Upcoming Events in DC
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🍷 Grill and Wine Dinner
Thursday, August 6th
@ Belga Cafe
A special four-course dinner featuring Chef Bart Vandaele's...
Grill and Wine is Fine 🍷🔥
Thursday, August 6th
@ Belga Cafe
Join Chef Bart for an evening featuring his favorite grilled...
🍷 Wine Dinner with Chef Bart
Thursday, August 6th
@ Belga Cafe
An evening featuring Chef Bart Vandaele's favorite grilled...
🥁 Grooves in the Grove: Sterling Anderson
Thursday, August 6th
@ Camp Wharf at the Firepit
Sterling Anderson’s funk and go-go trio brings vibey beats...
Throwdown Thursday 🎭
Thursday, August 6th
@ Crush Dance Bar
Hosted by Venetian. Show starts at 10:30 PM. Includes drink...
🎧 DJ Thic Cutt
Thursday, August 6th
@ DC9
DC9 Presents: DJ Thic Cutt spinning vinyl on the first floor...
Making Waves: A Trans Summer Draglesque Revue 🌊💃
Thursday, August 6th
@ Death Punch
A special summer draglesque revue performance at Death...
🥂 Sparkling Wine Class - Mosaic District
Thursday, August 6th
@ Grand Cata
A wine class focused on sparkling wines held at the Grand...
“Name That Tune” Bingo and Game Night 🎶
Thursday, August 6th
@ Hi-Lawn
Special edition of Name That Tune Bingo celebrating...
The Bob Schwartz Quintet features Joe Brotherton 🎺
Thursday, August 6th
@ Mr. Henry's
Music from Miles Davis's 1949 Nonet album 'Birth of the...
Function Fridays 🔥
Friday, August 7th
@ 12 Stories
Kick off the weekend with Function Fridays.
🥂 Artist Talk + Closing Night Celebration + Open House
Friday, August 7th
@ 1921 Biergarten at the Heurich House Museum
Explore the installations for the last time and hear from...
🎤 Chance Peña
Friday, August 7th
@ 9:30 Club
With Hans Williams. Doors: 8 PM. Sold Out.
🎙️ Jenny Cavallero: Seated
Friday, August 7th
@ Black Cat
A comedy special taping presented by Rhizome Comedy. Doors...
💃 Salsa Dance Night at The Wharf
Friday, August 7th
@ Camp Wharf at the Firepit
Free themed dance night with live music and cocktails al...
Flamingo Beach Party 🦩
Friday, August 7th
@ Crush Dance Bar
Summer themed party with no cover charge.
Grizzly Bear Happy Hour 🐻
Friday, August 7th
@ Crush Dance Bar
Special happy hour gathering downstairs.
'BLACK HAUSE' DC | FRI 8/7 🎧
Friday, August 7th
@ Culture
A night of House Music, Hip-Hop, R&B, Neo-Soul, and...
Foot Traffic 👟
Friday, August 7th
@ DC9
DC9 Presents: Foot Traffic with Makeup Girl and Playrite....
💃 Poker Face : 2000s+DANCE+PARTY [pop edition]
Friday, August 7th
@ DC9
Pop edition dance party. Doors and Show: 11pm.
🎤 Karaoke Night
Friday, August 7th
@ Decades
Join Decades for a themed karaoke night. 21+ to enter.
DJ W!LD & Gabbs 🎧
Friday, August 7th
@ Flash
A night of house, minimal, and techno featuring Paris-based...
9th Annual Jazz and Freedom Festival 🗽
Friday, August 7th
@ Mr. Henry's
Featuring the DC Starlight Orchestra, JII Jazz Combo,...
Body By 12 💪
Saturday, August 8th
@ 12 Stories
A stylish Saturday night activation at The Wharf's premier...
🎤 Chance Peña (Night 2)
Saturday, August 8th
@ 9:30 Club
With Hans Williams. Doors: 8 PM. Sold Out.
🧘 Rooftop Yoga at Arlo DC
Saturday, August 8th
@ ART DC - Arlo Rooftop Bar
FlowWell Yoga + Wellness session at the Arlo Hotel...
Burning Down The House: New Wave Drag Show 🏳️🌈
Saturday, August 8th
@ Black Cat
New wave themed drag performance. Doors at 8:00.
Girls Rock! DC August Showcase 🎸
Saturday, August 8th
@ Black Cat
Daytime showcase event. Doors at 11:00 AM.
🐕 DockDogs at The Wharf
Saturday, August 8th
@ Camp Wharf at the Firepit
High-flying canine competition where dogs attempt to earn...
🎤 2000's Throwback Dirty Pop
Saturday, August 8th
@ Crush Dance Bar
Nostalgic dance night featuring DJ Drew G & Norm Hill. No...
Y2K PARTY 💿
Saturday, August 8th
@ Crush Dance Bar
Retro vibes with DJ Drew G & Norm Hill. No cover charge.
Vibras At Culture 8.08.26 💃
Saturday, August 8th
@ Culture
The 8.0 edition of the Vibras Latin-inspired event series.
Dance Club 💃
Saturday, August 8th
@ DC9
Dance Club night. Doors: 11:00pm, Show: 11:00pm.
Fairweather ☀️
Saturday, August 8th
@ DC9
Featuring Fairweather, Dosser, and Celebration Summer....
🕺 Pop Icons – Boy Band Night
Saturday, August 8th
@ Decades
A special themed night dedicated to boy band pop icons. 21+...
Eddie Anderson Project 🥁
Saturday, August 8th
@ Mr. Henry's
Jazz drummer and vocalist Eddie Anderson performs with...
🎤 J. Howell Live in Washington, DC
Saturday, August 8th
@ Penn Social
Catch J. Howell & Shaun Mili Live in DC at Penn Social for...
215 to 202: Philly in the District 🏙️
Sunday, August 9th
@ Focus Social Club
Philly is pulling up to the district for brunch, bottles,...
⚽ Arsenal vs. Dortmund
Sunday, August 9th
@ Franklin Hall
Special Sunday morning opening for the match against...
🎸 Dogstar - ALL IN NOW TOUR
Tuesday, August 11th
@ 9:30 Club
With The Backfires. Doors: 7 PM.
🤘 Eagles Of Death Metal - Death By Sexy 20th Anniversary Tour
Thursday, August 13th
@ 9:30 Club
With Mountain Head. Doors: 7 PM.
🎙️ Grooves in the Grove: Tre4rmDC
Thursday, August 13th
@ Camp Wharf at the Firepit
R&B artist with a sound rooted in soul, groove, and passion.
👃🍹 Scent Social: Sip, Snif N’ Scratch with S.S.K. (LABS)
Thursday, August 13th
@ Kbird DC
Sip sensorial cocktails, sniff new oil kits, and scratch to...
Jack Irby Quartet 🎷
Thursday, August 13th
@ Mr. Henry's
In-demand section player Jack Irby leads his quartet for a...
🎵 Pomplamoose
Friday, August 14th
@ 9:30 Club
Doors at 8 PM.
🎸 YARD ACT / THE ARMED
Friday, August 14th
@ Black Cat
Live performance on the Mainstage. Doors at 8:00 PM.
🎸 Rock the Dock featuring The Experience Band & Show
Friday, August 14th
@ Camp Wharf at the Firepit
Powerhouse ensemble from DC's music scene performs a free...
🔥 Nü Androids and Achromatic Presents: Moombahton Massive
Friday, August 14th
@ Culture
A massive night of Moombahton rhythms presented by Nü...
#️⃣ Hashtag 2016
Friday, August 14th
@ DC9
Hashtag 2016 dance event. Doors and show at 11:00pm.
Nii Akwei & The 11th Hour ⏳
Friday, August 14th
@ Mr. Henry's
Modern straight-ahead jazz led by Nii Akwei Adoteye...
🎤 Oh He Dead
Saturday, August 15th
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 8 PM.
🧘 Rooftop Yoga at Arlo DC
Saturday, August 15th
@ ART DC - Arlo Rooftop Bar
FlowWell Yoga + Wellness session at the Arlo Hotel...
ARGO & THE VIOLET QUEENS / MASSIE CUNI / PINKHOUSE 💿
Saturday, August 15th
@ Black Cat
Record Release benefit for Immigrant Solidarity Mutual Aid....
ARGO & THE VIOLET QUEENS: RECORD RELEASE 📀
Saturday, August 15th
@ Black Cat
Record release show with Massie Cuni and Pinkhouse. A...
🕺 Nü Androids Presents: Patrick Topping
Saturday, August 15th
@ Culture
Late night house music performance by renowned artist...
☕ Nü Androids x Cafe Grooves Presents: Rafael
Saturday, August 15th
@ Culture
A unique midday musical experience featuring Rafael at...
🎶 EAST 2 EAST
Saturday, August 15th
@ DC9
Live performance. Doors: 10pm • Show: 10pm
Joe Coleman 🎤
Saturday, August 15th
@ Mr. Henry's
DC R&B music legend performing a night of top-flight jazz...
🎶 Kaytraday! Fall 2026 Tour
Saturday, August 15th
@ Penn Social
A celebration of music rooted in Soulful House, R&B,...
🎧 HAYLA - DARK TOUR
Sunday, August 16th
@ 9:30 Club
Steez Promo Presents. Doors: 7 PM.
Nü Androids Presents: Ilario Alicante 🎶
Sunday, August 16th
@ Culture
An afternoon performance by acclaimed techno artist Ilario...
Nü Androids Presents: Patrick Topping 🕺
Sunday, August 16th
@ Culture
A late-night session with British tech-house DJ and producer...
Stronjai’s Lipstick Revue 💄
Sunday, August 16th
@ Mr. Henry's
A night of glitz, glamour, and fierce drag performances....
NATIONAL RUM DAY 🍹
Sunday, August 16th
@ Nellie's Sports Bar
Celebrating all day with $10 Rum Blasts and Piña Coladas....
AHF PrEP for Summer ☀️
Tuesday, August 18th
@ Crush Dance Bar
Community event located downstairs in Studio A.
🎲 Board Game Speed Dating for Gay Men
Tuesday, August 18th
@ Kbird DC
Searching for a partner can be horrifically painful. But...
🎷 Grooves in the Grove: Alisha Glover
Thursday, August 20th
@ Camp Wharf at the Firepit
Free concert featuring soulful jazz, funk, and R&B beats at...
🍷 Red Wine and Chill...
Thursday, August 20th
@ Cork Cleveland Park
Migrate between the bars upstairs and downstairs to taste a...
🎵 Moondog Revival Band Concert
Thursday, August 20th
@ Death Punch
Live musical performance by the Moondog Revival Band.
Headshot Happy Hour 📸
Thursday, August 20th
@ Focus Social Club
A fundraiser collaboration between Together, To Get Her and...
SOS: The Recession Pop Party 💿
Friday, August 21st
@ 9:30 Club
Presented by U Street Music Hall. Doors at 10 PM.
VELVET DIVIDE / SOUL MEETS BODY / AITA 🎸
Friday, August 21st
@ Black Cat
Live indie music. Doors at 8:00.
VELVET DIVIDE with AITA, COURAGE MOTHER 🎶
Friday, August 21st
@ Black Cat
Live performance in the concert room.
🎸 Rock the Dock featuring The Rock Creek Kings
Friday, August 21st
@ Camp Wharf at the Firepit
Rock Creek Kings perform pop, rock, and folk on the Floating...
Bloiters Concert 🎤🎸
Friday, August 21st
@ Death Punch
Live musical performance by Bloiters at Death Punch Bar.
🐉 Divas & Death Saves
Friday, August 21st
@ Penn Social
A Live Play Drag D&D show blending the structure of a...
White Ford Bronco 🎸
Saturday, August 22nd
@ 9:30 Club
DC's All '90s Band. Doors at 8 PM.
♻️ GARBAGE FEST 2026
Saturday, August 22nd
@ Black Cat
A Food Not Bombs Benefit event. Doors at 7:00 PM.
🎹 Nü Androids Presents: AC Slater
Saturday, August 22nd
@ Culture
A night of bass house with the King of Heavy Bass House, AC...
🍑 Peach Pit: 90s Dance Party
Saturday, August 22nd
@ DC9
90s Dance Party. Doors: 11pm • Show: 11pm
36 Shades of the 90’s Bday Bash ✨
Saturday, August 22nd
@ Focus Social Club
90s themed brunch and birthday bash with good eats, flowing...
Freedom 250 Grand Prix 🏁
Saturday, August 22nd
@ Hush Rooftop Bar
Celebrate our Nation's 250th Birthday with the Speed and...
🐾 Pints for Paws with Pacifico
Sunday, August 23rd
@ Camp Wharf at the Firepit
A tail-wagging afternoon by the water at Transit Pier...
🏎️ IndyCar Sunday Special Opening
Sunday, August 23rd
@ Denson Liquor Bar
Denson Liquor Bar will be specially open on Sunday for the...
🍇 Lambrusco Masterclass
Sunday, August 23rd
@ Maxwell Park
Kick off Lambrusco Week with a masterclass led by Brusco...
DC Summer Restaurant Week 🇧🇪🍴
Monday, August 24th
@ Belga Cafe
Enjoy chef-crafted prix fixe menus featuring the best of the...
🥂 Lambrusco Week
Monday, August 24th
@ Maxwell Park
A week-long celebration featuring 10 different dry...
🥃 National Whiskey Sour Day
Tuesday, August 25th
@ Barrel
It's National Whiskey Sour Day! Come down and let our...
🚀 Sunset Cinema: Project Hail Mary
Wednesday, August 26th
@ Camp Wharf at the Firepit
An out-of-this-world screening of Project Hail Mary on...
🪟 Windows
Wednesday, August 26th
@ DC9
Live performance. Doors: 7pm, Show: 7:30pm.
✨ Tiffany Day - HALO TOUR
Thursday, August 27th
@ 9:30 Club
Moved from The Atlantis. With Tommy Fleece. Sold Out. Doors:...
🎶 Grooves in the Grove: Sterling Anderson
Thursday, August 27th
@ Camp Wharf at the Firepit
Sterling Anderson’s funk and go-go trio returns for another...
🎸 Ekko Astral
Thursday, August 27th
@ DC9
Doors: 7pm, Show: 8pm.
🕊️ Earlybirds Club
Friday, August 28th
@ 9:30 Club
Recommended for ages 21+. EARLY SHOW. Doors: 6 PM.
SUPER ART FIGHT with HUE 🎨
Friday, August 28th
@ Black Cat
The greatest live art competition in the known universe with...
Flow Tribe 🎺
Friday, August 28th
@ DC9
Doors: 7pm • Show: 7:30pm.
🕊️ Earlybirds Club
Saturday, August 29th
@ 9:30 Club
Recommended for ages 21+. EARLY SHOW. Doors: 6 PM.
🕺 EIGHTIES MAYHEM: End of Summer Dance Party
Saturday, August 29th
@ Black Cat
80's Dance Party with DJs Steve EP and Missguided.
🏺 Pottery With a Purpose - Sip & Sculpt
Saturday, August 29th
@ DC Brau Brewing Company
Unplug, unwind, and make something by hand at this guided...
OPEN TABS BAND
Saturday, August 29th
@ Level 1 Cocktail Lab
Cover Band playing Indie Rock.
Mr Henry’s 60th Anniversary Gala 💎
Saturday, August 29th
@ Mr. Henry's
A Diamond Anniversary party celebrating 60 years with...
AFROSOREAL Presents: “IMY” 🎵
Sunday, August 30th
@ DC9
Afrosoreal presents IMY. Doors: 7pm • Show: 8pm.
Quicksand & Bane 🤘
Monday, August 31st
@ 9:30 Club
Soul Blind. Doors: 6:30 PM.
🎤 MIKE D 5D
Tuesday, September 1st
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 7 PM.
🥁 50th Anniversary of Go-Go Celebration
Thursday, September 3rd
@ 9:30 Club
Featuring Big Tony & Trouble Funk, The Kim Michelle...
📖✍️ Kaylin Weir 'Still the Eldest Daughter' Book Launch Party
Thursday, September 3rd
@ Kbird DC
An evening of poetry, reflection, and connection celebrating...
🤘 Emo Night Brooklyn
Friday, September 4th
@ 9:30 Club
Doors: 9 PM.
Nino Paid: It's All Temporary Tour 🎤
Friday, September 4th
@ Black Cat
Since Entertainment Presents: NINO PAID with 1UP TEE.
