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New Year’s Eve options abound in D.C. and beyond

Chaka Khan (Photo courtesy Chaka Khan Enterprises)
There will be numerous New Year’s Eve celebrations throughout the District.
The Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) hosts New Year’s Eve at the Kennedy Center with Chaka Kahn at 10:30 p.m. Kahn will perform her greatest hits to ring in the New Year. Tickets range from $55-149. For more information, visit kennedy-center.org.
The Howard Theatre (620 T St., N.W.) hosts a masquerade ball at 10 p.m. Couples admission is $80 and includes two admission tickets, a complimentary mask and line pass admission. VIP admission is $60 and includes a complimentary mask and line pass admission. General admission is $45 and standing room only. It also includes a complimentary mask. A full dinner menu will be available. For more details, visit thehowardtheatre.com.
LezLink hosts its first annual Bright Night’s and Harlem Nights Gala at Cru (1847 Columbia Rd., N.W.) from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. There will be dancing, live performances and burlesque. There will also be craft cocktails, food and a free champagne toast. Black tie or 1920s attire is suggested. Tickets range from $48.47-80.12. For more information, visit lezlinkapp.com.
Unleashed D.C. hosts its Ladies New Years Eve 2016 Masquerade Affair at Touche Supper Club (1123 H St., N.E.) from 10 p.m.-4 a.m. There will be complimentary vodka drinks from 10-11 p.m. There will also be a full buffet and champagne toast at midnight. DJs performing will be and TMS. Advanced general admission tickets are $20. VIP tickets are $150 and include complimentary entry for two and a table for up to four. For more information, visit facebook.com/unleasheddcevents
Flash (645 Florida Ave., N.W.) hosts “33 1/3 Hours,” a New Year’s celebration from 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 through 5 a.m. on Jan 2. Performers will include Alexi Delano, Bella Sarris Camea, David Waxman and more. There will be extended bar service until 4 a.m. all weekend and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Ticket holders are allowed entry at all times during the event. Tickets are $50. Tickets for entry after 4 a.m. are $40. For more information, visit flashdc.com.
Shaw’s Tavern (520 Florida Ave., N.W.) hosts a Casino Royale celebration from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. There will be casino games, a four hour premium open bar, an appetizer buffet and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $106.49. For more information, visit shawstavern.com.
Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) hosts a New Year’s Eve party from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. There will be a balloon and teddy bear drop with champagne at midnight. At 1 a.m. there will be complimentary coffee and donuts. DJ Jeff Elleto will play music downstairs and DJs Back2Back will play upstairs. No cover until 10 p.m. For details, visit greenlanterndc.com.
Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) hosts a New Year’s Eve party at 9 p.m. The Ladies of Town will perform a drag show. DJ Drew G and Ed Bailey will play tunes. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit towndc.com.
Nellies’s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.) hosts a party from 4 p.m.-4 a.m. presented by Absolute Vodka. For more details, visitnelliessportsbar.com.
Tony and Joe’s Seafood Place (3000 K St., N.W.) hosts River Bash, a New Year’s party, at 9 p.m. There will be appetizers, DJs, top-shelf open bar, heated party tents and live music. Tickets are $110 per person or start a group of 10 or more people to receive $10 off per ticket. For more information, visit tonyandjoes.com.
Black Cat (1811 14th St., N.W.) hosts a New Year’s Eve ball at 7:30 p.m. Peaches O’Dell and her orchestra will perform on the MainStage throughout the night. Tony Anthony and His Malvivants will also perform in between sets. DJ Dredd will perform back stage. Food and drinks will be available. This party is all ages but those under 21 must be accompanied. Tickets are $30. For more details, visit blackcatdc.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
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.
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
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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