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Sneak peek at Capital Pride

Annual Reveal party coming Jan. 20

Published

10 years ago

January 14, 2016

Pride Reveal, gay news, Washington Blade

Capital Pride 2016 culminates with the parade on June 11 and festival June 12. Many events run in the preceding days. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Capital Pride hosts its annual Pride Reveal party at Sax (734 11th St., N.W.) on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 7-11 p.m.

The party will unveil this year’s theme. There will be cabaret performers, illusionists, mimes and theatrical sketches. Aaron Riggins and Ed Bailey will perform. Tickets include two complimentary cocktails.

Tickets are $40 online and $50 at the door. For more information, visit capitalpride.org/events.

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Queer Magic dance party planned

Tarot, dancing, drag and more at Black Cat event

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1 month ago

June 5, 2026

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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

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5 months 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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5 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.