Arts & Entertainment

MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Ryan Maddock

Meet D.C.’s top 20 LGBT bachelors and bachelorettes

Published

9 years ago

February 7, 2017

Staff reports

Ryan Maddock, gay news, Washington Blade

Ryan Maddock (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Name: Ryan Maddock

Age: 36

Occupation: Social worker

Identify as: Gay

What are you looking for in a mate? Intelligence is very important. Communication is imperative. Caring and attentive to not only me, but to other people when you speak with them. Confidence is a turn on, but arrogance is not.

Biggest turn-off: Lack of communication skills and arrogance. Easily distracted.

Biggest turn-on: Paying attention to me when talking. Remembering our conversations. Caring, intelligent and friendly.

Hobbies: Biking, reading, movies, gym

Describe your ideal first date: The setting does not matter as long as we’re able to talk to each other and laugh.

Favorite TV show: “Shameless,” “Archer,” “Family Guy”

Celebrity crush: Ryan Gosling

One obscure fact about yourself: I may appear to be outgoing, but need my me time.

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Bars & Parties

Queer Magic dance party planned

Tarot, dancing, drag and more at Black Cat event

Published

1 day ago

June 5, 2026

Michael Key

Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.

There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.

Out & About

NLGJA-DC Pride happy hour at Trade

Local queer journalists celebrate Pride

Published

1 day ago

June 5, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Washington Blade file photo by Daniel Truitt)

Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free.

Out & About

DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday

Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery

Published

1 day ago

June 5, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

The 14th annual DC Front Runners' Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.

Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.

The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.