The D.C. & Northern VA area is home to numerous shows and events throughout the year, from touring Broadway musicals & sporting events to concerts & comedy shows, and it’s a quick drive from the RVA. If you’re planning to go, you don’t have to pay full price to attend.
Check out these sites to get in on the cheap:
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More Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., ticket deals:
"Shear Madness": The Hilarious Whodunit
The Kennedy Center - Theater Lab, Washington- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Theatre
- Top Rated
Set in a local hair salon and with lines as up-to-date as the morning's news, "Shear Madness" is a hilarious whodunit with "you" as a central character. In a blend of mystery and improvisational theat... Read more
"Drunk Shakespeare" Washington DC
The Sage Theatre, Washington- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Half Price
- Under $20
- Theatre
- Hot
- Comedy
- Top Rated
You are cordially invited to a meeting of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. In a hidden speakeasy, five classically-trained actors assemble for their sacred ritual. One actor takes five shots of whiskey ... Read more
PIXELBLOOM: Timeless Butterflies
Artechouse D.C., Washington- Museums & Attractions
- Under $20
- Attractions
PIXELBLOOM: Timeless Butterflies invites you to step into a virtual world of cherry blossoms, discovering the ephemeral beauty of butterflies and thrilling exuberance of nature. A kaleidoscope of butt... Read more
"Dissonance"
Anacostia Arts Center, Washington- Theatre
- Added This Week
On the heels of summer 2020, can a black woman and a white woman have an honest, civil, and candid discussion about race? Can a friendship survive the brutal honesty of differing experiences? "Dissona... Read more
Theater Alliance Presents Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye"
Theater Alliance at The Anacostia Playhouse, Washington- Half Price
- Under $20
- Theatre
- Hot
In today's social media-driven world, young people are constantly forced to grapple with changing standards of beauty — often leaving them feeling bad about aspects of their own appearance. Join The... Read more
"The Nacirema Society": A Comedy by Pearl Cleage
The Little Theatre of Alexandria, Alexandria- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Half Price
- Under $20
- Theatre
- Added This Week
The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years. A “laugh-out-loud” (Broadway World) “hilarious comedy” (Arts ATL) from nationally re... Read more
"Exclusion"
Arena Stage, Kreeger Theater, Washington- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Half Price
- Theatre
- Hot
A reluctant historian is thrown out of her element when her acclaimed book about the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is optioned by a larger-than-life Hollywood mogul with a track record for making smas... Read more
"Hadestown"
The National Theatre, Washington- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Half Price
- Theatre
- Hot
Welcome to "Hadestown", where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show by ... Read more
New York City Ballet
The Kennedy Center - Opera House, Washington- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Half Price
- Under $20
- Dance
New York City Ballet returns with a program of works from the classic grace of legendary choreographers George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, and a program featuring some of today’s most visionary c... Read more
"The Enigmatist"
The Kennedy Center - Family Theater, Washington- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Circus & Magic
An immersive, interactive experience of puzzles and cryptology! Following sold-out runs in New York City and Los Angeles, renowned magician and "New York Times" crossword constructor David Kwong bring... Read more
C.S. Lewis On Stage: "Further Up & Further In"
STC – Klein Theatre, Washington- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Theatre
- Hot
Award-winning actor Max McLean’s tour de force performance captures C.S. Lewis’ magnetic personality, astonishing eloquence and self-deprecating wit to create an onstage experience venturing deep ... Read more
College Park encompasses Logic’s musical and life journey to date while it also celebrates a new beginning for the rapper. Following a 10-year stint with Def Jam Records, Logic took a leap to the in... Read more
The DC Comedy Showcase
Comedy Club DC, Washington- Half Price
- Under $20
- Comedy
- Nightlife
The showroom & tavern will have you feeling fresh and ready to kick back for the best laughs. Laugh Buzz Comedy hosts nationally touring comedians and showcases the hottest local comedians. Talent fro... Read more
Sly's Fabulous Las Vegas Style Magic Show
StageCoach Theatre Company, Ashburn- Under $20
- Circus & Magic
Don’t miss Sly’s Fabulous Las Vegas Style Magic, a full show of comedy and magic featuring our headliner Sly and a troupe of professional magicians! Be prepared to be amazed by the magic and enter... Read more
Washington Improv Theater featuring Not a Pyramid Scheme
Studio Theatre - Mead Theatre, Washington- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Under $20
- Comedy
WIT shows are perfect for a date night, out-of-towners visiting, or just something new and spontaneous to do. This series includes the premiere of “Not a Pyramid Scheme” (NAPS). NAPS is an improvi... Read more
Tour the Monuments & Memorials of the National Mall
Washington Monument, Washington- Tours & Cruises
- Outdoor
Explore Washington's most iconic landmarks through an architectural lens on a two-hour walking tour of the National Mall. Take in the towering Washington Monument, sobering Vietnam Wall and awe-inspir... Read more
Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Show: Hear the Hits in Fun, Interactive Show
Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar, National Harbor- Under $20
- Music
- Top Rated
Just try and stump the talented singer-piano duo on stage each night at Bobby McKey's. Whether it's Beyoncé or Beethoven, Jay Z or ZZ Top, Meatloaf or Mozart, these guys are sure to have it covered. ... Read more
Hot Summer Nights: TLC, Shaggy
Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow- Under $20
- Music & Comedy
- Music
- Outdoor
With over 85 million records sold worldwide, TLC remains the best-selling American girl group of all time. VH1 ranked TLC as the greatest female group, placing them at number 12 on the list of 100 Gre... Read more
Sophie Buddle
Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse, Arlington- Comps
- Member Reward Tickets
- Half Price
- Under $20
- Comedy
Sophie Buddle is a stand-up, a TV writer, and a podcaster. You've seen her on CBC's "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" as a correspondent and as a staff writer, she's also been featured on JFL All Access, Kev... Read more
Comedian Red Grant
Baltimore Comedy Factory, Baltimore- Under $20
- Hot
- Comedy
- Top Rated
Red Grant gets audiences laughing right out of the gate with his own infectious, signature giggle -- and he keeps his stand-up set flowing with relatable and hysterical observational comedy about ever... Read more
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