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Now completely renovated, Penn Social is the ultimate venue for small and large parties, team-building events, dynamic meetings & presentation, and concerts.

With premier Martin Audio for the audiophiles, new Chauvet Professional Lighting, an expanded stage with acoustic curtains, talent buyers, integrated uplighting, digital marquee, Elan Video distribution, improved catering, an expanded bar selection with cocktails, and we can offer it all for up to 500 attendees spread across 13,000 sq ft.

Upcoming Events

Tue 14 Mar
March Madness at Little Penn & Penn Social
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Mar 14, 6:00 PM – Apr 03, 10:30 PM
Little Penn & Penn Social, 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Penn Quarter's best home for March Madness. Drink Specials $4 Miller Lite $6 Hazy Little Thing (IPA) $10 Lemon Drop Martini 1/2 off Cheesy Bread
Mon 03 Apr
Profs & Pints DC: Ukraine's Peace Prospects
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Apr 03, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Washington, 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
“Ukraine’s Peace Prospects,” a look at how its war with Russia might end, with Michael Kimmage, professor of history at Catholic University and former U.S. State Department planner for Ukraine and Russia. Learn how the conflict might end and what the U.S. has at stake in the peace process.
Mon 03 Apr
Profs & Pints: Resurrecting the Medieval
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Apr 03, 7:00 PM – Apr 04, 7:00 PM
Washington, 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
A look at how drones, virtual and augmented reality, 3D scanners, and other modern technology are letting us view life centuries ago
Wed 05 Apr
Profs & Pints: Whistleblowing 101
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Apr 05, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Washington, 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
A guide to exposing an organization’s wrongdoing, with Stephen Kohn, adjunct professor at the Northeastern University School of Law
Mon 10 Apr
Profs & Pints: Class, Culture, and Conflict in Britain
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Apr 10, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Washington, 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
A look at how a marginalized majority found a voice and a cause, with Martin Farr, senior lecturer in contemporary British history at England’s Newcastle University. Look how Britain's working class has rebelled.
Wed 12 Apr
Profs & Pints DC: A Progressive Approach to Africa
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Apr 12, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Washington, 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
An analysis of current U.S. policies and a call for new ones that help rather than harm
Fri 14 Apr
BRASSIE Monthly Residency
Washington
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Apr 14, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Washington, 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
The D.C. musician who goes by the handle BRASSIE is loath to be pigeonholed into one specific genre or another. Her sound, especially on the tune “A Song About Nothing,” is perhaps reminiscent of the singer-songwriter mode familiar from the likes of Alanis Morissette, but the artist herself insists
Mon 17 Apr
Profs & Pints: The Capital Punishment Debate
Washington
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Apr 17, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Washington, 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Learn about the debate over ending the death penalty.
Wed 19 Apr
Profs & Pints: Evangelical Revelations
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Apr 19, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Washington, 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
An in-depth look at our nation’s evangelical Christians at home and abroad

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Production Specs

One of the advantages Penn Social has by being a premier music venue is our in-house production capabilities are second-to-none. With a custom-tuned PA system and digital video distribution system all managed by our amazing production staff, your event will have all the technological bells and whistles you can possibly imagine.

Our main event space is a 10,000 square foot room with three mechanically activated projection screens, an expandable stage, theatrical lighting as well as Ketra house lighting. The main PA system utilizes Martin Torus Constant Curvature arrays driven by a Yamaha CL5 digital console. The entire venue is DANTE- enabled so as to achieve a fully customizable audio network. We’ve also installed an Elan 4K Video over IP distribution system so your content can be viewed in a countless number of ways.

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Audio

World-class audio with audio brands the pros use. Martin Audio, Shure, Yamaha, and DPA. Everyone will surely hear you loud and clear.

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Video

World-class video systems that brings your vision alive. With 5 large projector screens and multiple TVs and a world class video distribution system you can sure customize your event.

Lighting

World-class house and stage lighting. We have the ability to put on concert lighting to basic stage lighting. We also have the ability to change all the venue lighting different colors to further customize your event

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Food & Beverage

We are proud to offer a wide variety of culinary and beverage options to suit the needs of your event. Be sure to ask our events manager about our menu and beverage options

• Buffet

• Passed Hors D'Oeuvres

• Food Stations

• À la Carte

• Seated Fixed Menu

• Beer & Wine Open Bar

• Standard Open Bar

• Premium Open Bar

• Host Bar

• Cash Bar