Name: Green Lantern
Address: 1335 Green Ct NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Telephone: (202) 347-4533
Rating: 4.0

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A weekend event with special times on Saturday and Sunday, featuring themed activities.

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Join us for Dirtee Disco Leather Edition on January 18, 2026, starting at 21:00. Experience an electrifying night of disco music with a leather-themed dress code. The event promises a vibrant atmosphere with DJ sets and dance floors to enjoy all night long.

Dirtee Disco Leather Edition

Enjoy free drinks for shirtless guys from 10-11pm upstairs, with rotating DJs on the dancefloor every Sunday.

Shirtless Sunday!

Dance party featuring classic club divas and anthems from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, DJ Jason Royce.

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Join us for Monochromatica, an event hosted by ONYX, scheduled for January 22, 2026. Details about the start and end times are not specified. The event promises an engaging experience, but further details are not provided.

ONYX pres. Monochromatica

Join us for Shirtless Sunday! happening on January 26, 2026, from 22:00 to 23:00. Enjoy a lively event with a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

An event titled 'Decades of Divas' scheduled for January 30, 2026, starting at 22:00. No additional details are provided.

An event titled 'Gaga Afters Night 1' scheduled to take place on February 8, 2026. No specific start or end times are provided. Additional details or description are not available.

Gaga Afters Night 1

Join us for an evening of fun and singing at Green Lantern Karaoke Night. The event is scheduled for February 15, 2026, from 20:00 to 23:00. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with friends and fellow karaoke enthusiasts.

Green Lantern Karaoke Night

Join us for SpankDC on March 21, 2026, from 16:00 to 20:00. Enjoy an engaging event at a lively venue in Toronto. Further details about the event activities and specifics are not provided.

SpankDC

Join us for a lively celebration with drinks, music, and good company at Red Bear.

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An event titled 'The Bear Cave' scheduled for March 21, 2026, starting at 21:00 and ending at 03:00. Further details are unavailable due to a request error.

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Join us for Shirtless Sunday! on March 22, 2026, starting at 22:00 and ending at 02:00. Enjoy a lively event with no shirt restrictions, perfect for a fun and relaxed evening in Toronto.

Join us for Gaga Afters Night 1 on March 23, 2026, starting at 22:00 and ending at 02:00. Experience an exciting night filled with music and entertainment.

DC's original weekly event featuring shirtless drinks and a happy hour from 4-8 PM daily. Sunday special with free shirtless drinks from 10-11 PM, upstairs only.

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The Monthly Jock & Underwear Party with $5 cover, starting at 9 PM, and complimentary clothes check.

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Join us for DC’s Original Shirtless Thursday on March 26, 2026, starting at 22:00 and ending at 02:00. Enjoy a lively night with great music and a fun atmosphere. For more details, visit the event page.

DC’s Original Shirtless Thursday

DC's original weekly shirtless event with free shirtless drinks and underwear hours.

Shirtless Night at Green Lantern

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Join Dirtee Disco for a night of vibrant music and dance. The event is scheduled to start at 22:00 and will run until 02:00, offering an energetic atmosphere for attendees.

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Monthly event at Green Lantern every 4th Friday starting at 10:00 pm, featuring underwear drinks and DJ Darryl Strickland.

Join us for JOX: The GL Underwear Party on March 28, 2026, from 21:00 to 03:00. Experience an exciting event celebrating LGBTQ+ culture with music, dance, and community. The event is hosted at a venue in Toronto, offering a vibrant atmosphere for attendees.

JOX: The GL Underwear Party

Join us for Shirtless Sunday! on March 29, 2026, starting at 22:00 and ending at 02:00. Enjoy a lively event with great company and entertainment. Further details are not provided.

Join us for DC’s Original Shirtless Thursday event on April 2, 2026, starting at 22:00 and ending at 02:00. Enjoy a lively night with great music and a fun atmosphere. Further details are not provided.

Men in underwear drink free midnight-12:30 upstairs only. $7 Smirnoff + Smirnoff flavors all night upstairs only. DJ Darryl Strickland 10 PM to close. Happy hour 4-8 PM daily.

Join the District 1st Friday Underwear Party on April 3, 2026, starting at 22:00 and ending at 03:00. Enjoy a night of fun and festivities at this popular event.

District 1st Friday Underwear Party

An event titled 'REWIND: Request Line' scheduled for April 4, 2026, from 21:00 to 03:00. No additional details are provided.

REWIND: Request Line

Join us for Shirtless Sunday! on April 5, 2026, starting at 22:00 and ending at 02:00. Enjoy a lively event with a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Further details are not provided.

Join us for DC’s Original Shirtless Thursday on April 9, 2026, from 22:00 to 02:00. Enjoy a lively event with a fun and relaxed atmosphere. For more details, visit the event page.

Join us for DJ Popperz's special event 'Yes Daddy!' happening on April 10, 2026, from 22:00 to 03:00. Experience an energetic night with great music and vibrant atmosphere.

DJ Popperz pres. Yes Daddy!

Join us for a lively karaoke night at Green Lantern, featuring a wide selection of songs and a fun atmosphere.

Green Lantern is a lively gay bar known for its fun atmosphere and special events, particularly during pride weekend. While many patrons enjoy the vibrant crowd and friendly bartenders, some have reported negative experiences with rude staff and cleanliness issues. Overall, it appears to be a mixed bag, with a strong appeal for socializing but potential drawbacks in service quality.

Washington DC has a vibrant LGBTQ+ community centered around Dupont Circle, the historic gay neighborhood, and newer areas like Logan Circle and U Street. The city hosts Capital Pride, one of the largest Pride celebrations in the region, and is home to numerous LGBTQ+ organizations and advocacy groups. Popular venues include JR's Bar, Number Nine, and Trade. DC's queer scene benefits from the city's diverse population, political activism, and strong community organizations.

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Upcoming events

April 2026

Green Lantern Karaoke Night

Past events (last 90 days)

January 2026

Spank DC MAL Weekend

Spank DC MAL Weekend

Dirtee Disco Leather Edition

ONYX pres. Monochromatica

Shirtless Sunday!

Decades of Divas

Shirtless Sunday!

Decades of Divas

February 2026

Gaga Afters Night 1

Green Lantern Karaoke Night

March 2026

SpankDC

Celebration Night at Red Bear

The Bear Cave

Shirtless Sunday!

Gaga Afters Night 1

Shirtless Night at Green Lantern DC

Jock & Underwear Party

DC’s Original Shirtless Thursday

Shirtless Night at Green Lantern

Dirtee Disco

Dirtee Disco

JOX: The GL Underwear Party

Shirtless Sunday!

April 2026

DC’s Original Shirtless Thursday

Dirtee Disco

District 1st Friday Underwear Party

REWIND: Request Line

Shirtless Sunday!

DC’s Original Shirtless Thursday

DJ Popperz pres. Yes Daddy!

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