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

Kiki, Washington D.C

Kiki, Washington D.C.

Washington D.C., Washington D.C.

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A multi-level U Street gay bar and nightclub with a garden patio.

Shaw·$$
915 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
NightclubDance BarDrag BarHigh EnergyDanceyDrag ShowsPatioMixed CrowdMostly MenAll GendersLocals
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About Kiki

Kiki is a multi-level gay bar and nightclub located in the 900 block of U Street NW in the Shaw neighborhood. Opened in 2022 in the former Velvet Lounge space, the venue features four distinct areas: a ground-floor bar, an upstairs dance club spinning Top 40 remixes, and a large outdoor garden patio. The programming includes regular drag shows and community-focused themed nights. The venue is open Wednesday through Sunday, with weekend hours running until 3 AM, and is known for its diverse crowd of trans, nonbinary, and female patrons.

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Hours & Location

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5:30pm–1am
Thursday
5:30pm–1am
Friday
5:30pm–3am
Saturday
2pm–3am
Sunday
2pm–12am
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Events at Kiki

Fri, Jul 31 — Wed, Aug 5

Friday, July 31

SERVE Drag Show

SERVE Drag Show

10 PM - 12 AM

Kiki, Washington D.C

SERVE Drag Show at Kiki in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. — a drag revue with the house queens every Friday at 10pm.

Weekly

Saturday, August 1

Starstruck

Starstruck

10 PM - 12 AM

Kiki, Washington D.C

Starstruck at Kiki in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. — a weekly dance party every Saturday at 10pm.

Weekly

Tuesday, August 4

Karaoke

Karaoke

8 PM - 10 PM

Kiki, Washington D.C

Karaoke at Kiki in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C., every Tuesday at 8pm.

Weekly

Wednesday, August 5

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Kiki, Washington D.C

Trivia Night at Kiki in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. — a weekly team trivia game every Wednesday at 7:30pm.

Weekly
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