Washington, DC Entertainment

  1. Bethesda Row Cinema

    This first-rate art house theater in the heart of bustling downtown Bethesda is the best in DC. With eight screens and stadium seats, it's slick and modern and serves gourmet treats like espresso and locally baked pastries while showcasing a wide variety of independent films, from the obscure to Cannes and Sundance winners.

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  2. Carter Barron Amphitheater

    The outdoor amphitheater in Rock Creek Park is the venue for Shakespeare Free for All, a free series staged by the Shakespeare Theatre, as well as music festivals and concerts throughout the summer. For free shows, tickets are distributed from on the day of the show.

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  3. Ford's Theatre

    Please note: this theater is currently closed for renovations, but is still producing theater at other venues in the city.

    The historical theater - where John Wilkes Booth killed Abraham Lincoln - has staged world-premier musicals, mostly about Lincoln's life and times. It also hosts a series on American Originals: influential individuals who have played significant cultural roles.

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  4. Kathleen Ewing Gallery

    Photography is the focus at this gallery, renowned for its collection of 19th- and 20th-century photos. It also offers more contemporary pictures and multi-media works. Openings are held the first Friday of the month.

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  5. National Theatre

    Established in 1835 and renovated in 1984, the National is Washington's oldest continually operating theater. This is where you would catch Les Misérables and Rent . Half-price tickets are available for students and seniors. Monday nights at the National are good value as they feature free performances at and .

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  7. Shakespeare Theatre

    Under artistic director Michael Kahn, this little theater on Gallery Row has been called 'one of the world's three great Shakespearean theaters' by the Economist . Its home company stages a half-dozen works annually, plus a free summer Shakespeare series in Rock Creek Park.

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  8. Studio Gallery

    A 30-artist cooperative featuring canvases and sculpture, this is the longest running artist-owned gallery in the area. There are both solo and group exhibits in all mediums. Openings are held the first Friday of the month.

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  9. Warner Theatre

    This beautifully restored 1924 art-deco theater was originally built for Vaudeville and silent films, but now stages headliner concerts, comedians and national runs of Broadway musicals.

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