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Hotbed Comedy Club's flagship professional stand-up showcase featuring the best comedians in DC, with two shows on Friday night.
12 Things to Do in Washington DC This Week · August 20–23, 2026
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Music & Nightlife
Samantha Fish at The Fillmore Silver Spring
Blues-rock powerhouse Samantha Fish brings her electrifying guitar work to The Fillmore Silver Spring.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 · The Fillmore Silver Spring
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Stand-Up Comedy: Pauly Shore
Hollywood comedian Pauly Shore makes his DC Comedy Loft debut in a special stand-up event at Dupont Circle.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 7:30 PM · D.C. Comedy Loft, Dupont Circle
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DC's Best Showcase at Hotbed
Hotbed Comedy Club's flagship professional stand-up showcase featuring the best comedians in DC, with two shows on Friday night.
Friday, August 21, 2026 8:00 PM · Hotbed Comedy DC, Adams Morgan
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Nü Androids Presents: AC Slater at Culture DC
Nü Androids brings bass-heavy DJ and producer AC Slater to Culture DC in Ivy City for a late-night electronic music event.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 10:00 PM · Culture DC, 2006 Fenwick St NE, Ivy City
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Free Events
Summer in the Parks
Free outdoor summer programming at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre nestled in Rock Creek Park.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Carter Barron Amphitheatre, Rock Creek Park
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Underground Comedy at Hotbed (Sunday)
Free Sunday night stand-up comedy show by Underground Comedy at Hotbed in Adams Morgan.
Sunday, August 23, 2026 8:00 PM · Hotbed Comedy DC, Adams Morgan
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Arts & Culture
Live! At The Library
A free live performance and cultural program at the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Library of Congress, Capitol Hill
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The Phillips Collection: Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise
The Phillips Collection's new exhibit puts local DC artists on a global stage, responding through art to the current political moment.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 · The Phillips Collection
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DC's Best Showcase at Hotbed (Saturday)
Hotbed Comedy Club's premium Saturday night showcase featuring the best professional stand-up comedians in DC.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 8:00 PM · Hotbed Comedy DC, Adams Morgan
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CERTIFIED FOOLS at DC Comedy Loft
CERTIFIED FOOLS bring their comedy show to The Cellar at DC Comedy Loft on Sunday night.
Sunday, August 23, 2026 7:30 PM · D.C. Comedy Loft, Dupont Circle
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Family-Friendly
Scavenger Hunt of the National Zoo
An interactive scavenger hunt adventure through the National Zoo for families and groups.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 11:30 AM · National Zoo
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