D.C.'s LGBTQ+ event scene blends culture, politics, and nightlife — from Capital Pride and drag extravaganzas to activist gatherings and community celebrations. Browse upcoming queer events across Washington, D.C.
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Red Bear Brewing Co, Washington D.C
Pub Trivia Hosted by Sporcle at Red Bear Brewing Co in Washington, D.C.'s NoMa — team trivia every Monday at 7pm.
Weekly
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
8 PM - 1:30 AM
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Washington D.C
Karaoke at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant in Crystal City, Arlington, in the Washington, D.C. metro, Mondays at 8pm — part of the bar's Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday karaoke run.
Weekly
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Green Lantern, Washington D.C
Karaoke with Jarrod at Green Lantern in Washington, D.C.'s Logan Circle — a weekly karaoke night hosted by Jarrod, every Monday at 9:30pm.
Weekly
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.
Weekly7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Washington D.C
Trivia Night at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant in Crystal City, Arlington, in the Washington, D.C. metro — a weekly trivia night every Tuesday at 7:30pm, ahead of 9pm karaoke.
Weekly
8 PM - 12 AM
JR's Bar, Washington D.C
Flashback + Goldilocks at JR's Bar in Washington, D.C.'s Dupont Circle — retro music videos paired with trivia every Tuesday at 8pm.
Weekly
8 PM - 10 PM
Kiki, Washington D.C
Karaoke at Kiki in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C., every Tuesday at 8pm.
Weekly
8 PM - 10 PM
as you are. DC, Washington D.C
Trans Night at as you are. DC in Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill — a weekly gathering by and for the trans community, every Tuesday at 8pm.
Weekly8 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.
Weekly9 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.
Weekly9 PM - 1:30 AM
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, Washington D.C
Karaoke at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant in Crystal City, Arlington, in the Washington, D.C. metro, every Tuesday at 9pm.
Weekly9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Green Lantern, Washington D.C
Latin Karaoke at Green Lantern in Washington, D.C.'s Logan Circle — a weekly karaoke night leaning into Spanish-language hits, every Tuesday at 9:30pm.
Weekly7 PM - 9 PM
Red Bear Brewing Co, Washington D.C
Pub Trivia Night at Red Bear Brewing Co in Washington, D.C.'s NoMa — in-house trivia every Wednesday at 7pm, hosted by Quiz Masters William, Neil, and DJ, solo or teams of up to six.
Weekly7:30 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.
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