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With the sound of Trumpets

Former D.C. gay bar reconvenes for benefit HRC event

Published

9 years ago

June 8, 2017

Mariah Cooper

Trumpets in 1993 (Washington Blade file photo by Lenny Gonzalez)

Former gay bar Trumpets hosts a pop-up reunion at Quarter+Glory (2017 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 10 from 7-10 p.m.

David Hagedorn and Janet Williams will host and DJ Kostas will spin tracks. Former Trumpets bartenders Jeanne Topper and Francki DiFrancesco will mix up drinks. Tickets are $20 with 100 percent of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Human Rights Campaign. Fifty percent of proceeds from the speciality cocktail, the Trumpet’s Reunion Signature Cocktail, will also be donated to Human Rights Campaign.

For more details, go to “Trumpets Pop-Up Reunion” on Facebook.

Related Topics:David Hagedorn DJ Kostas Francki DiFrancesco HRC Human Rights Campaign Janet Williams Jeanne Topper LGBT nightlife Quarter+Glory Trumpets

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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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1 week 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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1 week ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

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.

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Mid-Atlantic Leather kicks off this week

Parties, contests, vendor expo and more planned for annual gathering

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3 weeks ago

January 11, 2026

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A scene from the 2025 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

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.