Bars & Parties
Blade Rehoboth party returns
Summer kick-off event to be held at Blue Moon


The Washington Blade’s Rehoboth Summer Kickoff Party will be held at the Blue Moon again this year. (Washington Blade file photo by Damien Salas)
The Washington Blade hosts its 10th annual Rehoboth Summer Kickoff Party at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Del.) on Friday, May 20 from 5-7 p.m.
Guests will receive a drink wristband and be entered into a drawing for fun prizes. There will also be special guest speakers to be announced. Admission is free, but there is a suggested $10 donation to benefit the Washington Blade Foundation.
For more details, visit facebook.com/washingtonblade.
Bars & Parties
MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4

āMIXTAPE with DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Hornā will be on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 10 p.m. at the Atlantis.
This event is D.C.ās legendary LGBTQ dance party. Founded in 2008 by DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn, MIXTAPE quickly became a staple of the cityās 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 āRainbow Masquerade NYE Partyā 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 Prideās website.

Capital Pride/World Pride will host Rainbow Masquerade at Hook Hall, a New Yearās Eve party featuring drag shows, silk aerial acts, private lounges and the venueās Hot Tub Cabana. According to Brandon Bayton, Capital Pride executive producer, “Step into the Fabric of Freedom and toast World Pride 2025 in styleāwhere 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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