WASHINGTON — The District’s latest entertainment venue The Anthem opens this week with a sold-out Foo Fighters show.
But before you rock out Thursday night, a soft opening Sunday gave a sneak peak of the stage and its many offerings at The Wharf destination, as part of D.C.’s new Southwest Waterfront development.
See photos from Sunday’s soft opening at The Anthem.
A soft opening Sunday night gave people a sneak peek of the new entertainment venue, The Anthem. (WTOP/Reada Kessler)
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\n","caption":"The Foo Fighters open D.C.\u2019s newest entertainment venue, The Anthem, Thursday night. (WTOP\/Reada Kessler)\n","ampmedia":"\n\n\t\t","alt":""},{"type":"photo","media":"
\n","caption":"Visitors can grab a drink or some bites at The Anthem. (WTOP\/Reada Kessler)\n","ampmedia":"\n\n\t\t","alt":""},{"type":"photo","media":"
\n","caption":"The Anthem opens Thursday night with a sold-out Foo Fighters show. (WTOP\/Reada Kessler)\n","ampmedia":"\n\n\t\t","alt":""},{"type":"ad","media":"
\n","caption":"The Anthem is a 6,000-seat venue meant for events such as concerts, seminars, galas and more. (WTOP\/Reada Kessler)\n","ampmedia":"\n\n\t\t","alt":""},{"type":"photo","media":"
\n","caption":"This venue is part of the new Southwest Waterfront development more commonly known as The Wharf. (WTOP\/Reada Kessler)\n","ampmedia":"\n\n\t\t","alt":""},{"type":"photo","media":"
\n","caption":"Expect to see acts such as Erykah Badu, St. Vincent, Little Big Town, Lorde and more.\u00a0(WTOP\/Reada Kessler)\n","ampmedia":"\n\n\t\t","alt":""},{"type":"photo","media":"
\n","caption":"The Anthem had a soft opening Sunday night that gave people a sneak peek of the new venue. (WTOP\/Reada Kessler)\n","ampmedia":"\n\n\t\t","alt":""},{"type":"ad","media":"
\n","caption":"The Anthem also offers plenty of drink and food options. (WTOP\/Reada Kessler)\n","ampmedia":"\n\n\t\t","alt":""},{"type":"photo","media":"
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\n","caption":"Originally to be named the Wharf Hall, The Anthem is a 6,000-seat venue meant for events such as concerts, seminars, galas and more. (WTOP\/Dave Dildine)\n","ampmedia":"\n\n\t\t","alt":""}], previews: [{"index":0,"src":"https:\/\/wtop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Photo-Oct-08-9-06-21-PM-260x174.jpg"},{"index":1,"src":"https:\/\/wtop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Photo-Oct-08-7-02-20-PM-260x174.jpg"},{"index":2,"src":"https:\/\/wtop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Photo-Oct-08-7-07-23-PM-260x174.jpg"},{"index":3,"src":"https:\/\/wtop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Photo-Oct-08-9-20-08-PM-260x174.jpg"},{"index":5,"src":"https:\/\/wtop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Photo-Oct-08-7-07-47-PM-260x174.jpg"},{"index":6,"src":"https:\/\/wtop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Photo-Oct-08-9-08-26-PM-1-260x174.jpg"},{"index":7,"src":"https:\/\/wtop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Photo-Oct-08-9-06-30-PM-260x174.jpg"},{"index":8,"src":"https:\/\/wtop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Photo-Oct-08-7-25-18-PM-260x174.jpg"},{"index":10,"src":"https:\/\/wtop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Photo-Oct-08-9-05-43-PM-260x174.jpg"},{"index":11,"src":"https:\/\/wtop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Photo-Oct-08-9-03-47-PM-260x174.jpg"},{"index":12,"src":"https:\/\/wtop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/image-10-260x174.jpeg"}], prev: "\t", next: "\t" };
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