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Jocktoberfest draws eclectic VIP guests

Gay Flag Football event to raise money for Gay Bowl XVI

Published

10 years ago

September 23, 2015

Mariah Cooper

Jocktoberfest, gay news, Washington Blade

(Photo courtesy the League)

The D.C. Gay Flag Football League presents Jocktoberfest, a fundraiser for Gay Bowl XVI, at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 6-9 p.m.

Notable guests include U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, actress Melissa Fitzgerald, U.S. Reps. David Cicilline, Sean Patrick Maloney, Mark Pocan, Eleanor Holmes Norton and Mark Takano. Former NFL wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth will also make an appearance. VIP hour is from 6-7 p.m. and the main event starts at 7 p.m. Money raised will be used for Gay Bowl XVI.

Tailgater tickets are $50 and include one drink ticket and access to the event. All Star Sponsor tickets are $100 and include two drink tickets and recognition at the event. MVP Sponsor tickets are $500 and include four drink tickets and access to VIP hour. Heisman Sponsor tickets are $1,000 and include open bar on select drinks during VIP hour for you and a guest and a VIP table.

For more details, visit dcgffl.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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1 week ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

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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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1 week 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

Published

3 weeks ago

January 11, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

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.