Shook Saturdays

Lil Coffee Chat is a low-key Sunday meetup at As You Are in Washington, DC, made for queer folks 35 and up who want good conversation over coffee. Grab a seat in the café, say hi to the regulars, and start talking. It's a relaxed way to meet people without the bar noise, and the cafe's ready when you are.

Aya Pickup Basketball is a casual Sunday game for any queer who wants in, held at Watkins Park on 12th St. SE in Washington, DC. Bring your own ball and show up for a relaxed run on court 2, weather permitting, until it gets too cold. Every Sunday at 2pm, come play with the community.

Little District Books' monthly fantasy and sci-fi book club for queer readers, hosted by Patrick and held at 631 Pennsylvania Ave SE in Capitol Hill. It's free to attend, but you'll need to reserve a seat through the shop's cart, since they plan chairs around RSVPs. This month's pick is These Fragile Graces, This Fugitive Heart by Izzy Wasserstein, so grab a copy and come talk about it.

Shirtless Sunday at Green Lantern is DC's original shirtless party, a gay bar night on Green Court in Washington where the dress code is confidently bare-chested. Drinks are free from 10 to 11pm, and the upstairs room is the place to be. No cover, so you're just paying for the view.

Shower Karaoke at As You Are in Washington, DC is the Queerest Karaoke in town, a late-night sing-along where the whole room gets in on the chorus. Grab the mic, claim a stool and cheer on the bravest song choices. It starts at 11:00 PM on Sunday, so bring your voice and your best guilty-pleasure pick.

Musical Mondays at JR's Bar in Dupont Circle, Washington DC is the weekly night for belting along to your favorite show tunes with the whole bar. Grab a seat, sing your heart out, and enjoy it all with a happy hour drink in hand. It kicks off at 9PM every Monday, so bring your best Broadway voice and your friends.