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Best of Gay D.C. party is Oct. 22

Winners in 100 categories to be announced at annual bash

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10 years ago

October 14, 2015

Mariah Cooper

Best of Gay D.C., gay news, Washington Blade

(Washington Blade file photo by Damien Salas)

The Washington Blade hosts its Best of Gay D.C. party at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6-8 p.m.

The party will celebrate the winners from the Blade’s Best of Gay D.C. There will be complimentary Stoli cocktails from 6-8 p.m. Performances will include Frankie & Betty, Destiny B. Childs, Summer Camp and Avery Austin. Ba’Naka will host. Food samplings from various Best of Gay D.C. finalists will also be available for tasting.

Tickets are $10. For more information, visit bestofgaydc.com.

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Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

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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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2 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.