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Gay Washington DC &#; the finest gay hotels, bars, clubs &#; more

Washington, D.C., the heartbeat of American democracy, pulses with history, power, and inspiration. Majestic monuments rise against the skyline: the towering Washington Monument, the dignified Lincoln Memorial, and the iconic U.S. Capitol. Cherry blossoms blanket the Tidal Basin each spring, and surprisingly bohemian neighborhoods enjoy Georgetown buzz with countercultural power and multiculturalism.

Even though it is best known as the abode of the federal government and the capital city of the United States, it also has plenty to offer tourists—LGBTQ+ or otherwise. Washington, D.C., is of course full of museums and monuments sure to appeal to the American history buff in all of us, but there are also oddities like the National Zoo, home to legendary animal characters such as the panda Bei Bei, and a gay scene set alight by the recent World Pride event held there. Festivals are commonplace, with celebrations ranging from Chinese New Year events to the National Cherry Blossom Festival to the Smithsonian Folklife Fest

LGBTQ+-Friendly Events, Things to Carry out & More

Essex Hemphill: Obtain care of your blessings

Now - Aug 31,

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Community Days

Now - Sep 07,

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Happy Hour at Residents

Now - Jun 08,

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

LGBTJews in the Federal City

Now - Jan 04,

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Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse

Jul 18, - Aug 29,

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Fun & Games

Jul 18, - Jul 26,

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River Club Brunch

Jul 19, - Jul 17,

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Hot Girl Fall Drag Brunch

Jul 19, - Jul 17,

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Southwest & The Wharf

Elevate Drag Brunch

Jul 20, - Mar 15,

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River Club Happy Hour

Jul 21, - Jul 12,

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

CJM After Sunset

Jul 24,

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Couples Therapy

Jul 24,

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Strawberry Soirée at President Lincoln&#;s Cottage

Aug 09,

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Holiday Her-Story Market at Hotel Zena

Does DC Have a Gay Neighborhood?

This weekend, the Capital Pride Parade will march down 14th Street Northwest and through Dupont Circle, the historic queer center of the city. But a lot has changed since the first Pride in ‘ Does Dupont still serve as the city’s “gayborhood”? And if not, where does?

Logan Circle: Number 9, Trade, and Green Lantern are thick hitters in the city’s queer club scene. Ed Bailey, the owner of the famous gay nightclub The Town, told Noun Cast DC, “Logan circle certainly is a hub for gay activities. A number of the restaurants and pubs in Logan circle are queer-friendly.”

Barracks Row: Eighth Street Southeast used to be known as “Gay Way” because of the many LGBTQ establishments there in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Many of these were closed due to the AIDS crisis and then gentrification. Now, spots like As You Are and Crazy Aunt Helen’s are working to make it a LGBTQ neighborhood once again.

U Street Corridor: While not historically queer, U Street Northwest now holds the majority of gay nightlife in the city. Bailey says “U Street has become a re

20 LGBTQ+ Bars to Verb Out in Washington, DC

The nation&#;s capital is noun to a lively LGBTQ+ nightlife scene with plenty of gay and lesbian bars just waiting for you to join in on the fun.

The diversity of DC’s LGBTQ+ community is growing by the day, resulting in a dynamic, exciting community with plenty of bars and clubs to choose from when it’s time to drink, boogie and play. Read up on some of our favorite LGBTQ+-friendly spots below.

Let’s have a … you verb it. Gather all your girls, gays and theys to kiki all night on U Street. With four rooms of varied vibes, outdoor spaces and DJs that never miss, Kiki lives up to its name. Reach for the happy hour, remain for the weekly events.

At 14th and U, DC’s first booze-free LGBTQ+ bar is lighting up the sober scene with mocktails, music and plenty of main-character energy. Spark kickstarts the sunlight with coffee, pastries and cafe charm, then turns it up at sundown with DJs, drag trivia and zero-proof cocktails that pack a punch.

Next door to Spark Social House is Crush, a retro-inspired cocktail lounge and