Bars & Parties
D.C. options for St. Patty’s Day this weekend
Party options abound for St. Patty’s Day this weekend
Party options abound for St. Patty’s Day this weekend.
Numerous venues will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parties throughout D.C.
Dirty Bar (1223 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) has a St. Patrick’s Day party on Friday, March 16 from 10 p.m.-4 a.m. DJ Intel will spin tracks. There will be drink specials and bottle service. Dress code is fashionable. For more details, visit facebook.com/dirtybardc.
Mission (1606 20th St., N.W.) hosts its fifth annual Shamrock Fiesta on Saturday, March 17 starting at 1 p.m. There will be an open bar from 1-5 p.m. including margaritas, mimosas, beer and mixed drinks. DJ Dimmy will play music. Tickets are $50 and include open bar and a brunch buffet. VIP tickets are $60 and give early entry at noon. For more information, visit facebook.com/missiondc.
Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant (808 7th St., N.W.) hosts an all-day party on Saturday, March 17 from 2 p.m.-2:30 a.m. There will be two live bands and Irish dancers. Cover is $10. For more information, visit facebook.com/fadodc.
Lure D.C. hosts Bare: Military Appreciation Night and St. Patrick’s Day at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) on Saturday, March 17 from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. DJ Rosie and DJ Keenan Orr will spin tracks. The DysRucXion Dancers will perform. Admission is free with military ID, $7 before midnight and $10 after. For more details, visit cobaltdc.com.
Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.
There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.
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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