Washington, DC

Illusion Bar & Lounge

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Illusion Bar & Lounge is a two-level neighborhood lounge in the Petworth/Brightwood Park area with live vocalists, open mics, showcases and DJs. The 21+ room leans local and community-driven, making it a useful stage for developing performers as well as established neighborhood favorites. Artists who can work a nightlife crowd directly should feel more at home than acts expecting a formal listening room.

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240-478-5229

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21+
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DJ
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Address
5213 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States
Venue phone
240-478-5229
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