Arts & Entertainment

Johnson to reprise Edie cabaret act

The performer recreates Beale’s one-week appearance at the Reno Sweeney Nightclub

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12 years ago

November 14, 2013

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Jeffrey Johnson as ‘Little’ Edie. (Photo courtesy Johnson)

Jeffrey Johnson performs “Edie Beale LIVE at Reno Sweeney” Sunday through Tuesday and Nov. 24-26 at L’Enfant Café (2000 18th St., N.W.).

Johnson recreates Edie Beale’s one-week appearance at the Reno Sweeney Nightclub in New York City. The show is written by Gerald Duval who managed, wrote and produced Edie’s cabaret for Reno Sweeney. Duval incorporates the dialogue, songs and text from the historical performance in the modern interpretation. Johnson’s performance as “Little” Edie has received critical acclaim in D.C., New York City and San Francisco and was praised by Albert Maysles, director of the original “Grey Gardens.”

Tickets are $15. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit lenfantcafe.com.

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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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9 hours ago

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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11 hours 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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11 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.