Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club readies return this weekend

The Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club at 7719 Wisconsin Avenue is preparing for a return to operations this Saturday, when local comedian Earthquake will film a Netflix special live at the venue over two back-to-back nights. Yesterday, workers were readying the historic theater for the weekend, performing painting and other maintenance work. 

Big names who will be appearing at the club this fall include Ruben Studdard, Peabo Bryson and Kirk Whalum. The former movie theater has been known as The Boro, the Bethesda Theatre, and the Bethesda Cinema & Drafthouse over its history, since opening in 1938. You'll find art paying tribute to the iconic movie palace in the TD Bank and Matchbox in downtown Bethesda.