Bars & Parties
And the Oscar goes to ….
Several D.C. spots have viewing parties planned
(Washington Blade file photo by Pete Exis)
D.C. Film Society hosts “And the Winner Is…,” an Oscars broadcast party, at Arlington Cinema and Draft House (2903 Columbia Pk., Arlington, Va.) Sunday night at 6:30 p.m. Come watch the Oscars on the cinema screen. Tickets are $21. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit arlingtondrafthouse.com.
D.C. Shorts hosts “Snuggle with the Stars,” an Oscars-watch pajama party, at the U.S. Navy Memorial ‘s Burke Theater (701 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.) Sunday at 6 p.m. The awards show will be shown on a two-story HD screen. There will be champagne, cocktails, snack food and pizza. Guests must be 21 and over. General admission tickets are $25 and V.I.P tickets are $50 and include a special gift. For more information, visit snuggle.dcshorts.com.
The D.C. Center presents “Glamour, Glitter and Gold,” its annual Oscar gala, at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) Sunday night at 7 p.m. General admission is $15. V.I.P. admission is $45 and includes V.I.P. seating, swag bags, hors d’oeuvres and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit thedccenter.org.
Commissary (1443 P St., N.W.) hosts its second annual Oscar viewing party, with a complimentary Oscar cocktail, tonight from 4-11 p.m. The extended happy hour is from 4-8 p.m. and includes a viewing of the red carpet. Enjoy Oscar’s movie-themed cocktails and food including the cocktail Rosalyn’s Nail Polish from “American Hustle” and Texas Red Chili from “Dallas Buyer’s Club.” There will also be prizes and a gourmet popcorn bar with flavors such as Cinnamon Bun and Siracha. For details, visit commissarydc.com.
Helix Lounge (1430 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) has an Oscars happy hour today from 5-11 p.m. Watch the show on a flat screen T.V. while enjoying Oscar-themed cocktails and burger sliders. For details, visit hotelhelix.com.
Also, the National Archives is screening all the nominated documentary and short subject features again this year through Sunday at the William G. McGowan Theater. Several nominated films have already been shown, but the screenings continue all weekend. Free tickets are handed out at the special events entrance on Constitution Ave. an hour before start time. Visit archivesfoundation.org/event/Oscars for full details.
Bars & Parties
Mixtape Sapphics hosts holiday party on Dec. 13
‘Sugar & Spice’ night planned for Saturday
Mixtape Sapphics will host “Sapphic Sugar & Spice: A Naughty-Nice Mixtape Holiday Party” on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. at Amsterdam Lounge.
This is a festive, grown holiday party for queer women and sapphics 35 and older at Revolt’s Christmas pop-up. There will be music, joy, and an optional White Elephant.
This is Mixtape Sapphics’ first-ever holiday party — a cozy, flirty, intentionally grounded night created just for queer women and sapphics 35+ who want real connection, festive joy, and a warm place to land at the end of the year.
Tickets start at $13.26 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Bars & Parties
Impulse Group DC to host fundraiser
Giving Tuesday and Happy Hour held at Thurst Lounge
Impulse Group DC, a local advocacy organization, will host “Giving Tuesday and Happy Hour” on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. at Thurst Lounge.
This event is a special happy hour fundraiser filled with good vibes, great food, and community connection. DJ Obie will be on deck keeping the energy high while you enjoy tacos, cocktails, and the kind of atmosphere only Thurst can deliver.
A portion of every signature cocktail sold goes directly toward supporting Impulse Group D.C.’s work in sexual health, mental health, harm reduction, and social justice for the D.C. community.
Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Halloween weekend is here, and here’s a list of just some of the local events if you’re looking to have a spooky good time.
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Halloween Party” on Friday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant. This is an opportunity to mingle with LGBTQ folk and allies. Halloween costumes are encouraged or casual beach attire is fine. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Mixtape Sapphics will host “Bad Witch, Good Butch: A Sapphic Halloween Dream” on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m. at Revolt DC. This is a halloween party for sapphics from the ages of 35 and above. There will be costumes, connection and dancing. Tickets are $13.26 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Taste Takeover will host “Abuela Halloween Party” on Friday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. at 639 Florida Ave., N.W. DJ Yani will play music and there will be a costume contest with prizes to be won. Tickets cost $17.85 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Metro Cabaret Club will host “Spookshow Spectacular: Dance Place After Dark Halloween Party” on Friday, Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. at Dance Place. This is D.C.’s Halloween nightlife and draglesque showcase, featuring live performances, creative marketplace, and costumed revelry. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite.
Punch Bowl Social will host “Halloween Bash” on Friday. Oct 31 at 9 p.m. at Punch Bowl Social Arlington. This will be a night of hauntingly good times with a killer DJ, vendors, and a costume contest. Tickets cost $12.09 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Thrust Lounge will host “Nightmare on 14th St.” on Friday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. DJ Tryfe will play music, and there’ll also be a costume contest with prizes. For more details, visit Thurst’s Instagram.
Nellie’s Sports Bar will host “Halloween Scariest Costume Contest” on Friday, Oct. 31 at 10 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring their scariest, creepiest, most haunting look for a Halloween night they won’t forget — fueled by Casamigos and Nellie’s signature spooky fun. For more details, visit Nellie’s website.
Kiki DC will host “Kiki’s Halloween Costume Contest” on Friday, Oct. 31 at 10 p.m. This event will be hosted by Pirouette and there’ll be prizes for the top three costumes. For more details, visit Kiki’s Instagram.
Sinners and Saints will host “Heaven’s On Fire (Queer Pop Dance Party)” on Friday, Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. There will be two floors and music by Sonali Dawar, DJ Noons and Aria McIntosh. There will also be drink specials all night.
Crush Dance Bar will host a Halloween costume contest on Friday, Oct. 31 at 11 p.m. Drag queens Empress Lena and Sasha Adams will host the event. For more details, visit Crush’s Instagram.
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