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

Sunday, August 2, 2026
On the first Sunday of every month Freddie's turns the stage over to a drag contest, an open-call showcase where amateur and up-and-coming queens compete.
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Sun, Jul 19
8 PM - 1:30 AM
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Washington D.C
Karaoke at Freddie's Beach Bar in Arlington runs Mon, Thu, Fri and Sun from 8pm to 1:30am, a nightly sing-along at the DC metro's gay-friendly staple.
Weekly
Mon, Jul 20
8 PM - 1:30 AM
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Washington D.C
Karaoke at Freddie's Beach Bar in Arlington runs Mon, Thu, Fri and Sun from 8pm to 1:30am, a nightly sing-along at the DC metro's gay-friendly staple.
Weekly
Tue, Jul 21
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Washington D.C
Trivia every Tuesday at 7:30pm at Freddie's Beach Bar in Arlington, a weekly Taco Tuesday quiz night in the DC metro's beloved gay-friendly spot.
Weekly
Tue, Jul 21
9 PM - 1:30 AM
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Washington D.C
Karaoke every Tuesday from 9pm at Freddie's Beach Bar in Arlington, a late-running weekly sing-along after Taco Tuesday trivia in the DC metro.
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