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Countdown to Halloween 2019

Queer-friendly Allhalllowtide events abound in D.C. and beyond

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Friday, Oct. 25

Night of the Living Zoo is tonight from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo (3001 Connecticut Ave., N.W.). Event includes a dance party, a costume competition hosted by Science on Tap, performance artists and an after-hours access to animal houses and exhibits. VIP tickets include a private dance party, private access to VIP bar and lounge, exclusive animal viewings and more. Visit nationalzoo.si.edu for tickets and information.  

The Swazz Queer Halloween Party is tonight at 9 p.m. at Smith Public Trust (3514 12th St., N.E.). Early bird tickets are $10, regular $15. This queer dance party features a costume contest with prizes at 12:30 a.m. a full bar serving creepy cocktails, ghostly projections and more. Visit swazzevents.com for tickets and information.  

Saturday, Oct. 26

The Rainbow Families Halloween Party is tonight from 5-8 p.m. at Browne Academy (5917 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, Va.) All LGBT families are invited to this kid-friendly event featuring music, games, food, costumes and more. For tickets and information, visit rainbowfamilies.org/events.

The Annapolis Pride Halloween Party and Fundraiser is tonight from 7-11 p.m. at the Eastport Democratic Club (525 State St., Annapolis, Md.). This is its second annual event and features a costume contest, music, food, a cash bar and more. Tickets are $20 at secure.givelively.org

Jokers Gone Wild a Halloween benefit event for the Barry Smythers fund, is tonight at 9 p.m. at Soundcheck (1420 K St., N.W.). Tickets start at $25 and a portion of door proceeds benefit mental health awareness. Drag show starts at 9:30 p.m. and features Maddelynn Hatter from Dracula season three. About $2,000 in cash and prizes to be given to costume contest winners. Tickets and information are here.

Sunday, Oct. 27

Kid Friendly Gluten-Free Halloween Baking Class is today from 10:30 a.m.-noon. At the Children’s National Medical Center Diabetes Care Complex (111 Michigan Ave., N.W.). The public is invited to a morning of holiday-themed backing. All recipes are gluten-free and peer mentors will be present to help younger children. Costumes are encouraged. For more information, visit washingtondc.eventful.com.  

Tuesday, Oct. 29

Boo! Halloween is a floral design workshop hosted by Helen Olivia Floral Design (1519 Leslie Ave., Alexandria, Va.) tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All the tools, flowers, vases and instruction will be provided to create a beautiful and relaxing holiday-themed arrangement. Tickets and information at helenoliviaflowers.com

Wednesday, Oct. 30

Superfine! Art Fair D.C. 2019 is tonight at 8 p.m. in Union Market (1309 5th St., N.E.). Tickets start at $15 for this pre-Halloween event filled with curated performances and an opportunity to meet and connect with local artists. A chance to surround yourself in art while collecting costume ideas. Info and program available at superfine.world/discover-dc.

The Halloween Even Fun Run is tonight from 6:30-8 p.m., hosted by PR One Loudoun (20432 Exchange St., Ashburn, Va.). The public is invited to join members of the PR training program for a fun run from the store. Come dressed in your best costume. Kids and pets are welcome to join in. All levels welcome. More information available at potomacriverrunning.com

HALLOWEEN

Hall-O-Screen Party: Nightmare Before Christmas is tonight from 6-10 p.m. at The Reach at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.). No tickets are required for this free outdoor event. Beginning at 6, Dance Metro D.C.’s Becky Ferrell teaches the crowd the moves to “Thriller,” “Monster Mash,” “The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s” “Time Warp,” and more. Film starts at 7:30. More information available at kennedy-center.org.

The Haunted Disco D.C. Halloween night dance party hosted by Geek Nite Out is tonight from 8 p.m.-midnight at the Navy Yard (125 O St., N.E.). Tickets are $45 until Oct. 25 and $50 after. This pop-up dance party features two DJs on two levels, an open bar, special effects and light fare. The “midnight abduction” whisks away seven best-dressed contest winners to an undisclosed location for a complimentary hotel stay. For details visit haunteddiscodc.com

Dark and Stormy Halloween featuring DJs Kangal, Mindjacket and Shea Van Horn is tonight starting at 9 p.m. at the DC9 (1940 9th St., N.W.). This event includes a costume contest and all-night dancing to electro, synth wave, retro, goth, industrial and other dark disco classics. Doors open at 9 for this 21-and-up event. Tickets are $5. More information available at dc9.club.

Friday, Nov. 1

The Rocky Horror Picture Show 2019 is tonight from 8-10 p.m. at Georgetown University’s ICC Auditorium (3700 O St., N.W.). The school’s campus Pride hosts this throwback event featuring a student shadow cast performance and audience participation. The 1975 film is a musical multi-genre classic and the longest-running theatrical release in film history with a large international cult following. Tickets are $1.09 and available at bit.ly/gurocky19

QREW: HallowQWEEN is tonight at 10 p.m. at Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe (2477-2475 18th St., N.W.). Admission is is free before 11 p.m. to this 21-and-up event which features costumed dancing all night long. After 11, admission is $10. Tickets and information at songbyrddc.com

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MAL kicks off Jan. 11 with Bootcamp

Mid-Atlantic Leather begins with party at Bunker

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MAL Weekend kicks off next week. (Image courtesy of Bunker)

Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend arrives next week with a kickoff event Thursday, Jan. 11 from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. at Bunker. Organizers at Kinetic promise a surprise drill sergeant who will whip you into shape. Joshua Ruiz DJs the event. This event is for VIP pass holders only; visit kineticpresents.com for details.

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A roundup of New Year’s Eve parties in D.C.

Celebrate the start of 2024 in style

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Xavier Entertainment LLC will host the seventh annual Times Square NYE Celebration at 10 p.m. at Ivy City Smokehouse. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

New Year’s Eve 2024 at Lost Society will be at 7 p.m. at Lost Society. There will be unique entertainment all night along with a journey of the senses through captivating light shows and LED displays, music, and bottle service presentations throughout the evening. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Busboys and Poets will host New Year’s Eve Open Mic and Party at 10 p.m. at 2021 14th St., N.W. This will be an evening of poetry, live DJ, dancing, food, and good company in a vibrant atmosphere where local artists take the stage, showcasing their talents in various genres. The night will be hosted by the talented Charity Blackwell and will feature award-winning poet Black Chakra. Dyanna Monet will deejay. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased on Eventbrite

QueerTalk DC will host Sapphic New Year’s Celebration at 8 p.m. at FigLeaf Bar & Lounge. The event will celebrate Sapphic, trans, and non-binary communities and feature complimentary hors D’oeuvres, a Champagne toast and DJ sets by DJ Clamazon and DJ Q. For more details, visit Eventbrite

The Queers Upstairs will host Heels & Ties: A Queer New Years Eve Surprise at 9 p.m. at Aliceanna Social Club. This evening will be an unforgettable LGBTQ New Year’s Eve party where you can sip your favorite cocktails and enjoy small bites while dancing the night away with music from DJ Rosie & DJ Missy. Tickets start at $30 and can purchased on Eventbrite

BuffBoyzz Gay-Friendly Male Strip Clubs will host a male revue that caters to men and women at 8 p.m. at Buffboyzz Male Strippers. The event will be an exciting, entertaining and sexy show of exotic male dancers in that will entertain your pants off. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite

International Events Washington DC will host the 2024 Black Tie New Year’s Eve Gala at 7:30 p.m. at the Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C. There will be free-flowing Champagne, an open bar, a spectacular balloon drop in the Euro Discotheque Ballroom and live bands and DJs. For dinner, guests can choose from an elegant sit-down, three-course dinner with Champagne or a dinner buffet of international cuisine. Tickets start at $189 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Social Architects will host the 12th Annual New Year’s Eve Casino Night at 8 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Arlington, Va. There will be six rooms of entertainment spread across three floors. The DJs will spin hip hop, R&B, salsa, Afrobeats and old school music. Tickets start at $60 and can be purchased on Eventbrite

Pitchers and A League of Her Own will host a NYE party with complimentary Champagne toast at midnight, party favors, and a DJ all night long.

Shaker’s plans a drag extravaganza with Tatianna and Crystal Edge among others starting at 10:30 p.m.; the $10 cover includes a glass of Champagne. 

Bunker hosts a 12-hour masquerade ball with several DJs, including Joe Gauthreaux. The party starts at 9 p.m. and goes until 9 a.m. on Jan. 1. Tickets start at $45 and are available at bunkerdc.com.

DJ Alex Love spins NYE at Dirty Goose with drink specials at midnight.

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Labor Day sees return of SunFestival to Rehoboth Beach

DJs, live auction, comedy and more planned for end-of-summer bash

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A scene from previous SunFestival celebrations. (Blade file photo by Daniel Truitt)

Labor Day Weekend in Rehoboth Beach brings more than the end of summer — it brings the annual SunFestival celebration benefitting CAMP Rehoboth.

The weekend promises two nights of revelry with entertainers and nationally known DJs creating the “ultimate party to close out summer” Sept. 2-3.

Saturday’s $45 general admission tickets are sold out but you can join a waitlist at the event’s website. That ticket grants you access to a comedy show and an auction where you can bid on six experiences like an eight-day boat tour through Belgium and the Netherlands or a week’s stay in Lisbon, Portugal. Organizations have donated these experiences to CAMP to auction off, with all proceeds going to the organization.

The $95 pass to both nights is also sold out. But general admission tickets for the Sept. 3 dance party starting at 7 p.m. with DJs Robbie Leslie and Joe Gauthreaux remain available. CAMP Rehoboth promises a “state-of-the-art club-like atmosphere,” with new design elements and video imaging.

Visit camprehoboth.com for tickets and more information. The weekend’s schedule is below:

Saturday, Sept. 2: A Night of Comedy, Drag, and Song, plus a LIVE Auction! (Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. Auction and show promptly start at 7:30 p.m.) Featuring Dixie Longate and Randy Roberts.

Serving up Tupperware lady realness, join in Dixie’s living room party and all its hilarity. Randy Roberts brings thrills with uncanny impersonations of iconic female vocalists and cabaret.

Experience a night filled with laughter and song as these talented performers will lift your spirits and tickle your funny bone. And not to be missed: the live auction. Check out the live auction items camprehoboth.com/sunfest2023live.

Sunday Sept. 3: A Night of Dance. (Doors open at 7 p.m. Dance ends at 1 a.m.) Featuring DJ Robbie Leslie and DJ Joe Gauthreaux.

Both DJs will offer an unforgettable musical journey starting with classic mirror ball memories, dance floor anthems, and the latest club beats, according to a CAMP Rehoboth statement. Events are held at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, which CAMP promises will be transformed “into the ultimate dance party to close out the summer.”

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