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

Monday, August 17, 2026
Round up a team for Trivia Night every Monday at 7:30pm, Shaw's low-key start-of-week brain teaser over happy-hour drink specials.
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Thu, Aug 6
8 PM - 10 PM
Shaw's Tavern, Washington D.C
Thursday Piano Bar & Karaoke at Shaw's Tavern in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood — piano bar and karaoke every Thursday at 8pm.
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Mon, Aug 10
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Shaw's Tavern, Washington D.C
Trivia Night at Shaw's Tavern in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood — a team trivia quiz every Monday at 7:30pm.
Weekly
Tue, Aug 11
8 PM - 10 PM
Shaw's Tavern, Washington D.C
Music Bingo Night at Shaw's Tavern in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood — jukebox-style music bingo run by a live DJ every Tuesday at 8pm.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 12
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Shaw's Tavern, Washington D.C
Wednesday Night Trivia at Shaw's Tavern in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood — a team trivia quiz every Wednesday at 7:30pm.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 13
8 PM - 10 PM
Shaw's Tavern, Washington D.C
Thursday Piano Bar & Karaoke at Shaw's Tavern in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood — piano bar and karaoke every Thursday at 8pm.
Weekly
Tue, Aug 18
8 PM - 10 PM
Shaw's Tavern, Washington D.C
Music Bingo Night at Shaw's Tavern in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood — jukebox-style music bingo run by a live DJ every Tuesday at 8pm.
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