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BARE’s ninth annual White Party on August 18

BARE event is next weekend with DJs Rosie and Keenan

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7 years ago

August 10, 2018

Abby Wargo

(Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The ladies of LURe host BARE’s ninth annual White Party at Cobalt (1639 R. St. N.W.) on Saturday, August 18 from 10 p.m.-3 a.m.

DJs Rosie and Keenan will spin and the DystRucXion dancers will perform.

There will be a wet T-shirt contest. T-shirts will be provided, but participants must bring their own towels. Sign-ups are on the top floor with DJ Rosie, and can be done individually or with one other person. Winners will be determined by crowd applause and will receive cash prizes.

Entry is $7 before midnight and $10 after. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID.

Related Topics:Bare Cobalt DJ Keenan DJ Rosie DystRucXion Dancers gay Ladies of Lure lesbian LGBT nightlife

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Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

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4 days ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

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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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4 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.