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