Capital Fringe Festival

The good kind of drama.

For the second consecutive year, the Capital Fringe Festival is coming to Georgetown on Thursdays – Sundays, July 12-23! The festival will feature almost entirely original theater, dance, and unclassifiable productions with a total of 275 cast and crew members. The festival will take place in two unoccupied office properties in Georgetown, in addition to a bar at Powerhouse (3255 Grace St NW) featuring free live music and community space.

According to the Capital Fringe Festival website, this year’s productions open up an exploration into an array of human experiences. ranging from the tragic Knickerbocker Theatre collapse to lighthearted brunch humor, from grappling with dementia and skin cancer to the comedic relief of stand-up performances. There is a new two-person Romeo & Juliet, stories influenced by Indigenous, Black, Queer, and Femme perspectives, and a musical deep dive into legends of bluegrass music. All shows run for 50 – 75 minutes; get your tickets here!

When life gives you lemons…

The theme of this year’s Festival is centered around the adage, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” Lemonade will be available for purchase at all theater venues, and at several participating Georgetown restaurants – from twists on the classic, to lemonade-infused cocktails. Fringe attendees will also have access to dozens of additional discounts.

Our map below features the participating businesses; click on each (or scroll this page) to see what they’re offering. You must show proof of ticket purchase to receive the Fringe discounts.

• Brasserie Liberte (3251 Prospect St NW) – Stop by to purchase a Lemonade French 75.
• Cafe Georgetown (3141 N St NW) – 15% off all printed lattes, or purchase a blueberry lavender lemonade for $6.
• Calligaris (3328 M St NW) – 15% off any purchase and complimentary limoncello!
• Dog Tag Bakery (3206 Grace St) – Free drip coffee with the purchase of their stuffed French toast, plus homemade lemonade available to purchase.
• il Canale (1065 31st St NW) – 10% discount, and limoncello spritz available for $15.
• Martin’s Tavern (1264 Wisconsin Ave NW) – Stop by to purchase a Limoncello cocktail made with Limoncello, fresh lemons, and Prosecco, or the classic Lemon Drop Martini.
• Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls (1078 Wisconsin Ave NW) – Free lemonade with the purchase of an entree.
• Mr. Smith’s (3205 Water St NW) – Limoncello martini available to purchase for $12.
• Nisolo (3251 M St NW) – 20% off all footwear and accessories in store, and purchase Fentimen’s Craft Rose Lemonade for $3/bottle.
• Olivia Macaron (3270 M St NW) – Get a free lemon meringue macaron with a $5+ purchase, and passionfruit mango lemonade available.
• Pizzeria Paradiso (3282 M St NW) – Free lemon tiramisu with the purchase of any 12″ pizza.
• rag & bone Men’s (3067 M St NW) and Women’s (3061 M St NW) – 15% off and spiked lemonade available.
• Random Harvest (1313 Wisconsin Ave) – 10% off storewide.
• Shop Made in DC (1304 Wisconsin Ave NW) – 10% discount off entire purchase.