Bars & Parties
Fundraiser on tap for Baltimore AIDS Walk
Dance for a Cure slated for April 16
‘Code Red: Dance 4 a Cure’ will be held on April 16 beginning at 9 p.m. at Grand Central.
Two members of the LGBT community are teaming up with Chase Brexton Health Care to hold an event to raise funds for Baltimore AIDS Walk 2016. Ryan Walter and Aaron Lorance will present “Code Red: Dance 4 a Cure” on April 16 beginning at 9 p.m. at Grand Central, 1001 N. Charles St. in Baltimore.
There will be drink specials, go-go dancers, shot boys/girls, and special drag performances by Jazmine Sephora, Diamond and Staccia Tori Raype. DJ Ryan Doubleyou will provide the music. Patrons are encouraged to wear red.
The cost is $10 and will include a raffle ticket in which a wide variety of prizes will be offered.
Baltimore AIDS Walk and Run will take place on May 1. For more information, visit chasebrexton.org.
Bars & Parties
MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4
“MIXTAPE with DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn” will be on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 10 p.m. at the Atlantis.
This event is D.C.’s legendary LGBTQ dance party. Founded in 2008 by DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn, MIXTAPE quickly became a staple of the city’s queer nightlife, bringing together a vibrant crowd of music lovers, dancers, and everyone in between. Known for its eclectic blend of indie, house, nudisco, and throwbacks, MIXTAPE creates a unique, inclusive experience that brings people back to the dance floor time and again.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on the Atlantis website.
Bars & Parties
Ring in the New Year with Capital Pride
Rainbow Masquerade features drag shows, aerial silk performances
Capital Pride will host “Rainbow Masquerade NYE Party” on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at 3400 Georgia Ave. NW.
There will be an all-night open bar, midnight Champagne, drag shows and aerial silk performances. There will also be dessert and midnight snack tables and themed photo ops.
To get tickets and a discount (Code: CAPPRIDE for $25 off), visit Capital Pride’s website.
Capital Pride/World Pride will host Rainbow Masquerade at Hook Hall, a New Year’s Eve party featuring drag shows, silk aerial acts, private lounges and the venue’s Hot Tub Cabana. According to Brandon Bayton, Capital Pride executive producer, “Step into the Fabric of Freedom and toast World Pride 2025 in style—where every moment sparkles, every performance dazzles and every toast makes a difference. It’s going to be an amazing night!”
The party is Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave., N.W. Proceeds benefit Capital Pride D.C. and tickets are available on Eventbrite.
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