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ARLINGTON CINEMA AND DRAFTHOUSE

The 295-seat Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse (www.arlingtondrafthouse.com) is one of the most unique and exciting venues in the DC area, combining a full restaurant and entertainment venue that serves as both a live performance venue and movie theater. Recently the Drafthouse has become known as a great alternative home for comedy just three miles outside of Washington, DC.

2903 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204

THE BLACK CAT

The Black Cat (www.blackcatdc.com) is a live music venue committed to bringing you the best in local, national, and international independent and alternative music. They have also sponsored cutting edge live comedy including The Comedians of Comedy Tour. They are located at 1811 14th St. NW in the heart of the historic U St. district in Washington, DC.

1811 14th St. NW WDC 20009

THE COMEDY SPOT

The Comedy Spot (www.comedyindc.com) in the Ballston Mall in Arlington, VA is home to clean performances including COMEDY SPORTZ and adult fare including THE BLUE SHOW.

During dccomedyfest they'll be home to some of our best friendly-to-all acts as well as our well-loved COMEDY JAM.

4238 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22203

DC IMPROV

The DC Improv Comedy Club is the nation's #1 venue for all your comedy needs; featuring national touring headliners, local celebrities, a comedy school, two showrooms, plus a full restaurant and bar. The DC Improv first launched in 1991 showcasing newcomers Ellen DeGeneres, Dave Chappelle and Brian Regan. Today, The DC Improv continues to house the best comedic talent in the business.

In September 2006, The DC Improv launched a Comedy Lounge which immediately was recognized as a premier venue to learn, perform and see professional comedy. The lounge has provided opportunities for local and national performers including Mike Birbiglia, Jeff Dunham and Todd Glass. The intimate 60-seat theater is a great space to see live comedy.

1140 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20036

SIXTH AND I

Yep, Sixth and I (www.sixthandi.org) is a Synagogue ... a SUPER COOL one!

The recently completely renovated Sixth & I Historic Synagogue provides a Jewish presence and meeting place for the community in the center of Washington, DC's vibrant, artsy and bustling Penn Quarter neighborhood.

The 700+ seat, two-tiered main congregation space is regularly transformed into the ultimate performance venues for comedians including Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, Elvira Kurt, Rob Corddry and many others, as well as for rock bands, speakers, and performance artists of various kinds.

600 I Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20001

SOLLY'S TAVERN

A great bar and home to Top Shelf Comedy every month, SOLLY'S TAVERN is a great place to get a drink, laugh and let it all hang out. During dccomedyfest Solly's will host all the stand up performers who are part of the fest, a place where they can come in and do short sets of material that pushes the envelope and doesn't conform to the structure of our other shows. Who knows what you'll see, but it's bound to be exciting and off the wall!

1942 11th St NW Washington, DC 20001

THE SOURCE THEATER (no website)

The Source Theatre - home Washington Improv Theater and other non profit performing arts organizations in Washington, DC - proundly returned in 2008, refurbished and ready to go!

1835 14th St NW Washington, DC 20009

TOWN

Town Danceboutique (www.dctown.com) is both sleek and wacky. Bright colors, modern line, loft style dance floors, and weekly drag shows! What more can you ask for?

Town is home this year to two LGBT comedy show: "The New Adorables" and "Queer Comedy Corner." Are the performers gay or lesbian? Yes. But most importantly they're HILARIOUS!

2009 8th street NW, Washington DC 20009

HOTEL HELIX

This glamour-pus and super fun hotel is the homage to all of our "15 minutes of fame." Not only the official hotel of dccomedyfest 2008, but ALSO the site of some fun events.

Hotel Helix
1430 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20005