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Local film festival set for Feb. 14

Published

16 years ago

February 11, 2010

The Our City Film Festival (sponsored by Yachad, a nonprofit for D.C. affordable housing) showcases films that capture Washington, D.C., beyond the monuments, politics and traffic. Take part in a day of entertainment and celebrate the local community and raise money for affordable housing and community development.

3rd Annual OUR CITY FILM FESTIVAL
Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010
Films screening all day
Goethe Institute
812 7th St., N.W.

The festival includes 14 documentaries and narratives ranging from a gay love story that takes place in Washington, to a man’s love affair with the Anacostia River, to a short film about the uniqueness of the D.C. farm markets. For more information, tickets and a full film schedule, go to ourcityfilmfestival.com. For more information on Yachad, visit yachad-dc.org.

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Queer Magic dance party planned

Tarot, dancing, drag and more at Black Cat event

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1 month ago

June 5, 2026

Michael Key

Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.

There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.

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Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

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6 months ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by New Africa/Bigstock)

Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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6 months ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Members of the cast of 'Queer Eye' speak at an event at Crush Dance Bar in August. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.

The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.