1831 Bar & Lounge is a steampunk-inspired downtown room that runs on late-night club energy, with house, hip-hop, rap and Top 100 music in the mix. The 21+ crowd is there to socialize and move, so DJs need to favor momentum over subtlety. The room makes sense for performers who are comfortable treating the night as a party rather than a concert.
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Trade — Multi-level LGBTQ+ bar known for DJ nights, themed parties and drag entertainment. Current 2026 nightlife guides describe Trade's drag shows, sapphic parties and DJ nights. Programming includes House, pop, DJ, drag, queer nightlife. Acts with a strong live identity should feel more natural here than low-impact background performers. The venue is at 1410 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005.
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- 21+
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- DJ, Drag, House, Pop
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- 1410 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States
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- 202-986-1094
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