Bars & Parties
Cherry weekend is April 20-24
DJs Lisa Frank, Joe Gauthreaux et. al. on slate
Cherry (Washington Blade file photo by Hugh Clarke)
Cherry, a multi-venue dance charity party for HIV/AIDS services and prevention, runs all weekend from April 20-24.
The dance party weekend kicks off with Lux at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) on Thursday, April 20 from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. The theme is luxury and lavish with music by DJ Steve Sidewalk and DJ Alain Jackinsky. Tickets are $20.
Decadence is at the D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) on Friday, April 21 from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. DJ Twin, DJ Micky Friedmann, DJ Ben.Jamin and DJ Lisa Frank will spin tracks all night. HIV/AIDS testing will be available onsite. Tickets are $35.
On Saturday, April 22 there will be an afternoon tea dance party, Depeche Moody, at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) from 2-7 p.m. The event will honor Cherry founder Dr. Moody Mustafa. DJ Joe Gauthreaux plays music. Tickets are $25.
Town hosts Royalty, an all-night dance party, on Saturday, April 22 from 10 p.m.-4 a.m. DJ Kenneth Rivera and DJ Ivan Gomez will play the tunes. Madelyn Hatter hosts. HIV/AIDS testing will also be onsite for guests. Tickets are $20.
DJ X Gonzalez and DJ Nina Flowers keep the party going with Avant, an after-hours event, at Flash Nightclub (645 Florida Ave., N.W.) on Sunday, April 23 from 4-10 a.m.Tickets are $50.
Summer gets an early start with Action! Pool Party at Penthouse Pool at the Yards Vida Fitness (1212 4th St., S.E.) on Sunday, April 23 from noon-8 p.m. DJ Rico Alexis and DJ Eddie Martinez spin festive beats all day. Tickets are $40. Cabanas and day beds are available starting at $600 and include free admission and an open bar for 10 people.
The weekend winds down with Sashay at DC9 (1940 9th St., N.W.) on Sunday, April 23 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ Sean Morris and DJ Nacho Chapado say goodbye to the Cherry weekend with beats ranging from techno to tribal. Tickets are $20.
Weekend party packages are also available. For a list of packages and to purchase tickets, visit cherrydc.com.
Bars & Parties
Blade’s 18th annual Summer Kickoff Party set for May 16
Rehoboth Beach event to feature politicos, journalists, special guests
The Washington Blade’s 18th annual Summer Kickoff Party is scheduled for Friday, May 16 in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
The event, held at the Blue Moon (35 Rehoboth Ave.) from 5-7 p.m., is a fundraiser for the Blade Foundation’s Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism, which funds a summer position reporting on LGBTQ news in Delaware. This year’s recipient is Abigail Hatting, a rising senior at American University.
This year’s event will feature remarks from state Sen. Russ Huxtable, who recently introduced a state constitutional amendment to codify the right of same-sex couples to marry. CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Kim Leisey and Blade editor Kevin Naff will also speak, in addition to surprise guests. The event is generously sponsored by Realtor Justin Noble, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
A suggested donation of $20 is partially tax deductible and includes drink tickets and light appetizers. Tickets are available in advance at bladefoundation.org/rehoboth or at the door.
Bars & Parties
MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4
“MIXTAPE with DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn” will be on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 10 p.m. at the Atlantis.
This event is D.C.’s legendary LGBTQ dance party. Founded in 2008 by DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn, MIXTAPE quickly became a staple of the city’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
Capital Pride will host “Rainbow Masquerade NYE Party” 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 Pride’s website.
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