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Distrkt C goes leather

MAL title holders will host event at karma D.C.

Published

7 years ago

May 3, 2019

Mid-Atlantic Leather, gay news, Washington Blade — ‘Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2019’ **Emerson Aniceto**. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Distrkt C’s Leather Pride and Market will be held at Karma D.C. (2221 Adams Pl., N.E.) on Saturday, May 11 from 10 p.m.- 4 a.m.

The event will be hosted by Emerson Aniceto (Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2019) and Gerard Turner (Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2018). DJ Oscar and DJ Edgar Velazquez will play music for the night. Guests can also buy leather items at the market. Admission is free before 11:15 p.m. and $30 after.

For more information, visit distrktc.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

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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

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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.