Drag show goes old school

Kristina Kelly to hostess ’90s party

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6 years ago

March 5, 2020

Kristina Kelly, gay news, Washington Blade — **Kristina Kelly** (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The ’90s Drag Show and Party at Shaw’s Tavern (520 Florida Ave., N.W.) is Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 p.m.

Hostess Kristina Kelly leads a performance of area drag artists featuring a ‘90s theme during this monthly Saturday night event. The public is welcome and the show starts promptly at 10:30 p.m.

Email [email protected] for table reservations.

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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.