Part of the Gay Washington D.C. Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Sunday, August 9, 2026
A laid-back Sunday-afternoon community hang over coffee at As You Are, DC's queer cafe and gathering space.
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Sun, Aug 2
7 PM - 9 PM
as you are. DC, Washington D.C
Shower Karaoke at as you are. DC in Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill — a Sunday-evening karaoke night every Sunday at 7pm at the queer cafe and bar.
Weekly
Tue, Aug 4
8 PM - 10 PM
as you are. DC, Washington D.C
Trans Night at as you are. DC in Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill — a weekly gathering by and for the trans community, every Tuesday at 8pm.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 5
9 PM - 11 PM
as you are. DC, Washington D.C
Wine Down Wednesday at as you are. DC, the queer cafe and bar in Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill — a midweek wind-down every Wednesday.
Weekly
Fri, Aug 7
10 PM - 12 AM
as you are. DC, Washington D.C
Que El Show Drag Party at as you are. DC in Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill — drag performance and dance-floor energy every Friday at 10pm.
Weekly
Sat, Aug 8
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
as you are. DC, Washington D.C
The Pregame at as you are. DC in Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill — a 21+ warm-up every Saturday at 8:30pm, leading into the venue's late-night dance party.
Weekly
Sat, Aug 8
10 PM - 12 AM
as you are. DC, Washington D.C
Recession Core Dance Party at as you are. DC in Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill — a 21+ dance party every Saturday at 10pm at the queer cafe and bar.
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A guide to lesbian bars and sapphic nightlife in Washington, D.C. — A League of Her Own, as you are, the roving queer-women party scene, and the history behind it all.