Washington, DC
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A League of Her Own
A new queer women's bar located next to Pitchers, owned by David Perruzza. Features foosball, pool, TVs, and videogames like its sibling bar, Pitch...
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ALOHO Trivia @ A League of Her Own
Both general and queer-themed questions, often in partnership with other local queer businesses or organizations.
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Annie's Paramount Steak House
In 1948 George Katinas, the son of Greek immigrants, opened the Paramount Steak House. The restaurant was located at the corner of 17th and Church ...
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As You Are
Temporarily closed for building maintenance.As You Are exists to hold and cultivate a safe and celebratory space for the LGBTQIA+ community. C...
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BUNKER
Upcoming Gay Bar & Nightclub in the Heart of DC from the producers behind Kinetic Present. Entrance on U Street.
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Crush Bar
Step into a venue where inclusivity isn't just a promise but a vibrant reality. Imagine an all-inclusive entertainment haven where diversity isn't ...
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Dew Drop Inn
Chill bar with lived-in, retro feel & roof deck serving beers, wines, sandwiches & snacks.
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Dew Drop Dyke Party @ Dew Drop Inn
Every third Tuesday, a rotating themed party with vendors and usually dj'd by DJ Clamazon.
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Queer Trivia @ Dew Drop Inn
Join your fav trivia mistresses at the Dew Drop Inn for your monthly dose of all things nerdy & gay!
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Queers on Gears @ Dew Drop Inn
Pull up every first Wednesday at 7PM to meet other queer riders and show off your off your ride! Park down by the tables against the brick wall. Br...
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Reign: A Drag Roulette Show @ DIK Bar
A drag roulette show. Hosted by Logan Stone every Monday from 8:30pm
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Freddie's Beach Bar
Small suburb bar, only well known gay spot on this side of the river. You'll find a lot of drinks, food, and drag here. Fun relaxed environment eve...
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Green Lantern
A 2-story gay bar and lounge offering a comfortable, friendly ambience that will make anyone feel right at home.The Lantern hosts daily happy hour...
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Drag Thirst and Paint @ Green Lantern
This event will be held upstairs of The Green Lantern bar in DC. This is catered to the LGBTQ+ community, allies welcomed! You'll be treated to a c...
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Rough House @ Green Lantern
The Green Lantern and Lemz invite you to a lights off, hands on dance party celebrating our beats and your bodies. Check your limits – and your c...
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JR's Bar
Cute spot, has the old time architectural charm of DC. Not generally a very diverse crowd, expect to see mostly elite white gays here after work f...
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Banshees: The Rock & Roll Drag Show @ JR's Bar
Banshees is back and at its new time: LAST SATURDAYS! Come down to JRs and continue your weekend festivities with great drink specials, good friend...
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Con Acento @ JR's Bar
Drag show and dance party celebrating Latino and Hispanic Queens and music. Hosted by Evry Pleasure
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Goldilocks Trivia @ JR's Bar
Not too easy. Not too hard. Trivia questions that are just right.We host virtual and in-person trivia games in the Washington, D.C. metro area....
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Showtunes! @ JR's Bar
Musical Mondays at JR's! Come enjoy clips from your favorite musical movies, shows, and pieces of pop culture every Monday night!
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Vitamin C: Your Weekly Dose of Drag Nutrition @ JR's Bar
Fridays at JRs just got JUICIER! Starting Friday, May 17 at 9:30PM, our house mother and queen Citrine hosts our NEW Friday night drag show VITAMIN...
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We The Kingz DC @ JR's Bar
If you ever find yourself in the DMV (DC, MD, VA) area, please be sure to check out WE THE KINGZ, the area's only free all drag king show! Every Th...
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Kiki
Kiki is a LGBTQ bar in the Shaw Area of Washington, D.C. offering a safe place for all members of the LGBTQ community.Kiki offers weekly drag show...
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Kiki Trivia Night @ Kiki
On Wednesday we play trivia and deal with our Daddy Issues! (Daddy Issues Drag starts at 9pm)
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Kiki's Playhouse @ Kiki
Get the weekend started off right! See you every other Thursdays for Kiki Play House with Brooke N Hymen and Evry Pleasure !! $6 cocktails til 9pm!
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Larry's Lounge
Welcoming gay bar offering a popular happy hour, pub grub & a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
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Licht Cafe
A hip Boutique LGBTQ+ Cafe & Bar in the heart of the Nation's Capital. Serving coffee, espresso, cocktails, and light fare.Opens at 4pm on weekday...
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Nellie's
Eat, Drink, and Be Nellie! Games on TV, drag events (bingo & brunch), poker nights & karaoke draw patrons to this casual pub.
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Number Nine
A Happy Hour staple, because its Buy One Get One Free from open to 9pm! Good prices to begin with, generally very friendly staff. Drag events durin...
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Pitchers DC
A new gay sports bar by David Perruzza in the heart of Adams Morgan. The 10,000+ square foot building features plenty of flat screens for sports fa...
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Smartass! Trivia @ Pitchers DC
Grab your friends (and frenemies, if they're smart) to make a team of up to eight people! We've got prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams—...
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Red Bear Brewing Co
A queer craft brewery that strives to be a cornerstone of the NoMa & DC community, committed to our diverse team, neighbors, & planet we all share....
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District Trivia @ Red Bear Brewing Co
District Trivia is your neighborhood pub trivia game done right.The best hosts, the best format and the best prizes combine to give the people...
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Pub Trivia Night @ Red Bear Brewing Co
Red Bear Brewing hosts Team Trivia every Wednesday Night with our Quiz Masters William, Neil, & DJCompete as a team of up to 6 players or go it al...
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As You Are Happy Hours @ Serenata
Back in April, beloved bar and queer community hub As You Are had to close its doors due to structural issues in their space. But if there is one t...
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Screen Test! Open Stage Drag Competition @ Shakers
Calling all up and coming DMV drag performers!! 🚨🚨We present Screen Test! A new weekly open stage competition for up and coming drag performe...
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Shakers Yappy Hour @ Shakers
🐶YAPPY HOUR returns every SECOND Monday of the month!Bring your dog for puppy treats and we’ll have our $7 drink specials for you!6PM-...
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The Dirty Goose
The Dirty Goose, an upscale martini bar that will cater to both after-work and casual crowds. The Dirty Goose makes efficient use of space in what ...
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Sapphic Night @ The Dirty Goose
EVERY SATURDAY join us for our Sapphic Night with DJ @dj_eletrox from 7PM-10PM!No cover, just GOOD VIBES!
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Thurst Lounge
DC’s only Black-owned LGBTQ+ lounge. No cover charge!The lounge was founded to quench the thirst of DC’s black and brown LGBTQ+ community that...
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Trade Bar
A gay bar with daily happy hours offering huge drinks.DJs Friday nights starting at 10; shows Drag Race before during mainline, All Stars, and UK ...
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¡Noche de Lotería! @ Trade Bar
Hosted by Mari Con Carne, with rotating guests and music by DJ Gaston.Loteria is a fun game of chance similar to bingo, popularized in Mexican...
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Deep Cvnt Mini Ball Deluxe @ Trade Bar
A mini ball deluxe-inspired party in The District presented by Girliepop. New theme every month
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SC!SSR S!STRS Happy Hour @ Trade Bar
For sapphic girlies and enbies! No TERFs! Drink Specials, Crafts/Vendors.
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Uproar
A new staple, taking over the reigns from N*llies. Fun mixed crowd, different backgrounds, 'tribes', ages, etc. Good music, bear friendly, Twink fr...
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Gay Gardens Happy Hour @ Wunder Garten
A LGBTQIA+ Happy Hour every Tuesday Night 6pm & we have Bingo! Who knew Tuesday could be so fun?! Oh yeah get your Taco Tuesday on too. Come as you...