Bars & Parties
Cherry coming April 21-24
20th anniversary event draws top DJ talent
(Washington Blade file photo by Pete Exis)
The Cherry Fund, a long-running HIV/AIDS dance benefit, returns April 21-24 and has attracted a wide spate of well-known DJs for its 20th anniversary festivities. This year’s theme is “Alice in Wonderland.”
Morabito and DJ Mike Babbitt spin at “Chasing the White Rabbit” at Cobalt on Thursday, April 21. DJ Aron and DJ Sean Morris spin at “Welcome to Wonderland” at the Howard Theatre on Friday, April 22. DJ Joe G spins at DIVA, an afternoon tea dance, on Saturday, April 23 at Town. DJ Micky Friedmann and DJ Kenneth Riversa spin at Queen of Hearts at Town that night. DJ Isaac Escalante and DJ X Gonzalez spin at Down the Rabbit Hole, an after-hours party at Flash on Sunday, April 24. DJ Alain Jackinsky spins at the closing party “Through the Looking Glass” at Tropicalia on Sunday, April 24.
Weekend passes are $150. Full details at cherryfund.org.
Bars & Parties
Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans
Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance
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.
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.
Bars & Parties
Mid-Atlantic Leather kicks off this week
Parties, contests, vendor expo and more planned for annual gathering
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.
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