What's happening in U Street / Shaw / 14th Street this week
79 events happening in U Street / Shaw / 14th Street this week.
DC's legendary cultural corridor — jazz at Bohemian Caverns, half-smokes at Ben's Chili Bowl, indie vibes at 9:30 Club, and some of the best food and nightlife in the city.
Saturday
12 PM – 1 AM (Sun)
Stars, Stripes & Red Line Vibes for the 4th of July at metrobar
MetroBar · Eckington
3 – 7 PM
FRESHFARM Columbia Heights (WED/SAT)
FRESHFARM Columbia Heights (WED/SAT) · Columbia Heights
3 PM
July 4th Cookout Party
DC9 Nightclub · U Street Corridor
4 PM
Matinée Presents: Eyezic
Flash DC · U Street Corridor
6 PM
"Slamtastic!" Youth Open Mic & Poetry Slam | 1st…
Busboys — 14th & V · U Street Corridor
6 PM
Mind Against
Berhta Club · U Street Corridor
6 – 8 PM
Saturday Night Karaoke
The Artemis · Columbia Heights
7 PM – 1 AM (Sun)
No Delays, Just Vibes: Saturday DJs on the Train
MetroBar · Eckington
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8 PM
Poema Abierto (Span-ish Open Mic)
BloomBars · Columbia Heights
9 PM
PROJECT 250 "THE BIGGEST INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY"
The Howard · U Street Corridor
10 PM
Slings & Arrows
DC9 Nightclub · U Street Corridor
10 PM
Flash of July: Tiffy Vera
Flash DC · U Street Corridor
Sunday
9 AM – 1 PM
Bloomingdale Farmers Market
Bloomingdale Farmers Market · Bloomingdale
9 AM
SUNDAY - BLOOMINGDALE FARMERS MARKET
Big Bear DC · Bloomingdale
11 AM
(Cancelled/Back Soon) Nous Bloomons (French Language Music Program for Kids & Families)
BloomBars · Columbia Heights
11 AM
Domingos en Español - Weekly Bilingual Music & Movement
BloomBars · Columbia Heights
12 PM
Domingos en Español - Weekly Bilingual Music & Movement
BloomBars · Columbia Heights
2:30 PM
Sunday Love: Monkey Safari - Sam Sonder - Hanik
Flash DC · U Street Corridor
3 – 7 PM
Poker Night
The Artemis · Columbia Heights
4 – 9 PM
SZN’D: A 30 & Over Cookout @ metrobar
MetroBar · Eckington
6 PM
Something Like The Apollo: Performance Workshop
The Pocket · Bloomingdale
7 PM
BloomBars Presents “Poema Abierto” Span-ish Open Mic
BloomBars · Columbia Heights
7:30 PM
BELLOWS
Black Cat · Shaw
Monday
Tuesday
4 – 6:30 PM
The Artemis Spotlight – Open Mic Comedy
The Artemis · Columbia Heights
6:30 PM
Kevian Kraemer
The Atlantis · U Street Corridor
7 PM
Joe Jackson + Band - Hope and Fury Tour 2026
Lincoln Theatre · U Street Corridor
7 PM
Bricknasty ft. Bricknasty, Beam Zillion
DC9 Nightclub · U Street Corridor
7:30 PM
The Pocket Open MIc Hosted by Mufasa Verde
The Pocket · Bloomingdale
8 PM
Tuesday Night Open Mic hosted by Twain Dooley
Busboys — 14th & V · U Street Corridor
Wednesday
Jul 8–10
Rush Hour Happy Hour: Wed | Thurs | Fri until 7PM
MetroBar · Eckington
3 – 7 PM
FRESHFARM Columbia Heights (WED/SAT)
FRESHFARM Columbia Heights (WED/SAT) · Columbia Heights
3:30 – 6:30 PM
Common Good City Farm
Common Good City Farm · Bloomingdale
4:30 – 10 PM
R&B Live Band Wednesdays
The Artemis · Columbia Heights
6 PM
VENEZUELA IN CRISIS | A Busboys and Poets Books…
Busboys — 14th & V · U Street Corridor
7 PM
Wednesday - Trivia
Big Bear Cafe · Bloomingdale
7 – 9 PM
Trivia Night Wednesdays with SPRK Trivia at metrobar
MetroBar · Eckington
8 PM
Wednesday Night Open Mic hosted by Simply Sherri
Busboys — 450K · Shaw
8 PM
The Strike plus special guest SUM SUN
The Howard · U Street Corridor
10:30 PM
Late Night Khaos Karaoke
DC9 Nightclub · U Street Corridor
Thursday
4 – 6 PM
World Cup: The Quarter Finals at metrobar
MetroBar · Eckington
6 PM
IRAN AND THE BOMB | A Busboys and Poets Books…
Busboys — 14th & V · U Street Corridor
7 PM
Paul Oakenfold + The Crystal Method
9:30 Club · U Street Corridor
7 PM
Open Gem Presents Fresh Produce
The Pocket · Bloomingdale
7 PM
LELO – Mastiff: Pink Tiles Tour ft. LELO, GroovePill
DC9 Nightclub · U Street Corridor
Friday
![Mura Masa [DJ Set] - Open Air](https://epyck.s3.amazonaws.com/8f3dcf3aebcd428e9aa6f8a5ecdbc70f_event.jpg)
2 PM
Mura Masa [DJ Set] - Open Air
Berhta Club · U Street Corridor
3 – 5 PM
World Cup: The Quarter Finals at metrobar
MetroBar · Eckington
5 PM
Live @ The Artemis (Local Bands)
The Artemis · Columbia Heights
6 PM – 12 AM (Sat)
The Hot Mic'd Project Teen Songwriters Series
BloomBars · Columbia Heights
6 PM
Max Cooper 3D/AV
Berhta Club · U Street Corridor
6 PM
Para & Sessions present: Jacques Greene
Flash DC · U Street Corridor
6:30 PM
Undeath ft. Undeath, Sonja, Goetia, Skällar
DC9 Nightclub · U Street Corridor
7 PM – 1 AM (Sat)
Goza Presents: Mambo Raro Salsa Party ft. Orquesta Manplesa
MetroBar · Eckington
7 PM
Updates on the Healthcare Crisis in Sudan
Busboys — 14th & V · U Street Corridor
7:30 PM
Deep Dive Live at The Atlantis
The Atlantis · U Street Corridor
8 PM
STEPHEN SOL & THE 7
Black Cat · Shaw
8 PM
Love’s Iconic Open Mic
BloomBars · Columbia Heights
8 PM
Beyoncé vs Beyoncé Dance Party
9:30 Club · U Street Corridor
8 PM
Top Tier Titan w/ Samiah, Muddlehead
The Pocket · Bloomingdale
9 PM
9th Hour Poetry Slam hosted by Charity Blackwell
Busboys — 14th & V · U Street Corridor
9:30 PM
Yo Quiero Bailar Fest - Perreo vs. Dembow
The Howard · U Street Corridor
![Sonic Groove: Mike Parker & Adam X [open-to-close]](https://epyck.s3.amazonaws.com/af41b9b6ad9542ce837b8aae0f0c2ee2_event.jpg)
10 PM
Sonic Groove: Mike Parker & Adam X [open-to-close]
Flash DC · U Street Corridor
![SINGLE LADIES : 2000s+DANCE+PARTY [pop edition]](https://dc9.club/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SINGLE-LADIES-2000sDANCEPARTY-pop-edition-1-1300x1300.jpg)
11 PM
SINGLE LADIES : 2000s+DANCE+PARTY [pop edition]
DC9 Nightclub · U Street Corridor
Saturday
Jul 11–12
New Program: Spanish Playtime for Kids and Families w/ Maria-ines
BloomBars · Columbia Heights
3 – 7 PM
FRESHFARM Columbia Heights (WED/SAT)
FRESHFARM Columbia Heights (WED/SAT) · Columbia Heights
4 PM
Matinée Presents: BRUX
Flash DC · U Street Corridor
5 – 7 PM
World Cup: The Quarter Finals at metrobar
MetroBar · Eckington
6 – 8 PM
Saturday Night Karaoke
The Artemis · Columbia Heights
6 PM
Saturday- Theater Alliance Performance
Big Bear DC · Bloomingdale
6 PM
Junkie Kid
Berhta Club · U Street Corridor
7 PM
NPR Presents: Tiny Desk Contest On The Road 2026
The Howard · U Street Corridor
7 PM
Yacht Rock Flashband Showcase (Sold Out)
The Pocket · Bloomingdale
7 PM – 1 AM (Sun)
No Delays, Just Vibes: Saturday DJs on the Train
MetroBar · Eckington
8 PM
American Football
9:30 Club · U Street Corridor
8 PM
PUNK ROCK KARAOKE
Black Cat · Shaw
9 – 11 PM
World Cup: The Quarter Finals at metrobar
MetroBar · Eckington
![Doc Martin [Vinyl Set]](https://epyck.s3.amazonaws.com/a39c1b7afe1e4e81b9812d6e2af20749_event.jpg)
10 PM
Doc Martin [Vinyl Set]
Flash DC · U Street Corridor
11 PM
Dance Club ft. DANCE CLUB, ARTEMIS
DC9 Nightclub · U Street Corridor