Bars & Parties
Wilson Cruz helps COLAGE celebrate 20th anniversary
Wilson Cruz, best know for his roles as an openly gay teen on “My So Called Life” and Angel in the Broadway production of “Rent,” will emcee COLAGE’s 20th anniversary party on Sunday.
COLAGE, formerly “Children Of Lesbians And Gays Everywhere,” is a national organization which builds community and works toward social justice through “youth empowerment, leadership development, education and advocacy.” The organization now uses the phrase “people with a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer parent” but keeps its old acronym.
“Family Time,” a new short film by COLAGE that chronicles 20 years of the LGBT family movement and will debut online later this year, will be shown and copies of the new book “Let’s Get This Straight: The Ultimate Handbook for People with an LGBTQ Parent” will be unveiled.
Tina Fakhrid-Deen, author of “Let’s Get This Straight” and a former Chicago Chapter Leader, will be honored. Other honorees include Danielle Silber, who leads the New York City chapter, and her lesbian mom, Susan Silber.
Ryan LaLonde and Christopher Moody will also be honored. LaLonde led COLAGE Metro D.C. for ten years from 1998 to 2008 and served on the Board of Directors for five years. Moody has been a volunteer and supporter for 15 years. The party will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mansion at 2020 O St., N.W. Tickets are $20 for youth and $50 for adults. For more information and to purchase tickets, go here.
Bars & Parties
Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans
Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance
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.
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.
Bars & Parties
Mid-Atlantic Leather kicks off this week
Parties, contests, vendor expo and more planned for annual gathering
The Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend will begin on Thursday, Jan 15.
This is an annual three-day event in Washington, D.C., for the leather, kink, and LGBTQ+ communities, featuring parties, vendors, and contests.
There will be an opening night event hosted the evening of Thursday, Jan. 15. Full package and three-day pass pickup will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Hyatt Capitol B. There will also be “Kinetic Dance Party” at 10 p.m. at District Eagle.
For more details, visit MAL’s website.
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