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    Carter Barron Amphitheatre

    4.4 (26 reviews)
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    Kenya A.

    I love summer concerts here. The good: - It's a really chill environment. - Sound quality is great. - They redid the entire seating area a few years ago so the seats are not your typical park seating. They're comfortable and don't have splinters. (lol) - Most events range from free to cheap. - Park Service police officers now allow you to take pictures (or at least that's what I saw). The bad: - There aren't a lot of restrooms though so the lines are long. - Since it's not metro accessible you'll have to catch an S bus, a cab or drive. - Parking is a bear. If you get there early you can get a good spot in the parking lot but it will take you forever to get out after your event is over. Parking in the neighborhood isn't so bad but it's a neighborhood so that parking is limited. - You can bring your own food but no picnic baskets, coolers, glass or alcohol. - Once you go in there's no reentry. - Spray yourself to keep the bugs off.

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    Laura W.

    What a gem of an outdoor venue located in one of the most picturesque settings in DC, Rock Creek Park! It's a really chill location and is deep enough in the woods to provide tranquility while still providing awesome acoustics. A range of musical acts come here- this past Saturday I visited for the DC Blues Festival- in addition to hosting outdoor movies and theater performances. Most (if not all) of the events are free to boot! For the Blues Festival, they had the concession stand open that was serving beer, wine, and food items. Wine was $5 for one of those individual bottles you can get for $1.50 at CVS, but that's pretty typical for alcohol markup. Beer was around the same price, however options beyond Stella (which sold out rather quickly) were Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, and Budweiser, so pretty limited to say the least. I didn't get any food but saw chicken tenders, hot dogs, soft pretzels (the usual suspects) leaving the pick-up window. Bathrooms were"meh" and the line was very long (at least for the women's room), but again, you kinda expect that at a concert or festival venue. Word to the wise- not metro accessible! We made the mistake of deciding to take the metro, which resulted in a 3 mile walk for us from Woodley Park. While the walk was very scenic (much of it was through the park), a good portion was through the front yards of people's homes since there were no sidewalks. I highly recommend driving, however, I imagine parking can be a beast! Although the summer season is done, I highly recommend checking out this venue next season to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Rock Creek Park.

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    one of my favorite outdoor amphitheaters. check the website for do's and dont's but I believe you can bring outside food and drink.

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    The Fillmore - Thee Sacred Souls 12/7/23, They were Amazing!

    The Fillmore

    3.4(458 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    This was my first time ever going to The Fillmore. I went to see The HU!…read more I was really impressed with all the venue staff. Everyone was very nice and helpful, well ... aside from maybe one employee at the bar who didn't seem to care to answer my questions about the food, but finally did after way too much effort of repeatedly asking on my part. By the way, I'd recommend that if you're hungry, you eat before you go! The little 'food' they have isn't even guaranteed to be there and yeah, maybe you know this already, but my GOD it was expensive! More than $9 for a not-large bag of chips and a bit of dip to go with them. The dip was hot, so that was nice! Of course, eating this without a table can be .... drippy! Other than that one person, though, everyone else was really super-duper nice and helpful, thank goodness! I got to encounter the bag-check guy because I'd brought in a backpack, not knowing that wasn't allowed. I'm glad I got out all my essentials and had them in my jacket pocket so I didn't have to go fumbling through my bag to get them out when it was put away for the duration of the show. I found out, also, that you can't even have one sip of water in the venue if you bring it in from outside (Yes, of course, I do mean if someone sees you doing it or hears of you wanting to do it in advance of your ... not ending-up doing it!) I said I was going to take a sip of my water and was told, essentially, "Nope! You're not!" It was worded more nicely than this, though. This aspect -- niceness -- is huge for me. I've had issues and difficulties with other venues in D.C. -- yes, this is Maryland, so maybe people are nicer at venues in Maryland, but in this area I'd encountered some problematic workers at both Lisner and The 9:30 Club/ Nightclub 9:30 -- staff just attacking me for no reason when I wasn't bothering anyone, but nevertheless I was attacked by staff and so to be somewhere where nothing like that happened and I felt safe was a huge relief! Thank GOD! It's way more of what you'd want in a club-like experience than what I experienced at those other two. I guess most people won't want to do this because it could be a gamble, but just FYI, if you buy your ticket/s in person, you save on the fees you have to pay buying it/ them online .... That's what I did! I prefer the adventure and fun of buying in person! You can do that in advance, too, I suppose -- but I bought mine the night of the show, once it had already started. If you want to upgrade your experience, that apparently has to be done in advance. I didn't ask about it while there to make sure, but that's what I read online before going. It seems the 'Live Nation VIP' section is what that upgrade is. Apparently, they have a bit of more 'real' food (though I didn't think it sounded great enough, necessarily), and ... tables! Plus, it's directly across from the stage -- well, kind of. It's across from and way above it, upstairs. Most of the seating here ... isn't. It's standing room only. There are a few seats upstairs for people who need them -- you need to call in advance to secure one. The seats are thickly-cushioned and do not move. They're heavy metal chairs that fold down and up, but are securely attached to the low wall behind. Another thing that impressed me about this particular show was that the audience members were all super-kind. Everyone was smiling and welcoming! It's amazing how many really genuinely nice experiences I had with others at this show. As I heard another attendee say afterwards, there was a lot of diversity at this show that you don't see at a lot of other (I'm guessing she meant heavy metal) concerts. This diversity was showcased in a very visually accessible way through not only smiles and different dancing styles, plus arms waving in a welcoming way, encouraging one to go where they wanted, but also in the attire of the attendees. I've never seen such beautiful garments at a concert! Most people wore the more usual-for-metal-concerts mostly all-black attire but those who didn't wore some really bright fun things -- and then there were the gorgeous embroidered, brocade, silken and more in some cases traditional and in some cases modern absolutely gorgeous eye-feasts! In that way, it was more like going to see the Dalai Lama or another figure than a rock band. And The HU are great figures! The light show was really cool, and there was a huge screen behind the band showing images and lyrics. There are televisions situated on the balcony so you can see what's going on onstage in case you cannot get the full picture by looking directly from your seat or (standing) station. The hand dryer in the bathroom is the loudest I have ever heard! It was so surprising, it overtook my ears. Other than that, the bathrooms are pretty nice -- not great, but probably pretty great considering how many people must be using them close together (time-wise) and all that. Cool wall décor in the halls is appreciated .... Overall, nice!

    I had a much smoother and nicer experience here than I expected. I came for the sold out concert by…read moreMIKA. The line to enter the theater was long, but the security and admission process were surprisingly efficient and well organized. The staff clearly knew what they were doing and handled the large crowd professionally. I would definitely recommend checking their website beforehand to see what items are allowed inside. My seat was in the balcony section on the second floor, and it was quite comfortable. I was also impressed by the security staff on the ground floor. They stayed attentive to the audience throughout the show, handed out water and earplugs, and helped people when needed. The opening DJ was unfortunately pretty underwhelming and felt more like excessive noise at times, but the concert itself was fantastic. The lighting and sound quality were both solid, and I had an amazing time overall. I especially loved how intimate the venue felt and how close the audience could be to the artist, making the interaction feel more personal. There is also public parking a few blocks away from The Fillmore Silver Spring, which made getting there convenient. They also sell food and drinks inside, although we skipped them this time.

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    The Fillmore - One of the bars.

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    Dumbarton Concert Series - Judy Kuhn performs in historic Dumbarton Church

    Dumbarton Concert Series

    5.0(1 review)
    3.2 miGeorgetown

    It doesn't get any better than this for concerts during the Christmas season, and at other times of…read morethe year too I'm sure! I'm a sucker for intimate performance spaces and the Dumbarton United Methodist Church in Georgetown that is used for these concerts is stunningly beautiful with creaky old wooden floors and gorgeous stained glass windows. On Saturday December 4, 2010 I volunteered for the 15th year in a row at the season opening of the Celtic Christmas Concert. There are certain pieces of music done by certain artists in a particular arrangement that become etched in the mind as definitive. Listening to Silent Night in the concert's second half every year done by the respective artists on harp. mandolin, and flute is as much a requirement of the season as putting up our Christmas tree! Not only is this particular arrangement enough to get you hooked on Celtic music, but experiencing it in a candlelit church sanctuary that is decorated to the holiday hilt and with the waning sunlight pouring through the stained glass will get you in touch with the essence of why this Christmas classic is sung the world over. The reading of Dylan Thomas' "A Child's Christmas in Wales" by WETA's Robert Aubry Davis is also a must every season. And you'll hear plenty of non Christmas music at this concert as well, the better to get you to buy one (or more!) of the CDs for sale! The Concert Series has other performances of chamber music done by artists on guitar, piano, etc. as well as vocal performances of Broadway and jazz music. It's the Celtic Christmas Concert that I love the most though. Once you've found parking, you're over the stressful part and are in for a treat if you take in any of the concerts that make up the Dumbarton Concert Series.

    From the owner: Dumbarton Concerts has presented chamber and jazz music in the heart of Georgetown for over…read morethirty-five years. Performances by artists such as Red Priest, NSO's Steven Honigberg, and saxophonist Grace Kelly have filled the incredible acoustics of historic Dumbarton United Methodist Church. Our concerts provide a uniquely welcoming experience for patrons to enjoy acclaimed musicians in an intimate environment.

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    Dumbarton Concert Series - Dumbarton Concerts presents our concerts in the sanctuary of historic Dumbarton United Methodist Church.

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    Dumbarton Concerts presents our concerts in the sanctuary of historic Dumbarton United Methodist Church.

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