Bars & Parties
Team D.C. Casino Night returns
Prizes galore available in poker, craps, blackjack and more

Team D.C. Casino Night (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)
Team D.C. hosts its annual Winter Casino Night at Buffalo Billiards (1330 19th St., N.W.) on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 8 p.m.-midnight.
The night will include poker, craps and blackjack with dealers from local LGBT sports teams such as D.C. Front Runners, D.C. Strokes Rowing Club, D.C. Different Drummers and more. There is no cover charge. For $10 receive $100 in chips or $20 for $250 in chips. There will be food and drink specials all night. Prizes are tickets to an upcoming Washington Capitals game, tickets to Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas in concert at Verizon Center, $100 gift card to Balance Gym and more.
For more details, visit teamdc.org.
Bars & Parties
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.
Bars & Parties
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.
