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In March 2023, we produced the first ever National Capital Cabaret Festival in Washington D.C.

We are dedicated to promoting the cabaret art form by entertaining, educating, & engaging audiences & artists through world-class performances, monthly open mics, cabaret workshops/master classes, & producing the National Capital Cabaret Festival. Founded in 2022, Capital Cabaret fosters an inclusive community where cabaret singers, songwriter, music educators, and other musicians, can develop and share in their appreciation and craft. which included producing showcase performances for wide range of emerging and local artists. We are dedicated to advancing the cabaret art form by entertaining, educating and engaging audiences and artists through world-class performances, monthly open mics, workshops/classes, and producing the National Capital Cabaret Festival annually in March.

10/10/2026

🎃🍺 PUMPKINS, PINTS, PRETZELS & A LITTLE MAGIC MUSIC! 🎶🍂

We're bringing the music to the patio at Red Bear Brewing on Saturday, October 17, and you're invited to join the fun!

🎤 Capital Cabaret takes the stage at 5 PM for an hour of live musical entertainment! But why wait until showtime when there's so much to celebrate?

🎉 Come early and help celebrate REI 10th Anniversary at Pumpkin Pints & Pretzels, presented by REI Co-op and Red Bear Brewing!

🍺 Seasonal pumpkin brews & b**r tastings
🎃 Pumpkin decorating & Halloween games
🥨 Fest-style soft pretzels
🎟️ Raffles & anniversary festivities
🎶 PLUS live music from Capital Cabaret!

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ Festivities: 2–6 PM
🎤 Capital Cabaret: 5 PM
📍 Red Bear Brewing, 209 M St NE – On the Patio!

🍁 Grab your friends, raise a glass, celebrate 10 years of REI, and cap off your afternoon with some fantastic live music!

Come for the pints and pumpkins, stay for the performances! 🎭🍻

10/02/2026

🎃 Things are getting a little spooky at Curtain Call this month…

Join us for a frightfully fun edition of Curtain Call: Cabaret Open Mic, hosted by Jennifer Timberlake with Alex Tang at the piano.

Bring your creepiest, campiest, most mysterious, villainous, haunting, or Halloween-inspired song—or simply come enjoy an evening of live cabaret and see what surprises take the stage.

👻 Free to sing. Free to watch.
🎶 Singers: bring your sheet music, physical or digital, and sign up when you arrive.
🎟️ RSVP through the link in our profile to reserve your seat.

Whether your song gives us goosebumps, chills, or just a wickedly good time, we want to hear it.

09/29/2026

We are always looking to learn and adapt to fit with the amazing talent in the DC area. Leave us a comment on what day of the week, or weekend, you think would be the perfect day for an open mic.

Letting the talented peopleguide the choices gives thr best results!

08/26/2026

🎤 DC singers, your next curtain call is September 14!

Join us for Curtain Call: Cabaret Open Mic, Capital Cabaret’s monthly night for performers, music lovers, and anyone who believes a great song deserves a room full of people to hear it.

This month, the fabulous Lala Elaine takes the mic as host, with Howard Breitbart at the piano.

📅 Monday, September 14, 2026
📍 Barrel House Cafe & Bar
🎶 6:30 PM sign-up | 7:00 PM start
✨ Free to sing. Free to watch.

Want to perform? Bring your sheet music—physical or digital—and sign up when you arrive. Want to simply enjoy the show? Grab a seat and see who takes the stage!

🎟️ RSVP via this link: https://bit.ly/CurtainCall_DC

Whether you’re stepping up to the microphone or cheering from the audience, come be part of DC’s cabaret community.

07/27/2026

What song have you been waiting for the right room to sing? 🎤

Curtain Call returns Monday, August 10, for an evening of music, connection, and cabaret at Barrel House Cafe & Bar.

Take the mic with a Broadway favorite, jazz standard, pop song, hidden gem, or any selection that speaks to you—or join us to cheer on the singers, connect with the community, and enjoy the show.

Hosted by Guy Bosworth Guy David , with Michael Thompson at the piano.

🎶 Free to sing
✨ Free to enjoy the show
🕡 Singer sign-up begins at 6:30 PM
🎹 Performances begin at 7:00 PM
📍 Barrel House
1341 14th Street NW, Washington, DC

Singers may bring physical sheet music or a digital PDF. A ca****la performances and self-accompaniment are also welcome.

The venue is ADA accessible, with easy access for all participants.

Reserve your free seat and see full event details through the link in our bio:
bit.ly/CurtainCall_DC

Original Capital Cabaret music written and performed by Oren Levine

07/14/2026

We are so happy to be able to call Lauren Comito a regular at our open mics and our cabaret events and it was an honor for us to celebrate her birthday with her last night! Lauren has been a regular for many years and brings with her a wide range of talent and a truly effervescent personality!

We wish her all the joy in the coming year! Make sure to leave her all the birthday wishes and check out her song in the 2nd slide!

06/30/2026

Join us on July 13, 2026 for our Curtain Call Cabaret open mic! Our host, Michael F Shea, will lead the evening and we are excited to have Alex Tang back on the keyboard! Michael Shea is always full of amazing tid-bits and will be sure to bring magic to the evening! With Alex back behind the keyboard we look forward to hearing what amazing songs everyone brings!

RSVP for your seat and find more info by visiting the link in our bio or at https://bit.ly/CurtainCall_DC

Don't sing? That's perfectly all right!! We love having non-singers come out and support the talent! Pull up a chair, order a cocktail and some food and spend the evening being serenaded by all the wonderful voices!

The open mic is always free, we do ask that you RSVP in advance to give us and the venue an idea of attendance. RSVP for your free seat by visiting https://bit.ly/CurtainCall_DC

Whether you’re belting out a Broadway classic, rediscovering a hidden gem, or bringing your favorite pop hit to life, Curtain Call is the place to let your voice be heard. Choose lyrics that speak to you, and join fellow cabaret lovers for a night of music, connection, and good vibes!

What to Bring:
Your sheet music! Physical or digital sheet music is welcome! If it’s digital, please bring it as a PDF—our talented pianist will have an iPad available to play from. We do not support music players or backing tracks. Don't have sheet music but want to go acapella? Sure! Got your own instrument to play and sing? Amazing!

Mark Your Calendar:
We gather every 2nd Monday of the month! Save your seat now—it’s free! We just like to give the venue a heads-up so all our singers have a cozy place to sit.

06/02/2026

Join us on June 8, 2026 for our Pride Themed Cabaret open mic! Bring your songs of pride, in what ever form that takes for you!

Our host, John Martinez, will lead the evening and we are excited to have Michael Thompson on the keyboard! Michael has a long history of playing in DC and after his Capital Cabaret debut with Steve Washington during the Cabaret Festival, we get to see him in action for our open mic!

Don't sing? That's perfectly all right!! We love having non-singers come out and support the talent! Pull up a chair, order a cocktail and some food and spend the evening being serenaded by all the wonderful voices!

The open mic is always free, we do ask that you RSVP in advance to give us and the venue an idea of attendance. RSVP for your free seat by visiting the link in our bio or go to https://bit.ly/CurtainCall_DC

04/28/2026

April showers, brings May flowers and on May 11, 2026, those flowers will be singing at Curtain Call cabaret open mic!!

Join our effervescent host, Meredith Kilmartin as she shares her talent for the first time as host! Cabaret is not just about the songs, but about the connection and community they create! We are excited to have Jeff Hamlin sitting in behind the keyboard to bring all the talent to life for the evening!

Don't sing? That's perfectly all right!! We love having non-singers come out and support the talent! Pull up a chair, order a cocktail and some food and spend the evening being serenaded by all the wonderful voices!

The open mic is always free, we do ask that you RSVP in advance to give us and the venue an idea of attendance. RSVP for your free seat by visiting https://bit.ly/CurtainCall_DC

Whether you’re belting out a Broadway classic, rediscovering a hidden gem, or bringing your favorite pop hit to life, Curtain Call is the place to let your voice be heard. Choose lyrics that speak to you, and join fellow cabaret lovers for a night of music, connection, and good vibes!

What to Bring:
Your sheet music! Physical or digital sheet music is welcome! If it’s digital, please bring it as a PDF—our talented pianist will have an iPad available to play from. We do not support music players or backing tracks. Don't have sheet music but want to go acapella? Sure! Got your own instrument to play and sing? Amazing!

Mark Your Calendar:
We gather every 2nd Monday of the month! Save your seat now—it’s free! We just like to give the venue a heads-up so all our singers have a cozy place to sit.

04/06/2026

Spring is in the air in DC! What better way to celebrate new life than with music!! Curtain Call cabaret open mic returns April 13, 2026 at Barrel House Cafe and Bar for another amazing night of talent from the DMV area!

Join our spectacular host, Emmy Award Winner Maureen Kerrigan as she shares her wonderful voice and knowledge with us! Cabaret is not just about the songs, but about the connection and community they create! Helping everyone to create that magic is the Maestro Alex Tang! Fresh off a number of shows, we are honored that he shares his gift with all of our singers!

Don't sing? That's perfectly all right!! We love having non-singers come out and support the talent! Pull ip a chair, order a cocktail and some food and spend the evening being serenaded by all the wonderful voices!

The open mic is always free, we do ask that you RSVP in advance to give us and the venue an idea of attendance. Vist the link in our bio to register and to find additional information!

Address

209 M St NE
Washington D.C., DC
20002

Website

http://linktr.ee/capitalcabaretorg, https://capitalcabaret.org/

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