NIGHT EXPERIENCES LISTEN TO MUSIC Whether you prefer jazz, go-go, hardcore punk, hip-hop or anything in between, you can fi nd it on any given night at live music venues throughout the city. See headliner musicians at The Anthem , The Atlantis and the 9:30 Club . For independent acts in an intimate setting, head to Pearl Street Warehouse and Union Stage at The Wharf. The Hamilton Live is a hot spot music venue near the White House with a dinner club vibe. Situated just off what was once known as “Black Broadway,” the Howard Theatre hosts artists across a variety of genres. Jazz is king at Blues Alley , The Morrow Hotel ’s rooftop club and Alice’s Jazz and Cultural Society. Library of Congress VISIT THE LARGEST LIBRARY The nation’s oldest federal cultural institution presents new programming weekly. Join the Library of Congress on Thursday evenings for a variety of performances, workshops and discussions. Enjoy happy hour drinks and food during extended hours while exploring exhibits and Thomas Jeff erson’s library and collections. HEAR FROM AN AUTHOR Gather with friendly locals at one of DC’s independent bookstores for author talks and insights on the latest books by local historians, novelists and politicos. Kramers in Dupont Circle hosts trivia nights and features a cafe serving breakfast all day. Politics & Prose has three locations with an extensive lineup of author talks (nearly nightly) and a coff ee and wine bar. Close to the convention center, Sixth & I hosts notable author events and lively conversations. VIEW DC FROM THE ROOFTOPS Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Nationals Park Watch the sunset with panoramic views of landmarks from DC’s numerous rooftop restaurants and bars. Head to Lucha Rosa for beach vibes and monuments, Moonraker for fi repits overlooking the water, Smoke & Mirrors for a direct view of the U.S. Capitol and the VUE Rooftop for Instagram-worthy pictures of the National Mall. Summit Rooftop at the Conrad features an eco-conscious menu of dishes prepared in a solar oven. ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM DC is an energetic sports city with exciting teams in every professional league. Enjoy a Washington Nationals baseball game at Nationals Park , check out a Capitals hockey game or Wizards hoops at Capital One Arena or see the 2019 WNBA champion Washington Mystics at Entertainment and Sports Arena . Audi Field hosts D.C. United and Washington Spirit games as well as the DC Defenders of the XFL. WASHINGTON. ORG VISIT WASHINGTON.ORG TO EXPLORE ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE WASHINGTON.ORG/ VISIT-DC/ENTERTAINMENT-NIGHTLIFE 17
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