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Happenings at ESL.

We’re proud to have some of the best artists in music across multiple genres perform at ESL, if you have specific questions about performances or events you can email - events@eighteenthstreetlounge.com

SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night
Oct
1

SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night

Welcome to SOUNDBOX, our new series dedicated to nurturing and uniting the electronic music community in DC! If you're a passionate amateur DJ with a love for underground electronic beats and a desire to share your sound, this event is crafted specifically for you. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, get yourself heard, and embark on your musical journey within a vibrant and supportive community? This is your opportunity!

The weekly open decks series provides a platform to showcase music and share creative journeys at ESL

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SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night
Oct
8

SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night

Welcome to SOUNDBOX, our new series dedicated to nurturing and uniting the electronic music community in DC! If you're a passionate amateur DJ with a love for underground electronic beats and a desire to share your sound, this event is crafted specifically for you. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, get yourself heard, and embark on your musical journey within a vibrant and supportive community? This is your opportunity!

The weekly open decks series provides a platform to showcase music and share creative journeys at ESL

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Dirty Thirty: ESL’s 30th Anniversary Party + Art Exhibition
Oct
12
to Oct 13

Dirty Thirty: ESL’s 30th Anniversary Party + Art Exhibition

Join us on Sunday, October 12th as Eighteenth Street Lounge celebrates 30 years of music, culture, and community with a special anniversary event: Dirty Thirty.

The night begins at 8PM with the debut of the Eighteenth Street Lounge Gallery Series, featuring new works by local artist Örn, whose roots in graffiti and street art span from Reykjavik to London to DC.

At 10PM, the party kicks into high gear with two floors of music until 3AM:

Main Room: Special guest DJ Terry Hunter, plus Jahsonic and Kaylasoul
Red Room: Mark In The Dark, Keenan Orr, and The Elders

Celebrate three decades of unforgettable nights at ESL — and step into the next chapter of DC’s most iconic venue.

📍 Eighteenth Street Lounge, Washington, DC
📅 Sunday, October 12th, 2025
🕗 8PM–3AM
🎟️ 21+ / GET TICKETS NOW

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SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night
Oct
15

SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night

Welcome to SOUNDBOX, our new series dedicated to nurturing and uniting the electronic music community in DC! If you're a passionate amateur DJ with a love for underground electronic beats and a desire to share your sound, this event is crafted specifically for you. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, get yourself heard, and embark on your musical journey within a vibrant and supportive community? This is your opportunity!

The weekly open decks series provides a platform to showcase music and share creative journeys at ESL

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SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night
Oct
22

SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night

Welcome to SOUNDBOX, our new series dedicated to nurturing and uniting the electronic music community in DC! If you're a passionate amateur DJ with a love for underground electronic beats and a desire to share your sound, this event is crafted specifically for you. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, get yourself heard, and embark on your musical journey within a vibrant and supportive community? This is your opportunity!

The weekly open decks series provides a platform to showcase music and share creative journeys at ESL

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SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night
Oct
29

SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night

Welcome to SOUNDBOX, our new series dedicated to nurturing and uniting the electronic music community in DC! If you're a passionate amateur DJ with a love for underground electronic beats and a desire to share your sound, this event is crafted specifically for you. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, get yourself heard, and embark on your musical journey within a vibrant and supportive community? This is your opportunity!

The weekly open decks series provides a platform to showcase music and share creative journeys at ESL

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Meso Creso [9pm-close]
Sep
27

Meso Creso [9pm-close]

Since 2009, Meso Creso has brought communities together for global beats, booty-shaking dance floors, and creativity without boundaries. And while we have loved every moment of bringing you bi-monthly 1,001 Beats, bangin’ Halloween parties, and building community through our theme camps and Nomadico festival -- we also know that transitions are part of our journey together.

We would love for you to join us in closing out Meso Creso with one last epic chapter.

For our Final Act, we are going back to basics - expect two stages of the global beats you know and love from our resident DJ’s, dancefloors filled with your favorite friends & community, and, of course, our signature Meso Vibes.

//Wada’an (وداعًا) is one of the many ways to say “goodbye” or “farewell” in Arabic. While it doesn’t have a direct English translation, wada’an is more emotional and heartfelt, signaling a sense of permanence.//

This is a ticketed event with the proceeds going to cover the cost of the event, with any extra to be donated to a nonprofit organization chosen through a Meso Creso community vote.

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SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night
Sep
24

SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night

Welcome to SOUNDBOX, our new series dedicated to nurturing and uniting the electronic music community in DC! If you're a passionate amateur DJ with a love for underground electronic beats and a desire to share your sound, this event is crafted specifically for you. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, get yourself heard, and embark on your musical journey within a vibrant and supportive community? This is your opportunity!

The weekly open decks series provides a platform to showcase music and share creative journeys at ESL

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Nutritious
Sep
19

Nutritious

🎶 Wednesday, September 19 | 10PM–Close
Nutritious returns to ESL 🌀
Free | 21+

Step into the sonic world of Nutritious — cultural alchemist, creative visionary, and master of genre-blurring sound. Known for his electrifying performances at The Whitney, Rodarte, Ultra Music Festival, and right here at ESL, Nutritious brings a sound that's both soulful and cutting-edge.

Expect a dancefloor journey through house, nu-disco, indie dance, funk, and deep edits — layered, live-mixed, and completely immersive. His sets are more than music — they’re moments of connection, elevation, and release.

From his work with DoubleBlind Magazine and Liquid Culture to collaborations with artists like DJ Logic and Mark Farina, Nutritious is a force — bridging creativity, wellness, and cultural transformation.

Come ready to move. Come ready to feel.
This is a one-night-only experience you don’t want to miss.

✨ RSVP not required. Entry is free.
🍸 Drink specials all night.
🌙 Doors at 9PM | Music starts at 10PM
📍 Eighteenth Street Lounge, 1230 9th St NW

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SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night
Sep
17

SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night

Welcome to SOUNDBOX, our new series dedicated to nurturing and uniting the electronic music community in DC! If you're a passionate amateur DJ with a love for underground electronic beats and a desire to share your sound, this event is crafted specifically for you. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, get yourself heard, and embark on your musical journey within a vibrant and supportive community? This is your opportunity!

The weekly open decks series provides a platform to showcase music and share creative journeys at ESL

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SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night
Sep
10

SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night

Welcome to SOUNDBOX, our new series dedicated to nurturing and uniting the electronic music community in DC! If you're a passionate amateur DJ with a love for underground electronic beats and a desire to share your sound, this event is crafted specifically for you. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, get yourself heard, and embark on your musical journey within a vibrant and supportive community? This is your opportunity!

The weekly open decks series provides a platform to showcase music and share creative journeys at ESL

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SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night
Sep
3

SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night

Welcome to SOUNDBOX, our new series dedicated to nurturing and uniting the electronic music community in DC! If you're a passionate amateur DJ with a love for underground electronic beats and a desire to share your sound, this event is crafted specifically for you. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, get yourself heard, and embark on your musical journey within a vibrant and supportive community? This is your opportunity!

The weekly open decks series provides a platform to showcase music and share creative journeys at ESL

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SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night
Aug
27

SOUNDBOX: Open DJ Decks Night

Welcome to SOUNDBOX, our new series dedicated to nurturing and uniting the electronic music community in DC! If you're a passionate amateur DJ with a love for underground electronic beats and a desire to share your sound, this event is crafted specifically for you. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone, get yourself heard, and embark on your musical journey within a vibrant and supportive community? This is your opportunity!

The weekly open decks series provides a platform to showcase music and share creative journeys at ESL

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Schism [drag + burlesque show']
Aug
23

Schism [drag + burlesque show']

Saturday nights in DC just got more exciting! Join us once a month in the Red Room at ESL Shaw for a night of drag and burlesque performances full of flips, splits, sizzle and sparkle! After the show, stick around for a FREE DJ dance party. Get a table or VIP table with friends and enjoy free drinks and front row seats!

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