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Gay Men’s Chorus hosts ‘Ropeburn 2’

‘Drag Race’ alum Dax to host cosplay party

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8 years ago

October 13, 2018

Mariah Cooper

Dax ExclamationPoint will host Ropeburn 2. (Photo courtesy GMCW)

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington presents “Ropeburn 2: Guardians of Equality,” a cosplay event, at SAX (734 11th St., N.W.) on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Dax ExclamationPoint will host the event. Fandoms ranging from sci-fi and fantasy to anime and gaming will be represented through cosplay burlesque, artist meet-and-greets and a cosplay competition. There will also be performances by 17th Street Dance and aerialists, a panel discussion on the intersection of LGBT identity and fandom and a dance party. The panel discussion kicks off at 7 p.m. followed by performances at 8:30 p.m. The cosplay show and contest is at 9:30 p.m. All are welcome. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $80.

For more details, visit gmcw.org/season-shows/ropeburn.

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Queer Magic dance party planned

Tarot, dancing, drag and more at Black Cat event

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1 month ago

June 5, 2026

Michael Key

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.

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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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6 months ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by New Africa/Bigstock)

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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6 months 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.