BLEISURE CATCH A LIVE SHOW Experience the grandeur of DC’s theater scene. The National Theatre, 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 a multitude of performances, including free 6 p.m. shows at Millennium Stage. 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 Howard Theatre hosts artists across a variety of genres and the Hamilton Live is a hot spot music venue near the White House with a dinner club vibe. j pearl street warehouse j VIEW DC FROM THE ROOFTOPS 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 VUE Rooftop for Instagram-worthy pictures of the National Mall. Just steps from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the Ciel Social Club’s penthouse lounge off ers 360-degree city views while the Summit at Conrad Rooftop Bar features an eco-conscious menu of dishes prepared in a solar oven. capital one arena 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 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. WASH INGTON.ORG EXPLORE MORE Blei sure VISIT WASHINGTON.ORG TO EXPLORE ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE 25
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