The Pocket
✨ Vibe
A funky and intimate "music scene watering hole" that combines a cozy neighborhood bar feel with world-class sound and professional lighting.
🍸 Best For
Intimate live shows, discovering local talent, Tuesday night outings, all-ages concerts.
🔥 Highlights
- Pristine Production: Highly praised by both performers and photographers, the venue features top-tier acoustics and a professional lighting rig that creates a high-impact concert experience in a 75-capacity space.
- The Tuesday Open Mic: A high-energy weekly tradition where you can catch over a dozen performances in one night, ranging from rising DMV gems to surprise professional appearances.
- Diverse Genre Hub: As part of the 7DrumCity community, the programming is incredibly inclusive, spanning everything from indie pop and R&B to metal and electronic music.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- The Pocket is an all-ages venue located inside 7DrumCity, making it a welcoming spot for music lovers of all generations.
- Given its cozy 75-person capacity, it is a great idea to check the online schedule and grab tickets in advance for popular local acts.
🔄 Weekly Events
🎤 Tuesday Open Mic
A weekly open mic night where local artists and up-and-coming performers light up the stage at The Pocket, a funky 75-capacity venue.
Recent Reviews from Google
Small venue but super cool. I messaged DayBloom to see if I could take some photos of their show. Ended up taking a ton of photos that night. Highly recommend!
Ive seen numerous shows here and its a great intimate venue with fantastic sound. The bar, while small, is more than enough to meet the needs of all there. 7 Drum City is also a great business and...
I visited The Pocket with my boyfriend's band when he was on tour (ColorMeKrazy! Is the band.) So many positives about this place. It's small but in a great way. It made for a intimate show with a...
Great live music, you must absolutely go on a Tuesday night for Open Mic night. See 12 performances in one night! It is amazing to see all the undiscovered talent in the DMV here, and even some...
I love my local scene hub 🩷 Great facilities, awesome sounding and feeling venue from both the performer and the audience POV and the staff is chill. This is the DC music scene watering hole