Drag Shows · Washington

Throwdown Thursday

Name: Throwdown Thursday
Start: 2026-10-29T22:30:00-04:00
Location: Crush Dance Bar

Crush Dance Bar

2007 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 PM

Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Throwdown Thursday at Crush Dance Bar in DC's U Street corridor is a high-energy drag show hosted by Venetian, with Tiara Missou Sidora, Trevher and Brooke N Hymen. Showtime is 10:30pm, with $3 vodka 10-11pm and $6 rail 12am-2am to keep the night going. Grab a spot early and bring your best Halloween energy.

Featuring Venetian, Tiara Missou Sidora, Trevher, Brooke N Hymen

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