Krazy Kat Klub, Washington D.C.

#396 among attractions in Washington D.C.

Dancing, Nightlife

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Facts and practical information

The Krazy Kat Klub—also known as The Kat and Throck's Studio—was a Bohemian cafe, speakeasy, and nightclub in Washington, D.C. during the historical era known as the Jazz Age. Founded in 1919 by portraitist and scenic designer Cleon "Throck" Throckmorton, the back-alley establishment functioned as a speakeasy after the passage of the Sheppard Bone-Dry Act in March 1917 by the United States Congress that imposed a ban on alcoholic beverages in the District of Columbia. Within a year of its founding, the club became notorious for its riotous live performances of hot jazz music which often degenerated into mayhem. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'14"N, 77°1'52"W

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Northwest Washington (Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown)Washington D.C. United States

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Krazy Kat Klub – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Halo, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Equestrian statue of George Henry Thomas.

0.4 miN
Art Deco architecture, Nightlife, Dancing
Halo, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Halo was a high end gay bar located at 1435 P Street, NW in the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. United States. Founded in 2004 by Ed Bailey and John Guggenmos, Halo first gained attention by being one of the few smoke-free LGBT bars in Washington, D.C. before the citywide smoking ban was enacted in January 2007.
~1540 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The National Museum of Women in the Arts, located in Washington, D.C. is "the only major museum in the world solely dedicated" to celebrating women's achievements in the visual, performing, and literary arts.
0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a 2.3-million-square-foot convention center located in Washington, D.C. owned and operated by the city's convention arm, Events DC.
~680 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of George Henry Thomas, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Major General George Henry Thomas, also known as the Thomas Circle Monument, is an equestrian sculpture in Washington, D.C. that honors Civil War general George Henry Thomas. The monument is located in the center of Thomas Circle, on the border of the downtown and Logan Circle neighborhoods.
~810 ftNW
Park
Thomas Circle, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Thomas Circle is a traffic circle in Northwest Washington, D.C. in the United States. It is located at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue NW, Vermont Avenue NW, 14th Street NW, and M Street NW. It is named for George Henry Thomas, a Union Army general in the American Civil War.
~1120 ftS
Museum, History museum
Planet Word, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Planet Word is a language arts museum that opened in Washington, D.C. in October 2020. The museum is described as "The museum where language comes to life" and features interactive exhibits dedicated to topics such as the history of the English Language, how children learn...
~1140 ftSW
Park
McPherson Square, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • McPherson Square is a square in downtown Washington, D.C. It is bound by K Street Northwest to the north, Vermont Avenue NW on the East, I Street NW on the south, and 15th Street NW on the West; it is one block northeast of Lafayette Park.
~740 ftE
Street
K Street, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • K Street is a major thoroughfare in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. known as a center for numerous lobbyists and advocacy groups.
~1610 ftN
Museum, Historical place, National park
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site preserves the house of Mary McLeod Bethune, located in Northwest Washington, D.C. at 1318 Vermont Avenue NW.
~1160 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Laogai Museum, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Laogai Museum is a museum in Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C. United States, which showcases human rights in the People's Republic of China, focusing particularly on the Láogǎi, the Chinese prison system of "Reform through Labor".
~970 ftNW
Church
National City Christian Church, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • National City Christian Church, located on Thomas Circle in Washington, D.C. is the national church of the Christian Church. The denomination grew out of the Stone-Campbell Movement founded by Thomas Campbell and Alexander Campbell of Pennsylvania and West Virginia and Barton W.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Krazy Kat Klub?

Nearby attractions include Almas Temple, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Equestrian statue of George Henry Thomas, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), K Street, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Franklin Square, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to Krazy Kat Klub by public transport?

The nearest stations to Krazy Kat Klub:

Metro

McPherson Square • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (5 min walk)
Metro Center • Lines: Bl, Or, Rd, Sv (11 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (18 min walk)
19th St & F St Northwest (21 min walk)

Train

U.S. Capitol (40 min walk)
Rayburn (41 min walk)