Bars & Parties
The NeedlExchange welcomes guest DJ
Chicago-based Sfire to spin at Zeba Bar
The NeedlExchange, a DJ collective from Washington, performs with out DJ Jeffrey Sfire at Zeba Bar (3423 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, July 23 at 10 p.m.
The NeedlExchange is comprised of local DJs Baronhawk Williams, Bil Todd and Tommy Cornelis. Jeffrey Sfire is an underground dance DJ from Chicago who specializes in Italo Disco, ‘80s High Energy, New Disco and electronic music. Other performers at the event will include CockTail d’Amore and Ghostly I Detroit.
The concert is 21-and-over. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information go here.
Bars & Parties
Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans
Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance
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.
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.
Bars & Parties
Mid-Atlantic Leather kicks off this week
Parties, contests, vendor expo and more planned for annual gathering
The Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend will begin on Thursday, Jan 15.
This is an annual three-day event in Washington, D.C., for the leather, kink, and LGBTQ+ communities, featuring parties, vendors, and contests.
There will be an opening night event hosted the evening of Thursday, Jan. 15. Full package and three-day pass pickup will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Hyatt Capitol B. There will also be “Kinetic Dance Party” at 10 p.m. at District Eagle.
For more details, visit MAL’s website.

