Come out for Canadian Trivia Night!

Free to play

Max Team size is 6 people

Prizes:

First place $30 gift card and T-Shirts

Second place $15 gift card and T-Shirts

Third place $10 gift card and T-Shirts

Join us for Pride and Paint, our all-ages crafting event to celebrate PRIDE weekend! This event is free.

We have supplies just bring your ideas and creativity and have some fun.

Your Pride Weekend plans just got A LOT hotter!!!

SAT JUNE 20TH 5 PM -11 PM

Groove Haul & LUV202 are joining forces to bring you !!! Splash Zone !!! Get your tickets HERE!

The wet ass! wild ass party you muuuusst add to your Pride Weekend plans if you’re in search of a place to get WET and WILD on the dance floor ;) Featuring a live performance by Cookiee Kawaii!! & Support from some fab out of state selectors BAE BAE (LA) and Ketia (Berlin) Local Support from Butt Busting Djs: SDOT, ALUCARDA, & Groove Haul / LUV202 residents, CYB3R T0NIN, FREEQUINCY, and KORIS. MORE YOU ASK?? Our talent isn’t where the event stops heating up! Take a dip in our SPLASH ZONE featuring a water slide & more! Dance at dusk inside Groove Haul's big ass graffiti truck! Or stay dry and rock ya hips inside the foggy illuminated warehouse LUV202 dance space! Attire is … your sluttiest … sexiest … dental floss like beachwear! And some shoes to shake ass in :) See U in the Splash Zone!

LINEUP

Cookiee Kawaii

BAE BAE 

ketia 

SDOT MUSIC 

Alucarda

DJ KORIS 

CYB3R T0NIN 

FREEQUINCY

Get your tickets HERE!

Come to City State Public House for Green Drinks DC's June happy hour and networking extravaganza! Find more information about the event HERE!

Green Drinks DC is the best opportunity in the city to connect in-person with professionals, students, and enthusiasts who care about the environment.

Our values are community, collaboration, and fun.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Regulars, newcomers, and first-timers are welcome! Bring a friend!!

Come out for a night of fun and laughter with Andrew Della Volpe. You can get your tickets HERE!

When: Saturday June 13, 8PM-10PM

Where: City-State Public House

‍ ‍ 705 Edgewood St NE, Wash, DC 20017

Andrew Della Volpe:

Recently named a “Comedian on The Rise,” by The Boston Globe, Andrew got his start working as an intern at Sacha Baron Cohen’s Four by Two Films and never considered a straight job again. Featured on CBS, and a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival, you can see Andrew in clubs and theatre’s across New England and beyond.

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Are you looking for something to do? Do you love to laugh? Do you love great beer and a great time? Then this is the show for you!

Get your tickets here!

Originally from New Jersey, Anthony DeVito is a NYC based comedian. He's appeared on CBS The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central Stand Up Presents: Anthony DeVito, Comedy Central's Adam Devine's House Party, was one of the “New Faces” at the 2012 Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, has been on "This American Life," AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, and in 2022 independently released his latest special Brain Noise. He also released two albums Dream Occupation and Brain Noise. In addition to stand-up, he was a writer on Netflix's The Break with Michelle Wolf, wrote for the 2018 White House Correspondents Dinner, and was a writer/regular panelist on MSG's People Talking Sports and Other Stuff. He also has appeared on TV Land's The Jim Gaffigan Show and HBO's Pause with Sam Jay.

A night of 1,000 Rodneys! Ok, more like 10 Rodneys. Some of the funniest comedians in DC will be serving their best Rodney Dangerfield. You can register to attend HERE!

Like a beauty pageant if all the contestants were born so ugly the doctor slapped their mothers.

Comedians will compete to see who can serve the best Rodney Dangerfield looks and one liners.

Featuring a fashion, talent, and question portion. Who will be the best Rodney?

The music recital you won’t want to miss…comedians tell jokes and showcase their musical talents. Back for a second time at City-State! Get your tickets HERE!

Standup comedy meets raw musical talent! The silliest music recital around, get tickets to Punchlines and Players featuring Dianna Mason.

Punchlines and Players presented by CTB Comedy Productions is a standup comedy event where the comedians each showcase their unique musical talents after each set. Think of it as a music recital...but with lots of jokes! Hosted by Monica Daly (a civilian, non-musician but extraordinarily funny comic), the show will feature multiple talented comedian performers from all ranges of musical backgrounds. Headlined by Dianna Mason,—as seen at the Laugh Factory and the DC Improv—Dianna is a witty, hilarious comedian hailing from Maryland; she'll be bringing her powerful comedic and musical stylings once again to City-State for a second time! Don't miss Dianna and company at City-State Public House on Saturday, May 30th at 7:00PM.

Tickets are $25/person, taxes and fees applied may affect checkout total. All sales are final.

Event Details

Sunday May 24, 12:30PM-2:30PM

Get your tickets HERE!

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 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. 

• 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. 

• 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: After this workshop, you can air-dry your pottery. After a few days, your pottery will be ready to paint! Glazing + Firing (what makes your pottery waterproof and food-safe) is not available at this workshop. Use our Kiln & Ceramic Studio Locator to find a local pro who can glaze and fire your creations for you.

Reserve your spot NOW!

Comedy, drag, music, puppetry, burlesque. Performance art about politics, climate, and more in this one-of-a-kind show about melting ice. Buy your tickets HERE!

As the temperature rises this May, cool down with a one-of-a-kind evening of frosty performance art. Featuring a mix of comedy, music, drag, puppetry, burlesque, and more, catch alternative political performance art that aims to bring everyone together to melt a little ice.

Featuring:

Ya Minko - Music
Sari Ann - Puppetry
Papi Spudz - Drag
Christian Balmer - Musical Comedy
Morticia Atoms - Burlesque
Davine Ker - Comedy
Sophia Honey - Drag
and hosts Arzoo Malhotra and SpaceXXX

This show is brought to you by Zoo Animal Productions and Space XXX. Join us on May 23rd from 7:30 pm at City State Public House (Doors at 7:00 pm). 

Getting there
The venue is located off the Rhode Island Ave metro station and Metropolitan Branch Trail. There is parking behind and above the venue. There is parking above and behind the venue. The venue is accessible, with ramp access through the loading dock around the back.

Last call is at 9:30.

Are you looking for something to do? Do you love to laugh? Do you love great drinks and a great time? Then this is the show for you!

Get your tickets HERE!

What to Expect:

For more information and to register to attend HERE!

A curated, phone-free social experience for ambitious and intentional people who want more out of their time offline.

Upon arrival, you'll check in your phone with our team for safekeeping and receive 'The Present' - everything you need to have a great phone-free experience.

From there, your only job is to be fully present and spend quality time with quality people, over conversation cards, board games, and a curated menu of drinks and snacks (available for purchase).

Who's Invited:

Those who value attention, intention, and human connection.

If you're craving real relationships with people who get it, you’ll feel right at home.

This is not a networking event. This is a place to feel human again.

Dungeons & Drafts returns to City-State for another adventure-packed evening! Grab your tickets now so you can join us, grab a drink, and settle in for an unforgettable quest!

Reserve your spot today! All experience levels are welcome, and all you need to bring is yourself.

Tickets and info at DungeonsnDrafts.com!

Time & Location

May 17, 2026, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

City-State Public House, 705 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017, USA

Get your tickets HERE! Doors open at 11:00 a.m., show starts at 11:15 a.m. Please note: each guest will need a ticket, except for children under six months of age.

About the event

Kidsinger Jim's "Big Barn Puppets" show is coming to City-State Public House. Located in the Edgewood neighborhood of Northeast D.C., it's only a 3-minute walk from the Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station. You can also arrive by foot or bike via the Metropolitan Branch Trail. City-State serves beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.

Big Barn Puppets features a cool wooden barn set and nearly life-size animal puppets. Meet Farmer Jim, Momma Cow, Henry the Horse, Biff The Buffalo, Hope the "Hip-Hop-Potomus," Josie the Giraffe, Lonny the Lion, and Edgar the Elephant. Jim and the puppets sing folk songs and Kidsinger Jim originals.

Fundraiser for Migrant Solidatiry Mutual Aid

Dance, play. an build community

• Dance Party

• Crafts

• Bubbles

• Story Time

• Raffle Prizes

• Party Favors

• Balloons

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RAFFLE AND PARTY FAVORS SUPPORT MIGRANT SOLIDARITY MUTUAL AID

Living History: How We Loved

Moderated by Sarah Marloff, Washington City Paper

Join us for the third gathering in a four-part LGBTQ+ intergenerational storytelling series centering the voices of local elders, icons, and activists.

Get your tickets HERE!

In How We Loved, We will hear how queer and trans people have loved and cared for one another, especially when legal, medical, and social systems did not recognize those relationships. We’ll reflect on chosen family, long-term partnerships before marriage equality, caregiving during the AIDS crisis, hidden romances, friendship as survival, chosen family, and the loves that changed the course of our lives.

This evening is about honoring lived experience, preserving community memory, and strengthening the bridge between generations.

Come listen, learn, and be part of a conversation that connects our past to our future.

Get your tickets HERE!

Come celebrate our first birthday with us back where we started at City State Public House on May 13th! Follow us on Instagram @rumbaqueerdc for more updates!

Beginner Salsa Lesson: 7:00–8:00 PM. No dance partner or experience needed.

Social Dancing: 8:30–11 PM.

Tickets available in the app and at the door. Salsa, bachata, and merengue partner dancing until 11pm.

This event is 21+ | No refunds | No additional lesson tickets will be made available once they sell out due to venue capacity

Get your tickets here!

Join us in the Taproom on Sunday May 10th from 12-7PM for an afternoon of thrills and chills with Capital Clocktower!

A demon has come to town, committing murder by night and taking on human form to evade detection during the day. Can the good townsfolk find the demon before they are wiped out?

Come play the hit social deduction game, Blood on the Clocktower! It’s a logic puzzle and murder mystery in which you’ll try to figure out which of your friends are lying to you—or maybe you’ll be lying to them.

New players are welcome, ages 12+. Free to play! Hosted by the DC-area community of players of this game, Capital Clocktower. We are a diverse, tolerant, welcoming bunch.

Transit Details
For those driving, parking is available outside the loading bay and on the roof, and our space is 5 minutes walking from the Rhode Island Avenue Metro

Beer Pong Speed Dating DC

Shoot your shot and find your match on the table, not on your phone. We're back in DC!

Secure your spot HERE!

Ready to mix things up? Join us for a fun night of Beer Pong Speed Dating! Meet new people face-to-face while showing off your pong skills. It’s the perfect way to break the ice, share some laughs, and maybe find a connection—all in person. Come shoot your shot and find your match on the table, not your phone.

How's it work? You'll get paired with a partner, play a game, and then get a new partner for the next game (that's the speed dating). At the end of the event, you'll receive a survey asking who you'd like to match with.

Best of all? We don't make any money off this. If you buy your ticket a month before the event, you get all of your money back when you show up. Otherwise, you'll still get half back when you show up. We do this for the love of love.

Celebrate DC's creative and advocacy communities at the I ❤️ DC: Arts & Activism Party – where art meets action!

I ❤️ DC is an event for and by local creatives, community organizers, and all folx who care about our life together in the District. Local orgs and activists will share their methods for using the arts to activate their causes and offer interactive arts activities to participants of all ages. Soak in beats from D.J.s Tropigal and Kristy La Rat.

This event is part of the 2026 Being Human Festival and is funded by the National Humanities Center.

Come Join Christopher Hayes for his first public bar trivia at City-State Public House.

• Question topics will vary from pop culture, history, STEM, sports, and more.

• Please be sure to arrive early as the event starts promptly at 7PM! The event will end around 8:45PM before the taproom closes at 9PM. Chris will host using ASL but all information, questions, answers, and instructions will be on slides.

• Max Team Size: 5 people

• Paper based, no phones needed

• NO MUSIC OR SOUND BASED QUESTIONS

PRIZES

1st Place: $25 giftcard to City-State

2nd Place: $15 giftcard to City-State

3rd Place: $10 arcade card for City-State Arcade

Please email ckhayes51@gmail.com in advance with any accomodation questions.

Come out to City-State on Saturday April 25, 1PM-5PM, for our Divinyl Day Record Pop Up Market feature HR Records! This day will be filled with brews, beats, and rare finds! The event is free!

HR Records is the best in DC for used Jazz, Soul, R&B, Funk, and more. HR Records will bring their bins for people to find the jazz record they have been searching for while enjoying tasty brews from City-State.

The market will be from 1PM-5PM with a live show peformed by Room 48, 4PM-5PM.

Come join us for Dungeons n Drafts

When: Wednesday April 22 6PM-9:30PM

Where: City-State Public House

What should I bring?

All necessary adventuring gear is provided at the table, but bring any dice or accessories you would like!

What are we playing?

Unless otherwise specified, we play Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition. Games may vary by table, Game Master, and date and will be listed in the event description.

Who will be in my adventuring party?

Our intrepid adventurers are people just like you — friendly local folks who are interested in learning or continuing to play D&D. We welcome players of all experience levels and backgrounds, and our expert hosts are well-vetted.

Sign up HERE!No experience required to join!

Event Details

Sunday April 19, 12:30PM-2:30PM

Get your tickets HERE!

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 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. 

• 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. 

• 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: After this workshop, you can air-dry your pottery. After a few days, your pottery will be ready to paint! Glazing + Firing (what makes your pottery waterproof and food-safe) is not available at this workshop. Use our Kiln & Ceramic Studio Locator to find a local pro who can glaze and fire your creations for you.

Reserve your spot NOW!

The moment we have been waiting for! All the winners from Desiree Dik’s Slay Them competitions come and compete in a final pageant to determine who has SLAYED THEM ALL! Come out and watch as 6 Queens compete for the ultimate crown. Show starts at 8:30 and we will have later hours that night. Check out all the contestants:

Athena Nebula

Donnicka Reddy Alexander

Kris Rose

Sapphica Star

Shingles

Sophia Honey What

Judges:

Sirene Noir

Ari V (2025 Slay Them Winner!)

Ana Mosity

City-State and Henceforth, INDUSTRY NIGHT!

Sunday April 12, 8PM-11PM

*Happy Hour Prices

*Half Price Arcade Games

*Henceforth, beers at City-State

Come out and hang with other industry folks and have a good time

Free to enter the market-$50 to attend up to 2 craft workshops. You can learn wire craft and beading skills to make your own upcycled keychains (we call them Wiggly Dudes!) with Warermelon Wares, a DIY embroidery and patch station and more! All proceeds from ticket sales goes and markets go towards families displaced by ongoing attacks in Gaza. Get your craft tickets HERE!

Overview

Are you looking for something to do? Do you love to laugh? Do you love great beer and a great time? Then this is the show for you! Get tickets HERE!

SHOW TIMES

Show: 7pm (Doors at 6:30)

Feel free to grab drinks in the taproom prior to the show or in the showroom during the show!

Seating is first come first served. Come early to ensure your group can sit together.

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. Come enjoy peak bloom the right way with, with great standup comedians from all over the DMV!

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!

A femme/non-binary centered improv and stand-up comedy show raising funds for the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center! Get your tickets HERE!

Femme&m is proud to present She/They Came to Slay: a femme/non-binary centered improv and stand-up comedy show! A percentage of proceeds benefit the DC LGBTQ+ Center.

We all know them, that badass femme / them in your life. Get ready to celebrate as we bring your stories to life and see the crazy exploits that make you say god damn, they’re just such a gorgeous individual.

This hour will bring you standup, improv, and lots of laughs from femme & nonbinary comedians in the DC area.

About the Woke Mob Comedy Festival
The woke mob is rising up! With an absolutely unhinged dedication to diversity, bodily autonomy, and democracy itself, we are undrainable swamp people who work hard every day to keep our home in the DMV culturally hostile to the fascists in power. And honestly? We deserve to have fun while we do it.

The Woke Mob Comedy Festival celebrates everything that makes this region the best, even as the rest of the country sends us its worst. We’re showcasing the DMV’s funniest comedians, especially highlighting BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+ and gender-queer performers, plus a few “prodigal” comics who got their start here before heading national.

It'll be hilarious, joyful, AND every show gives back! With our neighbors under attack, we're raising funds for local organizations that are helping some of our region's most vulnerable. A percentage of ticket sales from this show go to DC LGBTQ+ Center.

Tickets HERE!

DC LGBTQ+ Community Center

The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center educates, empowers, uplifts, celebrates, and connects the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities. They are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming space where all members of our community can thrive. To fulfill this mission, the Center focuses on four core areas: health and wellness, ensuring equitable access to care and support; arts and culture, celebrating LGBTQ+ creativity and identity; social and peer support, fostering connection and mutual empowerment; and advocacy and community building, working to advance equity, visibility, and justice for all. Through these pillars, the Center strives to build a stronger, more vibrant LGBTQ+ community in DC and beyond. Learn more at https://thedccenter.org/.

District Spanish is hosting a dance night for Spanish speakers, people learning Spanish, and everyone who enjoys dancing! There will be an instructor for the first hour to teach people certain moves and the second hour will be free dance. The instructor will be on site to help people who want to practice their fresh new moves! If you want to come practice your spanish speaking skills or just looking for a fun night out, Noche De Baile is for you! Get your tickets to reserve your spot HERE!

When: Thursday April 9, 6PM-8PM

Where: City-State Public House, Bamboo Room

705 Edgewood St NE, Washington DC, 20017