Black Cat (Washington, D.C. nightclub)
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The Black Cat is a nightclub in Washington, D.C., located on 14th Street Northwest in the Shaw/U Street neighborhood. The club was founded in 1993 by former Gray Matter drummer Dante Ferrando, along with a group of investors (including D.C. area native and Nirvana drummer and future Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl) and quickly established itself as a venue for independent music. Read more
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Ashley E. 2015-06-15
Black Cat is by far my FAVORITE bar in DC. There's absolutely something for everyone. I love the atmosphere, employees and everything this bar has to...
Black Cat is by far my FAVORITE bar in DC. There's absolutely something for everyone. I love the atmosphere, employees and everything this bar has to...
JR M. 2017-08-13
One of the best venues I've ever been to. Great staff, great sound, and a great vibe!
One of the best venues I've ever been to. Great staff, great sound, and a great vibe!
Ashley C. 2017-05-10
Harry Potter nights were the best! Themed drinks and screenings of every HP movie! Lots of snacks to chose from as well!
Harry Potter nights were the best! Themed drinks and screenings of every HP movie! Lots of snacks to chose from as well!
Mike M. 2015-10-13
The cat is run by my old time hardcore brother Dante. He knows who to hire and which bands to play!! Nice work kid!!
The cat is run by my old time hardcore brother Dante. He knows who to hire and which bands to play!! Nice work kid!!
Michael A. S. 2015-10-07
The last remaining piece of old DC on 14th Street.
The last remaining piece of old DC on 14th Street.
Raoghnailt T. 2015-09-26
The front staff are asses. Be prepared to feel like a criminal.
The front staff are asses. Be prepared to feel like a criminal.
Alan S. 2015-09-25
No Manischewitz at the bar. Bunch of antisemites working here. With this kind of Gentile-only menu they might as well stuff their Jewish patrons right...
No Manischewitz at the bar. Bunch of antisemites working here. With this kind of Gentile-only menu they might as well stuff their Jewish patrons right...
Katherine I. 2015-08-29
The perfect place for my Python suit! Had a blast!
The perfect place for my Python suit! Had a blast!
John B. 2015-07-31
Awesome place for a night out. A lot of great shows and dance parties. For DC the drinks are reasonable.
Awesome place for a night out. A lot of great shows and dance parties. For DC the drinks are reasonable.
Joe T. 2015-07-22
So "doors at 7:30" apparently means first band at 7:30, which is *never* the case where I'm from (Boston), but if they bothered to post each band's...
So "doors at 7:30" apparently means first band at 7:30, which is *never* the case where I'm from (Boston), but if they bothered to post each band's...
Christopher S. 2015-07-10
Cool venue to see a show. Thanks for finding my wallet.
Cool venue to see a show. Thanks for finding my wallet.
Joel Scott A. 2015-07-07
Killer venue, old school.
Killer venue, old school.
Tanner C G. 2015-03-23
The best venue in DC currently. Food , good music, good prices on everything from tickets to booze, two stages, many bars and a pool table. What else...
The best venue in DC currently. Food , good music, good prices on everything from tickets to booze, two stages, many bars and a pool table. What else...
Katelyn M. 2015-03-11
Reasonable drink prices for concerts compared to other venues. Nice concert space.
Reasonable drink prices for concerts compared to other venues. Nice concert space.
Ronan S. 2014-11-20
Es. ermoso
Es. ermoso
Shawn Michael O. 2014-11-16
Black Cat is my DC spot!..! Best staff, best dj's, & they book the best indy & punk bands!..!
Black Cat is my DC spot!..! Best staff, best dj's, & they book the best indy & punk bands!..!
Karen M. W. 2014-10-10
Memories!
Memories!
David J Brooks S. 1969-12-31
This is a great venue that sees a lot of good bands every year. I suggest bringing hearing protection, as your ears will be ringing when you leave...
This is a great venue that sees a lot of good bands every year. I suggest bringing hearing protection, as your ears will be ringing when you leave...
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