Arts & Entertainment

LGBT D.C. gang documentary ‘Check It’ premieres at Tribeca Film Festival

Published

10 years ago

March 18, 2016

(Screenshot via Vimeo)

“Check It,” a documentary that follows a group of friends in an LGBT gang in D.C., premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival in April.

The documentary, produced by Steve Buscemi, chronicles five LGBT friends between the ages of 14 through 22 who are in, what they believe, is the only LGBT gang in the United States. The friends are an unconventional gang, wearing lipstick and carrying Louis Vuitton bags but also having brass knuckles, knives and mace. The group talks about their bullied roots and how they are trying to survive in the District being both in a gang and gay.

The film, which was funded by an Indiegogo fundraiser campaign, follows the friends as they try to leave the gang life behind and pursue their common dream in fashion.

CHECK IT Trailer from Check It Film on Vimeo.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

Published

13 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Staff reports

(Photo courtesy of Crave HBO Max)

“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.

The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.

Bars & Parties

Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

Published

15 hours 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

15 hours 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.