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Cherry coming April 21-24

20th anniversary event draws top DJ talent

Published

10 years ago

March 31, 2016

Mariah Cooper

Cherry, Cherry Fund, gay news, nightlife, Washington Blade

(Washington Blade file photo by Pete Exis)

The Cherry Fund, a long-running HIV/AIDS dance benefit, returns April 21-24 and has attracted a wide spate of well-known DJs for its 20th anniversary festivities. This year’s theme is “Alice in Wonderland.”

Morabito and DJ Mike Babbitt spin at “Chasing the White Rabbit” at Cobalt on Thursday, April 21. DJ Aron and DJ Sean Morris spin at “Welcome to Wonderland” at the Howard Theatre on Friday, April 22. DJ Joe G spins at DIVA, an afternoon tea dance, on Saturday, April 23 at Town. DJ Micky Friedmann and DJ Kenneth Riversa spin at Queen of Hearts at Town that night. DJ Isaac Escalante and DJ X Gonzalez spin at Down the Rabbit Hole, an after-hours party at Flash on Sunday, April 24. DJ Alain Jackinsky spins at the closing party “Through the Looking Glass” at Tropicalia on Sunday, April 24.

Weekend passes are $150. Full details at cherryfund.org.

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Queer Magic dance party planned

Tarot, dancing, drag and more at Black Cat event

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1 week 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

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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.