silences Tour 2026
Wednesday, May 13th
@ 9:30 Club
Doors open at 7 PM. (Sold Out)
🍻 Pub Trivia Night
Wednesday, May 13th
@ Red Bear Brewing Co.
Wednesday night trivia session at the brewery.
🔒 Private Event
Wednesday, May 13th
@ The Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre. Doors 7:00 pm, Show 7:00 pm.
🎫 SOLD OUT: FLEA AND THE HONORA BAND
Wednesday, May 13th
@ Black Cat
Performance in the Concert Room. Doors at 7:30.
Story District: Freaks & Geeks with Mortified DC 📖🤓
Thursday, May 14th
@ Penn Social
Adults read their most awkward childhood artifacts, from...
🎸 Iron & Wine
Thursday, May 14th
@ 9:30 Club
With Improvement Movement. Doors open at 7 PM.
Diosa Underground 🕳️
Thursday, May 14th
@ Diosa DC
Bajo Tierra session diving deep into the hypnotic rhythms of...
🎹 Joe Hisaishi conducts the World Premiere of his Concerto for Orchestra
Thursday, May 14th
@ The Kennedy Center
Hisaishi conducts the world premiere of his Concerto for...
🇰🇷 KPOP CLUB NIGHT
Friday, May 15th
@ The Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre. 18+. Doors 10:00 pm, Show 10:00 pm.
TINDERBOX 90s Dance Party 💃
Friday, May 15th
@ Black Cat
90s, Naughties, and Modern Alternative Dance Party w/ DJ...
🕺 No Scrubs: 90s Dance Party EARLY EDITION
Friday, May 15th
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 6:00 PM. 90s dance party featuring rad DJs, 90s...
💃 TINDERBOX 90s, Naughties, and Modern Alternative Dance Party
Friday, May 15th
@ Black Cat
Dance party with DJ lil'e in the Red Room. Doors at 9:00.
The Fab Faux 🍏
Friday, May 15th
@ The Hamilton Live
Beatles tribute performance. Ticket Price: $45.00-$100.00.
💃 TINDERBOX: 90s, Naughties, & Modern Alternative
Friday, May 15th
@ Black Cat
Alternative Dance Party with DJ lil'e in the Red Room. Doors...
Perreito Intenso 🔥
Friday, May 15th
@ Diosa DC
Pedro Night takes over the booth with Latin, Afro,...
💃 TINDERBOX: 90s & Alternative Dance Party
Friday, May 15th
@ Black Cat
Dance party with DJ lil'e in the Red Room.
📟 No Scrubs: 90s Dance Party
Friday, May 15th
@ 9:30 Club
Early edition. 90s hits and visuals. Doors open at 6 PM.
🔥 Heated Twilight
Friday, May 15th
@ 9:30 Club
Flip Phone Event Presents... 18 & Over late show.
💃 Flip Phone Event Presents... Heated Twilight
Friday, May 15th
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 10:00 PM. Late night event. 18 & Over.
🔊 Klangkuenstler
Friday, May 15th
@ Echostage
Presented by Factory 93, GLOW. Ages 18+. Support TBA. Doors...
🎧 TINDERBOX Alternative Dance Party
Friday, May 15th
@ Black Cat
90s, Naughties, and Modern Alternative Dance Party with DJ...
Sessions: Satin Jackets & Silvie Loto 🎸
Friday, May 15th
@ Flash
Sessions with Satin Jackets (6:00 PM). Late night featuring...
🐗 Bilmuri – Kinda Hard Tour
Saturday, May 16th
@ The Anthem
Featuring The Home Team and GANG!. Doors: 5:30PM.
☀️ Dayshift Party
Saturday, May 16th
@ The Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre. All Ages. Doors 5:00 pm, Show 5:00 pm.
🎸 YOT CLUB
Saturday, May 16th
@ Black Cat
With Zzzahara. Doors at 8:00.
🎸 YOT CLUB / ZZZAHARA
Saturday, May 16th
@ Black Cat
Live performance by Yot Club and ZZZAHARA. Doors at 8:00.
🖤 High Class Nasty presents: All Black Everything
Saturday, May 16th
@ Culture
An 'All Black Everything' event presented by High Class...
Laurel Canyon: Golden Songs of Los Angeles 1966-72 ☀️
Saturday, May 16th
@ The Hamilton Live
Live music performance. Ticket Price: $20.00-$50.00.
Orquesta Manplesa 🎺
Saturday, May 16th
@ Diosa DC
Full-force rhythms, live horns, and nonstop sabor that keeps...
Emo Night Brooklyn 🖤
Saturday, May 16th
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 10 PM. Late show.
Matinée: Soraya & Dan Ghenacia 🎧
Saturday, May 16th
@ Flash
Matinée with Soraya (4:00 PM). Club Level features Dan...
✨ Interactive Projections and Live Drawing Show
Saturday, May 16th
@ The Kennedy Center
All ages will delight in this playful show’s stunning...
📀 CHAPTERHOUSE: Whirlpool 35
Sunday, May 17th
@ Black Cat
Performing their classic debut album in full with She's...
Will Calhoun Mali Project 🥁
Sunday, May 17th
@ The Hamilton Live
Live music performance. Ticket Price: $25.00-$50.00.
🌸 Rosé Walk-Around Tasting
Sunday, May 17th
@ Maxwell Park
The annual rosé extravaganza featuring two sessions (11:30...
Project Hail Mary 🛰️
Sunday, May 17th
@ Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
The fate of Earth rests in the hands of spaceman Ryan...
Sunday Love: Edward & Maher Daniel 🎹💖
Sunday, May 17th
@ Flash
Wellness session 'Belonging in Resonance' (3 PM), Love...
📖 An Evening with Alex Elle: The Company We Keep
Sunday, May 17th
@ The Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre. All Ages. Doors 1:00 pm, Show 2:00 pm.
🎸 Between the Buried and Me: The Blue Nowhere Tour
Monday, May 18th
@ 9:30 Club
With Imperial Triumphant and The World Is a Beautiful Place...
🎸 Between the Buried and Me: The Blue Nowhere U.S. Tour
Monday, May 18th
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 7:00 PM. Featuring Imperial Triumphant and The World...
🧠 District Trivia
Monday, May 18th
@ Red Bear Brewing Co.
Monday night District Trivia session.
Between the Buried and Me 🤘
Monday, May 18th
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 7 PM. Support from Imperial Triumphant and The World...
The Black Angels: Passover 2026 Tour 🎸
Tuesday, May 19th
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 7 PM. 20th Anniversary of Passover played in full....
📺 SURVIVOR WATCH PARTY : season 50 : FINAL EPISODE
Wednesday, May 20th
@ DC9
Watch the season 50 final episode. Doors: 7pm, Show: 8pm.
🎤 Late Night Khaos Karaoke
Wednesday, May 20th
@ DC9
Late night karaoke session starting at 10:30pm.
The Veil 10th Anniversary 50 Beer Takeover! 🍺
Wednesday, May 20th
@ ChurchKey
A massive 50-beer takeover featuring The Veil Brewing...
🍷 Wine Club Release Party
Wednesday, May 20th
@ établi
A social and instructional wine tasting event where owners...
THE FOOL 🃏
Thursday, May 21st
@ Black Cat
A Tarot Comedy Show in the Red Room. Doors at 7:00.
🃏 THE FOOL: A Tarot Comedy Show
Thursday, May 21st
@ Black Cat
Comedy event in the Red Room. Doors at 7:00.
🎸 The New Pornographers
Thursday, May 21st
@ 9:30 Club
With Will Sheff. Sold Out.
International Thursdays 🌐
Thursday, May 21st
@ Diosa DC
Late-night escape featuring global rhythms and underground...
🍷 Wine Club Release Party
Thursday, May 21st
@ établi
A social and instructional wine tasting event where owners...
Michael (2026) 🎤
Thursday, May 21st
@ Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Moonrun, don't moonwalk, to see Antoine Fuqua's MJ biopic.
🌍 Achromatic + FirstWeDance Presents: SPINALL
Friday, May 22nd
@ Culture
A high-energy performance by SPINALL presented by Achromatic...
🎸 REVOLANT Concert
Friday, May 22nd
@ Death Punch
Live concert performance at Death Punch Bar. Tickets...
⚡ Diplo
Friday, May 22nd
@ Echostage
Presented by GLOW. Ages 18+. Doors open at 10PM.
✨ EUPHORIA NIGHT
Friday, May 22nd
@ 9:30 Club
Dance party inspired by the HBO series.
Judgment of Paris 50 Year Anniversary 🍷
Friday, May 22nd
@ Little Blackbird
A 3-day celebration of the historic 1976 wine competition....
Guarofest 🇨🇴
Friday, May 22nd
@ Diosa DC
A Colombian-inspired Latin party where the guaro flows...
Justin Bieber Dance Party 💃
Friday, May 22nd
@ 9:30 Club
A night dedicated to the music of Justin Bieber. Recommended...
Sessions: James Carter & Kevin Knapp 🥁
Friday, May 22nd
@ Flash
Rooftop sessions with James Carter (6:00 PM). Club Level...
🎤 Trap Poetry
Friday, May 22nd
@ The Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre. 18+. Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 pm.
🕺 Gimme Gimme Disco: ABBA Inspired Dance Party
Saturday, May 23rd
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 10:00 PM. A dance party inspired by ABBA.
UPSTAGED! 💄
Saturday, May 23rd
@ Black Cat
A Night Of Drag And Drama. Doors at 7:00 / 18+.
Matinée: Killen. & Fátima 🔊
Saturday, May 23rd
@ Flash
Matinée with Killen. (4:00 PM). Resident Nights featuring...
The Experience Band & Show feat. The Brass-A-Holics 🎷🥁
Saturday, May 23rd
@ Penn Social
A high-energy, genre-defying live performance bringing New...
Farouq 🎧
Saturday, May 23rd
@ Zebbie's Garden
Resident DJ Farouq, formerly a leading professional DJ in...
👠 Upstaged! A Night Of Drag And Drama
Saturday, May 23rd
@ Black Cat
18+ drag and drama event. Doors at 7:00.
Gimme Gimme Disco: An ABBA Inspired Dance Party 🕺
Saturday, May 23rd
@ 9:30 Club
A disco dance party inspired by ABBA. Doors at 10 PM.
Farouq at Zebbie's Garden 🎧
Saturday, May 23rd
@ Zebbie's Garden
Washington D.C. based DJ Farouq, who began his career in the...
Farouq Live 🎧
Saturday, May 23rd
@ Zebbie's Garden
A headlining residency performance by Farouq, a seasoned DJ...
🪩 Gimme Gimme Disco: ABBA Dance Party
Saturday, May 23rd
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 10 PM. A dance party inspired by ABBA.
The Earth Wind & Fire Tribute Band 🔥
Saturday, May 23rd
@ The Hamilton Live
Tribute performance. Ticket Price: $20.00-$30.00.
🎭 UPSTAGED! Drag & Drama
Saturday, May 23rd
@ Black Cat
A Night Of Drag And Drama. 18+ event.
🎫 Bingo Loco (Early Show)
Saturday, May 23rd
@ The Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre. All Ages. Doors 5:00 pm, Show 5:00 pm.
🎫 Bingo Loco (Late Show)
Saturday, May 23rd
@ The Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre. All Ages. Doors 10:00 pm, Show 9:00 pm.
💃 Gimme Gimme Disco
Saturday, May 23rd
@ 9:30 Club
A Dance Party Inspired by ABBA.
👑 UPSTAGED! Drag and Drama
Saturday, May 23rd
@ Black Cat
A night of drag and performance art. 18+ event. Doors at...
🎧 Farouq @ Zebbie’s Garden
Saturday, May 23rd
@ Zebbie's Garden
Farouq brings his extensive experience as a headliner in...
🪩 Gimme Gimme Disco: A Dance Party Inspired by ABBA
Saturday, May 23rd
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 10:00 PM.
Flashy Memorial Day Weekend & Sunday Love 🇺🇸💖
Sunday, May 24th
@ Flash
Sunday Love with Nico Stojan (2:30 PM), Wellness Session...
🎤 indie rock KARAOKE : Memorial Weekend
Sunday, May 24th
@ DC9
Special Memorial Day Weekend karaoke event. Doors: 8:00pm |...
🎸 Buckethead
Sunday, May 24th
@ 9:30 Club
All Good Presents... Doors at 7 PM.
🎸 All Good Presents... Buckethead
Sunday, May 24th
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 7:00 PM. Experimental guitar performance.
Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Monday, May 25th
@ Stoney's
Come celebrate the long weekend with us!
🎖️ Memorial Day Special Hours
Monday, May 25th
@ Lost Generation Brewing Company
The brewery will be open for special holiday hours from 12pm...
🧘 Flow Yoga: Howard Theatre Flow + Sound Experience
Tuesday, May 26th
@ The Howard Theatre
Flow Yoga Presents. The Howard Theatre. All Ages. Doors 5:30...
🌈 MOTHERTONGUE
Wednesday, May 27th
@ Black Cat
An Evening of Queer Joy & Resistance in Memory of Andrea...
🏳️🌈 MOTHERTONGUE: An Evening of Queer Joy & Resistance
Wednesday, May 27th
@ Black Cat
In memory of Andrea Gibson. Doors at 7:30.
🌈 MOTHERTONGUE: Queer Joy & Resistance
Wednesday, May 27th
@ Black Cat
An Evening of Queer Joy & Resistance in Memory of Andrea...
🎤 Late Night Khaos Karaoke
Wednesday, May 27th
@ DC9
Late night karaoke session starting at 10:30pm.
🇯🇵 Naomi Watanabe: From Tokyo
Wednesday, May 27th
@ The Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre. All Ages. Doors 6:30 pm, Show 8:00 pm.
🎹 Chet Faker
Wednesday, May 27th
@ 9:30 Club
With Beacon, aLex vs aLex. Doors at 7 PM.
💸 Baby Keem – The Ca$ino Tour
Thursday, May 28th
@ The Anthem
Doors: 7:00PM.
CONTACT: 1-800 GIRLS [LiVE] 📞
Thursday, May 28th
@ Flash
A special live performance by 1-800 GIRLS (UK) with...
🧼 Foam 10th Anniversary Party! 🎈
Thursday, May 28th
@ ChurchKey
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Foam Brewers with 10...
Diosa Underground 🕳️
Thursday, May 28th
@ Diosa DC
Bajo Tierra late-night session featuring sophisticated dance...
✊ MY BODY MY FESTIVAL
Thursday, May 28th
@ 9:30 Club
Yaya Bey, Nourished By Time, Hamilton Leithauser, and more....
🤝 BUKO BUKO / D.M.V. / GORF
Friday, May 29th
@ Black Cat
A benefit for DC Books to Prisons. Doors at 8:00.
Project GLOW Pre-Party: Ray Volpe w/ YDG ⚡
Friday, May 29th
@ Echostage
Official pre-party featuring Ray Volpe with support from...
📚 Buko Buko Benefit
Friday, May 29th
@ Black Cat
Featuring D.M.V. and Gorf. A benefit for DC Books to...
🎤 The Knocks x Dragonette x Aquaria
Friday, May 29th
@ 9:30 Club
Equal tour. Doors open at 8 PM.
Para & Sessions: Koastle & Chris Liebing ⚡
Friday, May 29th
@ Flash
Koastle at 6:00 PM followed by FOCUS featuring Chris Liebing...
📚 BUKO BUKO / D.M.V. / GORF (Benefit)
Friday, May 29th
@ Black Cat
A benefit show for DC Books to Prisons. Doors at 8:00.
⚡ Project GLOW Pre-Party: Ray Volpe
Friday, May 29th
@ Echostage
Support: YDG. Presented by GLOW / Ages 18+. Doors open at...
Bongo District 🥁
Friday, May 29th
@ Diosa DC
A powerhouse live band pop-up performing a genre-blending...
📚 Sam Yo - The Monk's Mindset Book Tour
Friday, May 29th
@ The Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre. All Ages. Doors 6:30 pm, Show 8:00 pm.
📚 BUKO BUKO: DC Books to Prisons Benefit
Friday, May 29th
@ Black Cat
A benefit for DC Books to Prisons featuring Buko Buko,...
🤝 BUKO BUKO: Benefit for DC Books to Prisons
Friday, May 29th
@ Black Cat
Benefit featuring BUKO BUKO, D.M.V., and GORF.
BUKO BUKO 📚
Friday, May 29th
@ Black Cat
BUKO BUKO with D.M.V. and GORF. A benefit for DC Books to...
⚡ The Knocks x Dragonette x Aquaria Equal
Friday, May 29th
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 8:00 PM.
✨ Project Glow Festival 2026
Saturday, May 30th
@ Echostage
Fifth Year anniversary festival featuring Eric Prydz, Mau P,...
WONDER-FULL 🎹
Saturday, May 30th
@ Black Cat
A Tribute To The Music Of Stevie Wonder with DJ SPINNA....
🎹 WONDER-FULL: Stevie Wonder Tribute
Saturday, May 30th
@ Black Cat
A Tribute To The Music Of Stevie Wonder with DJ SPINNA....
🎸 The Slickee Boys 50th Anniversary Party
Saturday, May 30th
@ 9:30 Club
With The Beatnik Flies and Birthday Girl DC.
Matinée: veggi & Soul Clap 👏
Saturday, May 30th
@ Flash
Matinée with veggi (4:00 PM). Evening headline set by Soul...
🌟 Project Glow Festival 2026 - Day 1
Saturday, May 30th
@ Echostage
Project Glow festival returns for the Fifth Year. Headliners...
🧘 Trap Yoga
Saturday, May 30th
@ The Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre. All Ages. Doors 10:30 am, Show 11:00 am.
🏙️ Dayshift: The Block
Saturday, May 30th
@ The Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre. All Ages. Doors 5:00 pm, Show 5:00 pm.
Project Glow 2026 - Day 1 ✨
Saturday, May 30th
@ Echostage
Festival Day 1. Headliners include: Eric Prydz, Mau P,...
🇱🇧 Beirut Nights In Presents: Beirut To DC Nostalgia Night
Saturday, May 30th
@ Culture
A nostalgia-themed night celebrating Beirut culture in DC.
🎹 WONDER-FULL: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder
Saturday, May 30th
@ Black Cat
A Tribute To The Music Of Stevie Wonder with DJ SPINNA....
🎡 Project Glow Festival 2026 - Day 2
Sunday, May 31st
@ Echostage
Fifth Year Anniversary. Headliners include Eric Prydz, Mau...
Project Glow 2026 - Day 2 ✨
Sunday, May 31st
@ Echostage
Festival Day 2. Headliners include: Eric Prydz, Mau P,...
🏳️🌈 Pattie Gonia: SAVE HER!
Sunday, May 31st
@ 9:30 Club
A drag show about the climate, politics, and the power of...
🎸 Built To Spill
Monday, June 1st
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 7:00 PM. Featuring Guerilla Toss.
Ivy Queen – Pride Tour 2026 🏳️🌈
Thursday, June 4th
@ Echostage
Pride Tour event presented by Adobo DMV. Doors open at 9PM....
Keg Hunt 2026: Craft Beer Scavenger Hunt 🗺️
Thursday, June 4th
@ ChurchKey
A multicity craft beer scavenger hunt (June 4th-7th) across...
Yebba - Jean Tour 🎙️
Thursday, June 4th
@ 9:30 Club
Featuring Astyn Turr. Doors at 7 PM. (Sold Out)
WIFIGAWD 🎤
Friday, June 5th
@ Black Cat
RECORD RELEASE PARTY with KEY!, SOUL GLO, and SLUGGO. Doors...
🕺 Nü Androids Presents: Joshwa
Friday, June 5th
@ Culture
Nü Androids presents a set by Joshwa.
🌀 Layton Giordani [360º Set]
Friday, June 5th
@ Echostage
Presented by GLOW / Ages 18+. Support TBA. Doors open at...
Can't Feel My Face: 2010s Dance Party 🎧
Friday, June 5th
@ 9:30 Club
A dance party celebrating the best of the 2010s. Doors at 9...
💿 WIFIGAWD RECORD RELEASE PARTY
Friday, June 5th
@ Black Cat
With Key!, Soul Glo, and Sluggo. Doors at 8:00.
QUEER MAGIC 🪄
Saturday, June 6th
@ Black Cat
QUEER MAGIC DANCE PARTY. Doors at 9:00.
Trinix 🎧
Saturday, June 6th
@ 9:30 Club
Moved from The Atlantis. EARLY SHOW Doors at 6 PM.
✨ QUEER MAGIC DANCE PARTY
Saturday, June 6th
@ Black Cat
Doors at 9:00.
🐈 Kitty Kat Ball
Sunday, June 7th
@ 9:30 Club
Drag extravaganza starring Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell,...
🤠 Futurebirds - Far Out Country Tour
Monday, June 8th
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 7:00 PM.