We are OPEN!

Check out merch and come see us at 500 8th St. SE Washington, DC


Hours

Closed Monday

Tuesday-Thursday 12pm-12am

Friday & Saturday 12pm-3am

Sunday 12pm-12pm

Checkout our events page and IG @asyouaredc to see the upcoming events!

  • NEW Merch

  • Love you, see you soon!
  • PRIDE all year!

  • Tanks!

  • to let your tats shine!
  • Crops!

  • to let those midriffs free!
  • Sounds Queer!

  • You in?

NEW Merch

Love you, see you soon! swag

PRIDE all year!

PRIDE Collection

Tanks!

to let your tats shine! the swag.

Crops!

to let those midriffs free! the swag.

Sounds Queer!

You in? the swag.

Next big thing.

This Week...

Costumes encourages ALL October!

TUESDAY

Trans Night 8pm

WEDNESDAY

Crack'n Up Comedy Open Mic Sign ups @7:15

Wine Down Wednesday ALL DAY

THURSDAY

Living Lesbian Archive: Zine Making Workshop @6pm

Girl Climber: Free Screening @7pm (2nd floor)

FRIDAY

The Great British Bake Off Watch Party @8pm

Freaky Friday: Comedy Drag Show @8pm (2nd floor)

Pillow Talk: Spooky Kewchie @10pm get tix

Late Night HH on the dance floor from 1 - 2 am

SATURDAY

Rhythm & Rodeo @10pm

Late Night HH on the dance floor from 1 - 2 am

SUNDAY

Pick-up basketball @Watkins Rec Center on 12th st. se @12pm - brunch @AYA after!

Lil' Coffee Chat @1 pm

Shower Karaoke @7pm w/KJ Joey

Contribute to AYA

Help keep the love alive at as you are.

As You Are (AYA) is a community first cafe/bar and dance club. We host dance parties, meetups, open mics, watch parties and drag shows. With a community first approach AYA keeps prices affordable and donates in solidarity to many orgs and community members in the form of free space or much needed meals. If you'd like to help support these community efforts we have 2 avenues available. We greatly appreciate your patronage, support and collaboration in keeping AYA a space for safety and community connection!

AYA Fundraiser

Donate to ASAP to support educational programming at AYA (tax-free donations)

With love,

Your AYA Crew

Our values.

creating an inclusive place for identity exploration
fostering a model of progress.
prioritizing marginalized communities.
removing barriers to access.