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Pink Tie Party returns

Spring is in the air at annual Cherry Blossom celebration

Published

6 years ago

March 11, 2020

Pink Tie Party, gay news, Washington Blade — Last year’s Pink Tie Party. (Photo courtesy National Cherry Blossom Festival)

A Pink Tie Party hosted by the National Cherry Blossom Festival is Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.). General admission tickets are $225 on Eventbrite.

This event, presented by All Nippon Airways, is a kickoff to spring in D.C. with live music, an open bar and a silent auction featuring exclusive celebrity memorabilia. The party also includes over-the-top blossoming fashions designed by local artists decorating local models. Local restaurants, including Gerrard Street Kitchen D.C., Barley Mac, Texas Jack’s Barbecue, Central Michel Richard, Pappe D.C. and more cater the event.

For more information, visit nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/pink-tie-party.

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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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7 days ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

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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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7 days 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.

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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

Tinashe Chingarande

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.