Went to the National Theatre for the first time ever. The group I was with saw "Suffs" (short for…read moreSuffragists). It is a Tony Award winning musical that retell pivotal moments from the Women's Suffrage Movement, especially events that led up to the Suffrage March in 1913, the The National Woman's Party White House Pickets in 1917, and the subsequent events after over the decades. The story was told beautifully through a lot of music and dancing, humor, disagreements, losses, tragedies, and wins the women faced individually and together over the decades. I appreciate the play also addressing tough discussions that needed to be had, such as the movement often & purposely excluding women of color. I also appreciate the play highlighting the significant contributions Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. made with the 1913 March despite facing racial tension from the organizers who wanted them to be in the back of the march. Overall, I will say the theatre itself is very professional, especially with seating patrons and ensuring easy transitions before, after, and throughout the show. They absolutely do not allow any outside food nor drinks. I would suggest eating before or getting something light from the theatre. It is also very close to the metro rail (Metro Center) so transportation there isn't a hassle.

A pretty decent venue for shows! I have been for a ballet and could see everything well from the…read morebalcony; was surprised the seats were cheap for my spot with the view I got. The balcony is rather steep though, which could be scary for some. They have stairs and an elevator to go between floors, but the elevator is kind of small. Security is friendly and timely. I would come again for another show.

I stood for two hours in high heels and I did not mind one bit…read more Story District (which as of three days ago was known around the city as Speakeasy DC) resurrects the lost art of story telling and brings it to the masses. I came in expecting to be entertained and giddy, but left with a conflict of emotions. The stories told had me on a roller coaster of emotions that was 10x better than any Kardashian / Scandal / True Blood binge watching weekend I could ever go on. I was really impressed by the wide range of performers who came from all ages, ethnicity, sexual and gender orientations, bodies, health -- everything. Their short stories celebrated their triumphs and hardships and also was a mental reminder that everybody is not as they appear. For those who are obsessed with Humans of NY -- you'll love Story District. Shows are every second Tuesday of the month and tickets were $16 per person. Seating is limited so I recommend coming an hour early if you would like some tush cushion. I highly recommend attending this show if you are looking to have some great post dinner conversation with someone you are looking to know better....or even someone you've known for years. Five Stars all around. Now who's going to the next show with me?!??!?!

I have been going to StoryDistrict since it was held in Town Danceboutique back in 2016. If you are…read morea fan of the Moth Radio Hour, StoryCorps, or any other story-based performance venue, you will love StoryDistrict. The best part about StoryDistrict is that anyone can submit a story to tell. Yes, they do have classes that you can take to help hone your story-telling craft, but anyone can submit stories based on the themes that change bi-monthly/monthly. The audience is always very supportive of everyone who gets on-stage and while not every story is moving, funny, or eccentric, they each have their own relatable quality to them. If you haven't checked it out, you really are missing something special in the DC area.

Spent my night at the theater and left with a full heart…read more Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest highlights the journey, passion, and purpose of John Lewis in such a powerful and creative way. The live music, the storytelling, the energy... everything just works. Showing now through May 3, 2026 at Mosaic Theater Company in Washington, D.C. Definitely one of those experiences that stays with you after the curtain closes.

Went there last Sunday to see an incredible performance about the life of Lady Day…read more Entry was well organized. Seating spacious. Performance was exceptional. No wonder they extended the run.

Seeing the pillow with Lincoln's blood was honestly one of the most vivid historical experiences…read moreI've ever had. It's one thing to read about history in a book, but standing in a place where such a major moment actually happened makes it feel completely different. Ford's Theatre does a great job of preserving the history and telling the story of what happened that night. Walking through the theatre and seeing the artifacts in person was honestly chilling, but in a really fascinating way. Definitely a place I'd recommend visiting if you're in DC and want to experience history up close

I am so glad that this theatre is still in operation…read more Also contains a first rate museum in the basement that includes the gun used to kill Lincoln and a pillow that still has dried blood on it So glad that I went!

Arena stage is a performance arts center that offers many plays, musicals and shows during each…read moreperformance season. They have 3 theatres within the venue. There is also a bar to order drinks before the show and during intermission. Tonight we saw the CrazySexyCool TLC musical and it was phenomenal! The show was a biopic of TLCs journey as a musical performance group, the ups, downs, challenges and losses. I really learned a lot about the group as I listened to them growing up without knowing much about their personal history and life details. The main actors for T-Boz, Left Eye and Chilli were spectacular. Their voices were incredible and evoked a lot of emotions. The show highlighted many of TLCs music as expected and the show exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended!

Arena Stage is an excellent venue to see a show. They have 3 different stages and a good bar for…read moredrinks & snacks. Nicely located across from the Wharf. Metro accessible. Treat yourself to a night at Arena Stage.

Finally a taste of the islands in an appropriate setting. The Kahlua pork was melt in your mouth…read moreperfection with just enough salty goodness to pair with the rice in a way that brought back memories of Hilo comfort food happiness. The mac salad made me audibly sigh with pleasure. And don't even get me started on the guava and lilikoi chiffon cakes. Broke Da Mouth Brah!!!! This Hawaiian transplant will be back weekly!!!!!

Aloha Crew catered my daughter's Luau grad party, and the guests could not stop raving how good…read moretheir food was. Mahalo to the entire Aloha Crew, and thank you for making my daughter's day so very special.

Went to music theater Company of DC for the first time this past week got to see the opening of…read morecolored water. It definitely is a must see It focuses on the Flint water crisis that began in 2014. To my surprise. I thought that it was over, but it's still happening to this day. This is a high class venue that I wish more places knew about if you're looking for a venue for an event or for a show definitely check this one out.

The plays are good and sometimes outstanding. The same can be said for the acting. Performances…read moretake place at the Atlas Performing Art Center located on H Street. The performance spaces are small enough to lend a feeling of intimacy. Mosaic has given voice to African American writers and performers as well as Hispanic writers and performers. The current play is focused on the Young John Lewis and might be characterized as avant-garde theater.

Great dance studio located in Brookland area, in NE DC across from the Brookland/Catholic…read moreUniversity Metro Station. Great space for rehearsal, performances, dance socials, and plenty of mirrors. Good size bathrooms too. Plenty of large open windows so lighting is good. Came here recently for a Cuban dance social hosted by DC Casineros. Highly recommend this dance location.

Incredibly beautiful moving and inspiring show tonight- each dancer unique and yet a great ensembleread more

I guess nobody has ever been here and that's why there are so few pictures and reviews but District…read moreRunning Collective runs out of here during the season and it is a great place for a run group to meet. The space becomes yours because it is likely to be empty. I'm not sure if they only open for events. It sits a block away from the border of bladensburg Road ne. it is on the edge of this section of city - neighborhood and community wise. It is right behind H Street. The bathrooms are clean and gender neutral.

I adore this place: the events, the vibe and the people... BUT…read more.. But Capital Fringe is - hands down - the slowest bar I've ever asked for a drink. Please someone get on that.

My first time at the Harman Hall theatre to see Paranormal Activity. I was so blown away by this…read moreshow! I'm still in awe of the robe scene IYKYK. The actors were so good in their respective roles and I was completely immersed in the story. It came together at the end really well and the practical effects were incredible. I loved the staging with the 2 floors and getting to see everything all at once. The theatre itself was very nice. The bathrooms were spacious and clean, the ushers were kind and helpful, and the seats were relatively comfortable. Pro tip, choose row E if you want extra legroom!

I visited the Shakespeare Theatre Company's Harman Hall this past Sunday for a performance of…read moreParanormal Activity (their seasons include non-Shakespeare works), and I was really impressed by the production and the building itself. (FYI: STC has productions in two separate theaters - Harman Hall and Klein Theatre, so make sure you know which location is the location for your production). Harman Hall is beautiful - modern, bright, large. We sat in the front row of the mezzanine, and the seats were great but I think most of their seats would be great. Unlike the prices are outrageous, I often like to sit in the front row of the mezzanine when I attend the theater, because I'm short and often find my view obstructed by people in front of me in theaters. Because Harman Hall is modern and newer than historic theaters (on Broadway in NYC, for example), the incline of seats in the theater is much more pronounced than in other theaters. I didn't need to sit in that front row, because I probably could have seen from anywhere. Our performance wasn't sold out, and the theater was not packed or crowded - short lines for the bar (especially on the top floor where we were sitting anyway), short lines for the bathroom. The location is convenient, near a couple of Metro stations, lots of restaurants and bars, and a few museums. We parked in a garage I reserved a spot in on SpotHero, which was less than $15 for the day, too. Although I tend to focus my reviews of theaters on the theater itself (you could see a good production at a theater and then a production you don't like as much - but you can still appreciate the theater - its comfort, its location, its amenities), I will say that the production we saw was interesting and thought-provoking. I'd say I'm likely to return, but I have tickets for a production in April, so I know I will be.