Go out in
U Street & Shaw.

Concerts, games, comedy, theater and more.

209 things to do12 venues
See it all on the map

This weekend

See everything
Music

Jasper James - Tobias Lindén

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Music

Jasper James - Tobias Lindén

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Music

Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour

Lincoln Theatre DC · 6:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 15
Music

Austin Giorgio

DC9 Nightclub · 7:30 PM

From $25
Music

Sammy Rae & The Friends

9:30 Club · 7:30 PM

Music

Bedouine

The Atlantis (DC) · 7:30 PM

Music

That Jazz Flashband Showcase

The Pocket (7DrumCity) · 8:00 PM

Music

SIR WOMAN

Black Cat (DC) · 8:00 PM

Music

Ax and the Hatchetmen: The Late Checkout Tour 2026

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Music

Dance Club

DC9 Nightclub · 11:00 PM

From $10
Music

Fruit Bats

9:30 Club · 11:30 PM

Event

GBIV Monthly Game Night - Taproom

Right Proper Brewing (Shaw) · 4:00 PM

Music

Gilla Band

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

Giant Rooks

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Music

Mother Soki

DC9 Nightclub · 8:00 PM

From $15
Music

PI'ERRE BOURNE - MADE IN PARIS

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Music

Shallow Alcove

The Pocket (7DrumCity) · 8:00 PM

Music

Greg Freeman

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

JoJo THE HIGH ROAD - 20 YEARS UNPLUGGED

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Music

Pocketboy Solid

DC9 Nightclub · 8:00 PM

From $15
Music

Donny Benet

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

Sleep: North America 2026

Lincoln Theatre DC · 6:30 PM

Music

Die Spitz

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Music

HO99O9

Black Cat (DC) · 7:00 PM

Music

The Pocket Open Mic

The Pocket (7DrumCity) · 7:30 PM

6 more dates through Dec 29
Music

The Pineapple Thief Far and Wide Tour 2026

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Event

WednesDEUS - Kitchen

Right Proper Brewing (Shaw) · 4:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 9
Music

BAILEN - SWIM!!! At Your Own Risk Tour

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Event

Trivia - Taproom

Right Proper Brewing (Shaw) · 7:00 PM

4 more dates through Dec 16
Event

Survivor Watch Party: Season 51

DC9 Nightclub · Through Nov 19

Free
Music

Matt Hansen - The Orchid Tour

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Music

454

Black Cat (DC) · 7:30 PM

Theater & dance

Wilderness Generation

Studio Theatre · 7:30 PM

9 more dates through Nov 29
Music

Yaelokre

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Music

Headroom Listening Sessions

Flash Nightclub · 1:30 PM

Music

FOCUS: Anetha

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Event

Fall Yard Care for Firefly-Friendly Gardens - Taproom

Right Proper Brewing (Shaw) · 5:30 PM

Event

Dungeons & Drafts - Taproom

Right Proper Brewing (Shaw) · 6:00 PM

Music

Stella Lefty: Lefty Live

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

They Might Be Giants

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

3 more dates through Nov 22
Music

Sirintip + Gracie Jay

The Pocket (7DrumCity) · 8:00 PM

Music

Gene

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Music

Radio Slave - Budakid

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Comedy

Ilana Glazer Live!

Lincoln Theatre DC · 5:00 PM

Music

Eggy

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

1 more date through Nov 21
Music

KIDS TABLE

Black Cat (DC) · 8:00 PM

Music

caroline

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Event

Tarot & Bloom: A Floral Workshop - Taproom

Right Proper Brewing (Shaw) · 1:00 PM

Music

FOCUS: Ogazón - Verraco

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Comedy

Michelle Wolf - Best Job in the World

Lincoln Theatre DC · 6:00 PM

Comedy

Nacho Redondo: Terapia de Grupo

Howard Theatre DC · 6:30 PM

Music

RIGHT ROUND: EARLY EDITION

Black Cat (DC) · 7:00 PM

Music

Peach Pit: 90s Dance Party

DC9 Nightclub · 10:30 PM

Music

Kids' Music Time - Taproom

Right Proper Brewing (Shaw) · 11:00 AM

Art & museums

West 22nd: Places To Be

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Art & museums

Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary

Lincoln Theatre DC · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Grits & Eggs Podcast: Coming Thru America Tour

Howard Theatre DC · 7:30 PM

Event

Criminal Presents: Don't Worry with Phoebe Judge

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Stichomythia + KPI

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 7:30 PM

Music

Toosii

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Comedy

Regalia + Claw Daddy

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 8:30 PM

Comedy

Harold Night Jam

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 9:30 PM

9 more dates through Feb 1
Music

Tiny Habits - The Keepers Tour

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Sina Bathaie – White Lotus World Tour | Back Together

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Music

FlashGiving: Steve Bug

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Theater & dance

A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live on Stage!

Lincoln Theatre DC · 6:00 PM

Music

Virginia Coalition

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

emmet swimming + Dillon Fence

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Music

AmapianoDMV

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Event

PUNK ROCK KARAOKE

Red Room · 8:00 PM

Music

Emo Night Brooklyn

9:30 Club · 9:00 PM

Music

Throw It Back: 90s and 2000s Hip Hop Dance Night

DC9 Nightclub · 9:00 PM

Music

Para Presents: Viiibrations Label Showcase

Flash Nightclub · 11:00 AM

Music

Janina - Clovis

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Music

Psycho Killers (Talking Heads Tribute) with Walking In The Air

The Atlantis (DC) · 7:00 PM

Event

UNDERTALE VS DELTARUNE: THE DRAG SHOW

Red Room · 8:00 PM

Music

Emmett & the Dead Ends w/ Phrases

The Pocket (7DrumCity) · 8:00 PM

Music

White Ford Bronco: DC's All '90s Band

9:30 Club · 8:00 PM

Music

BLACK TECHNO MATTERS Presents: interface.

DC9 Nightclub · 11:00 PM

Music

Static Dress

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Theater & dance

E. LYNN HARRIS, ASHFORD & SIMPSON — INVISIBLE LIFE (THE MUSICAL) WORLD PREMIERE

Howard Theatre DC · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 1
Comedy

Bethylda + Arbitrage

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 7:30 PM

2 more dates through Jan 4
Comedy

DoorPlay + Apophenia

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 8:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 14
Event

December Flowers Watercolor Workshop - Kitchen

Right Proper Brewing (Shaw) · 6:00 PM

Music

Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band - A Springsteen Celebration

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

LUKAS NELSON LIVE

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

Andrew Hagen w/ Duke Walker

The Pocket (7DrumCity) · 8:00 PM

Music

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

nimino: keep me awake tour

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Music

Matisa - Maxime dB

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Art & museums

HUMP! FILM FESTIVAL (Early Show)

Black Cat (DC) · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 5
Music

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 5
Comedy

Madeline + 'Twas: An Improvised Xmas Eve Adventure

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 7:30 PM

9 more dates through Dec 27
Music

Temples: The BLISS Tour

The Atlantis (DC) · 7:30 PM

Music

Venna

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Music

roomonfire w/ Ethan Barr + Vel Creaux

The Pocket (7DrumCity) · 8:00 PM

Comedy

Uncle Gorgeous + iMusical

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 9:00 PM

Music

The Holiday Show

Lincoln Theatre DC · 2:00 PM

2 more dates through Dec 13
Comedy

Slli'mprov: A 50th Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser for WIT

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 3:30 PM

Music

Takuya Nakamura

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Music

Juice

The Atlantis (DC) · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Nox! + Hellcat + The Broken Bones

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 8:00 PM

Music

Bitter Stems w/ The Mermaids + HSK Theory

The Pocket (7DrumCity) · 8:00 PM

Comedy

Demetri Martin: Standup Comedy for Christmas

9:30 Club · 4:00 PM

Music

Lawrence - Celebrating 10 years of Breakfast

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

Shaun Cassidy - UNWRAPPED: Songs & Stories For The Holidays

Lincoln Theatre DC · 7:00 PM

Comedy

ANA GASTEYER SUGAR & BOOZE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR

Howard Theatre DC · 7:30 PM

Music

In Search of Groove

The Pocket (7DrumCity) · 9:00 PM

Music

Montell Fish - The Nest Tour

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Comedy

KPI + Apophenia

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Stichomythia + Regalia

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 8:30 PM

Music

GWAR

9:30 Club · 6:00 PM

Music

Gallant

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

EMMA RUTH RUNDLE

Black Cat (DC) · 7:00 PM

Art & museums

Plain English with Derek Thompson Live!

Howard Theatre DC · 7:30 PM

Music

Deep Dive Live at The Atlantis

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan Tour

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Music

CHARLOTTE CORNFIELD

Black Cat (DC) · 7:30 PM

Music

Cadence Presents LSB & Technimatic

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Music

Tall Heights - Neptune 10 Year Anniversary Tour

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

Matisyahu - Festival of Lights

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Music

MAREUX

Black Cat (DC) · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Parvati and Cirie: The Soulmate Tour

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Music

The Dellas w/ Look Busy

The Pocket (7DrumCity) · 8:00 PM

Music

Para & Sessions Present: Vincent Antone

Flash Nightclub · 1:00 PM

Music

FOCUS: Boston 168 - NIQI

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Comedy

Improvised Shakespeare

Lincoln Theatre DC · 6:00 PM

Music

THE BOUNCING SOULS

Black Cat (DC) · 7:00 PM

Music

Margaret Glaspy - The I Am Both Tour

The Atlantis (DC) · 7:30 PM

Music

Premo Rice - Another Night at the Chateau Live In Concert

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Music

Open Gem USA: 9th Anniversary

DC9 Nightclub · 8:00 PM

Comedy

Queer Variety Cavalcade Presents: 'Twas the Night Before Queermas

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 9:00 PM

Music

Dumb Nathan Fielder Rave

9:30 Club · 9:00 PM

Comedy

Jolly Spirits + Basketball Cats + Madeline

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 4:00 PM

Music

Antal - X & Ivy

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Music

MINIATURE TIGERS

Black Cat (DC) · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Hellcat + The Hypothesis + iMusical

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 8:00 PM

Music

Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party

9:30 Club · 9:00 PM

Music

Baby Jane's Winter Forever Tour

The Atlantis (DC) · 9:00 PM

Art & museums

FEVER PRESENTS: BALLET OF LIGHTS

Howard Theatre DC · 4:00 PM

Comedy

The Mishigas Players + Bring Your Own Team + The Chronicles of Alarmia + 1-800-FIREDEPARTMENT

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 5:00 PM

Music

Darkest Hour

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

Lucy Bedroque

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Music

Gorilla Glue / Lil Nakur

DC9 Nightclub · 8:00 PM

Comedy

Matt Rogers: THIS TIME IT'S REALLY CHRISTMAS Tour

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Music

Key Glock: BIG5 Live!

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Music

KING BUFFALO

Black Cat (DC) · 7:00 PM

Music

Club 1BD ft. Durand Bernarr - DC

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Music

FOCUS: Freddy K

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Comedy

Sammy Obeid

Howard Theatre DC · 6:30 PM

Music

ANDREW DEERIN'S CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

Lincoln Theatre DC · 7:00 PM

Music

Ripe

9:30 Club · 8:00 PM

Comedy

LIZARD GIRL + iMusical

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 9:00 PM

Music

Para x Sessions: Parkbreezy

Flash Nightclub · 11:00 AM

Comedy

That's So You + Stumped

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 4:00 PM

Music

YokoO

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Comedy

ZARNA GARG: MILLION DOLLAR EXCUSES

Lincoln Theatre DC · 6:00 PM

Event

EROTIC EXPO

Black Cat (DC) · 6:00 PM

Music

Thee Sinseers: Love Stories Tour

The Atlantis (DC) · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Queensberg + The Hypothesis + Lena Dunham Improv

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 8:00 PM

Music

Thievery Corporation

9:30 Club · 8:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 20
Music

Chad Frick

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Festivals & markets

ROCK'N'SHOP: A Rock'n'Roll Holiday Market

Black Cat (DC) · 2:00 PM

Free
Comedy

Place Holder + Family Despair + Fraudway! Presents

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 4:00 PM

Comedy

Epistolary Affairs + Snowfall in Love: An Improvised Hallmark Holiday Movie

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 6:00 PM

Music

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

Howard Theatre DC · 6:30 PM

Comedy

KPI + Regalia

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Jan 25
Comedy

Claw Daddy + Stichomythia

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 8:30 PM

1 more date through Feb 1
Music

FOCUS: Aurora Halal - Decoder

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Music

The Pietasters Annual Holiday Show

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Dinner for Five + Sweeter Things + I Hate My Boss

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 8:00 PM

Comedy

The Year in Review: A Comedy Quiz Show

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 6:00 PM

Music

Alex Jean: The Welcome Home Tour

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Music

Brand New Day X

Flash Nightclub · 5:00 PM

Music

New Year's Eve at The Club: White Ford Bronco

9:30 Club · 9:00 PM

Music

New Year's Eve at The Atlantis with shallou

The Atlantis (DC) · 10:00 PM

Music

Reggae Fest D.C. New Year's Eve All Black Affair

Howard Theatre DC · 10:00 PM

Music

Dayshift: The 30's Daytime Party

Howard Theatre DC · 5:00 PM

Comedy

KPI + Claw Daddy

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 8:30 PM

Music

Majah Hype

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Music

The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night

9:30 Club · 8:00 PM

Music

Kpop Club Night with DJ NARI

Howard Theatre DC · 9:00 PM

Music

Maui The Writer - For The Lovers

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Comedy

DoorPlay + Stichomythia

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Regalia + Arbitrage

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 8:30 PM

Music

Jess Williamson

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

We Had a World

Studio Theatre · 7:30 PM

16 more dates through Jan 31
Music

State Radio - Performing Us Against The Crown

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Pete Holmes

Lincoln Theatre DC · 6:00 PM

Theater & dance

FEVER Presents: Neon Moves by THE BLACKOUTS: A Light Dance Show Journey with 2000s Hits

Howard Theatre DC · 6:30 PM

1 more date through Jan 17
Music

Glee Night

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Claw Daddy + Apophenia

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Stichomythia + Bethylda

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 8:30 PM

Music

Richard Thompson & Band

Lincoln Theatre DC · 7:00 PM

Music

Earlybirds Club - Girl Power Scream-Along

9:30 Club · 6:00 PM

Music

Rayland Baxter: The True Violet Tour

The Atlantis (DC) · 7:00 PM

Music

The Womack Sisters

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Music

Hans Williams

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

Puzzle

Howard Theatre DC · 8:00 PM

Comedy

Bethylda + Apophenia

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 8:30 PM

Comedy

Jessica Kirson

Lincoln Theatre DC · 5:30 PM

Music

TopHouse

9:30 Club · 8:00 PM

Music

Bella Poarch Presents Picnic at the Cemetery Tour

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

Klangkarussell Live: Americas 2027 Tour

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Arbitrage + DoorPlay

Washington Improv Theater (WIT) · 7:30 PM

Music

Marian Hill ACT TWO: THE TOUR

The Atlantis (DC) · 6:30 PM

Music

La Roux - The Old Flames Tour

9:30 Club · 7:00 PM

Music

Armlock

DC9 Nightclub · 8:00 PM

Music

cuni

DC9 Nightclub · 7:30 PM

Music

Ciaran

The Atlantis (DC) · 7:30 PM

Coming up at 9:30 Club

Close by, in Dupont Circle, Washington, Adams Morgan

Places in U Street & Shaw

Your weekend, sorted.

The standout events in U Street & Shaw, in your inbox. Free, and you can unsubscribe any time.