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
MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4
“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.
Bars & Parties
Ring in the New Year with Capital Pride
Rainbow Masquerade features drag shows, aerial silk performances
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.
Capital Pride/World Pride will host Rainbow Masquerade at Hook Hall, a New Year’s Eve party featuring drag shows, silk aerial acts, private lounges and the venue’s Hot Tub Cabana. According to Brandon Bayton, Capital Pride executive producer, “Step into the Fabric of Freedom and toast World Pride 2025 in style—where every moment sparkles, every performance dazzles and every toast makes a difference. It’s going to be an amazing night!”
The party is Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave., N.W. Proceeds benefit Capital Pride D.C. and tickets are available on Eventbrite.
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