Out & About
25 LGBTQ events this week
Drag shows, dance parties and United Night Out among attractions
Below are our picks for some of the most fun and creative things to do this week in the DMV that are of special interest to the LGBTQ community.
Thursday Night Karaoke

Thursday, August 24
9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
21+
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UPROAR hods its weekly karaoke night with $6 burgers and $3 rail drinks.
Thirst Trap Thursdays

Thursday, August 24
10 p.m.
Pitchers DC
2317 18th Street, N.W.
No cover
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Pitchers has its rowdy weekly drag show on the dance floor featuring Cake Pop and Venus Valhalla on Thursday.
ElectroPop: Millennium

Thursday, August 24
10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
No Cover
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DJ Mike Babbit brings the music to this ultimate throwback Thursday party with music from the 2000s.
DC Rawhides Funky Fridays

Friday, August 25
Doors 5 p.m. / Lesson 6:30 / Dancing until 9 p.m.
Eastern Market
225 7th Street, S.E.
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Don your boots and cowboy hats (if you want) for some country dancing with the DC Rawhides. New to the scene? No problem. Lessons start at 6:30 p.m.
LGBTQ+ Social @ DIK Bar

Friday, August 25
7 – 9 p.m.
Dupont Italian Kitchen Bar
1637 17th Street, N.W.
Eventbrite
Go Gay DC presents an LGBTQ+ Social event at DIK Bar on Friday.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars Viewing Party

Friday, August 25
8 – 9:30 p.m.
JR.’s Bar
1519 17th Street, N.W.
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Watch Drag Race All Stars with other enthusiasts at JR.’s Bar on Friday. The viewing party is hosted by Citrine and features special guests.
Cub Country

Friday, August 25
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
No Cover / 21+
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Enjoy drink specials at the country-themed party night at UPROAR on Friday.
Kicks & Giggles Glow Party

Friday, August 25
9 p.m.
Green Lantern
1335 Green Court, N.W.
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Join Kicks & Giggles for a glow party at Green Lantern on Friday.
Trans Agenda

Friday, August 25
10 p.m.
As You Are
500 8th Street, S.E.
Free
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Join host Mas Vusi for a gender-affirming drag show and dance party at As You Are on Friday. Performers include Stefon Royce, Lemon X Fluiditea and Chata Uchis.
Haus Fridays with DJ TDon

Friday, August 25
10 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
VIP Tickets $10
Website
DJ TDon of Dallas brings the music to Friday’s Haus Party at Bunker.
LGBTQ+ Brunch @ Freddie’s

Saturday, August 26
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar
555 23rd Street S
Arlington, Va.
Eventbrite
Join Go Gay DC for a social brunch at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Grill in Arlington, Va. on Saturday.
DC Drag Brunch

Saturday, August 26
12 – 3 p.m.
Lima Twist
1411 K Street, N.W.
Reservations
Monet Dupree hosts the DC Drag Brunch on Saturday at Lima Twist.
Beat the Heat Party

Saturday, August 26
5 p.m.
Nellie’s Sports Bar
900 U Street, N.W.
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Nellie’s Sports Bar and Grill holds a Beat the Heat Party on Saturday.
United Night Out

Saturday, August 26
6 p.m. Pre-game / 7:30 Kickoff
Audi Field
100 Potomac Avenue, S.W.
$30
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Join Team DC and the Federal Triangles Soccer Club for the annual United Night Out at Audi Field on Saturday.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour

Saturday, August 26
8 p.m.
MGM National Harbor
101 MGM National Avenue
Oxon Hill, Md.
$55-$138
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The RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour comes to the D.C. area on Saturday for a show at MGM.
Dirty Pop with DJ Drew G

Saturday, August 26
8-10 p.m. no cover happy hour / 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. Party
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
VIP Tickets $20
Website
Drew G brings the music to Bunker for Dirty Pop on Saturday night.
Drag Me To Penthouse

Saturday, August 26
8 p.m.
VIDA at The Yards Penthouse Pool Club
1212 4th Street, S.E.
$20-$249
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RuPaul’s Kornbread performs alongside local artists Druex Sidora, Sasha Adams and Crystal Edge at the Penthouse Pool Club of VIDA (The Yards) on Saturday. You don’t have to be a member of VIDA to enjoy the evening.
Playeros

Saturday, August 26
9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
As You Are
500 8th Street, S.E.
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Rico Pico and Dirty Sanchez host a show with Ricky Rosé, Indiana Bones, Artemis the Demon and Ignacio Daddy on Saturday at As You Are.
Candela! Fiesta Latina at Uproar

Saturday, August 26
9 p.m. – 3 a.m.
UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
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Celebrate the Fiesta Latina “Candela!” at UPROAR with Bombalicious Eklaver and Nadia Cole on Saturday.
JOX: The GL Underwear Party

Saturday, August 26
9 p.m.
Green Lantern
1335 Green Court, N.W.
$5 Cover / Free clothes check
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Strip down for an underwear party, “JOX,” at Green Lantern on Saturday.
Avalon Saturdays: Lights OUT

Saturday, August 26
10 p.m.
Soundcheckdc
1420 K Street, N.W.
$25-$30 / 18+
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Light up the dance floor with thousands of glowsticks and ultraviolet body paint at “Lights Out” on Avalon Saturdays at Soundcheck on Saturday.
Werq the World Tour Official Afterparty

Saturday, August 26
11 p.m.
Shakers
2014 9th Street, N.W.
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See the show after the show at Shakers following the Werq the World Tour event across town.
LGBTQ+ Brunch @ Puro Gusto

Sunday, August 27
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Puro Gusto Cafe
1345 F Street, N.W.
Eventbrite
Go Gay DC hosts an LGBTQ+ social brunch at Puro Gusto on Sunday.
Dupont Drag Brunch

Sunday, August 27
11:30 a.m.
City Tap
1250 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Reservations
Crystal Edge hosts a drag brunch at City Tap with Cake Pop, Sasha Adams Sanchez, Tiara Missou-Sidora and Christina Doll on Sunday.
LGBTQ+ Dinner & Conversation

Sunday, August 27
6 – 7 p.m.
Federico Ristorante Italiano
519 23rd Street S
Arlington, Va.
Eventbrite
Go Gay DC holds a social dinner event at Federico Ristorante Italiano in Arlington, Va. on Sunday.
Daddy Disco with DJ TDon

Sunday, August 27
7 p.m.
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
No cover
Website
Daddy Disco at Bunker features music by DJ TDON on Sunday.
Drag Show for Charity

Sunday, August 27
8 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar
555 23rd Street S
Arlington, Va.
Eventbrite
Raise money for the Equality NoVa Scholarship Program at a Drag Show for Charity at Freddie’s Beach Bar on Sunday.
Friday, April 3
Center Aging Monthly Luncheon With Yoga will be at 12 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. Email Mac at [email protected] if you require ASL interpreter assistance, have any dietary restrictions, or questions about this event.
Go Gay DC will host “First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at Silver Diner Ballston. This is a chance to relax, make new friends, and enjoy happy hour specials at this classic retro venue. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Saturday, April 4
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Nellies Sports Bar will host “Nellies DC Drag Brunch” at 12 p.m. Come get served like a queen, by a queen at the top rated Drag Brunch in DC! Join Sapphire Blue, Deja Diamond and their team of amazing drag performers, for the most fun you’ll have all weekend. Tickets start at $58.51 and are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, April 6
Center Aging: Monday Coffee Klatch will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more information, contact Adam ([email protected]).
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour Meetup” at 5:30 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar and restaurant. This event is ideal for making new friends. It’s free to attend. The group will gather inside at the purple booth to the left. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Tuesday, April 7
Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. For more details, email [email protected].
Wednesday, April 8
Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom upon request. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.thedccenter.org/careers.
Thursday, April 9
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be more fair with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5:00 pm if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245.
Virtual Yoga Class will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This free weekly class is a combination of yoga, breathwork and meditation that allows LGBTQ+ community members to continue their healing journey with somatic and mindfulness practices. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Friday, March 27
Center Aging Monthly Luncheon With Yoga will be at 12 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. Email Mac at [email protected] if you require ASL interpreter assistance, have any dietary restrictions, or questions about this event.
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Dupont Italian Kitchen. This is a chance to relax, make new friends, and enjoy happy hour specials at this classic retro venue. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Trans and Genderqueer Game Night will be at 7 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is a relaxing, laid-back evening of games and fun. All are welcome and there’ll be card and board games on hand. Feel free to bring your own games to share. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Trans Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This event is intended to provide an emotionally and physically safe space for trans people and those who may be questioning their gender identity/expression to join together in community and learn from one another. For more details, email [email protected].
Saturday, March 28
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host “Sunday Supper on Saturday” at 2 p.m. It’s more than just an event; it’s an opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and invest in something meaningful, and enjoy delicious food, genuine laughter, and conversations that spark connection and inspiration. For more details, visit the Center’s website.
Black Lesbian Support Group will be at 1 p.m. on Zoom. This is a peer-led support group devoted to the joys and challenges of being a Black Lesbian. For more details, email [email protected].
Monday, March 30
“Center Aging: Monday Coffee Klatch” will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more information, contact Adam ([email protected]).
“Tea Time! A Local DC Drag Comedy Show” will be at 3 p.m. at Spark Social. This is a live drag comedy show where drag legends TrevHER & Tiara Missou Sidora host spill all the tea in the DMV. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Tuesday, March 31
Visibili-TEA Party will be at 6 p.m. at Restoration Station. Guests are encouraged to come sip, celebrate, and shine together. This event is a Trans Day of Visibility celebration and a special collaboration between Auntie’s Home and Damien Ministries. This is a boozy tea party with intention and the dress code reflects the vibe. More details are available on Eventbrite.
Wednesday, March 1
Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom upon request. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.
Thursday, April 2
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245.
Virtual Yoga Class will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This free weekly class is a combination of yoga, breathwork and meditation that allows LGBTQ+ community members to continue their healing journey with somatic and mindfulness practices. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Unconventional Diner will host “Cherry Blossom Drag Bingo Party” on Friday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m.
Guests will be treated to an unforgettable night of drag performances, bingo, food and drink and prizes. Highlights of the evening include themed cocktails, drag performances and bingo prizes.
Tickets can be secured via Resy.
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