For those about to rock, here are the area's best spots for live music.
Check the calendar of upcoming shows or find live music schedules by venue or genre.
Critic's picks for the season ahead.
The largest indie rock venue in D.C. is actually four venues in one, so you can check out bands, dance to a DJ or go to the Red Room to shoot pool.
If there's another place on Earth where you can see free live performances 364 nights a year, we haven't heard of it. Take advantage of these hour-long showcases at 6 p.m. in the Grand Foyer.
Popular club packs in the crowds nightly for top-tier rock, punk, hip-hop and country shows. It deserves its rep as the best live music venue in town.
Arlington's local indie rock hangout has live music on weekends and a great beer selection.
Filling the gap between large rock clubs and tiny bars, DC9 attracts crowds for indie rock bands, followed by late-night DJs.
Smaller than most studio apartments, this room is bringing bands and their fans closer together. It's a mini cauldron of punk, ska and garage rock.
Serious musicians play this tiny, well-worn jazz club that's a D.C. treasure; the crowd is laid-back and knowledgeable.
The region's newest concert venue is one of its biggest.
America's National Park for the Performing Arts offers summer evening performances at the Filene Center and winter concerts in The Barns.
Dedicated to the preservation of jazz and blues, this small club hosts amateurs and professionals alike with a close-knit atmosphere and great food.
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