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Owners: Ibijinka Hicks, Addie Johnson, Tedara Lindsay, Vicki Harris. Offered use of its space to community groups such as SMYAL, Mautner Project, and others. Here are just a few of the lost lesbian bars they identify:Īfrican-American-owned dance club, initially primarily a lesbian club. The Rainbow History Project has done a superb job of cataloguing LGBT "places and spaces" from the 1920s to the present. While Washington's bars suffered from fewer police raids than New York's, there was still harrassment:Ī member of Mattachine at JoAnna’s one summer evening in 1969 saw “a steady procession of uniformed police come in and out of the bar.” Querying a policeman about the procession, she was told “there was no trouble at all, but that the precinct was just keeping an eye on things.” It is also noted that Jo-Anna's was one of the first of Washington's clubs to willingly identify with "gayness" and distribute the Mattachine Society newsletter. They put in a small dance floor, which immediately started to attract business including, (I think) some men. It was responsible for the initiation of dancing in DC gay bars on a regular basis. Dr Franklin Kameny remembers, "JoAnna's arrived somewhat later, on the NE corner of 8th and E, directly across from Johnnie's. SE in 1968 represented a new social option for women, and a daring new dance floor. NW, the Spring Road Café, a purple building that was hard to miss, saw women’s gatherings on weekends. At 5828 Georgia, in upper Northwest, Zombies’ restaurant generally welcomed women. Until mid-decade there was no equivalent of the old Showboat club. Mark Meinke in "The Social Geography of Washington, D.C.'s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Community" (2002) says the following about "Women's social spaces" in Washington:įor most of the Sixties there were few public social options for women.
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Although a narrow venue, Eden provides a unique experience, especially to those lucky enough to make it to the rooftop, which brings a piece of South Beach to DC nightlife.Location: 430 8th Street, Washington, D.C., USA Guests of Eden find themselves surrounded by sophisticated LED displays, jungle-esque decor (it is the Garden of Eden, after all) and upscale clientele. Nightlife 18 and over: Wednesday & ThursdayĪtmosphere: 4 floors of aesthetic beauty. Every week college students and 20-somethings pack the Midtown Partyplex, as it’s affectionately known. Rooms include the loft, penthouse and more. 20Ītmosphere: A 4-floor lounge/club with a sexy crowd. Named after Napoleon’s first wife, the lounge is described as “a dark and mysterious adult fun house, all done up in black walls, lavender lights and multifaceted mirrors with embedded LEDs everywhere you look.”ġ219 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036. There are two floors, multiple rooms, an outside smoking area, video installation, and LED lighting.ġ008 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20005Ītmosphere: Josephine Lounge in Washington DC is famous for the luxurious playground it provides The District’s young, upscale, fun-loving thrill seekers. It is a combination of a cabaret performance space, a plush lounge, and high-energy dance club. Bookings span the musical gamut from Skream & Benga to Donovan Frankenreiter.Ītmosphere: A predominately gay dance club just outside the U Street Corridor. Nightlife 18 and over: Weeknight, Weekends with pre-purchased ticketsĪtmosphere: A dance/live music club that features a state-of-the-art sound system, minimal lighting and a ‘be yourself’ attitude. Designed to remind club-goers of the golden age of underground dance, Soundcheck has been outfitted with LED walls, lights and lasers that rival Echostage, and classic, highly necessary disco balls. Open for 18+: Tuesday-Sunday (unless otherwise noted)Ītmosphere: If you want to go out and dance, but can’t decide between a large club or a smaller lounge: this is the place to go.
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Recent bookings include Armin van Buuren, Tiesto, Avicii, Big Sean and Beenie Man.For upcoming events visit Soundcheck Washington DC’s newest and largest dedicated concert venue was built to house large-scale concert productions. Ultrabar sets the standard for nightclubs in DC. Ultrabar was made for those who really like to dance and party.
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6 bars, 4 floors and a mezzanine level appealing to the 18-30 crowd.