Best events in

Washington

After the workday wraps up, a lively scene of events and things to do comes alive in Washington, DC. Historic corridors like U Street pulse with live music, while the redeveloped Wharf offers waterfront concerts and dining. The city's cultural heart beats strong in its world-class theaters and intimate neighborhood venues.

• For an evening of bar-hopping and live music, the high-energy streets of Adams Morgan offer a dense collection of venues like Hotbed, home to Underground Comedy.
• Experience world-class productions at landmark institutions, including the Kennedy Center in Foggy Bottom and the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Penn Quarter.
• Gather with friends at culinary hubs like Union Market in NoMa or The Roost on Capitol Hill for a casual meal from a variety of local food purveyors.