Arts & Entertainment

Reel Affirmations back with ‘Dirty’ opening feature

Festival continues through next weekend with bounty of LGBT fare

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14 years ago

October 6, 2011

A scene from ‘Dirty Girl.’ Reel Affirmations is back after a financially strapped hiatus year. (Photo courtesy Cherry Sky Films)

Reel Affirmations celebrates 20 years as its starts its annual film festival on Thursday with “Dirty Girl” at 7 p.m. at the George Washington University Lisner Auditorium (730 21st St., N.W.) and an opening night gala after the film.

“Dirty Girl” follows Danielle, played by Juno Temple, as she searches for love, family and an identity with social outcast Clarke, played by Jeremy Dozier, who is coming to terms with his sexuality.

Tickets to opening night, the women’s brunch and closing night range from $20 to $40. Individual tickets to all other films, except the closing party, are $12.

Individual festival passes range from $150 to $350. Other passes range from $750 to $2,500 and include two or three passes to all festival films and more. Six-pack vouchers are $60.

The festival continues through Oct. 22

For more information, including a complete schedule of films and events, and to purchase tickets, visit reelaffirmations.org.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

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January 23, 2026

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“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.

The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.

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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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January 23, 2026

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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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16 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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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.