STAND UP FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS!

DOORS 7:30p | COMEDY 8p

Click the PayPal donation link, write "Comedy Show" in your donation notes, and show your receipt at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds!

ICE's impact on the DMV area and the nation as a whole has been no laughing matter. And with freedom of speech under assault, speaking out has never been scarier. But one tool we have left that they haven't taken from us yet is humor. So we're asking folks to help thaw this mid-winter freeze by warming your hearts with some jokes for justice! Join local comedians as they raise money for César Chávez Dual Spanish Immersion Elementary School's PTO efforts to support families in the region who've been directly impacted by fascist governmental overreach.

Admission is "Donate What You Can," 100% of which goes to the CCDSI PTO ICE relief fund. City-State Public House is also offering $7 pints during the show, and they've generously agreed to donate 10% of those beer sales as well!

SCIENCE TRIVIA NIGHT!

We will be hosting Science Trivia 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in the Bamboo Room.

All ages welcome!

What is it?

• 15 Science based trivia questions

• Engineering challenges-materials provided

We will have 8 weeks of science trivia, Winners get points to go towards a final ultimate prize at the end of the 8 weeks!

Come out and test your science knowledge and enjoy an engineering challenge, and win points for a clever team name.

✨Back again for Round 2✨

Join us on February 8th from 12-2pm at City-State for yet another Pottery with a Purpose workshop!🪴

Unplug, unwind, and make something by hand at our feel-good pottery afternoon, no experience needed. Whether you come for the joy of making, community, or craft beer, this guided clay workshop is all about making something fun while you sip and socialize. You’ll learn the pottery basics, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece (or two) you built by hand as well as a deeper sense of calm.

Perfect for date night, catching up with friends, or coming solo to meet new people. Just pick the date and theme that fits your vibe in the drop-down menu.

Bonus: We donate $1 from every ticket to mental health initiatives. Learn more here about which non-profits we’ve given back to so far, and how you can pick who we support next.

What’s Included
Hands-On Instruction: A relaxed, hands-on pottery workshop guided by an experienced host. Workshop length ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the theme — see ‘Theme Details’ section for more info.
Pottery 101: Learn foundational hand-building techniques like pinch pots and coils, then turn them into functional pottery with pieces like mugs, bowls, vases, or planters. We’ll also show you how to add fun touches like handles or texture.
All Supplies Provided: We bring the clay, tools, and materials — you just bring yourself. You’ll make up to 2 pottery pieces during class, plus take home extra clay for more DIY fun.
Beginner-Friendly Vibes: Laid-back, no-pressure energy perfect for first-timers, solo guests, and friend groups alike.
Feel-Good Energy: Enjoy a welcoming, community-centered experience hosted at unique local spots — from breweries to plant shops and cozy cafés — that make the experience feel extra special.

Tickets available here! https://www.potterywithapurpose.com/products/pottery-workshops-city-state-dc-washington-dc

Encore Comedy DC Presents Luke Severeid: “STAND UP THATS METAL AF” w/ Special Guest Nick Deez at City-State Public House

Friday February 6 Doors at 6:30 show at 7PM-8:30PM SOLD OUT!!!!

Are you looking for something to do? Do you love to laugh? Do you love great beer and a great time? Come to the best comedy show in the DMV! At our show you will see a lineup of the best comedians from the DMV and all around the East Coast.

Past Encore Comedy shows have featured comedians who have performed at famous venues such as the comedy cellar, the laugh factory, and madison square garden, writers from shows such as SNL and Conan, kill tony golden ticket winners, writers for the Onion, and comedians with Don't tell and Drybar comedy specials!

This months headliner is Luke Severeid and featuring Nick Deez.

Get your tickets here! A chance to unplug, unwind, and make something by hand at our feel-good pottery night, no experience needed. Whether you come for the joy of making, community, or craft beer, this guided clay workshop is all about making something fun while you sip and socialize. You’ll learn the pottery basics, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece (or two) you built by hand as well as a deeper sense of calm.

Perfect for date night, catching up with friends, or coming solo to meet new people. Just pick the date and theme that fits your vibe in the drop-down menu.

Bonus: We donate $1 from every ticket to mental health initiatives. Learn more hereabout which non-profits we’ve given back to so far, and how you can pick who we support next.

What’s included:

• Hands-On Instruction: A relaxed, hands-on pottery workshop guided by an experienced host. Workshop length ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the theme — see ‘Theme Details’ section for more info.

• Pottery 101: Learn foundational hand-building techniques like pinch pots and coils, then turn them into functional pottery with pieces like mugs, bowls, vases, or planters. We’ll also show you how to add fun touches like handles or texture.

• All Supplies Provided: We bring the clay, tools, and materials — you just bring yourself. You'll make up to 2 pottery pieces during class, plus take home extra clay for more DIY fun.

• Beginner-Friendly Vibes: Laid-back, no-pressure energy perfect for first-timers, solo guests, and friend groups alike.

• Feel-Good Energy: Enjoy a welcoming, community-centered experience hosted at unique local spots — from breweries to plant shops and cozy cafés — that make the experience feel extra special.

Note: You can air-dry your pottery and paint it with the included paint. Want it to be waterproof and food-safe? Use our Kiln & Ceramic Studio Locator to find a local pro who can glaze and fire it for you.

City State Presents Desiree Dik's Slay Them Drag Show! Come watch 6 performers compete for the ultimate Slay Them Crown! FOURTH ROUND is Friday January 9 @ 8PM! Come judge the queens and have some fun. NO COVER!

We are hosting our 3rd Annual Family-Friendly Early New Year’s Eve Party in our taproom! Free entry to come tickets available to all you can eat and drink. December 31, 4PM-8PM Get your tickets HERE!

*Tickets*

$60 per adult (21+)

$25 per child (4-20)

Includes:

Open Bar

Champagne and Apple Cider toast

Kid Friendly food from Petit Afrik

A seat at a shared table

Noise Makers, fun hats, and NYE Party fun!

7PM Ball Drop

To reserve your spot purchase your tickets or

Email info@citystatedc.com or tinsley@citystatedc.com

Our Comedy Show & Community Drive is back for the holidays! Catch amazing stand-up for free by bringing two donations instead of a ticket. Tickets and additional details HERE!

Canned Comedy is back for another night of laughs, treats, and holiday delight. Catch a fabulous night of local stand-up which giving back to the community too: instead of selling tickets, we ask that you bring two donations to support the Father McKenna Center, our partner for this event.

In addition to non-perishable donations we were collecting last month, this month, we are also taking winter accessories: specifically things like hats, scarves, and gloves. We will also be hosting a Christmas cookie/treat potluck before the show, so come enjoy a free snack while you're at it!

The potluck will run from 7-8 pm and we will have the show right after! See you at the show!

Come out and enjoy a Night of Comedy with Josh Fadem on Tuesday December 9. Doors at 6:30 and show starts at 7. Get your tickets HERE!

Josh Fadem is an actor, comedian, and voice artist originally from Tulsa, OK.  He has numerous television credits including recurring roles on TWIN PEAKS for David Lynch, AMC’s BETTER CALL SAUL as "Camera Guy", FX’s RESERVATION DOGS, Showtime’s ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA starring Kirsten Dunst, and as Liz Lemon’s agent "Simon" on 30 ROCK. Other credits include Disney +'s LOKI, FX's IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, and Comedy Central's RENO 911 and ANOTHER PERIOD. Josh can be seen in FX's new Sterlin Harjo series THE LOWDOWN starring Ethan Hawke and Dan Levy’s upcoming Netflix series BIG MISTAKES.

Josh has been named a “Comic to Watch” by Variety, Nylon Magazine, Comedy Central, New York Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, and Playboy Magazine. He has performed at Montreal's Just for Laughs, Austin's Moontower Comedy Festival, Fun Fun Fun Fest, and SXSW, and Tulsa's Blue Whale Comedy Festival. Josh's work as a voice artist includes AMERICAN DAD, POWERPUFF GIRLS, ADVENTURE TIME and JEFF AND SOME ALIENS. As a writer, Josh wrote for the Emmy nominated ERIC ANDRE SHOW and has written for Funny or Die.  Josh hosts a form-bending video podcast show called "Here Come the Details" which can be streamed and heard on Spotify and Youtube.

Desiree Dik Presents Slay Them! Come watch 6 acts compete for the ultimate Slay Them Crown! ROUND 3 is Friday December 5 @ 8PM! We will have extended hours and will be open until 11PM. Come judge the queens and have some fun. We are a 5 minute walk from the Rhode Island metro on the red line, have free parking, and ADA entrance. NO COVER!

Performers 

Donnicka R Alexander

Jazz What

Manny Quinn

Anya

Miss Gorgeous Michael

Miss Robinette

Beat the post-holiday blues with a bit of live music here at City-State! Jazz artist Christian Balmer will be in the Taproom from 8-10pm for a free show! Bring your friends, have a few beers, and enjoy the good beats!

Come enjoy some free live music at City-State! Yessah! is a Hawaiian Reggae Band from Maui based in DMV providing Reggae/RnB/Country Vibes all day and night! All ages welcome.

City-State Presents: EVERY GNAR!

Free live music on November 21 8PM-10PM. No Cover!

Excited for our STACKED lineup of comics at the first Canned Comedy show and food drive! The show is free to enter with two non-perishable food donations for @thefathermckennacenter 🥫We will even have a potluck beforehand that you can join in or contribute to! Sign up HERE!

Our AMAZING comedians: 🎤

@bahlyathe3rd

@backstav_

@emfiske

@jake_my_day

@jennyandthelibrarians

@margaretkorinek

@saracracksup

@thatsswethas

@tomphamcomedy

@little_lord_sillyboy

@angelpenncomedy

@dilan_comedy

@arzoodoescomedy

@daisy_the.comic

Potluck from 6:30 pm onwards at @citystatedc 🥘 The show starts at 7:30 pm. You can reserve a free ticket on Eventbrite. Please note, if you choose not donate two items, we ask that you pay $10 at the door instead. 

Not sure what to give? Have no fear! These items were specifically requested for their pantry: vegetable/olive oil, peaches, peanut butter, rice, corn, pasta, pineapple, cereal, green beans, and tuna! Other canned fruits/vegetables/protein are also welcome!

City State Presents Desiree Dik’s Slay Them Drag Show! Come watch 6 acts compete for the ultimate Slay Them Crown! ROUND 2 is Friday November 14 @ 8PM! We will have extended hours and will be open until 11PM. Come judge the queens and have some fun. We are a 5 minute walk from the Rhode Island metro on the red line, have free parking, and ADA entrance. NO COVER!

Join us tonight for a live performance by Yellow Velvet! Listen to some smooth jazz and enjoy craft beer, cocktails, or mocktails. This is a free event for all ages.

Kick off holiday season with us at this inclusive, beginner-friendly pottery workshop! Learn to make handmade holiday gifts or home décor from clay—no experience needed! Sign up HERE!

You’ll learn pinch pot and coil techniques with step-by-step guidance from our expert instructor. Expect a chill, joy-filled evening of creativity, clay, and a little friendly competition (yes, there’s optional pottery trivia with prizes!).

You'll leave with 1-3 sculpted pieces made entirely by you to enjoy or to gift!

Each ticket includes:

- Hands-On Instruction: A relaxed, hands-on pottery workshop guided by an experienced host. Workshop length ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the theme

- Pottery 101: 2 hours of hands-on pottery fun, learning pinch pots, coils, and how to turn them into amazing creations likw plant pots, vases, or custom planter pals!

- Materials: All clay, tools, and materials are provided at the workshop

- Take Home: Make and take home up to 3 pieces of cute (and maybe a bit wonky) pottery

- No Kiln Needed: Option to air dry and paint your pieces at home for decorative pieces (white paint + paintbrush included)

- Good vibes & a fun time with nice humans

This is the perfect way to spend a couple of hours with friends or make new ones, all while creating something you can actually use.

Sign up now, and make memories - and pottery - that’ll last a lifetime!  Sign up HERE!

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!