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With the sound of Trumpets

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

Published

7 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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Ring in 2025 with a World Pride party

Rainbow Masquerade to be held at Hook Hall

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2 days ago

November 29, 2024

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(Photo by Masson/Bigstock)

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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Want to dance for a good cause?

Artists Mercedes and Desto host a queer party

Published

7 months ago

May 2, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

(Image via Eventbrite)

“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

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Support HIV research with a drag show

Tara Hoot, Evry Pleasure, TrevHER to perform

Published

8 months ago

April 5, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

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.

The event costs $45, inclusive of bottomless brunch on margaritas, mimosas, Bloody Marys and Tecates.