Coming soon: Nina West

‘Drag Race’ fan favorite to host Eagle party

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6 years ago

March 11, 2020

Nina West, gay news, Washington Blade — **Nina West** (Photo courtesy of World of Wonder)

The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) hosts Hard Candy with Nina West Monday, March 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $30 on Eventbrite.

Guests are invited to a meet and greet with West prior to the 9 p.m. showtime. This 18-and-over event is hosted by Chicki Parm and features performances by Crystal Edge and Druex Sidora.

West, an actor, singer and activist, rose to national fame by placing sixth on the 11th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” where she also won Miss Congeniality.

For tickets and information, visit ninaeagledc.eventbrite.com.

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