It's been a while since I've made a post on the gay scene around here, and I have to admit, that's because not much has been happening in terms of special events.  All the normal nights are in effect, however, and I forget that all the readers of this blog don't necessarily know where's where and what's what in the District.  That in mind...

  Cobalt, on the corner of 17th St. and R St. NW, is the 21-and up counterpart to 18-and up institution Apex.  This means that the crowd's a bit older, but it also means that you don't have to deal with high school seniors (unless that's your thing).

  Downstairs at Cobalt is set up like a lounge, with a couple couches and a bar.  It's a good place to get a drink and chat with a group of friends, but if you want to get your dance on,  you have to head upstairs where the sometimes overfull dancefloor awaits.  There's another convenient bar upstairs, and depending on the night, different kinds of music.  If you have any means of getting past the doorman, I highly recommend it.

 Click past the jump for a rundown of the weekly schedule.

Sunday: Karaoke Night

Monday: Half price happy hour

Tuesday:  70s and 80s retro night

Wednesday: Family feud

Thursday: Underwear contest (probably the most popular night), no cover

Friday:  College night, no cover with college ID

Saturday: Just a normal club night