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D.C. options for St. Patty’s Day this weekend

Party options abound for St. Patty’s Day this weekend

Published

8 years ago

March 16, 2018

Mariah Cooper

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.

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Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

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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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2 days 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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2 weeks ago

January 11, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

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.