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

Sunday, July 26, 2026
Belt it out at As You Are's Sunday-evening karaoke — a fun, low-stakes way to close the weekend at DC's community-first LGBTQ+ cafe and bar.
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Tue, Jul 21
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, Jul 22
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, Jul 24
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, Jul 25
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.
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