Bars & Parties
ResistDance, Her HRC dance parties planned
DJ Jason Horswill to spin tracks at the Eagle Feb. 18


(Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)
DJs give ultimate dance parties at two events this weekend.
The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) presents ResistDance featuring DJ Jason Horswill on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Horswill has spun tracks for MAL, Cherry D.C. and Kingās Dominion Gay Night. Cover is $10. For more details, visit dceagle.com.
Her HRC DJ Battle will be at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) on Sunday, Feb. 19 from 8 p.m.-midnight. DJ L Stackz, DJ Vodkatrina, DJ TMF and DJ Honey will battle it out throughout the night. Jay Barber hosts. The first DJ begins at 9 p.m. VIP tickets are $40 and include expedited entry, a meet and greet with the cast from the āDistrict Heatā webseries, two drink tickets and a special gift. General admission tickets are $15. For more details, visit facebook.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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