Part of the Gay Washington D.C. Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Xavier's Thursdays run every Thursday at Nellie's, with karaoke firing up at 7pm to carry the night.
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Sat, Aug 1
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.
WeeklySun, Aug 2
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.
WeeklyTue, Aug 4
7 PM - 9 PM
Nellie's Sports Bar, Washington D.C
Drag Bingo at Nellie's Sports Bar in Washington, D.C.'s U Street Corridor — a queen-hosted bingo night every Tuesday at 7pm, before karaoke at 9pm.
WeeklyTue, Aug 4
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.
WeeklyWed, 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.
WeeklyFri, 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.
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