NIGHT EXPERIENCES Nigh EXPERIENCES TAKE IN A MUSEUM Many of the city’s best museums off er after-hours activities and events. For museums that stay open past 6 p.m., check out the National Portrait Gallery , the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the International Spy Museum . Monthly, the Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle stays open late and combines live music with thematic displays. Washington, DC City Cruises No matter what time your meeting ends, there’s always something to do in Washington, DC after the sun goes down. CATCH A LIVE SHOW Experience the grandeur of DC’s theater scene. The National Theatre , the Warner Theatre and Ford’s Theatre often stage pre-Broadway and debut shows, while cutting-edge dramas can be enjoyed at Woolly Mammoth Theatre , Arena Stage and Shakespeare Theatre Company ’s two stages. The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts hosts performances, including free 6 p.m. shows at Millennium Stage . CRUISE THE POTOMAC Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Potomac River and admire the illuminated cityscape. Get up close to the monuments with a private, customized and captained boat ride with Embark DC , cruise from The Wharf to Georgetown and back on a water taxi or join a group dinner cruise with live entertainment. PL ANNING GUIDE MARVEL IN THE MOONLIGHT The National Mall and its iconic monuments and memorials take on a whole new atmosphere at night. Explore the Lincoln Memorial , the Korean War Veterans Memorial , the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial beautifully lit against the night sky. Pearl Street Warehouse Photo by Josh Cogan 16 EVENT
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