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
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.
Bars & Parties
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.
Capital Pride/World Pride will host Rainbow Masquerade at Hook Hall, a New Year’s Eve party featuring drag shows, silk aerial acts, private lounges and the venue’s Hot Tub Cabana. According to Brandon Bayton, Capital Pride executive producer, “Step into the Fabric of Freedom and toast World Pride 2025 in style—where every moment sparkles, every performance dazzles and every toast makes a difference. It’s going to be an amazing night!”
The party is Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave., N.W. Proceeds benefit Capital Pride D.C. and tickets are available on Eventbrite.
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