as you are.
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coffee, dancing, & everything in between. safe space built by & for lgbtqia+ folks & allies. based at 500 8th Street SE on Piscataway land. Black Lives Matter.
Washington, DC
Joined August 2021
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Well, this was really cool. Double rainbow spotted above our building.
@PoPville
@DCHomos
#queersafespace
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Patio season is upon us, and dogs are welcome! We even got the Blu stamp of approval (especially since we put ice in her bowl)!
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They are pretty unbelievable thanks to our amazing Chef Brenda Gomez!
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Mark your calendars and register NOW for Lauren Hough’s
@laurenthehough
book reading at As You Are, Wednesday 6/15 at 6:30.
Discussion with
@andreapitzer
is sure to be riveting!
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Thank you
@cmclymer
for this piece. We stand with every single human that shed their cellphone light on a Downtown Diva yesterday. Holding our fam in Moore County, NC close tonight.
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Thank you to the early-rising photog who got this wonderful shot!
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We call Coach (aka Rach) the safest place in any room, and we are SO proud of them for representing us so well.
.
@AsYouAreDC
co-founder Rach Pike shares the best ways to show up for the community and support their business.
#TAF23
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INTRODUCING…ME!
This incredible 9-year-old recently came out as non-binary and today, we were honored to join their friends and family in hosting their celebration. This is exactly why we’re here.
#queersafespace
#transyouthmatter
#deafqueerpride
#affirmyourkids
#teamaya
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@Rybread2640
@ii_ecosocio
@kareem_elrefai
@ddogyearss
No one from the vote yes on 82
@Rybread2640
has spoken to us before claiming to know how we run our business. We are happy to talk but please stop claiming to know our position. I’ll repeat l, we are informed and opposed to i82. We support the voices of our tipped workers.
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We're proud to make our home in DC and excited to support it's ever growing LGBTQIA+ population.
#FactoidFriday
#dclocalbusiness
#lgbtqbusiness
#queerbusiness
#lesbianbar
#queerbar
#lgbtqcommunity
#dcfood
#dcdrinks
#dcqueers
#lgbtq
#bestofgaydc
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As You Are is committed to inclusivity.
For us, part of that mission means that spoken events have ASL interpreters. So sorry tonight’s event didn’t have this graphic, but here they are, our wonderful terps for
@gfqmdc
Starts at 8; see you there!!
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Remember this moment. Take note of your language. Let’s fucking fight.
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Doors and sound starting at 0100 - booze pause from 0400-0600. Come early and get a seat on either floor!
#lfg
@BarredinDC
@washingtonpost
@DistrictOfFooty
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Excellent coffee and free, quick WiFi! Need a place to work or have a meeting? We’re open at noon!
We can’t wait to have you! @ As You Are
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We’ll be playing it here - we’re with you, Mystics!!
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@SnoringDoggo
@shruti_rajkumar
By the end of this month, we will have completed our DC regulatory processes for our recent open and can begin applying for the grants/approvals required to get our elevator in. We can’t WAIT to be fully accessible.
#inclusivemeanseveryone
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#BoycottNellies
& support
@harrietsdreams
with the purchase of this commemorative t-shirt. Go to ! Artwork by
@Cre8iveJunkFood
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We’re so honored to welcome
@findingxfletcher
to As You Are. Inspired by
@lesbianbarproject
this wonder has decided to pop in and visit a few of us queer- and women-owned bars w/the support of
@lyft
- we’re THRILLED to be on that list!
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We think the same about all of you!
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@BarredinDC
@lymanstaverndc
We’ll be open until midnight; byo food after 5pm. Likely do karaoke if people are interested!
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@TrustysDC
@AllianceforDC
@BarredinDC
@CapitolHillBID
@DiningDrunkDC
@ThaiMexDC
@CHAMPSdc
@theHillisHome
@HillRagDC
@PoPville
We love y’all - thanks for the shout!
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Join us this Wednesday 5/25 for National Wine Day! It’s been hot and we know you’re looking for a new place to relax and cool down. Well, your AYA team has whipped up some fun wine drinks and by the glass specials for you to enjoy in the cafe or on our brand new patio!!
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Caveat: we must stop alcohol service between 4-6am, but will have coffee, tea, and NA beverages available!
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We're honored to have Preston Mitchum
@preston
.mitchum as our guest this week on Hey You! Join us on a Tuesday (special night!) for a conversation around his work as an advocate and building safe spaces for black queer, trans, and non-binary people. See you there! ✊
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Thank you so much for this piece🥰
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Welcome to the neighborhood, Little District Books!
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Thank you so much to everyone who stayed up late/got up early with us for the first round of play - we can’t wait to keep hanging out with you!!
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Honored to be on this list! Great coffee, boosted Wi-Fi, and plenty of seating/outlets. Open at noon, every day but Monday!
Are you tired though of your WFH setup?
We compiled great spots where you can enjoy a change of scenery + get things done:
@AsYouAreDC
,
@BakersDaughter_
,
@BmpNGrind
,
@Coladashop
,
@dcpl
,
@smithsoniannpg
,
@NorthsideSocial
,
@SidamoCoffeeDC
,
@trystdc
+ more:
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@ii_ecosocio
@kareem_elrefai
@ddogyearss
Hello! There has been some severe misrepresentation of our establishment. Jo and I are opposed to i82, the staff that has communicated their stance is also opposed because they understand the negative repercussions of this initiative. We support our staff.
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Just posted a photo
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Tonight! Another iteration of Greetings, From Queer Mountain, our monthly storytelling event. Tonight’s theme is GARDEN and we can’t wait to see you! ASL interpretation provided.
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There’s still time to sign up and play cornhole with us, tonight!
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A group of staff and comrades will be meeting at AYA to walk to SCOTUS and join the
@HarrietsDreams
rally at 5pm.
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Tonight: DJ L Stackz
@djlstackz
9p-2a
Saturday: DJ MIM
@DJMIMDC
9p-2a
Sunday: Half & Half drag show 3pm (ASL interpreters provided), tea party dance w/
@DJZEMIII
AND karaoke (7pm) upstairs!
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We’ll be playing Megan on the cafe level!
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It’s gonna be a fantastic weekend - we can’t WAIT to see you! Tonight, The Trans Agenda Drag Show 10p Saturday a special night of karaoke 9p-close, and Sunday New Queers Eve Glitter Ball 10p
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@DCHomos
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Tracy made us cry
Billie’s voice is lovely
SZA killed
Trevor is a delight.
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This week
@asyouaredc
Week 2 of Our month has events for everyone. DM with any questions. ASL Interpreters will be provided for spoken events, as always.
Join us this - we can’t wait to see you at AYA!
#PrideWasARiot
#queersafespace
#dmvqueers
#teamaya
#cheersqueers
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@TommyMcFLY
@CapitalPrideDC
@nbcwashington
@ricknbc
@dcscene
@lanceingthing
@LetsGoLos
@republicrestore
your barrels sure do look good sitting outside AYA!
#whatabackdrop
✌️🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🤟
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Hey
@joyoladokun
our queer cafe is really enjoying vibing with you on a Friday afternoon - let us buy you a drink next time you’re in DC?
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Just posted a photo @ As You Are Bar
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@ekogorek
@DCGov_ABCA
@HillRagDC
Thanks, Liz❤️
The support of this incredible neighborhood keeps us going!
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@laurenthehough
Never! We love people to know they can come be welcome and safe in this space!
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The link for tickets is in her bio, as well as a donation link for
@glaad
that the amazing
@capitolmusic
will match up to $10k! We can’t WAIT to see you!
#PrideWasARiot
#DCPRIDE
#queer
#queersafespace
#teamaya
#dmvqueers
#queerdc
#cheersqueers
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We’re late on our weekly post but have some hot events for this chilly weekend!
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We are here to serve all people, especially those that have historically been marginalized in queer spaces. If you have thoughts on how we can make our space even more accommodating for all folx, we'd love to hear from you. Please DM us!
#MeetUsMonday
#queerbusiness
#lesbianbar
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@saoirsegowan
We actually pay above minimum wage by shift regardless of the tip out and are committed to monitoring patron behavior so that our team isn’t subjected to the whims of any lecherous creeps. Further, “grabbing at,” isn’t allowed ever as consent is mandatory for staff AND patrons
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@saoirsegowan
@Rybread2640
Truly just hoping to keep our business operational. Not intended to be sanctimonious in the least.
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So excited to bring you some amazing programming this week!
KARAOKE and
@OutInTech
tonight!
Friday is DJ LEMZ
@DjLemz
in their debut AYA performance and the debut of guest bartender Jordyn White! Saturday, the queen of AYA’s DJ booth, Ms
#thatsmydj
DJ MIM
@DJMIMDC
!!
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Just posted a photo @ As You Are Bar
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Let’s dance, fam! Join us tonight for DJ Geena Marie’s AYA debut!!
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Just posted a photo
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Just posted a photo @ As You Are Bar
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Come get to know the staff, embrace the culture and WINE yourself down a little on this hump day. You deserve a good evening and a safe space, let us give you that!! We can’t wait to see you, darling!!
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The one the only
@deezy_410
is kicking our October off beautifully! We’ve got big things in store and we’re starting THIS WEEK!
Dress as your favorite hero or villain- let’s get that fall feeing started!
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@djmimdc
is ready to close the week out with you!! She’s known for her incredible sets, plying all your favorites from hip hop to reggaeton and throwbacks!
FRIDAY the dance floor opens at 9! We can’t WAIT to see you!
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Just posted a photo
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It’s a big night at AYA with
@Djhoney215
and
#powerhour
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🪩 Never a cover, always a vibe.
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at my
#survivor
watch parties I invite audience members up to talk during commercial breaks and we call it The Podcast. this time I made it a logo 🌝
thanks for hosting,
@AsYouAreDC
!!
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