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Several D.C. spots have viewing parties planned

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(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.

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MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4

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Shea van Horn and Matt Bailer are back with Mixtape. (Photo by David Claypool/Kalorama Photography)

“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.

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Ring in the New Year with Capital Pride

Rainbow Masquerade features drag shows, aerial silk performances

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There are plenty of queer parties planned for New Year’s Eve around D.C., including one hosted by Capital Pride. (Photo by grapix/Bigstock)

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.

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Ring in 2025 with a World Pride party

Rainbow Masquerade to be held at Hook Hall

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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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