Miss Freddie’s contest to anoint new queen

Current titleholder Gigi will perform

Published

10 years ago

March 31, 2016

(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

ABC Productions presents “A Night in Rio,” the Miss Freddie’s 2016 Pageant, at Freddie’s Beach Bar (555 South 23rd St., Crystal City, Va.) on Sunday, April 3 at 8 p.m.

Pageant competition categories will be presentation, swimsuit, talent and a Q&A session. Winnings include over $400 in cash and prizes. Miss Freddies 2015 winner Gigi Paris Couture will be honored.

For more details, visit freddiesbeachbar.com.

Up Next

It’s Distrkt C weekend at the Eagle

Don't Miss

Women’s Fest runs April 7-10

FUND LGBTQ JOURNALISM

Queer Magic dance party planned

Tarot, dancing, drag and more at Black Cat event

Published

1 month 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.

Bars & Parties

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

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

Published

6 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.

Bars & Parties

‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

Published

6 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.