Part of the Gay Washington D.C. Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, August 7, 2026
A high-energy Friday-night drag party at As You Are, bringing performance and dance-floor energy to DC's community-first LGBTQ+ cafe and bar.
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Sat, Aug 1
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.
WeeklySat, Aug 1
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.
WeeklySun, Aug 2
1 PM - 3 PM
as you are. DC, Washington D.C
Lil' Coffee Chat at as you are. DC in Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill — a laid-back community hang over coffee every Sunday at 1pm.
WeeklySun, 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.
WeeklyTue, 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.
WeeklyWed, 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.
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