Bars & Parties

Leather Pride is next weekend

Eagle plays home to bevy of naughty fun

Published

7 years ago

May 23, 2019

Leather Pride, gay news, Washington Blade — (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

D.C. Leather Pride Weekend runs May 31-June 2 with various events all held at the D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.).

On Friday, May 31, the Birds of Prey Drag Show and a special Friday night edition of Daddy XL with DJs Strike Stone and Dean Sullivan will be held. DJ Honey spins at 7 p.m. during the Meaty Fridays Happy Hour.

On Saturday, June 1, The Highwaymen TNT will work the bar, special guest Hummer will make an appearance in the Eagles Nest, and in Exile upstairs, BRUT with DJs Ultra Pup and Dan Darlington will spin. DJ Popperz will spin in the main bar. No cover for the main bar. Individual events have entry fees.

The bar opens at noon on Sunday, June 2. The BLUF XL Tea Dance and Cigar Social will be held at 4 p.m. with the Mid-Atlantic Rubber Collective at the Club Bar.

Look for the event on Facebook for full details.

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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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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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1 week 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

Published

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.