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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

On St. Elmo Comedy Bunker 12

The best stand up in the DMV is back and even better!

CARMEN MORALES
Carmen Morales has a captivating and powerful style which incorporates opinionated quick wit and outlandish ideals. Taking from family, friends, and people from everyday encounters, she transforms personal experiences into hilarious commentary which leaves the audience doubled over in laughter.

ADAM FREESMAN
Adam Freesman has been featured on Nate Bargatzes Nateland Live in Nashville and has appeared at renowned venues around the country including The Comedy Store, Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, The Stand, Second City, Capital One Hall and The Lyric Theater.

JACK SCHWARTZ
Jack J. Schwartz is a Washington DC based standup comedian and podcaster. Raised by a single mother in the cultural melting pot of Tampa Florida, Jack attributes his odd yet hilarious brand of comedic storytelling to his wacky upbringing in the sunshine state.

Hosted by
PETE BERGEN
He may look and sound gruff but he is a big bear of a sweetheart. You’ll love his take on his own sordid history and observations in general.

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Spring Has Sprung: Flying Buddha's Student & Teacher Showcase Performances

Mother nature is calling! Step into the season of love and renewal with Flying Buddha’s “Spring Has Sprung” multi-apparatus performance at ON St. Elmo!

Join us for an enchanting evening filled with aerial hammock, lyra, chains, and pole performances that celebrate nature’s untamed beauty and vibrant awakening.

Sip on floral-inspired drinks, dance to beats from our live DJ, and celebrate the magic of movement and community. Expect breathtaking performances, sparkling costumes, and joyful surprises throughout the night.

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Spring Has Sprung - Junior's Edition

Spring Has Sprung: Junior’s Edition features Flying Buddha’s dedicated young aerialists as they bring their hard work and creativity to life with their aerial hammock performances.

Experience an enchanting evening of aerial hammock inspired by nature’s untamed beauty and the spirit of the season. These performers have been training, refining, and collaborating to share movement that is both powerful and heartfelt.

Enjoy floral-inspired drinks, dance to beats from our live DJ, and immerse yourself in the magic of community. Expect breathtaking performances, sparkling costumes, and joyful surprises throughout the night.

Come celebrate the next generation of aerial artists as they rise, transform, and take flight.

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ETHNIKA

DJ Mixalis playing International and Ethnic house music with live precessions by Oracle Eleni

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Where Bad Behavior All Began. Step into a world of pure indulgence.

Bad Behavior: Garden of Temptation

Step into a world of pure indulgence. Narrated by DJ Christopher Blackstar with group choreography by Flying Buddha’s talented Sarah Hill, this immersive pole cabaret tells the story of how it all started — through six captivating solo, duo, and group performances featuring Eve, the Serpent, Forbidden Fruit, and Garden Mischief.

Savor our à la carte food and drink menu while the story unfolds.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Wine Down Wednesdays

Enjoy Half Price Bottles of Wine All Day from Open to Close Every Wednesday

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HOURS

Wednesday & Thursday, 4pm – 11am
Friday & Saturday, 4pm – 2am

Happy Hour, 4pm – 7pm
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.

CONTACT

Call
301-701-6728

Email
info@onstelmo.com

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4915 St Elmo Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814

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