Bars & Parties
Mid-Atlantic Leather runs in D.C. Jan. 13-15
Annual fetish event draws hundreds of out-of-town kinksters


(Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)
Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend returns to the District with numerous events at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill (400 New Jersey Ave., N.W.) Jan. 13-15.
On Friday, Jan. 13 registration is open from 3-10 p.m. The exhibitor hall will be open from 4-10 p.m. featuring exhibitors such as Bootblacks On-Duty, a charity beneficiary for the Mid-Atlantic Deaf Interpreting Fund. From 7-9 p.m. there will be a rubber meet and greet followed by Impact Deux by the Highwaymen TNT from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. DJ Twin will spin tracks. Cover is $5.
Saturday, Jan. 14 registration is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and the exhibitor hall is open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Puppy Park, co-hosted by NYC-PAH, is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Onyx cocktail party and gear show is from 2-6 p.m.There will be a fetish auction to benefit Black, Gifted & Whole with a suggested donation at the door. There will be Leather Cocktails from 7-9 p.m. and the Parade of Colors begins at 8:15 p.m. Nasty Kink Pigs hosts Fxck Muscle, a dance party, featuring music by DJ Jack Chang and Dirty Demos is from 10:30 p.m.-4 a.m. Tickets are $10 at the door or advance tickets can be purchased at nastykinkpigs.com/mal2017. The MAUL Uniform Party will be from 10 p.m.- 2 a.m.
On Sunday, Jan. 15 there will be brunch from 10-11:30 a.m. with registration open from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. The exhibitor hall is open from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Contest is from 1-4 p.m. The Parade of Current Title Holders will occur midway through at 2 p.m. From 5-8 p.m., there will be a Womenās Tea Social. āDark & Twisted: the MAL Closing Dance Partyā will culminate the festivities at 9:30 Club (815 V St., N.W.) from 10 p.m.-4 a.m. There will be shuttle buses departing from the hotel.
For a complete list of MAL events, visit leatherweeked.com.
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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