Uptown Theater, Washington D.C.

Name: Uptown Theater
Address: 3426 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington D.C., 20008-1306, United States
Telephone: +1 202-966-8805

#327 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema, Historical place

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The Uptown Theater, known as The Uptown, was a single-screen movie theater in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Opened in 1936, it hosted the world premieres of such movies as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Jurassic Park. It closed in March 2020. ()

Completed: 1936 (88 years ago)Coordinates: 38°56'5"N, 77°3'31"W

Address

3426 Connecticut Ave NWNorthwest Washington (Cleveland Park)Washington D.C. 20008-1306 United States

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+1 202-966-8805

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Uptown Theater open?

Uptown Theater is open:

Monday 9 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 10 pm
Thursday 9 am - 10 pm
Friday 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday 9 am - 12 am
Sunday 9 am - 12 am

Which popular attractions are close to Uptown Theater?

Nearby attractions include Cleveland Park Library, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Adas Israel Congregation, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Klingle Valley Bridge, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), The Causeway, Washington D.C. (7 min walk).

How to get to Uptown Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Uptown Theater:

Metro

Cleveland Park • Lines: Rd (1 min walk)
Van Ness–UDC • Lines: Rd (18 min walk)

Bus

Bus Loading (10 min walk)