Bars & Parties

Bombalicious launches new dance party

Baltimore opens Feb. 9; D.C.’s is next weekend

Published

6 years ago

February 8, 2019

Bombalicious Eklaver, gay news, Washington Blade — **Bombalicious Eklaver** (Photo courtesy of Ed Figueroa)

Local drag performer Bombalicious Eklaver (aka Ed Figueroa) is launching a new party dubbed BLOWOUT. It launches Saturday, Feb. 9 at The Crown Baltimore (1910 N. Charles St., Baltimore) at 9 p.m. A D.C. version launches Saturday, Feb. 16 in Washington at Songbyrd Music House (2475 18th St., N.W.). at 11 p.m.

It’s billed as a “new dance party geared toward the LGBT community,” Eklaver says. It promises “electrifying music by top DJs; exciting, provocative, jaw-dropping performances from queer artists and an all-inclusive environment where self-expression is celebrated and troubles are danced away.”

Tickets are $7. Look for the events on Facebook for details.

Related Topics:BLOWOUT Bombalicious Eklaver Ed Figueroa LGBT nightlife Songbyrd Music House The Crown Baltimore

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MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4

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4 months ago

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Tinashe Chingarande

Shea van Horn and Matt Bailer are back with Mixtape. (Photo by David Claypool/Kalorama Photography)

“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.

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Ring in the New Year with Capital Pride

Rainbow Masquerade features drag shows, aerial silk performances

Published

4 months ago

December 23, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

There are plenty of queer parties planned for New Year’s Eve around D.C., including one hosted by Capital Pride. (Photo by grapix/Bigstock)

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.

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Ring in 2025 with a World Pride party

Rainbow Masquerade to be held at Hook Hall

Published

5 months ago

November 29, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by Masson/Bigstock)

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.