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

Saturday, August 1, 2026
As You Are's 21+ Saturday-night dance party — affordable, community-first, and built to keep DC dancing late.
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Sun, Jul 26
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.
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Sun, Jul 26
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.
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Tue, Jul 28
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.
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Wed, Jul 29
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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D.C. has the highest LGBTQ+ population of any U.S. city at 14.5%. Here's your insider guide to the bars, events, neighborhoods, and culture.

Your guide to the 17th Street High Heel Race 2026 — Washington, D.C.'s legendary drag dash down 17th Street NW in Dupont Circle. The history, the route, where to watch, and the bars that line it.

A local's guide to the best drag brunch in Washington, D.C. — from Perry's, the city's longest-running Sunday tradition, to Nellie's, Kiki, and Shaw's Tavern. Days, times, prices, and how to reserve.
