Black Cat

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3.5(434)
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Closed now
Opens 7:00 PMU Street Corridor
Black Cat is a well-known music venue and nightclub featuring a wide variety of independent and alternative musical acts. long_description_potoo

What's happening

May 21
7:00 PM
THE FOOL

Join comedian Maddie and tarot reader Skye Marinda as they read themselves and you! Lucky and brave audience members will receive an encouraging tarot reading from local witch Skye Marinda on stage, and will also get (lovingly) roasted by comedian Maddie.

May 23
7:00 PM
UPSTAGED!

A night of Broadway drag excellence featuring DC’s premiere drag entertainers.

May 27
7:30 PM
MOTHERTONGUE

An Evening of Queer Joy & Resistance in Memory of Andrea Gibson, featuring Ammonite and Special Guest, Bitch, along with the mothertongue poets, Rachel Bee, and The Pushovers. Hosted by Natalie E. Illum. $5 of each ticket will be donated to the National Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance.

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What to get

The menu features casual bar food and various snack options to complement the live music and drinks.food_potoo

What's the vibe

The atmosphere is unpolished and authentic, serving as a cornerstone for the-independent music scene. It maintains an edgy, grassroots energy that feels more raw and intimate than more polished venues.ambiance_potoo

What people are saying

Patrons highlight the venue as a premier spot for independent and alternative music, frequently mentioning great performances by acts like Little Dragon and KRS-One. The space is noted for its good sightlines and reasonable drink prices.reviews_potoo

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434 reviews

Details

U Street Corridor
1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Closed now
 Opens 7:00 PM

About

This venue has built a legendary status within the local scene as a premier destination for both major touring acts and smaller independent artists. It remains a staple of the Shaw/U Street area's nightlife culture.story_potoo