2. The Yards Park
9.4
10 Water St SE (at 3rd St SE), Washington, D.C.
Park · Navy Yard · 37 tips and reviews
Lyndsey: free concert and a beer garden on summer Friday nights
Nicole McKinney: Check out the Yards Park concert series every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 in the summer. Live music, food trucks, beer from Churchkey, hanging by the water. Can't go wrong!
Val Abrego: Friday night summer concerts are a blast. Free, on the waterfront and just plain beautiful views make this a must destination during the DC summer months.
3. The Anthem
9.2
901 Wharf St SW, Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · Southwest - Waterfront · 37 tips and reviews
Tom Bridge: DC’s newest big room for concerts, The Anthem has incredible sound, food and drink, and all the acts you want to see!
Vesper A: Brand new concert venue run by I.M.P. (The folks who run 9:30 Club, Lincoln Theatre, MPP & more) that can hold up to 6,000 people. Signage isn’t great inside but the seating and sound is excellent.
Mini Taster: Great venue and awesome service from the people who work there. They even offers vegan options like this vegan chili dog at their concession stands! Your sure to have an amazing concert experience
China Daily USA: Chinese and US military bands performed in a joint concert at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on May 16, 2011, a show of cooperation 30 years in the making (full story in link). Read more.
Marisa Santiago: come to the kennedy center any day of the year and see a free concert!
Patricia Thompson: I have been to countless plays, musicals, and concerts over the years. No seat in any of the houses is terrible and there's always an adorable price point for every person at every show!
R G 1: Non-denominational historic synagogue pains-takingly restored. Runs the gamut: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist. Excellent lectures, concerts, classes, etc. Read more.
Union for Reform Judaism: Join a trivia night, catch a cooking night, see a concert, participate in services... & so much more! In 2011, Sixth & I played host to our Consultation on Conscience lineup of political speakers.
Teresa Ball: Ticketmaster seating chart makes it look like this is a standing room only venue. You are actually in pews for a rock concert!!! What a let down. Get there early to get a seat.
Kameron Spencer: Acoustics suck! If you want to dance at the concert, chairs will be in your way!!
Christopher Craig: Beautiful intimate concert venue with a great history. And popcorn.
TheUrbanDaily: The section of U-Street btw 9th St. & 18th St. came to be known as "Black Broadway" thanks to numerous African-American owned establishments including banks, bowling alleys & dance halls in the 1920s.
jana: Check out the free concerts and lectures - some of them worth making weekly trips to the gallery. And , of course, the museum store. ...
Kat Berseneva: Participate in concerts they have on Sundays, 6.30pm, come in advance to take a place. Around you are greens and flowers. Awesome
❀mihoko❀: Amazing Gallery with its special program. Check their concert series. Free. Open to public :) Enjoy the season! http://www.nga.gov/programs/holfest.shtm
Jason Eastman: Find the concerts.
Lamar Peterson: If you are in the Capitol, you must try the food over in the Members Dining Room... The Crab Cakes are 2 die for.
Architect of the Capitol (AOC): The U.S. Capitol Grounds, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (also known for designing Central Park and the National Zoo), are as important to American history as the U.S. Capitol building itself. Read more.