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Eagle preps for anniversary weekend

Drag show, male contest, cookout, auction and more planned

Published

7 years ago

November 10, 2018

Mariah Cooper

DC Eagle anniversary, gay news, Washington Blade

Willam (Photo by Mathu Anderson; courtesy DC Eagle)

The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) celebrates its 47th anniversary with events Nov. 16-18.

On Friday, Nov. 16, drag superstar Willam will perform during the Birds of Prey Drag Show. Ba’Naka hosts the party. Brooklyn Heights, Iyana Deschanel, Sasha Adams Sanchez and Bambi Ne’Cole Ferrah will also perform. DJ Icy Funk will spin tracks for the evening. Show starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15. VIP meet and greet tickets with Willam are $30.

On Saturday, Nov. 17, there will be a cookout and auction. Tickets are $10. Later, there will be the annual Mr. D.C. Eagle and the first ever Ms. D.C. Eagle contest and victory dance. Tickets are $15. On Sunday, Nov. 18 is the victory cookout. Tickets are $10. Afterwards, guests can hop on the Sunday Evening Bus Crawl to help show off the new Mr. and Ms. D.C. Eagle at local D.C. bars. Tickets are $15. Weekend ticket packages are also available.

For more information on events and ticket pricing, visit dceagle.com.

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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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January 23, 2026

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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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7 days ago

January 23, 2026

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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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3 weeks ago

January 11, 2026

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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.