Arts & Entertainment

LGBT dance party protest planned for outside Ivanka Trump’s house

the event is in response to the president’s executive order on climate change policy

Published

9 years ago

March 31, 2017

Mariah Cooper

WERK for Peace, gay news, Washington Blade

WERK for Peace’s previous dance party protest. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The biggest gay dance party this weekend could be right outside Ivanka Trump’s house.

WERK for Peace, 350 DC, the Queer Resistance and the Trans Women of Color Collective have organized a “massive queer dance protest” on Saturday from 6-9 p.m. The group will meet at the circle in Dupont Circle and parade down Massachusetts Avenue to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s house.

The protest is in response to the Trump administration’s executive order for the Environmental Protection Agency to roll back the Obama administration’s climate regulations.

The first daughter and new federal employee has said she is a supporter of LGBT rights and protecting the environment but group organizers want to let her know she isn’t doing enough.

“We can’t let Ivanka trick our communities into supporting and legitimizing her,” co-organizer Carla Aronsohn told the Huffington Post. “We will show up to her home because the bad decisions of the Trump administration hit us in our daily lives, in our homes, and the nature we surround ourselves with.”

WERK for Peace has organized other queer dance parties outside Vice President Mike Pence’s house and outside of the Trump Hotel.

Related Topics:350 DC Ivanka Trump Queer Resistance Trans Women of Color Collective WERK for Peace

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

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22 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.

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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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23 hours ago

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.

This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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24 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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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.