Bars & Parties

And the Oscar goes to ….

Several D.C. spots have viewing parties planned

Published

10 years ago

February 27, 2014

Mariah Cooper

(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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Tara Hoot performs at Cherry Sundays on Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

El Techo will host, in partnership with Cherry Fund, a special edition of “Cherry Sundays” on Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m.

This event is a one-day fundraising bottomless brunch. There will be performances by Evry Pleasure, Tara Hoot and TrevHER, with DJ Lemz. All tequila shot purchases will be donated to the Cherry Fund.

The Cherry Fund raises money for LGBTQ non-profits whose primary goal is to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS with prevention, treatment and education, and mental health services.

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Mid-Atlantic Leather begins with party at Bunker

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A roundup of New Year’s Eve parties in D.C.

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4 months ago

December 29, 2023

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Xavier Entertainment LLC will host the seventh annual Times Square NYE Celebration at 10 p.m. at Ivy City Smokehouse. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

New Year’s Eve 2024 at Lost Society will be at 7 p.m. at Lost Society. There will be unique entertainment all night along with a journey of the senses through captivating light shows and LED displays, music, and bottle service presentations throughout the evening. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Busboys and Poets will host New Year’s Eve Open Mic and Party at 10 p.m. at 2021 14th St., N.W. This will be an evening of poetry, live DJ, dancing, food, and good company in a vibrant atmosphere where local artists take the stage, showcasing their talents in various genres. The night will be hosted by the talented Charity Blackwell and will feature award-winning poet Black Chakra. Dyanna Monet will deejay. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

QueerTalk DC will host Sapphic New Year’s Celebration at 8 p.m. at FigLeaf Bar & Lounge. The event will celebrate Sapphic, trans, and non-binary communities and feature complimentary hors D’oeuvres, a Champagne toast and DJ sets by DJ Clamazon and DJ Q. For more details, visit Eventbrite.

The Queers Upstairs will host Heels & Ties: A Queer New Years Eve Surprise at 9 p.m. at Aliceanna Social Club. This evening will be an unforgettable LGBTQ New Year’s Eve party where you can sip your favorite cocktails and enjoy small bites while dancing the night away with music from DJ Rosie & DJ Missy. Tickets start at $30 and can purchased on Eventbrite.

BuffBoyzz Gay-Friendly Male Strip Clubs will host a male revue that caters to men and women at 8 p.m. at Buffboyzz Male Strippers. The event will be an exciting, entertaining and sexy show of exotic male dancers in that will entertain your pants off. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

International Events Washington DC will host the 2024 Black Tie New Year’s Eve Gala at 7:30 p.m. at the Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. There will be free-flowing Champagne, an open bar, a spectacular balloon drop in the Euro Discotheque Ballroom and live bands and DJs. For dinner, guests can choose from an elegant sit-down, three-course dinner with Champagne or a dinner buffet of international cuisine. Tickets start at $189 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Social Architects will host the 12th Annual New Year’s Eve Casino Night at 8 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Arlington, Va. There will be six rooms of entertainment spread across three floors. The DJs will spin hip hop, R&B, salsa, Afrobeats and old school music. Tickets start at $60 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Pitchers and A League of Her Own will host a NYE party with complimentary Champagne toast at midnight, party favors, and a DJ all night long.

Shaker’s plans a drag extravaganza with Tatianna and Crystal Edge among others starting at 10:30 p.m.; the $10 cover includes a glass of Champagne.

Bunker hosts a 12-hour masquerade ball with several DJs, including Joe Gauthreaux. The party starts at 9 p.m. and goes until 9 a.m. on Jan. 1. Tickets start at $45 and are available at bunkerdc.com.

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