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ResistDance, Her HRC dance parties planned

DJ Jason Horswill to spin tracks at the Eagle Feb. 18

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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 Kingā€™s 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 ā€œDistrict Heatā€ webseries, two drink tickets and a special gift. General admission tickets are $15. For more details, visit facebook.com/hrcgreaterwashingtondc.

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MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4

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Shea van Horn and Matt Bailer are back with Mixtape. (Photo by David Claypool/Kalorama Photography)

ā€œMIXTAPE 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.ā€™s legendary LGBTQ dance party. Founded in 2008 by DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn, MIXTAPE quickly became a staple of the cityā€™s 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.

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Ring in the New Year with Capital Pride

Rainbow Masquerade features drag shows, aerial silk performances

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There are plenty of queer parties planned for New Yearā€™s Eve around D.C., including one hosted by Capital Pride. (Photo by grapix/Bigstock)

Capital Pride will host ā€œRainbow 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 Prideā€™s website.

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Ring in 2025 with a World Pride party

Rainbow Masquerade to be held at Hook Hall

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Capital Pride/World Pride will host Rainbow Masquerade at Hook Hall,  a New Yearā€™s Eve party featuring drag shows, silk aerial acts, private lounges and the venueā€™s Hot Tub Cabana. According to Brandon Bayton, Capital Pride executive producer, “Step into the Fabric of Freedom and toast World Pride 2025 in styleā€”where 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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