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

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Grab the mic Tuesday nights at Nellie's, where karaoke follows drag bingo and runs into the late evening.
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Wed, Jul 22
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, Jul 23
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
Sat, Jul 25
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, Jul 26
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.
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