This weekend in Washington
From Dupont Circle to U Street, the nation’s capital brings drag, dance nights, and community events to every corner. Here is your weekend lineup.
- Oct 16–18
- 23 events
- 10 places
Washington has a vibrant, welcoming LGBTQ+ community, and weekends are when it comes alive — drag shows and dance parties, community meetups and low-key hangs, plus one-off events you will not find anywhere else. This guide refreshes every week, so it always shows what is actually on right now.
Every event below is pulled from Gathry's up-to-date listings for Washington and grouped by day so you can plan your Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tap any event for full details, or head to the Washington city hub to explore everything happening beyond this weekend.
23 events this weekend in Washington, grouped by day.
Fri
Oct 167 events
Grizzly Bear Happy Hour
Original Sin Unofficial Sofi Tucker Afterparty
RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party
Vitamin C
LA Fantasy Night with Alex Acosta
Rough House
DJ Friday Night Dance Party
Sat
Oct 179 events
Come Out With Pride Orlando
Showtunes Replay
Bear Cave Underwear Party
Pitch Me This Drag Show
Lobo Presents Pup O Ween
Ponyboy at Bunker: Official Debut
Shook Saturdays
After Dark HU Homecoming Edition
DJ Night
Sun
Oct 187 events
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