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

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Tuesday karaoke picks up at nine after trivia wraps, running late at Freddie's for anyone who wants the mic.
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Sun, Aug 2
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, Sundays at 8pm — part of the bar's Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday karaoke run.
Weekly
Sun, Aug 2
8 PM - 10 PM
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Washington D.C
First Sunday Drag Contest at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant in Crystal City, Arlington, in the Washington, D.C. metro — an open-call drag showcase on the first Sunday of each month at 8pm.
Monthly
Mon, Aug 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, Mondays at 8pm — part of the bar's Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday karaoke run.
Weekly
Tue, Aug 4
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Washington D.C
Trivia Night at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant in Crystal City, Arlington, in the Washington, D.C. metro — a weekly trivia night every Tuesday at 7:30pm, ahead of 9pm karaoke.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 5
8 PM - 10 PM
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Washington D.C
Drag Bingo Night at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant in Crystal City, Arlington, in the Washington, D.C. metro, with a drag queen calling the numbers every Wednesday at 8pm, before karaoke at 10pm.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 5
10 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, every Wednesday at 10pm, following Drag Bingo Night.
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