Entertainment venues The Best Bender Arena on The American University campus, Tenleytown, DC Decent acoustics. Not bad for a small arena. Constitution Hall in NW DC Great sound. Great view from almost anywhere in the hall. The seating is kinda cramped, so you can't move around much.
Parking is a pain.
Capitol Ballroom in SE DC Decent sound and acts. The place has a nice atomosphere, and I think it's a good place to watch bands up close, but it's in a crappy location. Kennedy Centre in downtown DC High class atmosphere. Good for mainstream theatre. Lisner Auditorium on The George Washington University campus, DC Great view and great sound.