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

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
A weekly Tuesday night by and for the trans community at As You Are, DC's community-first LGBTQ+ cafe and bar on Barracks Row.
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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.
Weekly
Sat, Jul 25
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.
Weekly
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.
Weekly
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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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.
