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Show time for the Wharf

Grand opening weekend runs Oct. 12-15

Published

5 years ago

October 5, 2017

Mariah Cooper

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The main sign for the District Wharf. (Washington Blade photo by Tom Hausman)

The Wharf (690 Water St., S.W.) celebrates its grand opening with a long weekend of events Oct. 12-15.

On Thursday, Oct. 12 there will be live music and entertainment on five stages from noon-9 p.m. The Bacon Brothers perform a happy hour concert at 5 p.m. There will be daytime fireworks at noon and sunset fireworks at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 13 there will be live music from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, Will Gravatt Band, Tom Lagana and more will perform. Headliner Go Go Gadget performs from 6-7:30 p.m. There will also be s’mores at the Wharf fire pit and a silent disco.

Saturday, Oct. 14 will feature entertainment from 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. ‘90s cover band White Ford Bronco performs from 6-7:30 p.m. Other actives include Yoga on the Pier, Art Wheels and more.

On Sunday, Oct. 15 activities run from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. At 10 a.m. there will be morning activities with Rocknoceros Kids’ Band. The U.S. Army Band Downrange performs at noon. At 4 p.m. there will be a blessing of the wharf followed by a performance Howard Gospel Choir of Howard University. The weekend closes out with sunset fireworks at 6:30 p.m.

For a complete list of events, visit wharfdc.com.

Apartments at the District Wharf. (Washington Blade photo by Tom Hausman)

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1 day ago

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Events this week include, from left, an AGLA/Go Gay DC-sponsored Drag Show for Charity at Freddie's Beach Bar, Kicks & Giggles Glow Crazy party, and Bombalicious Eklaver brings her show to Cambria Rooftop. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Drag Queen Trivia Tuesday

Tuesday, March 21
7 p.m.
Slash Run
201 Upshur Street, N.W.
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Tara Hoot leads a game of trivia at Slash Run on Tuesday.

Daddy Issues

Wednesday, March 22
9 p.m.
Kiki
915 U Street, N.W.
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Crystal Edge leads the weekly drag show at Kiki on Wednesday.

DC Boys of Leather – March Happy Hour

Thursday, March 23
6-9 p.m.
Trade
1410 14th Street, N.W.
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Grab your gear and make your way to Trade for the March Happy Hour of the DC Boys of Leather.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing Party

Friday, March 24
8 p.m.
JR.’s Bar
1519 17th Street, N.W.
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Citrine leads the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 Viewing Party at JR.’s Bar on Friday.

Kicks & Giggles Glow Crazy! Blacklight-Glow Paint Party

Friday, March 24
9 p.m.
Green Lantern
1335 Green Court, N.W.
No cover
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Kicks & Giggles bring you a glow-tastic time on Friday with a blacklight-glow paint party at the Green Lantern. There is a clothes check and there are free rail drinks if you are painted with glow paint between 9 and 10 p.m.

Good Times (Disco House Party)

Friday, March 24
11 p.m.
DC9 Nightclub
1940 9th Street, N.W.
$10 advance / $15 door
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Cake Pop! and DJ Matt Bailer entertain on Friday with a feel good Disco House Party at DC9 Nightclub.

Candela! UPROAR’s Latinx Party

Saturday, March 25
9 p.m.
UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
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UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant hold a Latinx party on Saturday with a performance by Ivanna V Love.

Cherry Blossom Kite Festival

Saturday, March 25
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Washington Monument
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The annual kite festival is back on Saturday by the Washington Monument.

Cambria Drag Brunch

Sunday, March 26
11 a.m.
Rooftop Cambria Capital Riverfront
69 Q Street, S.W.
$35
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Bombalicious Eklaver leads a fun drag brunch on Sunday with performers Jalah, Nadia and Amara. $35 covers the buffet and show, but bring your dollar bills to show your support to the performers.

Drag Show for Charity

*(Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)*

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Freddie’s Beach Bar
555 23rd Street S
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AGLA and Go Gay DC present a drag show for charity at Freddie’s Beach Bar on Sunday.

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Sophie B. Hawkins to host intimate album release

Platinum-selling artist to perform at The Hamilton

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March 16, 2023

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Sophie B. Hawkins (Blade file photo by Joey DiGuglielmo)

Platinum-selling artist Sophie B. Hawkins will perform at an intimate album release show on Saturday, April 1 at 8 p.m. at The Hamilton. The event is to celebrate her long-awaited seventh studio album “Free Myself.”

Free Myself sees the trailblazing artist take her power back and embark on a new creative chapter while reflecting on her revolutionary career. Hawkins’ songs have been previously featured in cultural touchstone TV shows and films such as “Stranger Things,” “Euphoria,” “Ozark,” and many others.

Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased on The Hamilton’s website.