Bars & Parties
Sundance 2018 is next weekend
Annual Labor Day weekend event features auctions, dances and more


Sundance (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)
CAMP Rehoboth presents Sundance 2018: In the Name of Love, a two-night party, at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center (229 Rehoboth Ave., Del.) on Sept. 1-2.
The Sundance Auction, a silent and live auction, kicks off the weekend on Saturday, Sept. 1 from 7-10 p.m. There will be an open bar and food. Lorne Crawford will serve as auctioneer and Stephen Strasser will play music for the evening.
On Sunday, Sept. 2, there will be two dances. The Sundance is from 7 p.m.- 2.am. and will feature music from DJ Joe Gauthreaux. There will be an open bar all night. At the same time as Sundance, there will be the Sundance Disco Twilight Tea featuring music from Studio 54 DJ Robbie Leslie.
Tickets are $80 for both days or $45 for one day. All proceeds will benefit CAMP Rehoboth.
For more details, visit camprehoboth.com.
Bars & Parties
MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4

“MIXTAPE with DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn” will be on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 10 p.m. at the Atlantis.
This event is D.C.’s legendary LGBTQ dance party. Founded in 2008 by DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn, MIXTAPE quickly became a staple of the city’s queer nightlife, bringing together a vibrant crowd of music lovers, dancers, and everyone in between. Known for its eclectic blend of indie, house, nudisco, and throwbacks, MIXTAPE creates a unique, inclusive experience that brings people back to the dance floor time and again.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on the Atlantis website.
Bars & Parties
Ring in the New Year with Capital Pride
Rainbow Masquerade features drag shows, aerial silk performances

Capital Pride will host “Rainbow Masquerade NYE Party” on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at 3400 Georgia Ave. NW.
There will be an all-night open bar, midnight Champagne, drag shows and aerial silk performances. There will also be dessert and midnight snack tables and themed photo ops.
To get tickets and a discount (Code: CAPPRIDE for $25 off), visit Capital Pride’s website.

Capital Pride/World Pride will host Rainbow Masquerade at Hook Hall, a New Year’s Eve party featuring drag shows, silk aerial acts, private lounges and the venue’s Hot Tub Cabana. According to Brandon Bayton, Capital Pride executive producer, “Step into the Fabric of Freedom and toast World Pride 2025 in style—where every moment sparkles, every performance dazzles and every toast makes a difference. It’s going to be an amazing night!”
The party is Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave., N.W. Proceeds benefit Capital Pride D.C. and tickets are available on Eventbrite.
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