Part of the Gay Washington D.C. Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
ACT XXIV Thurstday Takeover (Howard HoCo Edition). "🗓️ Thursday, October 15 • 8PM-1AM 🎧 @dj.preciseone 🫂 Free all night w/ RSVP: @actxxiv"; bio link posh.vip/e/act-xxiv-thurstday-takeover-howard-hoco-edition
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Wed, Oct 14
9 PM - 11 PM
Thurst Lounge, Washington D.C
Wednesday Karaoke at Thurst Lounge in the U Street Corridor of Washington, D.C., every Wednesday at 9pm, before the DJ takes over.
WeeklyFri, Oct 16
10 PM - 12 AM
Thurst Lounge, Washington D.C
Fever Friday at Thurst Lounge in the U Street Corridor of Washington, D.C. — a resident-DJ dance party every Friday, with the DJ on at 10pm.
WeeklySun, Oct 18
2 PM - 8 PM
Thurst Lounge, Washington D.C
Sunday Funday at Thurst Lounge in the U Street Corridor of Washington, D.C. — a resident-DJ day party every Sunday at 2pm.
MonthlyFri, Oct 23
10 PM - 12 AM
Thurst Lounge, Washington D.C
Fever Friday at Thurst Lounge in the U Street Corridor of Washington, D.C. — a resident-DJ dance party every Friday, with the DJ on at 10pm.
MonthlySun, Oct 25
2 PM - 8 PM
Thurst Lounge, Washington D.C
Sunday Funday at Thurst Lounge in the U Street Corridor of Washington, D.C. — a resident-DJ day party every Sunday at 2pm.
MonthlyFri, Oct 30
10 PM - 12 AM
Thurst Lounge, Washington D.C
Fever Friday at Thurst Lounge in the U Street Corridor of Washington, D.C. — a resident-DJ dance party every Friday, with the DJ on at 10pm.
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