Bars & Parties
MAL piggyback parties
DJ Dee Martello is guest at Distrkt C party Jan. 14
DJ Dee Martello (Photo courtesy of the D.C. Eagle)
Local gay clubs celebrate Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend with their own leather parties over MAL weekend.
D.C. Bear Crue hosts its annual leather bear party and bear happy hour at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) on Friday, Jan. 13 from 6-11 p.m. Specials include drink discounts until 11 p.m. and free pizza at 7 p.m. There is no cover. Entry ends at 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/bearhappyhour.
Growls: Roughhouse hosts a party at Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) on Friday, Jan. 13 from 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. Billy Santoro hosts the event and DJ Mateo Segade plays music. Cover is $5 before 10 p.m. and $7 after. For details, visit facebook.com/growlrroughhouse.
Distrkt C presents Masters, Boys & Pigs at the D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 p.m.- 8 a.m. DJ Jared Connor opens the party and DJ Dee Martello, seen here, will be the guest DJ. Tickets are $25. For more details, visit facebook.com/distrktc.
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.
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Comings & Goings
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