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
- Theatre & Performing Arts
- 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
- 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
Marc Schiller, regarded as a communications expert with a long career promoting street art, music, and film, suffers a stroke that leaves him with aphasia and some cognitive deficits. With the help of... Read more
"Endgame" by Samuel Beckett
Washington Stage Guild at the Undercroft Theatre, Washington- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Theatre
- Hot
A quartet of characters inhabit a nearly empty room, surrounded by nothing, it seems. Do they want it to end, or can they go on with their limited lives? A profound and eerie masterpiece from Beckett,... Read more

The DC Comedy Showcase
Comedy Club DC, Washington- 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
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"Ride the Cyclone"
Arena Stage, Kreeger Theater, Washington- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Theatre
- Top Rated
In the quirky, cult-favorite musical RIDE THE CYCLONE, six teen chamber choir singers die in a freak accident aboard “The Cyclone” rollercoaster. Catapulted into some place between earth and—wel... Read more
"Kinky Boots"
Olney Theatre Center - Mainstage, Olney- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Theatre
- Hot
The uplifting Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit by superstar Cyndi Lauper lands on the Olney Theatre Mainstage in spike heels and ready to strut. Charlie Price is desperately trying to save h... Read more
"Incognito"
Source, Washington- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Theatre
- Added This Week
This fascinating, transatlantic mystery spans the 20th century, interweaving three stories and 21 characters, played by an ensemble of four actors. A scientist obsesses about dissecting Albert Einstei... Read more
Sly's Fabulous Las Vegas Style Magic Show
StageCoach Theatre Company, Ashburn- 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
Renée Fleming "VOICES": Ute Lemper
The Kennedy Center - Eisenhower Theater, Washington- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Theatre
- Music
Internationally renowned singer and actress Ute Lemper returns! From recording a Grammy-nominated album of classic Berlin cabaret, to winning an Olivier Award for her portrayal of Velma Kelly in the W... Read more

Ladies Night Weekend
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, Arlington- Comps
- Member Reward Tickets
- Comedy
Ladies Night Weekend with Brandi Denise Boyd and Paris Sashay.... Read more

Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Show: Hear the Hits in Fun, Interactive Show
Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar, National Harbor- 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
Secret Formula's Spoons, Toons And Booze: Valentine's Special
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, Arlington- Comps
- Member Reward Tickets
- Movies & TV
Your Favorite Saturday Morning Cartoons + Brunch Cocktails + Free Cereal + a Special Menu of Valentine’s Day and Love Themed Episodes! Everyone knows that all you need is love and the same goes for ... Read more
The Winery Comedy Tour
Hidden Brook Winery, Leesburg- Comedy
Top notch #comedians traveling the country in crews of 2-4 comedians performing seven nights a week in 48 states. This #nationwide #tour has already hit 1500 venues across the U.S. More than a dozen c... Read more
The Grammy-nominated, iconic, women-led, African American vocal ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock marks its 50th anniversary with a powerful, three-year celebration that will honor its storied past and... Read more
Valentine's Day Sketch Comedy Show... Read more
Black women comedians bringing their funny to the Silver Spring Black Box. Straight from the NY Comedy Festival and the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest (4 years running!), Joke Sistas will have you... Read more

Winter Lantern Festival
Lerner Town Square at Tysons II, Tysons- Outdoor
- Hot
- Museums & Attractions
- Attractions
- Family
Set the family loose in a winter wonderland with something for everyone! Live performances, a glowing tunnel and countless intricate lanterns light up the night with holiday cheer. Explore the skating... Read more
Beau Soir Ensemble
The Alden, McLean- Comps
- Member Reward Tickets
- Music
- Classical Music
The Beau Soir Ensemble is a flute, viola and harp trio dedicated to the performance of standard and contemporary repertoire spanning a variety of genres. Founded by harpist Michelle Lundy in 2007, the... Read more

Classic Theatre of Maryland February Cabaret
Classic Theatre of Maryland - Cabaret Stage, Annapolis- Theatre
- Theatre & Performing Arts
- Music
These popular 90-minute costumed and choreographed productions feature our resident vocalists and special Broadway guest performers, accompanied by the popular Unified Jazz Ensemble. Performed in our ... Read more
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