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

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Win big prizes at Crush's weekly Drag Bingo hosted by Lena Lett & Tula, with a DJ keeping the energy up afterward at this 14th & U dance bar.
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Thu, Jul 30
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.
Weekly
Sun, Aug 2
4 PM - 6 PM
Crush Bar, Washington D.C
Hot Dog Sunday at Crush Bar in Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor — a Sunday afternoon party with DJ Matt Bailer spinning from 4pm every week.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 6
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.
Weekly
Sun, Aug 9
4 PM - 6 PM
Crush Bar, Washington D.C
Hot Dog Sunday at Crush Bar in Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor — a Sunday afternoon party with DJ Matt Bailer spinning from 4pm every week.
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