Bars & Parties
Dacha hosts Gays Against Guns July 24
Beer garden on 7th street welcomes advocacy group
(Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)
Dacha Beer Garden (1600 7 St., N.W.) hosts its weekly “Cause Tuesday” event series Tuesday, July 24 from 4-8 p.m. with Gays Against Guns (GAG) D.C. — an inclusive, direct action group of LGBT folks and their allies fighting to end gun violence and promote legislative reforms across the country.
Guests can purchase a wristband at the garden and receive extended happy hour prices until 8 p.m.; all proceeds benefit GAG D.C. There is no cover charge.
Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.
There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.
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.
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