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Get ready to Werk

Qrew has new venue at Union Stage

Published

7 years ago

February 4, 2019

Mariah Cooper

Werk, DJ Tezrah, gay news, Washington Blade — **DJ Tezrah** (Washington Blade photo by Tom Hausman)

Qrew: Werk returns to a new venue at Union Stage on (740 Water St., S.W.) on Friday, Feb. 8 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

DJ Tezrah will play music for the night and Pretty Boi Drag will perform. This Free Life will offer giveaways. Late night happy hour is from 9-10:30 p.m. The first 65 attendees who are 21 and over will receive a free drink ticket. The event is 18 and over. Tickets are $10.

For more details, visit unionstage.com.

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Queer Magic dance party planned

Tarot, dancing, drag and more at Black Cat event

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2 weeks ago

June 5, 2026

Michael Key

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.

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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

Published

5 months ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by New Africa/Bigstock)

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

Published

5 months 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.