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Nightlife & the Arts in U Street Corridor
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9:30 Club
When they come to town, the best indie performers, and a few of... |
Music Clubs | U Street Corridor |
Black Cat
Come here to see the latest local bands as well as indie stars... |
Music Clubs | U Street Corridor |
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Bohemian Caverns
The cramped stairway delivers you to a performance space designed... |
Music Clubs | U Street Corridor |
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Busboys and Poets
Part eatery, part bookstore, and part event space, Busboys and... |
Bars | U Street Corridor |
Café Saint-Ex
Themed after the life of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, French... |
Bars | U Street Corridor |
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Chi-Cha Lounge
Insular groups of young professionals relax on sofas and armchairs... |
Bars | U Street Corridor |
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DC9
With live music seven days a week, this two-story rock club hosts... |
Music Clubs | U Street Corridor |
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Marvin
Trendy, trendy, trendy makes Marvin packed with young crowds... |
Bars | U Street Corridor |
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Nellie's Sports Bar
An unlikely combination of a sports bar with a gay bar; everyone... |
Bars | U Street Corridor |
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The Saloon
A classic watering hole, the Saloon has no TVs, no light beer... |
Bars | U Street Corridor |
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Town
This gay club stands out by regularly hosting drag shows and... |
Dance Clubs | U Street Corridor |
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Twins Jazz
For more than 23 years, twin sisters Kelly and Maze Tesfaye have... |
Music Clubs | U Street Corridor |
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U Street Music Hall
This basement dance hall hosts both DJs and live bands playing... |
Dance Clubs | U Street Corridor |
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U-topia
A colorful and offbeat dining establishment, U-topia offers culinary... |
Bars | U Street Corridor |
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Velvet Lounge
Squeeze up the narrow stairway and check out the eclectic local... |
Music Clubs | U Street Corridor |
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Vinoteca
The sophisticated set flock to Vinoteca for its solid list of... |
Wine Bars | U Street Corridor |
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