Connect with us

Bars & Parties

Dining Out for Life set for Thursday

Published

15 years ago

on

It’s time again for one of Washington’s most popular charity events. Dining Out for Life, in which about 150 local restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds to locals facing AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses, is slated for Thursday, March 11.

The event is now in its 14th year.

“This year some of our all-time faves, like Annie’s, Tosca and Posto, are contributing 100 percent of their proceeds to Food & Friends and for the first time ever we have a restaurant contributing 110 percent — Freddie’s Beach Bar,” says Lisa Bandera, communications director for Food & Friends.

Bandera says Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, the legendary 17th Street LGBT-friendly restaurant, has participated every year since Dining Out began. And it was Freddie’s owner Freddie Lutz’s idea to bump up the stakes to 110 percent this year. His is the only restaurant to do that. The donation will apply to its dinner sales that day.

Annie’s, Posto and Ristorante Tosca are the other 100 percent dinner participants. Gay-owned Level One (downstairs at Cobalt) is giving 50 percent of its dinner proceeds. Other gay-owned and gay-friendly restaurants participating include Commissary at 25 percent for lunch and dinner and CommonWealth Gastropub, Dupont Italian Kitchen, Hank’s Oyster Bar, Banana Cafe and others at 25 percent for dinner. A complete list of participants is available at www.diningoutforlife.com.

Related Topics:
Advertisement
FUND LGBTQ JOURNALISM
SIGN UP FOR E-BLAST

Bars & Parties

Blade’s 18th annual Summer Kickoff Party set for May 16

Rehoboth Beach event to feature politicos, journalists, special guests

Published

1 month ago

on

May 8, 2025

By

Washington Blade editor Kevin Naff (right) with Rep. Sarah McBride at the 2024 Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach. (Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The Washington Blade’s 18th annual Summer Kickoff Party is scheduled for Friday, May 16 in Rehoboth Beach, Del.

The event, held at the Blue Moon (35 Rehoboth Ave.) from 5-7 p.m., is a fundraiser for the Blade Foundation’s Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism, which funds a summer position reporting on LGBTQ news in Delaware. This year’s recipient is Abigail Hatting, a rising senior at American University.

This year’s event will feature remarks from state Sen. Russ Huxtable, who recently introduced a state constitutional amendment to codify the right of same-sex couples to marry. CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Kim Leisey and Blade editor Kevin Naff will also speak, in addition to surprise guests. The event is generously sponsored by Realtor Justin Noble, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.

A suggested donation of $20 is partially tax deductible and includes drink tickets and light appetizers. Tickets are available in advance at bladefoundation.org/rehoboth or at the door.

Continue Reading

Bars & Parties

MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4

Published

6 months ago

on

December 27, 2024

By

Shea van Horn and Matt Bailer are back with Mixtape. (Photo by David Claypool/Kalorama Photography)

“MIXTAPE with DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn” will be on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 10 p.m. at the Atlantis. 

This event is D.C.’s legendary LGBTQ dance party. Founded in 2008 by DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn, MIXTAPE quickly became a staple of the city’s queer nightlife, bringing together a vibrant crowd of music lovers, dancers, and everyone in between. Known for its eclectic blend of indie, house, nudisco, and throwbacks, MIXTAPE creates a unique, inclusive experience that brings people back to the dance floor time and again.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on the Atlantis website.

Continue Reading

Bars & Parties

Ring in the New Year with Capital Pride

Rainbow Masquerade features drag shows, aerial silk performances

Published

6 months ago

on

December 23, 2024

By

There are plenty of queer parties planned for New Year’s Eve around D.C., including one hosted by Capital Pride. (Photo by grapix/Bigstock)

Capital Pride will host “Rainbow Masquerade NYE Party” on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at 3400 Georgia Ave. NW.

There will be an all-night open bar, midnight Champagne, drag shows and aerial silk performances. There will also be dessert and midnight snack tables and themed photo ops. 

To get tickets and a discount (Code: CAPPRIDE for $25 off), visit Capital Pride’s website.

Continue Reading

Popular