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Team D.C. Casino Night returns

Prizes galore available in poker, craps, blackjack and more

Published

10 years ago

January 21, 2016

Mariah Cooper

Team D.C. Casino Night, gay news, Washington Blade

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.

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Queer Magic dance party planned

Tarot, dancing, drag and more at Black Cat event

Published

2 weeks ago

June 5, 2026

Michael Key

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

Published

5 months ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by New Africa/Bigstock)

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

Published

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.