Nightlife & the Arts in Washington, D.C.

Fodor's Choice in Washington, D.C.

Name	Category	Location

American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center This state-of-the-art center for film is a restoration of architect...	Film	Washington, D.C.

Black Cat Come here to see the latest local bands as well as indie stars...	Music Clubs	U Street Corridor

Blues Alley Head here for a classy evening in an intimate setting, complete...	Music Clubs	Georgetown

Café Saint-Ex Themed after the life of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, French...	Bars	U Street Corridor

Eighteenth Street Lounge Home to Washington's chic set, ESL's unmarked visage might be...	Bars	Dupont Circle


John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts On the bank of the Potomac River, the gem of the D.C. arts scene...	Arts Centers	Washington, D.C.

Music Center at Strathmore Located just outside the Capital Beltway in North Bethesda, this...	Arts Centers	Washington, D.C.

Shakespeare Theatre This acclaimed troupe crafts fantastically staged and acted performances...	Theater	Washington, D.C.

Smithsonian Institution Throughout the year the Smithsonian Associates sponsor programs...	Arts Centers	Washington, D.C.

Woolly Mammoth Unusual avant-garde shows with edgy staging and solid acting...	Theater	Washington, D.C.
Nightlife Overview »