Crescent Lounge

"The Crescent Lounge is a decades-old queer bar that’s also quite welcoming to allies. Sure, nearly every karaoke singer here sounds like they have professional training, and the bartender might hand you a White Claw in response to “Do you have anything non-alcoholic?” But The Crescent is a necessary piece of Seattle history that’s heaps of fun—and a cherished LGBTQIA+ community space. Whoever has the audacity to sing Nickelback" - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo, gabe guarente

"This great LGBTQ+ dive bar is right next to Hula Hula, and checks off two key components for an ideal karaoke night—it’s never too crowded and serves very strong well drinks. It’s also where we’ve witnessed someone singing the best rendition of My Chemical Romance's “Welcome To The Black Parade” we’ve ever heard. If you were ever in a collegiate a cappella group and think you’ve got a golden voice, be warned: the competition here is no joke. Also take note that if you ask for something non-alcoholic—you might receive a confused glance and a tallboy of White Claw." - aimee rizzo

"If it’s inevitable that the night is going to involve karaoke, this longtime staple of Capitol Hill nightlife is usually the place to go. The inclusive atmosphere, colorful crowd, a small stage suited for aspiring amateur rock stars, and loads of cheap drinks (plus jello shots) all provide a blueprint for a great time. But if reserving private rooms is the preferred vibe, then Seattle’s Best Karaoke down the hill and a short walk away, is the way to go." - Maggy Lehmicke

"Crescent Lounge is an LGBTQ dive bar on Capitol Hill that checks off two key components for an ideal karaoke night—it’s never wildly crowded and serves strong well drinks. It’s also where we’ve witnessed someone singing the absolute best rendition of “Welcome To The Black Parade” we’ve ever heard. It was terrifying, and gorgeous. If you were ever in a collegiate a cappella group and think you’ve got a golden voice, be warned: the competition here is no joke." - Aimee Rizzo