Arts & Entertainment
Dyke Bar Takeover kicks off in D.C. at the Dirty Goose
this is the group’s first event in the District
(Photo via Facebook)
Dyke Bar Takeover celebrates its expansion into D.C. with a kick-off party at the Dirty Goose (913 U St., N.W.) on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 6-10 p.m.
New York City-based DJ Andro will spin tracks for the night. There will be $4 rail drink specials with wristband and a charity raffle.
There is a suggested $10 donation.
Proceeds will benefit the Queer Visibility Collective, an organization that “works to preserve dyke herstory/hystory, provide financial support for LGBTQ+ causes, support queer creatives, and combat the death of queer space through community organizing.” Dyke Bar is part of Queer Visibility Collective’s mission to “create a national collective set to combat the death of queer space for self-identified womyn, transgender and non-binary people of all races.”
For more details, visit here.
Sports
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay
Games to take place next month in Italy
“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.
HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.
The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.
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.
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Comings & Goings
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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday
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