Bars & Parties
Cherry HIV/AIDS charity dance returns
Joe Gauthreaux, Mike Reimer, X Gonzalez among guest DJs
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.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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.
The event costs $45, inclusive of bottomless brunch on margaritas, mimosas, Bloody Marys and Tecates.
Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend arrives next week with a kickoff event Thursday, Jan. 11 from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. at Bunker. Organizers at Kinetic promise a surprise drill sergeant who will whip you into shape. Joshua Ruiz DJs the event. This event is for VIP pass holders only; visit kineticpresents.com for details.
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