Bars & Parties
Gay Men’s Chorus hosts ‘Ropeburn 2’
‘Drag Race’ alum Dax to host cosplay party


Dax ExclamationPoint will host Ropeburn 2. (Photo courtesy GMCW)
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington presents “Ropeburn 2: Guardians of Equality,” a cosplay event, at SAX (734 11th St., N.W.) on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Dax ExclamationPoint will host the event. Fandoms ranging from sci-fi and fantasy to anime and gaming will be represented through cosplay burlesque, artist meet-and-greets and a cosplay competition. There will also be performances by 17th Street Dance and aerialists, a panel discussion on the intersection of LGBT identity and fandom and a dance party. The panel discussion kicks off at 7 p.m. followed by performances at 8:30 p.m. The cosplay show and contest is at 9:30 p.m. All are welcome. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $80.
For more details, visit gmcw.org/season-shows/
Bars & Parties
MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4

“MIXTAPE with DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn” will be on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 10 p.m. at the Atlantis.
This event is D.C.’s legendary LGBTQ dance party. Founded in 2008 by DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn, MIXTAPE quickly became a staple of the city’s queer nightlife, bringing together a vibrant crowd of music lovers, dancers, and everyone in between. Known for its eclectic blend of indie, house, nudisco, and throwbacks, MIXTAPE creates a unique, inclusive experience that brings people back to the dance floor time and again.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on the Atlantis website.
Bars & Parties
Ring in the New Year with Capital Pride
Rainbow Masquerade features drag shows, aerial silk performances

Capital Pride will host “Rainbow Masquerade NYE Party” on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at 3400 Georgia Ave. NW.
There will be an all-night open bar, midnight Champagne, drag shows and aerial silk performances. There will also be dessert and midnight snack tables and themed photo ops.
To get tickets and a discount (Code: CAPPRIDE for $25 off), visit Capital Pride’s website.

Capital Pride/World Pride will host Rainbow Masquerade at Hook Hall, a New Year’s Eve party featuring drag shows, silk aerial acts, private lounges and the venue’s Hot Tub Cabana. According to Brandon Bayton, Capital Pride executive producer, “Step into the Fabric of Freedom and toast World Pride 2025 in style—where every moment sparkles, every performance dazzles and every toast makes a difference. It’s going to be an amazing night!”
The party is Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave., N.W. Proceeds benefit Capital Pride D.C. and tickets are available on Eventbrite.
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