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The Venues

E Street Cinema

Corner of 11th and E Streets NW, Washington, DC

The Penn Quarter neighborhood of DC has become the entertainment jewel of the city, filled with theaters, museums, clubs and restaurants for all to enjoy.

Metro
The theater is located 2 blocks from the Metro Center station and 4 blocks from the Gallery Place station. The area is also served by Circulator buses at stops within blocks of the theater.

Driving
Landmark will validate parking for 3 hours at the reduced rate of $10 after 5:00 on weekdays and all day on weekends at the garage adjacent to the theater (entrance at 11th between E and F Streets). In addition, limited metered street parking is available.

Biking
There is a bike rack in front of the theater. In addition, if you are a member of Capital Bikeshare, there is a station at 10th and Constitution Ave. — a block away.

U.S. Navy Memorial

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

In the heart of Penn Quarter, the U.S. Navy Memorial Heritage Center’s 240-seat theater offers pristine HD projection and unparalleled sound.

Metro/Walking
The U. S. Navy Memorial is located above the Archives/Penn Quarter Metro station. Exit the station, turn right and follow the curve of the sidewalk until you see the entrance. You must enter from the Plaza — there is no access from 7th Street. The theater is also served by the Circulator bus.

Driving
There is no garage parking available at this location. Limited metered street parking is available, and garages are located throughout the neighborhood.

Biking
There is a Capital Bikeshare rack a block away from the theater at 7th Street and Indiana Avenue.

Angelika Film Center & Cafe at Mosaic

2911 District Ave, Lee Highway & Gallows Road, Fairfax, VA 22031

The new Mosaic is DC’s most innovative retail destination. Discover Mosaic’s carefully selected mix of the finest local fashion boutiques and restaurants coupled with premier national retailers and entertainers.

Metro
The theater is located 3 blocks (10-minute walk) from the Dunn Loring Metro station. PLEASE NOTE: THE ORANGE LINE WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN EAST FALLS CHURCH AND VIENNA STATIONS FROM 9/14 AT 10:00PM THROUGH 9/16 AT CLOSING. SHUTTLE BUSES WILL RUN BETWEEN THESE STATIONS.

Driving
There is plenty of FREE parking available at the theater.

Atlas Performing Arts Center

1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC

The H street corridor has seen a great deal of development over the past few years. The neighborhood now boasts some of the city’s best restaurants and is home to incredible nightlife.

Metrobus
The famed X2 cross-town bus picks up at Gallery Place and drops off in front of the Atlas Theater every 15–20 minutes. MetroBus costs $1.80 cash or $1.60 when you use your SmartTrip card.

Driving
The Atlas has arranged for limited off-street parking across H Street from the theater. Parking is $10 (cash only.) Please look for the DC Shorts volunteers on the sidewalk to assist you with parking your car. In addition, there is also metered street parking.

Biking
There is a bike rack in front of the theater. In addition, if you are a member of Capital Bikeshare, there is a station at 13th and H Streets, NE — on the same block as the Atlas Theater.

Event Venues

The Roof at Carroll Square
975 F Street NW
Washington, DC

Gibson Guitar
709 G Street NW
Washington, DC

Clyde’s of Gallery Place
701 7th Street NW
Washington, DC

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