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

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Nellie's kicks off Tuesdays with drag bingo at 7pm, a rowdy, queen-hosted round of prizes and shade before karaoke takes the mic at 9.
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Wed, Aug 5
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Nellie's Sports Bar, Washington D.C
Out of Bounds Trivia at Nellie's Sports Bar in Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor — a weekly trivia night every Wednesday at 7:30pm.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 6
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
Fri, Aug 7
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Nellie's Sports Bar, Washington D.C
Sashay feat. Druex Sidora at Nellie's Sports Bar in Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor — a drag party hosted by Druex Sidora on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, with a Drag Power Hour before the 9:30pm show.
Monthly
Sat, Aug 8
11 AM - 3 PM
Nellie's Sports Bar, Washington D.C
Nellie's Drag Brunch at Nellie's Sports Bar in Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor — a weekly Saturday drag brunch with performances and midday cocktails, seatings from 11am.
Weekly
Sun, Aug 9
11 AM - 3 PM
Nellie's Sports Bar, Washington D.C
Nellie's Drag Brunch (Sunday Funday) at Nellie's Sports Bar in Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor — a weekly Sunday drag brunch with performances and midday drinks, seatings from 11am.
Weekly
Tue, Aug 11
9 PM - 11 PM
Nellie's Sports Bar, Washington D.C
Karaoke Night at Nellie's Sports Bar in Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor — every Tuesday at 9pm, following the venue's drag bingo.
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