Black Cat
4.5 (896)music_venue
4.5 (896)A multilevel District institution pairing indie and alternative shows with a casual bar, cafe, and vegan bites.
Description
Operating since 1993, this multilevel institution pairs local, national, and international independent and alternative music with a bar and cafe offering vegan options. Visitors encounter an unpolished space focused on standing and live performances, complemented by side seating and affordable tickets.
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Helado Tropical & Fantastic ThoughtsOct 23 · 19:00 EDTWashington DC, WashingtonNice As Fuck (Early Show)Oct 26 · 18:00 EDTWashington DC, WashingtonNice As Fuck (Late Show)Oct 26 · 21:00 EDTWashington DC, WashingtonHeavens to Betsy with Calamity Jane, Hosted by MenopunksOct 30 · 20:00 EDTWashington DC, Washington14th Annual: Eighties Mayhem 80's Halloween Dance PartyOct 31 · 21:00 EDTWashington DC, WashingtonGeorge Clanton with Ryan HemsworthNov 7 · 20:00 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonUpstaged! A Night Of Drag And DramaNov 8 · 19:00 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonDeerhoof with That This & Jacky Cougar & The Vampyres From AfricaNov 10 · 19:30 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonChat Pile: Who Loves The Sun Tour 2026 with Soul Glo & ShallowaterNov 12 · 18:30 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonProtomartyr with J.R.C.G.Nov 13 · 20:00 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonHo99o9 with N8NOFACE, Sincerely___ The Void, & Slay SquadNov 17 · 19:00 ESTWashington DC, Washington454 with Pig the GeminiNov 18 · 19:30 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonKids Table with Pete Hayes & The Contradictions & FlowerbombNov 20 · 20:00 ESTWashington DC, Washington2026 HUMP! Film Festival (Fall Season)Dec 4 · 19:00 ESTWashington DC, Washington2026 HUMP! Film Festival (Fall Season)Dec 4 · 21:30 ESTWashington DC, Washington2026 HUMP! Film Festival (Fall Season)Dec 5 · 19:00 ESTWashington DC, Washington2026 HUMP! Film Festival (Fall Season)Dec 5 · 21:30 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonEmma Ruth Rundle with Cinder WellDec 8 · 19:00 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonFriendship with Charlotte CornfieldDec 9 · 19:30 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonMareux — live music at Black CatDec 10 · 19:30 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonThe Bouncing Souls with The Suicide Machines, The Flatliners, & The Jack KnivesDec 11 · 19:00 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonMiniature Tigers with The Booyah! KidsDec 12 · 19:00 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonKing Buffalo with BorrachoDec 17 · 19:00 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonMortified DC Live: Doomed Valentine's ShowFeb 13 · 20:00 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonGray Matter — live music at Black CatFeb 26 · 20:00 ESTWashington DC, WashingtonIceage — live music at Black CatApr 15 · 19:30 EDTWashington DC, WashingtonGood to know
Mainly standing roomSide seating available