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HRC plans trivia bar crawl contest

Teams will compete at DIK, JR.’s, Nellies and more

Published

11 years ago

June 24, 2015

Mariah Cooper

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(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Human Rights Campaign hosts “The A-Gayzing Race: A Trivia Crawl” starting at Dupont Italian Kitchen (1637 17th St., N.W.) on Saturday at noon.

Teams consisting of two to five people will bar hop local gay bars including JR.’s Bar and Grill (1:30-3 p.m.), Number 9 (3-4:30 p.m.), Nellie’s Sports Bar (4:30-6 p.m.) and Town (6-7 p.m.). Along the way, teams will answer trivia questions. The first three teams to reach the final bar before time runs out are the winners.

Admission is $5 per person. For more information, visit hrc.org/therace.

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Queer Magic dance party planned

Tarot, dancing, drag and more at Black Cat event

Published

2 months ago

June 5, 2026

Michael Key

Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.

There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.

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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

Published

6 months ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by New Africa/Bigstock)

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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6 months 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.