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Cherry HIV/AIDS charity dance returns

Joe Gauthreaux, Mike Reimer, X Gonzalez among guest DJs

Published

11 years ago

April 8, 2015

Mariah Cooper

Cherry, Joe Gauthreaux, gay news, Washington Blade

DJ Joe Gauthreaux (Photo courtesy Project Publicity)

Cherry, a charity dance party weekend featuring numerous DJs, is April 16-19 at various locations.

April 16 is Thrust at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. with DJ Kostas. There is an open bar from 10-11 p.m.

April 17 is Gravity at the Howard Theatre (620 T St., N.W.) from 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Beth Anne Sacks will give a performance and DJ Twin will play music. Admission is $25.

April 18 is Moodonna Vol. II at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) from 2-7 p.m. with DJ Joe Gauthreaux in a birthday tribute to Dr. Moody Mustafa. Tickets are $25. Also April 18 is Red Planet from 11 p.m.- 4 a.m. with DJ Tom Stephan and DJ Mike Reimer. Guests should wear red. Tickets are $15 at the door and $20 in advance.

April 19 is Eclipse with DJ Isaac Escalante and DJ X Gonzalez at Tropicalia (2001 14th St., N.W.) from 3:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Tickets are $50. Also on April 19 is DJ Benny K and DJ Sean Morris at Flash (645 Florida Ave., N.W.) from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tickets are $10.

For more information, visit cherryfund.org.

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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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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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7 days 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.