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Dupont Underground We've transformed a truly unique urban space in DC — an abandoned trolley station below Dupont Circle — into a cultural destination.
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We've transformed a truly unique urban space in DC — the forgotten trolley station below Dupont Circle — into a cultural destination.

10/23/2026

Picnic Theater returns to Dupont Underground Nov 11-13 with a brand new, original play! Sure to be a laugh out loud good time, all proceeds benefit Dupont Underground to support this unique venue for the arts. Don’t miss The Secrets of Easter Island, Finally Revealed! ❤️❤️🧺 The Picnic Theatre Company

10/23/2026

The hilarious Picnic Theater returns to Dupont Underground November 11-13 with an all new original script. The Secrets of Easter Island, Finally Revealed promises to be laugh out loud fun. Don’t miss it! Check out “what’s on” in our link in bio. We ❤️❤️🧺 The Picnic Theatre Company

10/04/2026

It’s a quick run through, so much better if you come and see us in person! Last day to catch The Skin of Discomfort by podestart and Veiled Ladies by Dee Levinson. And today at 4 get tickets for Resisterhood!

10/02/2026

t’s , and tonight we’re taking a moment to spotlight the incredible local literary talent taking the stage at Dupont Underground! 📚⚡️

As part of First Friday, our Dear Reader event brings together local writers for lightning pitches, chats, and book sales. Whether you’re joining us in the underground tonight at 6:30 PM or following along from home, show these authors some love by giving them a follow and checking out their latest work: 

✍️ Brian Gilmore – No More Worlds to Conquer: The Black Poet in Washington, DC
✍️ Eman Quotah – The Night Is Not for You
✍️ Lacey Dunham – The Belles
✍️ Lauren D. Woods – The Great Grown-Up Game of Make-Believe
✍️ Varun Gauri – For the Blessings of Jupiter and Venus
✍️ Zach Powers – The Migraine Diaries
🎤 Moderated & coordinated by Theodore Carter (Stealing the Scream) 

Hope to see you tonight at 6:30 PM! dupont Underground will be open from 6-7:30 for First Friday. Check out other galleries in Dupont too, many of which are open 6-8.

10/01/2026

Friday plans! Come to Dupont.

October 2 drop in for First Friday at Dupont Underground from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM before we clear the space for a sold-out Kramers book talk at 8!

✨ Here’s what’s happening:
⏳ Last Chance: Final weekend to experience Veiled Ladies by Dee Levinson and The Skin of Discomfort by Paula Podesta.
📚 Dear Reader Pitch Night (6:30 PM): Local authors take the mic to pitch their books—come hear their stories and grab your next great read!

After 7:30 PM, keep the energy going by exploring the rest of the neighborhood! Check out the full First Friday Art Walk lineup hosted by the Dupont Circle BID on the First Friday website.

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19 Dupont Circle NW
Washington D.C., DC
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