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Plain English with Derek Thompson Live!

Plain English with Derek Thompson Live!
Date
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Time
7:30 PM
Venue
Howard Theatre
Tickets
From $37.07
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About Plain English with Derek Thompson Live!

Plain English with Derek Thompson Live! is a concert taking place at Howard Theatre in Washington, District of Columbia on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Tickets start at $37.07.

It is one of 17 concerts in Washington that week. There are 6 other events on the Washington calendar the same day. Howard Theatre has 19 upcoming events listed here.

From the organizer

Join 'Abundance' author and journalist Derek Thompson for a live recording of his podcast from The Ringer, Plain English, in D.C.! Derek will be joined by a special guest to cut through the noise on the biggest questions and the headlines that matter. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m. Fully seated. General admission: first come, first served.

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General sale opened Thu, Oct 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT and closes Tue, Dec 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM EST.

The venue: Howard Theatre

Howard Theatre
620 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

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When is Plain English with Derek Thompson Live!?

Plain English with Derek Thompson Live! takes place on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM (local Washington time).

Where is Plain English with Derek Thompson Live! held?

At Howard Theatre, 620 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. The venue has 19 upcoming events on our calendar.

How much are tickets for Plain English with Derek Thompson Live!?

Tickets start at $37.07 before fees. Prices can change with demand.

What else is happening in Washington on December 8?

Also on Tuesday, December 8: Waitress at The National Theatre, National Symphony Orchestra Presents Home Alone in Concert at The Anthem and A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre, plus 3 more.

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