Bars & Parties
Most Eligible LGBT Singles returns
Most eligible LGBT romance seekers unveiled Feb. 6


Last year’s ‘Most Eligible LGBT Singles Party’ at Town. (Washington Blade file photo by Damien Salas)
The Washington Blade hosts its annual Most Eligible LGBT Singles Party presented by Whitman-Walker at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11 p.m.-3 a.m.
Come meet the 20 most eligible LGBT singles and have the opportunity to send messages to them through the Town Valentineās message board. The top 20 will be announced on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Doors open at 10 p.m. Drag show starts at 10:30 p.m. Cover is $12. The event is sponsored by Whitman-Walker Health, Town and Bite the Fruit.
For more information, visitĀ www.washingtonblade.com/singles
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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