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Cherry Blossom Wine and Beer fest is April 1-2

Wide spate of bloom events planned in region

Published

9 years ago

March 22, 2017

Mariah Cooper

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(Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The Cherry Blossom Wine and Beer Festival is at Yards Park (1300 First St., S.E.) on April 1-2.

There are two sessions on Saturday from 1-4 p.m. and another from 6-9 p.m. On Sunday the festival is from 1-4 p.m. General admission tickets range from $40-49. It includes unlimited pours of beer, cider and wine spritzers, 10 tokens for wine, beer and cider tastings and entry into the first round of Boozy Bingo. The Wine Lovers Package includes all of the above plus four bottles of wine to take home. There will be food trucks on site. DJ Julian Rivera spins tracks for the day and there will be live music from Jeff from Accounting.

For details, visit cherryblossombeerandwine.com.

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Queer Magic dance party planned

Tarot, dancing, drag and more at Black Cat event

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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.

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Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

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January 23, 2026

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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.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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Members of the cast of 'Queer Eye' speak at an event at Crush Dance Bar in August. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

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.