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SpeakeasyDC goes gay

Pride installment hits 9:30 Club Friday night

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SpeakeasyDC, gay news, Washington Blade

(Photo by Alexander Morozov, courtesy KRPR)

SpeakeasyDC presents “Out/Spoken: An Evening of True Stories Through an LGBT Lens” at the 9:30 Club (815 V St., N.W.) Friday evening at 6:30 p.m.

SpeakeasyDC, a true story-telling group, will share stories LGBT focused stories such as finding out about gay family members and trying to date during the prominence of Grindr. Storytellers include a gay rights activist and a southerner sharing his story publicly for the first time. DJ Khelan will play music for the event.

Tickets are $25. For more information, visit speakeasydc.com.

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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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January 23, 2026

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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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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. 

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