Free: City-State Presents: The Boy-Chiks and Knobl Kishkes: Your Friendly Neighborhood Anti-Fascist Klezmer Show. Show starts at 7PM on Friday November 7.

Navigator Bear North

City-State and Red Bear Brewing are working together to make and sell more beer along Metropolitan Branch--and Beer!--Trail.

Both companies were built to brew for a DC wholesale market that has never recovered from the pandemic. Together they can achieve the right scale for businesses supported almost entirely by customers coming in the door.

Many of those customers come on the Red Line and from the Metropolitan Branch Trail. And a healthy number of those are using the Metropolitan Beer Trail app, an initiative of NoMA BID. The MBeerT has helped bring Red Bear and City-State together.

Red Bear is brewing four City-State favorites--Air & Space Modern West Coast IPA, Lost Laws Pilsner, Navigator Red Ale, and Torn Mag Black Lager--all exclusively for City-State's taproom.

Navigator will be on tap by the end of October, with the others soon to follow. City-State will pour Red Bear beers on an ongoing basis.

The companies will celebrate on Nov. 1 with Navigator Bear Northeast, a launch party at City-State with live jazz, free tastes, special merch deals, and Hawai'ian-Filipino food from Kam & 46.

We are BACK for our second Love Letters to DC event on 10/26. Join us for another afternoon of crafting, craft beers, and celebration of what makes DC special.

Due to generosity of others and true collectivism from the last event we have plenty of art paint, canvasses, brushes, and more. The event is free and open to all ages!

Because nothing says sapphic romance like locking eyes over a red solo cup 💕🏓... join capital sapphics and @beerpongspeeddating for our first edition of queer pong at @citystatedc! space is limited, snag your tix HERE!

Laid back community jam sesh! Bring your instrument and join a long or come in and enjoy the music!

Spooky spirits got you down? Join us on October 19th for a day of bewitching brews, crafts galore and some one on one time with our resident witch!

Our incredible vendors include :
@craftycolanah
@r.b.artcollectables
@yoniseye
@kurohtak1
@razorback.chainmail
@airitree

We’re also excited to host @dcmothernurture, our resident multidisciplinary healer specializing in oracle readings and more! The witch is in for all your queries!

10% of all bar sales go towards @flwoltersgroup, a Black and woman owned psyschotherapy and wellness practice striving to make therapy cost-accessible

Zoo Animal Productions is excited to host their very first artist meet-up at City-State. Find your people at this free networking and social event. No matter what your medium or how experienced you are, come out and meet the amazing creatives behind making DC the wonderful and beautiful city it is! Reserve here!

JOIN US FOR THE WWPH LITERARY SALON: WRITERS & BREWS EDITION!! Tickets are limited, buy HERE

The Washington Writers’ Publishing House (WWPH), the longest continuously operating nonprofit cooperative literary press in the United States, announces its WWPH Literary Salons: America’s Future Edition—a series of free, public literary gatherings taking place across Washington, DC, along with literary events for America’s Future across the DMV. Designed to uplift community voices and celebrate the power of literature, these salons will feature creative writing workshops, author readings, and panel discussions exploring the strength of writing to shape tomorrow.

The fall WWPH Literary Salons are inspired by the forthcoming anthology AMERICA’S FUTURE: poetry & prose in response to tomorrow, edited by Caroline Bock and Jona Colson, which launches on September 9 and includes work from 164 writers from across the DMV and beyond. These literary salons reflect the anthology’s spirit, offering space for questions, hope, and creative reinvention.

What is a WWPH Literary Salon?
WWPH Literary Salons are dynamic three-hour gatherings that center the act of writing, sharing, and community dialogue. Each salon includes:
● 2–3 short creative writing workshops led by published authors
● A break with time for refreshments and informal networking/book sales
● Readings by award-winning local writers associated with WWPH/often open mic for participants
● A Q&A and/or panel with WWPH writers and editors on craft, publishing, and the writer’s life

All events are free and open to the public, with a strong focus on engaging students and local creatives. This year’s series aims to bring the literary arts directly into the heart of the community—across bookstores, libraries, and schools—with special attention to emerging voices.

MORE DETAILS ON WWPH and EVENTS HERE

The Great Zucchini is performing at City-State Public House on October 11 at 11AM. The event is free to all who come. The Great Zucchini has been a staple in the DC area for over 25 years doing 800 shows a year geared for ages 2-6. 

Five different magazines in the DMV have declared his show the best in the beltway, having performed for 3 presidential administrations, 11 embassies, The Dc improv, the 9 30 club, sells out theaters all over and he’s bringing his belly laughing show right here.  Don’t miss the fun!

• 📅 When: October 10th

• 🍺 Where: City-State Public House

• ❓ What: Trivia Night — questions spanning pop culture, local history, sports, music, and more

• 🎯 Why: Proceeds from team entry fees benefit Project Transformation DC’s summer reading programs for children in DC

• $20 suggested donation for teams

Beyond excited to announce Love Letters to DC! Bring your paintbrushes and join us at with ZAP Productions fo an afternoon of crafting. The inspiration? Art about our wonderful city! Your contributions will be combined into an upcoming display to make sure ALL our voices are heard (very exciting details tbd). We will also be having know your rights information available on site! Come for the art, stay for the knowledge.

Mark your calendars.

Community Day at City-State with DC Abortion Fund. Come talk to professionals and learn how safe, legal, and accessible abortion care saves lives.

Market and Fundraiser for Palestine

Vendors:

• Aadya - DMV Henna Artist

• Zuzu - Vintage Clothing

• Indie Pop Up Shop - Upcycled and crocheted goods and arts and crafts

• Watermelon Wares - Hand crafted accessories and tchotchkes 

• Yazan - Art prints and photos

• Amoul - Jewelry

• Bint el Balad - Thrifted and crafted goods

City-State Oktoberfest: Whether you’re feeling your best or wurst, Oktoberfest at City-State has you covered! We have DC Pretzel Co pretzel, pints of Great Lakes Oktoberfest, DJ Blasian’s German beer haus beats, we’ve got it all, beer-none! Buy our RETRO Beer Steins (in limited supply), for $24 and get a free pour and pint prices for future pours (that day only) Join us from on September 27 from 12PM to CLOSE

Come out and enjoy some FREE live music by Continental Jazz Congress

Spanish Sip and Speak LUPA Talks + City State Public House

Join us for a fun and interactive event at City State Public House, where you can practice your Spanish-speaking skills! Dr. Xiomara Rivera Pagán will help you feel confident in your speaking skills, and Puerto Rico Distillery will help you connect language with culture. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the language and culture. ¡Nos vemos allí! Register here!

Sunday Morning Yoga w/ Brandywine SPCA led by @morgantadpole

When: Sunday September 21, 9:30AM-10:30AM

Where: City-Sate Public House

Why: Start Sunday off with some healing yoga and help fundraise for Brandwine Valley SPCA and adopt some dogs

What: Come start Sunday off with some stretches, some sips, and dogs on the patio at City-State Public House. BUY YOUR TICKETS TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! LINK HERE!

*NOTICE *Dogs will be on the patio, we only allow service dogs in the taproom

Have you ever wondered what happens after the flames go down at Burning Man? Join DC "Burners" for a Post Playa Party — a relaxed gathering for everyone curious about connection, creativity, and community. Even if you plan on never attending Burning Man, you’re absolutely welcome. 

What to expect: 

Laid-back good vibes, great music from DJs Blasian & Raptorstein 

 Join DC "Burners" for a Post Playa Party, A safe, all-ages, public space — both familiar faces and total newcomers are invited 

Why come? 

Make new friends in a welcoming environment — no experience required 

Hear stories, get inspired, see a slice of playa culture without having been there 

Enjoy good music, good beer (or whatever you like), and good company

We’re bringing Board Game Dating to City-State Public House 🏙️
⏰ Check-in: 2:30–3 PM
🎮 2 rounds of board games matched with people you’re most likely to vibe with (3–5 PM)
🌟 Whole group game to meet everyone (5–6 PM)
🎶 Afterparty with 2 DJs at City-State!
💌 Tickets are on Pinyada this time — but them HERE!

Zoo Animal Productions presents the launch of our new Backroom Concert Series in Washington DC. Reserve your spot here!

Join trumpet player and comedian Christian Balmer and pianist Ed Habis of the Continental Jazz Congress for an intimate evening of noir jazz, projections By Paris, and more at City-State Public House.

Tornado Rose presents LIVE Bluegrass Karaoke Friday, September 12th at 8PM. NO COVER! Bring your voice or an instrument and sit in with the band for bluegrass and classic country tunes!

Need some ideas? Check our list of suggested songs for inspiration!

Deadline to submit songs is September 7th, sign up here. You can submit after the deadline, but no promises. Sign-ups on the night of the show as available. See you there!! ~TR 

Jazz Night at City-State with Yellow Velvet! Come enjoy some smooth live music as we start to transition out of summer and into autumn!

City-State Presents with QueerTalkDc & @femmefataledc are soooo excited to announce that our favorite market is BACKKKKK! 

This time, we are going bigger and better, we will have DJ’s inside and outside, food vendors throughout (yes we are brining back @mixxeddc ) . We are committed to ensuring QTBIPOC businesses are prioritized so please please please ensure you apply to become a vendor.

Oh, and make sure you follow @bigdyk3market 😮‍💨

Zoo Animal Production are excited to launch Bark and Brew, a meet-up for dog owners, dog lovers, anyone else, and their four legged friends. Grab a friend and a pup and head to City-State Public House on 9/5 to get to know new people and puppers in the district. Reserve your spot HERE!

With loads of local beers, icebreaker games, and delicious dog treats, this is not an event to be missed! Both humans and dogs get in for free.