Bars & Parties
Bombalicious launches new dance party
Baltimore opens Feb. 9; D.C.’s is next weekend
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.
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.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
El Techo will host, in partnership with Cherry Fund, a special edition of “Cherry Sundays” on Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m.
This event is a one-day fundraising bottomless brunch. There will be performances by Evry Pleasure, Tara Hoot and TrevHER, with DJ Lemz. All tequila shot purchases will be donated to the Cherry Fund.
The Cherry Fund raises money for LGBTQ non-profits whose primary goal is to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS with prevention, treatment and education, and mental health services.
The event costs $45, inclusive of bottomless brunch on margaritas, mimosas, Bloody Marys and Tecates.
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