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Kweendom unites queer comedians

Performance troupe slated for June 6 Black Cat performance

Published

7 years ago

May 31, 2019

Kweendom, gay news, Washington Blade — **Bobby Hankinson** of Kweendom (Photo by Leslie Knott)

Kweendom, a troupe of queer comedians and storytellers from New York, will perform at the Black Cat (1811 14 st., N.W.) on Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and 20 percent of the proceeds from this performance will be donated to the D.C. Center for the LGBT Community.

The group has received numerous awards to include The New York Times Critics’ Pick and was a featured performer at FlameCon and Story Fest. Kweendom is a high-energy show featuring everything from drag queens to laugh-out-loud comedians to thought-provoking storytellers.

Many of the performers have other jobs, including performer Gabe Gonzales who is also a host on Scruff’s “Hosting” quiz show series.

Tickets are available at ticketfly.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

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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

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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.