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Thurst Lounge is a 14th Street LGBTQ+ nightlife room with recurring DJs, dance events and private bookings. R&B, house and club-oriented music fit the 21+ space best, while conventional full-band production is not its primary lane. Performers should bring a set that supports the room’s celebratory, late-night social energy.

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202-478-6717

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Dance, DJ, House, R&B
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Address
2204 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
Venue phone
202-478-6717
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