One of Washington's top venues, this 14th Street corridor club attracts local, national and international acts, with a focus on independent and alternative artists. Two concert rooms, a no-cover-charge bar and the Food for Thought cafe give the club a welcome versatility, as do the performers—everyone from Fugazi to Hank Williams III has played the Black Cat. Open Sunday-Thursday 8 pm-2 am, Friday and Saturday 7 pm-3 am. Advance tickets available through Ticketmaster. 1811 14th St. N.W. (Metro: U Street), Washington, D.C. Phone 202-667-4490. http://www.blackcatdc.com.
