Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Washington DC

"ArlingtonWhen they aren’t showing second-run films or particularly popular sports events (Hello, World Cup!), the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse offers the best comedy shows south of the Potomac. The main room has played host to several SNL and Last Comic Standing veterans, as well as to bigger names such as Trevor Noah and Patton Oswalt. Between Thursday and Saturday, the Green Room off the main entrance is also a hot spot for the best local and regional stand-up comedians..."

"The Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse is a truly unique combination of a full restaurant and a theater. You can enjoy the comforts of a full menu and table service while enjoying a movie, sports event, or live entertainment. TodayTix offers comedy tickets for just $10, so you can save money for that burger and beer."

"The Little Theatre of Alexandria, founded in 1934, is a well-loved community theater staging various productions and classes throughout the year."

"Imagination Stage, located in Bethesda, Maryland, offers year-round productions of modern and classic plays and classes in drama, acting, dance musical theatre, and filmmaking for children of all ages.The organization also offers summer theatre camps that give campers the opportunity to take part in a full production of a musical or play. Continue to 13 of 15 below."

"Silver SpringThis Silver Spring space’s motto is “Anyone Can Do Theatre.” In addition to being the only theater on this list that hosts workouts-cum-theater techniques (yes, this exists), it provides many performance opportunities for local improv teams. Their long-form comedy competition, Cagematch is on a brief hiatus, but they’re still hosting improv most Fridays."

"The Synetic theater is where you experience the art of expressing modern stories and classical text by the use of impressive physicality. This favorite theater has earned 27 Halen Hayes Awards with a gripping 116 nominations. The Synetic Theater was formerly located in Georgia before moving to the United States in the 1990s, now offering a blend of Georgian and American art of storytelling on stage and makes you become psychologically part of the play."

"Events at this park’s nature center can fill up the parking lot and draw visitors on nice weekend days. But head into the woods to connect to other trails that flow under the George Washington Parkway, in the direction of the Potomac, and you can walk for miles—toward either the banks of the river itself, Roosevelt Island, or the less-traveled (and warning: wilder) path heading north toward Chain Bridge. Don’t miss the park’s small exhibit with live rescued owls."

"There’s more than a pretty view of the Potomac at this park, which offers miles of trails with varying degrees of difficulty, educational gardens and exhibitions, an outdoor summer concert series, and kids’ summer camp."

"The Luther W. Brady Art Gallery and the Dimock Gallery make up the George Washington University Art Galleries. They display the University's permanent art collections, as well as visiting exhibitions. The collections include painting, sculpture, and photographs, ranging from rare historic pieces to Washington and Americana to modern art."

"The National Portrait Gallery is located north of the National Mall and shares its home at the Old Patent Office Building with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Like the name suggests, the National Portrait Gallery houses historic and culturally-significant portraits and photographs. Famous exhibits at the National Portrait Gallery include the Hall of Presidents, Time magazine covers, a Frederick Douglass daguerreotype, and more."

"It houses tens of thousands of pieces, seen by over 2 million visitors a year, within a Greek Revival frame. The gallery’s indoor courtyard is also one of D.C.’s most beautiful interiors."

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"This is a Friday-night only tasting experience with a fully vegan and raw menu that changes each month, but is absolutely worth planning in advance and making reservations for. The dishes are elegant, flavorful, and refined; the presentation is stunning, and the service is impeccable — you will forget that this is an all-raw meal. The kale chips make amazingly good bar snacks!"

"This fine dining experience is only offered on Friday nights in an upscale L Street townhouse and costs $75 per person. Elizabeth's Gone Raw offers a seven-course meal featuring aged cashew cheese, watermelon salad, and coconut bacon ice cream. In addition to being vegan, the entire menu is raw, which means nothing is cooked over 118 degrees."

"Vegan Fine Dining - Elizabeth’s Gone Raw is a Friday and Saturday night only dining experience where our gorgeous venue is tran..."

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