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ON St. Elmo, a vibrant fusion of restaurant, lounge, and entertainment venue. Located at 4915 St. Elmo Avenue in the heart of Downtown Bethesda, this vibrant space showcases American coastal, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine amidst an atmosphere brimming with creativity and flair.
Bad Behavior: Immersive Pole Cabaret Experiences
”Exploring the Indulgences We Crave and the Habits We Can’t Resist”
UPCOMING EVENTS
A Night in Paris: Moulin Rouge Cabaret Experience
Step into Parisian glamour at A Night in Paris: Moulin Rouge, an immersive cabaret dining experience. The evening begins with a cocktail hour featuring passed hors d’oeuvres, then unfolds into burlesque, aerial, and theatrical acts — complete with a mystical fortune teller and a live DJ — all alongside a prix-fixe dinner. As the final act concludes, the energy rises into a late-night disco for guests to stay and dance the night away.
Dress in your most glamorous Parisian-inspired look and indulge in a night of pure decadence.
Tickets include: Passed hors d’oeuvres, cabaret show, and prix-fixe dinner. Cash bar available.
Drag Me to Brunch
Brunch, bubbles, bold performances, and unforgettable energy—join us at On Saint Elmo for a drag brunch like no other.
Get ready for an unforgettable Sunday filled with glamour, music, cocktails, and nonstop entertainment at ON Saint Elmo’s Drag Me to Brunch.
Join us for an immersive brunch experience where elegance meets energy, featuring incredible drag performances, live entertainment, a DJ spinning throughout the event, handcrafted cocktails, and a brunch spread designed to keep the celebration going.
Event Schedule
11:00 AM – Doors Open | Cocktail Hour
Start the experience with a complimentary mimosa handed to you at the door as you step into an exclusive cocktail hour… but expect the unexpected—because a secret performance will set the tone for what’s to come.
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Main Drag Show
From dazzling queens to unforgettable performers, prepare for two hours of high-energy entertainment, comedy, music, audience interaction, and show-stopping performances.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Brunch Service
Enjoy a curated brunch experience while the show unfolds, perfectly paired with cocktails, bubbles, and great company.
DJ Entertainment | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
A live DJ will keep the energy high throughout the entire event.
Tickets
🎟 Presale: $50
🎟 At the Door: $60
Come celebrate, sip, cheer, and brunch like royalty at ON Saint Elmo.
Comedy Bunker 15: Matt Bergman
The best stand up in the DMV returns to ON St. Elmo for another killer monthly showcase!
Your headliner for this show!
MATT BERGMAN
Matt Bergman realized his love for comedy in his last year of college where he was pursuing a degree in criminal justice. After graduating he realized he was afraid of criminals and decided stand-up comedy was the way to go. It was a wise move. Bergman is easily relatable and versatile, a skillset that has opened the door to TV appearances on Gotham Comedy Live, Comedy Central Live, Dry Bar Comedy, and an Amazon Prime Special.
His recent album “Mostly Nice” was called “really tough to purchase” by his mother who still doesn’t understand how iTunes or streaming works. It was released on Rhizome Records and can be heard on Sirius/XM. It was released on Amazon Prime on March 25, 2025.
Bad Behavior: Vices
We all have our vices…tonight, we celebrate them. Step inside the speakeasy Side Bar at ON St. Elmo and indulge in your vices.
Bad Behavior: VICES is a 90-minute immersive pole cabaret experience exploring the indulgences we crave and the habits we can’t resist. From the glow of late-night scrolling to the sweetness of overindulgence, each act brings a different vice to life through sensual movement, theatrical storytelling, and captivating performance.
Featuring six dynamic pole performances, this intimate experience blends modern edge with classic cabaret allure, where desire, discipline, and decadence collide. Guiding you through the evening is your host and narrator, DJ Christopher Blackstar, weaving each vice into a seamless, seductive journey.
Give in…just this once.
Bad Behavior: Rock 'n' Roll
Lock the doors and pour it neat—Bad Behavior is back, and this month, we’re burning the house down with a tribute to the icons of excess. From the hotel-room-trashing chaos of the 70s to the gritty underground of the 90s, we are celebrating the legends who lived fast and played loud.
Step into the shadows of the Side Bar for an immersive pole cabaret experience that explores the vices and victories of music history. Whether it’s the white-knuckle rush of Eric Clapton’s “Cocaine,” the leather-clad rebellion of Joan Jett, or the dark allure of The Rolling Stones, our performers are bringing the lyrics to life through gravity-defying strength and unapologetic heat.
THE LINEUP
6 Explosive Acts: Featuring a high-energy group opening, four visceral solo performances, and a powerhouse duo.
DJ and MC Christopher Blackstar steers the ship, spinning a heavy-hitting soundtrack of rock anthems, grunge classics, and metal ballads.
The Atmosphere: A hidden speakeasy, a pole, and a room full of people ready to behave badly.
In the world of Rock n’ Roll, there are no rules—only the beat. Are you ready to witness the fallout?
Bad Behavior: Escape
What does it mean to truly get away?
In this month’s edition of Bad Behavior, we invite you to surrender to Escape, a 90-minute immersive pole cabaret experience that explores the many ways we detach, unwind, and disappear from reality.
Hidden inside the intimate speakeasy setting of the Side Bar at ON St. Elmo, the space transforms into a world of shifting fantasies and altered states. From the allure of luxury vacations and daydreams to the seductive pull of television, nightlife, and indulgence, each act reveals a different path to escape—and what lies beneath it.
The show features 6 acts performed by 4 captivating artists, blending a visually striking group performance, four distinct solos, and a provocative duo. Each piece is uniquely choreographed to evoke a specific escape—whether it’s euphoric, chaotic, sensual, or dangerously addictive.
Guiding the evening is the magnetic Christopher Blackstar, serving as both MC and narrator. With a voice that draws you deeper into the experience, he threads each act together into a seamless, dreamlike journey.
Escape is intimate, immersive, and unapologetically raw. The line between audience and performer dissolves as you’re pulled into a world where reality fades, and temptation takes over.
Escape isn’t just the theme… it’s the invitation.
Bad Behavior: Breaking the Law
Behind closed doors, beneath dim lights, and beyond the reach of authority…
there’s a world where rules dissolve and desire takes over.
Welcome to Bad Behavior: Breaking the Law, a 90-minute immersive pole cabaret experience set in the hidden Side Bar speakeasy at ON St. Elmo. Guided by the enigmatic Christopher Blackstar, this six-act production unfolds like a seductive descent into rebellion.
Featuring four performers, the show weaves together four solo acts, a provocative duo, and a striking group performance—each exploring a different facet of crime. From the thrill of the perfect heist to the quiet danger of white-collar deception, from passion-fueled destruction to unapologetic chaos, every act pulls you deeper into a lawless narrative.
This is not just a performance—it’s an experience. Guests are immersed in the action, seated within the space as the energy unfolds around them. Food and drinks are available throughout the evening, inviting you to indulge as the night progresses. As the lines between audience and performer blur, tipping is encouraged—adding to the electric, interactive atmosphere of the show.
In this world, power shifts, loyalties fracture, and consequences are never guaranteed.
The only rule?
There are none.
ON & On Fridays
Every Friday at ON St. Elmo: Dinner & Dancing + Live DJ in Bethesda
Make Friday night in Bethesda effortless and elevated at ON St. Elmo. Join us every Friday for a luxury lounge atmosphere featuring Happy Hour from 4PM to 8PM, followed by Dinner & Dancing with a Live DJ spinning the best hits from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Expect a curated mix of pop, hip-hop, and house, designed to set the mood early and keep the energy going late.
Whether you’re planning a stylish night out, a date night, or a celebration with friends, ON St. Elmo delivers the perfect blend of great food, crafted cocktails, and a dancefloor-ready vibe. Start with Happy Hour, stay for dinner, and end the night with our late-night menu, created for after-hours cravings without leaving the lounge.
Reservations are strongly encouraged for the best experience. Bring your friends, book your table, and make ON St. Elmo your new Friday tradition.
Wine Down Wednesdays
Enjoy Half Price Bottles of Wine All Day from Open to Close Every Wednesday
Sip & Savor – Make a ReservationHOURS
Wednesday & Thursday, 4pm – 11am
Friday & Saturday, 4pm – 2am
Happy Hour, 4pm – 6pm
Dinner, 4pm – 11pm
Late night menu, 11pm – 2am (Fri & Sat only)
Closed Sundays (except for special events)
Closed
- Christmas Day
- New Years Day
- Thanksgiving
Private & Semi-Private Events
ON St. Elmo is a restaurant, bar, lounge, live entertainment, and events venue built for memorable gatherings. We host everything from social celebrations and corporate events to mitzvahs and full venue buy-outs, with flexible spaces and a dedicated events team to bring your vision to life.
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