w = LOCATION " = NEARBY METRO = SIGNATURE PARTNER 1400 K St. NW., Ste. 500 (202) 833-9800 washingtonperformingarts.org w Downtown " McPherson Square Provides the Washington, DC area with high quality performing arts presentations and education programs. Resident gospel choirs and local bands. Washington Performing Arts 1420 K St. NW (202) 789-5429 soundcheckdc.com w Downtown " McPherson Square A uniquely designed venue and club to suit all your outside-of-the-box needs. Enjoy bottle service and live DJs at this spacious club. Soundcheck dcrenaissance.com w Downtown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown An upscale sports bar serving sandwiches, salads and premium beverages in an upscale environment. Nine HDTVs and four plasma screens. 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW, 3rd Sublevel S. Dillon Ripley Center (202) 633-8700 discoverytheater.org w National Mall " Smithsonian Offering more than 400 performances of 25 different programs: music, movement, storytelling, puppetry, interactive events and original dramas. Discovery Theater THEATER & STAGE NIGHTCLUBS 1101 17th St. NW (202) 955-9001 barcodedc.com w Downtown " Farragut North Barcode A premier destination for lunch, happy hour and dinner serving American fare. Private event and buyout-friendly. 911 F St. NW (202) 638-4663 ultrabardc.com w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Metro Center Ultrabar 8633 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD (301) 495-6700 afi.com/silver w Maryland " Silver Spring AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center 476 K St. NW (202) 909-5600 cloakroomdc.com w Downtown " 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, large stage, high-tech sound and lighting, and luxe finishes. Cloakroom The go-to venue for any nightlife enthusiast, fusing the appeal of an ultra exclusive lounge with a high-energy nightclub. Board meetings, teleconferencing and broadcast video production by day, elegant receptions by night in 400-seat historic Art Deco theater. 201 E Capitol St. SE (202) 544-7077 folger.edu w Capitol Hill " Capitol South, Union Station Folger Shakespeare Library 901 9th St. NW (202) 733-5333 dc.citytap.com w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Gallery Pl-Chinatown City Tap House SPORTS BARS 1219 Connecticut Ave. NW (202) 853-3498 decadesdc.com w Dupont Circle " Farragut North, Dupont Circle A four-story, retro-themed nightclub celebrating club culture, DJs and the greatest hits from the 80s to the present. Decades Offering craft brews from around the world, authentic brick oven pizza and gourmet American fare for an updated gastropub experience. Ad page 90 1101 6th St. SW (202) 554-9066 arenastage.org w Southwest Waterfront " Waterfront Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater Historic Tudor interiors transport your guests to England, but the world’s largest Shakespeare collection sits just one block from the U.S. Capitol. Be inspired! Offering stunning private event spaces, three world-class auditoriums and views of the Potomac River. Ad page 66 511 10th St. NW (202) 347-4833 fords.org w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Metro Center Ford's Theatre 1851 Ritchie Station Ct. Capitol Heights, MD (301) 909-9606 daveandbusters.com/ capitol-heights w Maryland " Addison Road-Seat Pleasant A 42,000 sq. ft. entertainment complex with over 150 arcade games, full-service restaurant and bar. Dave & Buster's 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (202) 312-1555, (703) 683-8330 capsteps.com w Penn Quarter/Chinatown " Federal Triangle A unique blend of musical and political comedy; a Washington institution for over 30 years. Performing weekly; available for private bookings. Capitol Steps The site of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, a working theater, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center. 2700 F St. NW (202) 467-4600, (800) 444-1324 kennedy-center.org w Foggy Bottom " Foggy Bottom-GWU From world-class venue to flexible conference spaces, offering a variety of resources for organizing social and corporate gatherings. Ad on Inside Back Cover John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 920 14th St. NW (202) 737-7275 park14.com w Downtown " McPherson Square An upscale contemporary restaurant and lounge serving classic food in a warm, vibrant atmosphere. Private meetings and receptions are welcomed. The Park at 14th 515 15th St. NW W Hotel -Washington, DC (202) 661-2437 povrooftop.com w Downtown " Metro Center POV Rooftop Lounge and Terrace 901 Massachusetts Ave. NW Marriott Marquis Washington, DC (202) 824-9389 marriott.com/hotel-restaurants/ wasco-marriott-marquis-washington-dc/high-velocity/ 5641403/home-page.mi w Downtown " Mt Vernon Sq 7th St-Convention Center High Velocity 4850 Colorado Ave. NW Rock Creek Park (202) 895-6226 nps.gov/rocr w Upper Northwest Carter Barron Amphitheatre A 3,700-seat outdoor performance venue and theater. Located in Rock Creek Park. Break through the red tape with tantalizing cocktails, live DJ beats and views of the White House normally reserved for those elected to office. Experience a high-tech DC sports bar and restaurant with delicious sliders, wings, sandwiches and an amazing beer selection. 1776 D St. NW (202) 628-4780 dar.org/conthall w 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. DAR Constitution Hall 1215 U St. NW (202) 888-0500 thelincolndc.com w U Street " U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Lincoln Theatre The historic theater where Duke, Ella and Billie played is a revitalized gem, home to today's emerging artists and music legends. Ad page 108 999 9th St. NW Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel (202) 898-9000 President's Sports Bar WASHINGTON.ORG | 109