Bars & Parties
Blade hosts Rehoboth Beach events
Kick-off social and photo exhibit planned for next weekend
The Blade’s summer kickoff party (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)
Washington Blade hosts its 11th annual Rehoboth Summer Kickoff Party at Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Del.) on Friday, May 19 from 5-8 p.m.
Special guest U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) will give remarks. There is a suggested $10 donation to support the Washington Blade Foundation. Guests will receive a drink wristband and entry into a prize drawing. For more information, visit facebook.com/washingtonblade.
The Blade will also hold a photo exhibit of historical images from the rise of the LGBT movement, hosted at Gallery 50 (50 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Del.) on Friday, May 19 through Sunday, May 21. Limited edition prints will be for sale. Proceeds benefit the Washington Blade Foundation. There will be a reception on Saturday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. with complimentary wine and cheese. For details, visit washingtonblade.com/photos.
Bars & Parties
Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans
Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance
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.
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.
Bars & Parties
Mid-Atlantic Leather kicks off this week
Parties, contests, vendor expo and more planned for annual gathering
The Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend will begin on Thursday, Jan 15.
This is an annual three-day event in Washington, D.C., for the leather, kink, and LGBTQ+ communities, featuring parties, vendors, and contests.
There will be an opening night event hosted the evening of Thursday, Jan. 15. Full package and three-day pass pickup will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Hyatt Capitol B. There will also be “Kinetic Dance Party” at 10 p.m. at District Eagle.
For more details, visit MAL’s website.
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