Recommend is part of our name so it makes sense to recommend concerts. Since we launched two years ago we’ve been shining a light on worthwhile excursions, including shows. We’re streamlining things. So here’s our recommendations for concerts in Washington, D.C. We’re going with one show per day. While there is absolutely no shortage of quality live music opportunities, sometimes less is more. 

Some of the shows are technically sold-out. But since the secondary ticket market exists, no show is ever truly sold-out. 

January 9

The Fuss at The Wonderland Ballroom

January 10

Cryptid Summer at Rhizome

January 11

Sex Faces at Rhizome

January 12

Granny and the Boys at Showtime

January 13

Ensemble Vesper at Rhizome

January 14

Dog Lips at Quarry House Tavern

January 15

Samskara at Rhizome

January 16

Why Don’t We Duet? Deux at DC9

January 17

National Symphony Orchestra at Millennium Stage

January 18

Adjective Animal at Quarry House Tavern

January 19

North by North at Pie Shop

January 20

The Anti-Inaugural Ball at Black Cat

January 21 and 22

ZAYN at The Anthem

January 23

Porridge Radio at The Atlantis

January 24

070 Shake at 9:30 Club

January 25

Pom Poko at Comet Ping Pong

January 26

Nico Play at Comet Ping Pong

January 27

Soccer Mommy at 9:30 Club

January 28 

Soccer Mommy at The Atlantis

January 29

Elsa y Elmar at The Atlantis

January 30

Grace Gardner at DC9

January 31

Glosser at DC9

If you’re interested in what we’ve recommended in the past, check out the Recommended DC: Concerts Archive.

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