Established in 1980, 9:30 Club is a venue and local music institution in Washington, DC. The club features the best sound, perfect sightlines, parquet floors, a wraparound balcony, and a stage mounted on rails that can be moved back and forth to create more or less space as needed. Four full bars located throughout the club offer a selection beers, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. A variety of tacos, quesadillas, and salad bowls are available at the Food Food stand on the lower level. The club also offers a coffee bar. In 2016, Live At 9:30, a public television variety series, featured two seasons of interviews and performances with select acts playing the club including music, comedy, short films, and other entertainment. Since 1986, 9:30 Club has been owned and operated by I.M.P., the independent promoter which also owns The Atlantis next door and The Anthem on DC’s Southwest Waterfront. ...

DC9 Nightclub is a three-level nightclub and restaurant in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC. It is known for its indie music scene, dance parties, karaoke, and its rooftop deck. Most nights there are live bands, DJs, or other events in the second floor performance space. ...

The Eighteenth Street Lounge in Washington, DC’s Shaw neighborhood, is dedicated to providing the greatest regional and world-class DJ talent, as well as live music ranging from traditional jazz and funk to reggae and Latin sounds. Independently operated and curated since 1995, the lounge has a rooftop deck, a bar on each level, and is capable of hosting multiple live acts at once. ...

Echostage is a hybrid nightclub and concert hall located in Washington, DC. Founded in 2012, this state-of-the-art mega venue features top-tier sound design, advanced LED visual displays, unobstructed sightlines, and two 60′ bars lining either side of the dance floor. ...

Public Bar Live is DC’s premier sports bar, lounge and nightclub. The stage is host to many local musicians as well as national touring artists. State-of-the-art sound and lighting systems create an all-encompassing experience. On the weekends, take in the sounds of the DJ from the dance floor, or enjoy bottle service at a table. ...

Black Cat DC is a nightclub located in the Shaw/U Street neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The Mainstage concert room features high-quality, professional sound, a large floorspace with great sightlines, and a rock club atmosphere perfect for national independent touring acts, local bands suitable for a larger club atmosphere, and monthly DJ dance events. In addition, the Red Room Bar and Food For Thought Café are open seven nights a week. ...

THRōW Social DC is a social venue with a tropical vibe located in Washington, DC. The facility has plenty of open seating, three bars, cabanas, DJs on a huge stage with 20′ video wall, cocktails, and games like shuffleboard, ping pong, and rooftop cornhole. ...

Slash Run is a rock n’ roll burger joint, bar and music venue located in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC. ...