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

Sunday, August 2, 2026
Thurst's signature day party kicks off every Sunday at 2pm with resident DJs, two-for-one drink windows and no cover, the best afternoon vibes on 14th Street.
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Sun, Jul 26
2 PM - 8 PM
Thurst Lounge, Washington D.C
Sunday Funday at Thurst Lounge in the U Street Corridor of Washington, D.C. — a resident-DJ day party every Sunday at 2pm.
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Wed, Jul 29
9 PM - 11 PM
Thurst Lounge, Washington D.C
Wednesday Karaoke at Thurst Lounge in the U Street Corridor of Washington, D.C., every Wednesday at 9pm, before the DJ takes over.
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Fri, Jul 31
10 PM - 12 AM
Thurst Lounge, Washington D.C
Fever Friday at Thurst Lounge in the U Street Corridor of Washington, D.C. — a resident-DJ dance party every Friday, with the DJ on at 10pm.
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Sat, Aug 1
10 PM - 12 AM
Thurst Lounge, Washington D.C
Sneaky Link Saturdays at Thurst Lounge in the U Street Corridor of Washington, D.C. — a resident-DJ dance party every Saturday at 10pm.
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