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Mr. and Miss Gay Arlington pageant is April 28

Freddie’s to host annual AGLA event

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7 years ago

April 20, 2017

Mariah Cooper

Miss Gay Arlington, gay news, Washington Blade

(Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

AGLA hosts its Mr. and Miss Gay Arlington pageant at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant (555 23rd St., S. Arlington, Va.) on Friday, April 28 from 6-10 p.m.

The reigning Mr. and Miss Gay Arlington will make their final performances and hand over their titles. The social begins at 6 p.m. and the contest begins at 8 p.m. For guaranteed seating, guests are encouraged to reserve a table. Cover is $10.

For more information, visit agla.org/miss-gay-arlington.

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Tara Hoot performs at Cherry Sundays on Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

El Techo will host, in partnership with Cherry Fund, a special edition of “Cherry Sundays” on Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m.

This event is a one-day fundraising bottomless brunch. There will be performances by Evry Pleasure, Tara Hoot and TrevHER, with DJ Lemz. All tequila shot purchases will be donated to the Cherry Fund.

The Cherry Fund raises money for LGBTQ non-profits whose primary goal is to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS with prevention, treatment and education, and mental health services.

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MAL Weekend kicks off next week. (Image courtesy of Bunker)

Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend arrives next week with a kickoff event Thursday, Jan. 11 from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. at Bunker. Organizers at Kinetic promise a surprise drill sergeant who will whip you into shape. Joshua Ruiz DJs the event. This event is for VIP pass holders only; visit kineticpresents.com for details.