Part of the Gay Washington D.C. Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
On the third Sunday of the month, Bar Chinois trades its Michelin-listed dumplings for a themed Drag Brunch hosted by Cake Pop, with bottomless mimosas and a la carte plates before the early-afternoon show.
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Thu, Sep 3
7 PM - 12 AM
Nellie's Sports Bar, Washington D.C
Xavier's Thursdays at Nellie's Sports Bar in Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor — a weekly Thursday night with karaoke.
Weekly
Thu, Sep 3
8 PM - 10 PM
Shaw's Tavern, Washington D.C
Thursday Piano Bar & Karaoke at Shaw's Tavern in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood — piano bar and karaoke every Thursday at 8pm.
Weekly
Thu, Sep 3
8 PM - 1:30 AM
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Washington D.C
Karaoke at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant in Crystal City, Arlington, in the Washington, D.C. metro, Thursdays at 8pm — part of the bar's Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday karaoke run.
Weekly
Thu, Sep 3
9 PM - 1 AM
Uproar Lounge & Restaurant, Washington D.C
Karaoke at Uproar Lounge & Restaurant in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw — hosted by D&K Sounds every Thursday at 9pm at the Florida Avenue bear bar.
Weekly
Thu, Sep 3
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Crush Bar, Washington D.C
Throwdown Thursday at Crush Bar in Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor — a weekly late-night drag show in Studio A hosted by Venetian, every Thursday at 10:30pm.
WeeklyFri, Sep 4
8 PM - 1:30 AM
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Washington D.C
Karaoke at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant in Crystal City, Arlington, in the Washington, D.C. metro, Fridays at 8pm — part of the bar's Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday karaoke run.
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