1831 Bar & Lounge is a steampunk-inspired downtown room that runs on late-night club energy, with house, hip-hop, rap and Top 100 music in the mix. The 21+ crowd is there to socialize and move, so DJs need to favor momentum over subtlety. The room makes sense for performers who are comfortable treating the night as a party rather than a concert.
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Transit Pier at The Wharf — Commercial Wharf pier used as a recurring outdoor stage for live bands, dancing, festivals and rentable activations. 2026 Friday Night Dancing uses Transit Pier for live-band dance nights. Programming includes Swing, salsa, dance bands, festival, mixed. Family-friendly or all-ages use is part of the venue profile. The venue is at 970 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024.
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- All Ages
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- Salsa, Swing
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- 970 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
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- 202-688-3590
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