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Fall season peppered with LGBT events

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12 years ago

September 11, 2013

Fall events of interest to the LGBT community include the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Some fall events don’t fit in our other fall arts categories. Here are a few to note.

On Sept. 20, the D.C. Center has its fall reception at 6:30 p.m. at the Reeves Center (2000 14^th Street, N.W.). Tickets are $75. Visit thedccenter.org for details.

On Sept. 21, Hope D.C., a men’s HIV-positive social group, has its 25^th anniversary at 7 p.m. a private residence in Arlington. For details, call 202-466-5783 or visit hopedc.org/events.

Sept. 27 is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Details are at cdc.gov or aids.gov/awareness-days.

On Sept. 28, the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club has its 37^th anniversary Leadership Awards Reception at Sonoma Restaurant and Wine Bar (223 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E.). Tickets are available at steindemocrats.org or at the door.

Sept. 28 is also Gay Day at Hillwood Estate (4155 Linnean Ave., N.W.) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $15. Visit hillwoodmuseum.org for details.

If you happen to be in Los Angeles that weekend, the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force has its 40^th anniversary event on Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. at Sportmen’s Lodge (12833 Ventura Bouevard, Studio City, Calif.). Tickets are $125. Visit thetaskforce.org for details.

On Oct. 5, Human Rights Campaign has its national dinner at the Convention Center (801 Mt. Vernon P., N.W.). It’s sold out but a waiting list is available at hrcnationaldinner.org.

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day. There’s a Facebook page devoted to it.

On Oct. 14, Us Helping Us has its 25^th anniversary awards event (“A Passion for Living” at 6 p.m. at Arena Stage (1101 6^th Street, S.W.). Actress/singer Jennifer Holliday will be honored. Tickets are $150. Visit uhupil.org for details.

Oct. 15 is National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Details are at aids.gov/awareness-days.

Oct. 24 is the Blade’s Best of Gay D.C. party/awards reception at Huxley (1730 M Street, N.W.). Details pending.

Oct. 26 is AIDS Walk Washington. Visit aidswalkwashington.org for details or to register.

Oct. 29 is the High Heel Race on 17^th Street, N.W. A Facebook page has details.

Nov. 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Details pending on the Washington event.

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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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1 week ago

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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1 week 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.

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Mid-Atlantic Leather kicks off this week

Parties, contests, vendor expo and more planned for annual gathering

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3 weeks ago

January 11, 2026

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A scene from the 2025 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

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.