1519 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Date
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Time
10:00 PM
JR's Bar
Phone: (202) 328-0090
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JR's Friday night drag institution — rotating performers, a packed room, and the kind of energy that keeps people coming back week after week. No cover means there's zero reason not to show up and see who's on stage.
Saturday afternoon at JR's is for the showtunes lovers who know every word and aren't shy about it. No cover means you can show up, settle in with a drink, and spend a few hours with people who genuinely get why these songs matter. It's the kind of low-key, unpretentious gathering that keeps a community connected.
The weekly showtunes night that keeps the neighborhood singing — a room full of people who know every word, a bartender ready to pour, and the kind of Monday reset that actually makes sense. No cover before the night gets going, so there's zero reason not to show up and let loose.
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Thursday nights belong to the leather and kink community at District Eagle. Grab a $7 drink during late happy hour (7-10pm), meet the leathermen and kinksters who make this scene what it is, and settle into the raw energy of the 2nd floor. No cover, clothes check available — just show up.
Thursday nights at District Eagle belong to the Latin music takeover — nonstop reggaetón, dembow, salsa, and cumbia with DJ Milko spinning all night. This is pure perreo energy: packed dance floor, crew vibes, and the kind of night where everyone's here to move. No cover, so there's no reason not to bring your best outfit and your best moves.
Every Thursday at 10 PM, Cake Does Drag and Venus Valhalla take over the runway with high-energy performances that keep the crowd coming back. This is the weekly drag night that's become a Thursday staple in DC — expect killer looks, sharp wit, and a packed dance floor ready to tip and cheer.
Nellie's is doing Pride Week right — a full stretch of celebrations that's become one of the bar's most anticipated weeks. Drag Bingo, karaoke, trivia, and a Latin Pride Party across the week, all fueled by the rooftop energy and community that make this place special. Tuesday through Sunday, come for one night or stay for all of them.
Quests and Queers Book Club
A book club for fantasy and adventure lovers in the LGBTQ+ community. Meet at Little District Books to discuss quests, characters, and the stories that matter to you. Sunday evenings at 6pm — a welcoming space to connect over books and shared love of epic worlds.
Cottage Book Club
A book club for queer readers and LGBTQ+ literature lovers, meeting regularly at Little District Books to discuss stories that matter. Come share your thoughts, discover new favorites, and connect with fellow readers who get it.
