Top Rated Concerts and Shows in Bethesda

"A post shared by Daniel Barrios (@dia2ill) on Feb 14, 2019 at 6:54pm PST. Join the fun in this elating theatre which has a track record of being an entertainment hub for over 70 years. The Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse is now family owned and has a unique combination of a theatre and a full restaurant all in one place."

"Cross the district boarder and head on over to the the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse. This 1930s art deco theater features top-notch comedy and live music shows, movie showings, and a restaurant. Comedy shows are performed on their main stage and in a smaller green room."

"The Little Theatre of Alexandria, founded in 1934, is a well-loved community theater staging various productions and classes throughout the year."

"Be sure to dress up, whether grooving to jazz or getting down to slick beats at a dance party. Howard Theatre has been refurbished to honor its original glory, anchoring the easternmost end of the U Street and Shaw neighborhoods and hosting big-name acts across R&B, pop and other genres."

"Silver SpringThis Silver Spring space’s motto is “Anyone Can Do Theatre.” In addition to being the only theater on this list that hosts workouts-cum-theater techniques (yes, this exists), it provides many performance opportunities for local improv teams. Their long-form comedy competition, Cagematch is on a brief hiatus, but they’re still hosting improv most Fridays."

"The Synetic theater is where you experience the art of expressing modern stories and classical text by the use of impressive physicality. This favorite theater has earned 27 Halen Hayes Awards with a gripping 116 nominations. The Synetic Theater was formerly located in Georgia before moving to the United States in the 1990s, now offering a blend of Georgian and American art of storytelling on stage and makes you become psychologically part of the play."

"Founded in 2009, it is the first brewery to operate inside the District of Columbia since 1956, when the Heurich Brewery closed. The brewery was founded by Brandon Skall, it’s business manager, and Jeff Hancock, its brewmaster. This brewery crafts award-winning beer — utilizing a delicious and uniquely American blend of North American and European techniques and ingredients."

"Coming in the summer of 2019,Aslin Beer Co., the small batch brewery with a cult-like following and four of the top 10 Virginia beers rated by users on Beer Advocate, will move its headquarters to Alexandria’s West End. The facility will feature a 3,500-square foot tasting room, private event space and larger brew house. IPA fans can eagerly anticipate flavors such as “Astro Zombie” and “Cinnamon Toast Crunch."

"Virginia’s Aslin Beer Company moved into its new Alexandria location in 2019. The industrial location includes a sprawling new brewery and taproom decorated with clean white tile, colorful neon art and psychedelic murals. Hazy, hoppy, and fruity beers are plentiful among the 24 tap lines that serve selections like a Pew Pew Pew triple IPA and Stating the Obvious Vienna lager."

"Le Piquette is a cozy and convivial neighborhood bistro, named for the French word for cork, that serves excellent savoir fare. Begin with Gallic classics like the beef tartar or escargot or lighter options such as the salad maison and... Courtesy Jason Varney, Starr Restaurants"

"La Piquette is a neighborhood bistro located in Cleveland Park. Known for having some of the best lunch in DC, it’s a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike!. The restaurant st..."

"Examining the history and impact of architecture, design, engineering and landscape architecture, the National Building Museum is one of the most awe-inspiring edifices in the city, which is saying something for Washington. This is the former Pension Bureau from 1887, composed of more than 15 million bricks and featuring spectacular 23-metre Corinthian columns inside and a 400-metre terracotta frieze on its facade. Those columns stand in the Great Hall, which is 15 storeys high and laid out like an outsized Italian Renaissance courtyard, framed by tiers of arcaded galleries."

"Formerly known as the Pension Building, this immense Italian Renaissance–style structure is home to more than 200 exhibits showcasing the construction, architecture, and engineering heritage of the U.S. and Washington, D.C. A favorite is the..."

"The National Building Museum is dedicated to educating the public on the impact of architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. The museum offers exhibitions, educational programs, and special events for all ages."

"The National Cherry Blossom Festival is held in late March and early April. The spectacular cherry trees at the center of the celebration were a gift to the United States in 1912 from Japan. Hundreds of thousands of people now attend the annual festivities, which typically includes fireworks, a parade, and a kite festival."

"The annual peak bloom period of these iconic pink flowering trees means that spring and love is in the air. The famous month-long celebration takes place alongside the scenic Tidal Basin. Engagement, wedding and other romantic photos are often captured beneath these picturesque trees."

"To commemorate his generosity, the Cherry Blossom Festival was born. Tourists from all over the world come to the Tidal Basin to see the blooms which come out on average between late March to early April. The peak bloom date is the day that 70 percent of the blossoms are open."