Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

Camille W. • March 7, 2015Great for people with different tastes. One side (west side) is traditional art, while other side (east side) is modern. Very interesting.

Michelle P. • October 8, 2017Beautiful theatre, seating a little tight though. Dave Chappell show--he was on point as expected, laughed the whole time. Opening act was excellent.

Camille W. • March 7, 2015A hidden gem. Very gorgeous with a cool modern art section.

Jim D. • May 16, 2012Be sue to try the warm Spinach w Pine Nuts

Richard L. • September 3, 2012There isn't a bad seat in the house! Try getting tickets in the mezzanine if you're on a budget. Seats 116,117,118,119 are great in any row up there!

R G 1 • May 29, 2010Small theater-in-the-round. Cutting edge productions, excellent acting. Fun neighborhood. Cedar Restaurant a block or two away is fantastic. Not cheap but totally great food.

Cristella T. • January 25, 2014It was awesome, Saturday mornings are free because its a free show specifically for children

heidi l. • April 8, 2017Small theater, but nice seats and Wonderful play. "Ragtime ". Beautiful singing and musuc

M Squared Real Estate • August 19, 2011This is a hidden gem in DC at the corner of New York Ave. and 13th St. The art work, all by women, is magnificent, covering a wide range of art from different eras.

Devin B. • January 29, 2018The exhibits themselves are pretty small, but the building itself is incredible! Definitely hop on a free guided tour to learn the history! Also seems to be a great place for kids

Pietro M. • August 7, 2022Fun, interesting, great for people of all ages.

Anamarie • December 12, 2012Research, education and lots of Lincoln!

Jessica W. • October 15, 2015Best venue in DC hands down! Great acoustics, great staff, great music 👍🙌🙌👍

Nic G. • April 16, 2014Great place..and they donate space to noon profits for meetings and events!

Tani P. • June 3, 2019A rich collection of American art. On Tuesday afternoons the library staff hosts a drawing club.

Ailie C. • November 3, 2018As I walked around, I just kept thinking about the Hamilton soundtrack! Very cool to see the different variation of portraits. Favorite is still Obama’s vibrant painting.

Aaron S. • May 13, 2015This was fantastic! Not much to see in the house. Originals are in Chicago. Nice feature on Abe's hat, flag, his coat.

Marsalla • April 28, 2013Great sound system, but the place is rather small. Reminds me of the basement parties I went to in high school. 

Molly C. • September 1, 2014Definitely get there early. I like to grab a beer before the snow with my friends. It's a great looking theater with comfy seats and a good location.

Mary R. • April 7, 2012Great history of video games exhibit.

Gary R. • April 6, 2011Come here when you need a big hand.

Kari O. • March 27, 2010Very cool bar/club if you want to dance however recommended for late twenties to early-thirties. Bring friends if you want to enjoy the music, but avoid the creepers. :)