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AKA White House
1710 H St. NW
(202) 904-2500
stayaka.com/aka-white-house
Downtown Farragut North
Enjoy 4,000 sq. ft. of open-flow amenity spaces, a modern lounge area with a stunning bar and fireplace and contemporary, comfortable seating.

Allegory @ Eaton Hotel
1201 K St. NW
(202) 900-8416
allegory-dc.com
Downtown
Farragut North, Metro Center
A new concept cocktail bar that is tucked away in the Eaton Hotel. This bar is a blend of art, advocacy, and forward-thinking cocktails.

Astro Beer Hall
1306 G St. NW
(202) 737-1797
astrobeerhall.com
Downtown Metro Center
A great venue for corporate events, birthdays, happy hours, engagement parties and brunch parties featuring two private rooms with A/V Capabilities.

Barkhaus
529 E Howell Ave.
Alexandria, VA
(703) 419-3947
brewskisbarkhaus.com
Virginia
Braddock Road, King St-Old Town
DC Metro’s first-ever dog-friendly bar and restaurant featuring an off-leash indoor and outdoor park.

Boundary Stone Public House
116 Rhode Island Ave. NW
(202) 621-6635
boundarystonedc.com
ShaShaw-Howard U
Scratch pub fare, extensive whiskey and dynamic craft beer selections in a cozy and comfortable American pub setting in historic Bloomingdale.

Clubhouse: Coffee & Cocktails
1070 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 847-0953
churchhalldc.com
Georgetown
Foggy Bottom-GWU
A neneighborhood gathering spot with three bars and a mezzanine in Georgetown. 17 TVs and communal tables make events a breeze.

Cure Bar & Bistro
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H St. NW
(202) 637-4906
curebarandbistro.com
Penn Quarter/Chinatown Metro Center
A multi-level relaxed swank lounge featuring top jazz concerts on four large plasma televisions and eclectic, comfortable furniture arrangements.

Doyle
The Dupont Circle Hotel
1500 NeHampshire Ave. NW
(202) 448-4301, 866 534-6835
doyle.bar
Dupont Circle Dupont Circle
Step back in time and experience a Mad-Men era cocktail lounge. Indoor fireplaces and a vast outdoor patio with heaters for the colder months.

Dubliner Pub
Phoenix Park Hotel
520 N Capitol St. NW
(202) 737-3773, (800) 824-5419
dublinerdc.com
Capitol Hill Union Station
Good food, nightly entertainment and Guinness on tap. Open daily.

Eighteenth Street Lounge
1230 9th St. NW
18thstlounge.com
Sha Mt Vernon Sq 7th St- Convention Center
Venue with a max capacity of 270, located across from the convention center. Options for live entertainment, alcohol, and light fare or catering.

Highline RxR
2130 Crystal Dr. Arlington, VA
(703) 413-2337
highlinerxr.com
Virginia Crystal City
A sprawling bar and event venue with a second-floor patio, communal-table seating, audio visual capabilities and a room for up to 275 people.

Hook Hall
3400 Georgia Ave. NW
(202) 629-4339
hookhall.com
Petworth Columbia Heights, Georgia Ave-Petworth
DC’s premier event venue, beer garden, cafe and tavern featuring a large indoor and outdoor space located in the heart of Washington, DC.

Lobby Bar
515 15th St. NW
(202) 661-2400
thehotelwashington.com
Downtown Metro Center
Meet, greet, sip and savor in a modern playground with the spirit of a literary salon.

The Mayflower Club
1223 Connecticut Ave.
(202) 507-8754
mayflowerclubdc.com
Dupont Circle Dupont Circle
A multi-level restaurant, bar and lounge, just south of Dupont Circle.

Morris American Bar
1020 7th St. NW
(833) 366-7747
morrisbardc.com
Mount Vernon Square Mt Vernon Sq 7th St- Convention Center
An instagramable boutique artisan cocktail bar, which accommodates up to 120 guests, just steps from the convention center.

Never Looked Better DC
130 Blagden Alley NW
neverlookedbetterdc.com
Mount Vernon Square Mt Vernon Sq 7th St- Convention Center
For your next corporate happy hour, birthday, or just a night out, we offer an eclectic space and a fun atmosphere.

The Next Whisky Bar
2650 Virginia Ave. NW
(202) 827-1600
thewatergatehotel.com/the-next-whisky-bar
Foggy Bottom Foggy Bottom-GWU
Host your next event in this stylish and sophisticated whisky bar. Full buyout available for groups. Outdoor space on the Whisky Terrace.

Over/Under Sportsbook Rooftop Lounge
476 K St. NW
Rooftop Level
(202) 669-0001
overunderdc.com
Mount Vernon Square Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Mt Vernon Sq 7th St- Convention Center
Catch all the action and bet on your favorite teams at our amazing new rooftop lounge sportsbook. 22 TVs, betting kiosks and a huge cocktail bar.

Punch Bowl Social - Arlington
4238 Wilson Blvd. Ste. 1180
Arlington, VA
(571) 297-7640
punchbowlsocial.com/location/arlington
Virginia
With everything from vintage arcade games to bowling, bar games and karaoke, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill pub.

Remixx Lounge Renaissance
Washington, DC Hotel
999 9th St. N (202) 898-9000
dcrenaissance.com
Mount Vernon Square Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Featuring a sleek bar and ample seating for sampling the chef’s many contemporary favorites. An exciting cocktail menu and balanced wine list.

Rooftop at The Graham
The Graham Georgetown
1075 Thomas Jefferson St. NW
(202) 337-0900
thegrahamgeorgetown.com/graham-rooftop
Georgetown
Foggy Bottom-GWU
Offers the best viein all of Georgetown. Enjoy one of our handcrafted cocktails and a lite bite.

Rooftop at Riggs
Riggs Washington DC
900 F St. NW
(202) 788-2805
riggsdc.com/bars-restaurants/rooftop-at-riggs
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Metro Center
2,500 total sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor flexible event space, featuring an outdoor wraparound terrace with views of downtown Penn Quarter.

The Rooftop at The Ven
2015 Massachusetts Ave. NW
(202) 265-1600
thevenembassyrow.com/therooftop?reqsrc=clientlogin
Dupont Circle Dupont Circle
The only rooftop bar in Dupont Circle. Boasting stunning city views, refreshing cocktails, delicious food and exciting events.

Silver Lyan
900 F St. NW
(202) 788-2799
silverlyan.com
Penn Quarter/Chinatown Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Metro Center
Subterranean cocktail bar by internationally-acclaimed bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana (Mr Lyan).

Silver Social
1250 Half St. SE 2nd Fl.
(202) 250-2000
silversocialdc.com
Capitol Riverfront Navy Yard-Ballpark
21+ terrace lounge, located next to Washington Nationals baseball stadium has a 3-season heated terrace; perfect for any function

TallBoy Bar
1239 9th St. NW
(202) 465-4822
tallboybar.com
Sha Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Shaw-Howard U
Offers a large outdoor street eatery perfect for happy hour events and birthdays.

Top of the Gate
The Watergate Hotel
2650 Virginia Ave. NW
thewatergatehotel.com/dine-and-drink/top-of-the-gate
Foggy Bottom Foggy Bottom-GWU
Give your next event a stunning rooftop view. Small parties or full buyouts available.

The Wells
727 C St. SE
thewellsdc.com
Eastern Market
Eastern Market
An upscale intimate gin bar, for conversation and connection, ideal for a pre or post-dinner reception.

Wild Days @ Eaton Hotel
1201 K St. NW
(202) 900-8425
wild-days-dc.com
Downtown
Farragut North, McPherson Square
The rooftop bar is a mostly enclosed venue that features live music and DJ sessions in addition to tasty cocktails and street food by Chef Tim Ma.

Wunder Garten
1101 1st St. NE
(202) 480-9217
wundergartendc.com
NoMa NoMa-Gallaudet U
A perfect setting for intimate gatherings, private parties, watch parties, product launches, holiday parties and corporate events.

CASINOS

Live! Casino & Hotel
7002 Arundel Mills Cir.
Hanover, MD
(443) 842-7000
livecasinohotel.com
Maryland
Over 200 table games, 4,000 slots, a variety of dining options and nightly live entertainment. Free parking.

CIGAR LOUNGE

Shelly’s Back Room
1331 F St. NW
(202) 737-3003
shellysbackroom.com
Downtown Metro Center
DC’s premier cigar tavern for groups of 20-180. Classic American fare and your favorite libations.

COMEDY CLUB

DC Improv Comedy
Club & Restaurant
1140 Connecticut Ave. NW
(202) 296-7008
dcimprov.com
Downtown Farragut North
The nation’s No. 1 venue for all your comedy needs. Featuring national touring headliners and local celebrities. See you at the show.

DINNER THEATERS

Medieval Times
7000 Arundel Mills Cir.
Hanover, MD
(888) WE-JOUST
(410) 904-7013
medievaltimes.com
Maryland
Experience the feasting, pageantry, romance, horsemanship and lance-shattering action that have made this venue a popular dinner attraction.

LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

9:30 Club
815 V St. NW
(202) 265-0930
930.com
U Street
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
Concert venue located a few blocks from the U Street Metro. Bringing national acts to perform every day of the week.

The Anthem
901 Wharf St. S (202) 888-0020
theanthemdc.com
Southwest & The Wharf
L'Enfant Plaza, Waterfront Located on the waterfront with flexible spaces for groups of 250 to 5,000. Hosting internationally touring music acts for up to 6,000 fans at a time.

Cathedral Choral Society
3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW
(202) 537-2228
cathedralchoralsociety.org
Woodley Park
Tenleytown-AU
Presenting masterworks of choral-orchestral repertoire in the majestic gloof Washington National Cathedral.

The Fillmore Silver Spring
8656 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 960-9999
fillmoresilverspring.com
Maryland Silver Spring
Venue accomodates 2,000 guests for concerts and 1,200 guests for private parties and receptions. State-of-the-art sound and lighting system.

GoGo Symphony
(202) 997-1118
gogosymphony.com
DC Metro Area
Fuses DC’s official music genre, Go-Go, with a classical orchestra for critically acclaimed dope symphonies you can dance and party to.

The Hamilton Live
600 14th St. NW
(202) 787-1000
thehamiltondc.com/live
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro Center
DC’s newest listening room for music and entertainment is dedicated to celebrating the talent and passion of America’s best artists.

Howard Theatre
620 T St. NW
(202) 803-2899
thehowardtheatre.com
ShaShaw-Howard U
Full in-house Wi-Fi, A/V, sound and light make any meeting planning a breeze.

Howl at the Moon
900 7th St. NW
howlatthemoon.com/washington-dc
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Metro Center
Featuring live interactive music! A DC event venue offering an array of packages for groups of all sizes with both semi-private and private options.

Lincoln Theatre
1215 U St. NW
(202) 888-0050
thelincolndc.com
U Street
U Street/African-Amer Civil
War Memorial/Cardozo The historic theater where Duke, Ella and Billie played is a revitalized gem, home to today’s emerging artists and music legends.

Pearl Street Warehouse
33 Pearl St. S (202) 380-9620
pearlstreetwarehouse.com
Southwest & The Wharf
Waterfront
The intimate live music venue DC has been waiting for. The venue offers a 300-person capacity, two large bars, full A/V capabilities and more.

NIGHTCLUBS

Cloakroom
476 K St. NW
(202) 909-5600
cloakroomdc.com
Mount Vernon Square
Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Mt Vernon Sq 7th
St-Convention Center
DC’s premier venue features 5,000 sq. ft. of space, a rooftop with panoramic views, a large stage, high-tech sound and lighting and luxe finishes.

Vue
515 15th St. NW
(202) 661-2437
thehotelwashington.com
Downtown Metro Center
Break through the red tape with tantalizing cocktails, live DJ beats and views of the White House normally reserved for those elected to office.

SPORTS BARS

Tom’s Watch Bar
781 7th St. NW
(202) 350-0123
tomswatchbar.com/ coming-soon/#sign-up
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
Endless Possibilities! We cater to your needs with flexible spaces for everything from corporate meetings to full restaurant buy-outs.

THEATER & STAGE

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, MD
(301) 495-6700
afi.com/silver
Maryland Silver Spring
Board meetings, teleconferencing and broadcast video production by day; and elegant receptions by night in a 400-seat historic Art Deco theater.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
630 Rhode Island Ave. NE
(202) 558-4341
drafthouse.com/dc-metro-area
Brookland
Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood
Plan an awesome event with our full-service dining and interactive movie parties. You dream it, we can create it.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
1101 6th St. S (202) 554-9066
arenastage.org
Southwest & The Wharf Waterfront
Three theaters and five lobby spaces offer something for everyone, from meetings and performances to galas and social events.

Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St. NE
(202) 399-7993
atlasarts.org
H St. NE Union Station Converted movie theater in trendy Atlas District with flexible spaces for receptions, weddings, corporate events and much more.

DAR Constitution Hall
1776 D St. NW
(202) 628-4780
dar.org/conthall
Downtown
Farragut North, Farragut West
Newly renovated 3,746-seat facility capable of hosting a variety of events including symphony concerts, ballet, meetings, plays and award shows.

GALA Hispanic Theatre
3333 14th St. N (202) 234-7174
galatheatre.org
Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights
Their stage is available for rental for performances (theatre, dance, music), fundraisers, conferences, graduations, corporate events, parties, etc.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St. N (202) 467-4600, (800) 444-1324
kennedy-center.org
Foggy Bottom
Foggy Bottom-GWU
From world-class venue to flexible conference spaces, offering a variety of resources for organizing social and corporate gatherings.

The Keegan Theatre
1742 Church St. N (202) 265-3767
keegantheatre.com
Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle
Presents award-winning plays and musicals in a unique and intimate 120-seat theater space just steps away from Dupont Circle.

Merriweather Post Pavilion
10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy.
Columbia, MD
(410) 715-5550
merriweathermusic.com
Maryland
Located North of Silver Spring, this is the venue where top headlining national acts are brought for musical performances.

The National Theatre
1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
(202) 628-6161
thenationaldc.com
Downtown Metro Center
One of America’s oldest continually operating theaters features national tours of Broadway favorites, pre-Broadway shows and American premieres.

Rorschach Theatre
1333 H St. NE
(202) 399-7993
rorschachtheatre.com
H St. NE
Called “Washington’s leading fantasists” by the Washington Post, is known for epic, immersive theater experiences.

Shakespeare Theatre Company
610 F St. N (202) 547-3230, (877) 487-8849
shakespearetheatre.org
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Gallery Pl-Chinatown
The nation’s foremost classical theater company and a 2012 Regional Theatre Tony Award®-winner.

Shear Madness Kennedy Center Theater Lab
2700 F St. N (202) 467-4600, (800) 444-1324
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Foggy Bottom
Foggy Bottom-GWU
Outwit the suspects and catch the killer at this wildly popular interactive comedy whodunit. A must-see in DC, this is Washington at its funniest.

Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell Ave.
Arlington, VA
(703) 820-9771
sigtheatre.org
Virginia Pentagon City This Tony Award-winning theater is DC’s “positively swanky” (NeYork Times) home for contemporary musicals and plays.

Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Ln.
North Bethesda, MD
(301) 581-5100
strathmore.org
Maryland
Grosvenor-Strathmore
An arts haven nestled on 11 acres in North Bethesda. World-class concerts in the music center’s concert hall and intimate recitals in the music room.

Theatre Washington ★
1825 Connecticut Ave. N (202) 337-4572
theatrewashington.org
Embassy Ro
Dupont Circle
Dedicated to supporting and representing all sectors of the Washington theater community to build a strong, vibrant, connected community.

U.S. Military District of Washington Public Affairs
210 B St.
Ste. 2 Bldg. 47
(202) 497-2718
mdwhome.mdw.army.mil
Southwest & The Wharf
Waterfront
Home of the Army’s official ceremonial unit, the 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band (Pershing’s Own).

Warner Theatre
1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
13th St. Nbetween E & F St.
(202) 783-4000
warnertheatredc.com
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Federal Triangle, Metro Center
Host to a variety of Broadway productions, comedy, dance, film and music concerts aft er a $10 million restoration.

The Washington Ballet
3515 Wisconsin Ave. N (202) 362-3606
washingtonballet.org
Upper Northwest
Tenleytown-AU
This season TWB welcomes Jazz Icons, Beyon Boundaries, and The Nutcracker. Group discounts available.

Wolf Trap
1645 Trap Rd.
Vienna, VA
(703) 255-1900
wolftrap.org
Virginia
West Falls Church
Known as America’s only National Park for the performing arts, three unique venues provide year-round, world-class performances across all genres.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
641 D St. N (202) 393-3939
woollymammoth.net
Penn Quarter/Chinatown
Archives-Navy Memorial- Penn Quarter, Gallery
Pl-Chinatown
Dubbed “Washington’s most daring theatre company” by the NeYork Times. Develops and produces edgy neplays by the most original writers in America.

TICKETING AGENCIES

TodayTix
(855) 464-9778
todaytix.com
DC Metro Area
The first and only free mobile app that provides access to the best prices on theater tickets booked same-day or within a month’s time.

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