As You Are DC

May is basically the pre-game for Pride month 👅 You’re hot, you’re fun, so let’s party!!! 🤣🫦🪩 💗21+ 💗500 8th ST SE #dcthingstodo #dcdanceparties #dc|gbtqevents #dcqueers

Many queer people didn’t get to experience prom the way they truly wanted to. They couldn’t bring who they truly wanted, dress how they wanted— while some couldn’t even go to prom at all. AYA is here to heal that part of your adolescence. Our Queer Prom cultivates a safe space that reminds us and everyone that you can’t erase us. Join us on Saturday, May 16th as we dance the night away! Come in your most dashingly mysterious attire. We’ll have a classic prom backdrop for photos and two Prom Quing’s will be crowned at 1:00am! Tickets are now available in our LinkTree! $5 General Admission. $10 Deluxe General Admission: comes with a ticket to use at our art vendor station: body painting! The @DCfuries will also have a fundraising table selling corsages and boutonnières! funds go to supporting your local women’s rugby team 🏉 @djlstackz will be spinning all night for your prom dance dreams 😌 We can’t wait to see you there❣️ #queerprom #prom2026 #queerprom2026 #mayhem #masqueradeballdc

OUR SUMMER DRAG SHOW IS UPON US!!!! Go get your tickets! Link in bio 🥰🥰🥰🥰

The Survivor 50 finale is here and we’re going BIG at @asyouaredc ! Join us for the finale as we talk about the show with podcasters Matt Scott, Mari Forth, and Timmy Bridgeman!! We’ll get started at 7 PM (don’t worry, no Zoom needed for this pre-game 🚫💻) with Survivor puzzles, themed drinks, and hidden beware advantages... find one, do what it says, and earn a FREE drink! 🥂✨ And one more thing... RSVP on Partiful (bit.ly/aya50finale) before Wednesday to receive a special clue to a hidden Beware Advantage 👀 #survivor #survivor50

365 DAYS OF FRUIT PUNCH🥹🧃🥊 B*tch I can’t believe it. A whole year of bringing people together, throwing unforgettable nights, building community, dancing, laughing, flirting, vibing, and creating space for queer joy amongst people of color 🫂❤️‍🔥 To celebrate, we’re bringing it back to the roots with DJs who helped start it all:
@djfolabeats_ 10-12 & @ekletik 12-2 Spinning R&B, Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, House & Club ALL NIGHT ✨ Expect:
🎮 video games + card games
🧁 Dessert 
🍹 specialty drink menu
🖊 flash tattoos by @inkrooted 
🫂 Bomb Music, High Energy, & Hot Gays Theme(Highly Encouraged): Colorful, Playful, Unapologetic, Loud. Bright Colors, Patterns, Textures. The More The Better🤭💋 (Check Out The Pinterest Board In Bio For Inspo) This one lands during Black Pride Weekend, so you already know the city is about to be OUTSIDE. Come celebrate with us, dance with us, and toast to a year of Fruit Punch ❤️‍🔥🕺🏾 📍As You Are
🗓 May 23
⏰ 10PM–2AM
🎟 $15 online / $20 at the door
🔞 21+ Tickets are LIMITED. Grab yours early before they’re gone 💋🤭 #lgbtq #dcevents #wlw #blackpride #fruitpunchdc

Need to get your body moving this weekend? Join us for our weekly Pick-Up Basketball meet! No cost or registration! If you can, bring your own basketball! Below are directions to the court ⬇️🏀 -Easiest address would be Watkins Elementary School @ 420 12th st SE -Street parking is available! -The basketball court is located behind the school, right next to the large football field and near the playground! All levels are welcome! If you can stay longer, we love doing a post-game brunch at our place 🥰 #dcthingstodo #dcsports #dcfreeevents #dcpickupbasketball

late night nwsl game for the night owls 🦉⚽️ playing in our café with sound 🔊 #nwsl #washingtonspirit #washingtonspirit⚽️ #womenssoccer #womenssportsbar

@washmystics vs. @indianafever this friday, playing in our café with sound 🔊 #wnba #mystics #washingtonmystics #indianafever #womensbasketball

⚠️Backbone Comedy will not have ASL interpretation present for this show, we apologize for any inconvenience. Cancellation inquires can be directed to @backbonecomedydc ⚠️ happy queer prom week!!! here’s your weekly digest from us to you 💗🪩 #dcthingstodo #dcqueerbusiness #lgbtq #dcdanceparties #queerprom

see you on the 27th DC! RSVP link in bio

THIS FRIDAY MAY 15TH ❤️‍🔥 BACKBONE COMEDY X DC D¥KE MARCH @dcdykemarch Backbone Comedy is bringing you an all-sapphic comedy lineup THIS Friday in support of our amazing partner @dcdykemarch ‼️ Proceeds from the comedy show will go toward this year’s DC D¥ke March theme - D¥kes against 🧊: Marching for Liberation 🎟️ TICKETS ARE LIVE NOW AT THE 🔗 IN OUR BIO 🎟️ 📍Backbone Comedy x DC D¥ke March Friday, May 15th Doors: 7:30 PM, Show: 8PM Grab a friend, find a date, text the polycule - but most importantly, grab a ticket to the show! 📸: @s.e.doyen Archival images pulled from the internet *Community note: if you require interpretation for this show, please reach out to us via Instagram DM!

AHHHHH YOUNG MIKO DANCE PARTY ANDDDDD MANGUMAMI IS DJING IT 🤩🤩👅👅VA VER PERREO, SUDOR, Y MUCHO BABY MIKO 😤🫦 cancel your friday night plans because you’re gonna WANT to be here for a night full of reggaeton and @itsyoungmiko 😛 NO COVER so girl math means that you can get an extra drink on the dance floor (mocktails also available 🙂‍↕️) see you there 🫦 💗21+ 💗no cover 💗500 8th st se #dcthingstodo #youngmiko #babymiko #biaf #miko