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Today's Read Β· by Hermes

Eurovision Icons, Go-Go Legends, and Total Friday Chaos

It’s May 1st and the District is vibrating with everything from Dutch pop mayhem to high-octane hometown go-go. Whether you’re chasing a sweat-soaked rave or a smooth jazz retreat, tonight is officially a choose-your-own-adventure marathon.

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White Ford Bronco 🎸

The Hamilton Live

🎢 The Duplex: Simon Doty x Layla Benitez (Venue Takeover)

Culture

🎸 Foxtide

DC9

🎧 ŁASZEWO

9:30 Club

πŸ’ƒ Seven Nation Army : 2000s+DANCE+PARTIES

DC9

Boston Reservations Officially Open πŸ™οΈ

Kitchen + Kocktails

🎡 Los Mirlos with Kristy La r

The Howard Theatre

Deep Water (2026) 🌊

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

🍻 Happy Hour Active Today

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Bar Sirenis Tue-Fri 11am-3:30pm, Sat 2pm-7pm Diosa DC 10 PM - 2 AM Sook DC 4:00pm-6:00pm The Garden Bar 4pm-7pm Ugly Duckling 4 pm - 7 pm Nido Wine Shop + Market 5pm-7pm OKPB 5-7pm Pisco y Nazca 4pm-7pm District Alley Not specified Domestique Wine All day Pink Tiger 3 PM - 6 PM AmΓ©lie DC Bistro & Wine Bar 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

🎡 Tonight's Regulars

EdiciΓ³n Latina πŸ”₯

Diosa DC

Diosa Latino πŸ’ƒ

Diosa DC

🍷 Weekly Cheese & Wine Tastings

Paste & Rind

Weekly Artisanal Cheese Tasting Bar πŸ§€

Paste & Rind

🍷 Daily Cata Tasting

Grand Cata

🍷 #DAILYCATA Wine Tasting

Grand Cata
Welcome to Bar DC

Your Guide to Washington DC Bars and Clubs
DC Bars Map

Explore the map of all DC bars and clubs

Adams Morgan Barracks Row Capitol Hill Columbia Heights Downtown Dupont Circle Foggy Bottom Gallery Place / Chinatown Georgetown H Street NE Ivy City Logan Circle Navy Yard NoMa Penn Quarter Petworth Shaw The Wharf U Street

Gold Clover Bar

Neighborhood Bars, Cocktail Bars, Dive Bars

The Lobby Lounge | Cocktail & Wine Bar

Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Lounges
Pizza Bars

DC9

Live Music Venues, Rooftop Bars, Nightclub

TAKODA Navy Yard

Rooftop Bars, Sports Bars, Happy Hour Spots

πŸŽ‰ Happy Hour

Nationals Park Bud Light Loft

Sports Bars, Lounges, Event Spaces

Riff Raff DC

Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies, Neighborhood Bars

Friday, May 1st

🎧 ŁASZEWO

@ 9:30 Club

The Anthem

Live Music Venues, Concert Halls, Event Spaces

Neptune Room

Dive Bars, Neighborhood Bars, Late Night

MK ON U

Rooftop Bars, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots
Wine Bars

Bar Sirenis

πŸŽ‰ Happy Hour

Pisco y Nazca

Happy Hour Spots, Cocktail Bars, Latin

πŸŽ‰ Happy Hour

Lucha Lounge Rooftop

Rooftop Bars, Lounges, Event Spaces

Prima DC

Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Karaoke Bars

Friday, May 1st

Boston Reservations Officially Open πŸ™οΈ

@ Kitchen + Kocktails

Friday, May 1st

πŸ’ƒ Seven Nation Army : 2000s+DANCE+PARTIES

@ DC9

Paste & Rind

Wine Bars, Romantic, Happy Hour Spots

The Queen Vic

British Pubs, Sports Bars, Gastropubs

πŸŽ‰ Happy Hour
Logan Circle Bars
H Street NE Bars

Exiles Bar

Sports Bars, Neighborhood Bars, American

πŸŽ‰ Happy Hour

Olive & Arrow

Speakeasies, Cocktail Bars, Basements

Green Island Cafe

Live Music Venues, Jazz Clubs, Neighborhood Bars
Gallery Place / Chinatown Bars

Entice Bar & Lounge

Lounges, Cocktail Bars, Happy Hour Spots

Awakening Bar & Grill

Neighborhood Bars, Cocktail Bars, Live Music Venues

πŸŽ‰ Happy Hour

Shaw's Tavern

Taverns, Karaoke Bars, LGBTQ+ Bars

πŸŽ‰ Happy Hour
Adams Morgan Bars

Friday, May 1st

πŸŽ‰ TGIF – Fridays at Ultrabar

@ Ultrabar

Friday, May 1st

Deep Water (2026) 🌊

@ Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Chaplin's Restaurant & Bar

Cocktail Bars, Japanese, Brunch Spots

πŸŽ‰ Happy Hour

Friday, May 1st

Diosa Latino πŸ’ƒ

@ Diosa DC

Friday, May 1st

🎸 Foxtide

@ DC9

La Famosa

Rum Bars, Salsa, Latin

πŸŽ‰ Happy Hour

Jackie Lee's

Neighborhood Bars, Dive Bars, Game Bars

Suzie Q's

Neighborhood Bars, Dive Bars, Dog Friendly

The Mpire Gentlemen's Club

Clubs, Nightclub, Upscale

Press Club Cocktail Bar

Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Upscale

Fish Shop

Seafood Bars, Oyster Bars, Brunch Spots

πŸŽ‰ Happy Hour
Late Night

Friday, May 1st

🎀 rita de cinco (21+)

@ Decades

Tabard Inn

Hotel Bars, Live Music Venues, Romantic

πŸŽ‰ Happy Hour

Kbird DC

Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Happy Hour Spots

Allure Bar & Lounge

Lounges, Hookah Lounges, Happy Hour Spots
Petworth Bars

Show of Hands

Cocktail Bars, Whiskey Bars, Happy Hour Spots

District Champagne

Wine Bars, Bottle Shops

Friday, May 1st

πŸ§™β€β™‚οΈ Brujos Bash: Takeover & Pop-Up Can Release! 🍺

@ ChurchKey

Welcome to Bar DC

Your guide to the vibrant nightlife of the nation's capital β€” speakeasies, nightclubs, neighborhood pubs, and everything between.

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