Bars & Parties
Eagle preps for anniversary weekend
Drag show, male contest, cookout, auction and more planned
Willam (Photo by Mathu Anderson; courtesy DC Eagle)
The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) celebrates its 47th anniversary with events Nov. 16-18.
On Friday, Nov. 16, drag superstar Willam will perform during the Birds of Prey Drag Show. Ba’Naka hosts the party. Brooklyn Heights, Iyana Deschanel, Sasha Adams Sanchez and Bambi Ne’Cole Ferrah will also perform. DJ Icy Funk will spin tracks for the evening. Show starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15. VIP meet and greet tickets with Willam are $30.
On Saturday, Nov. 17, there will be a cookout and auction. Tickets are $10. Later, there will be the annual Mr. D.C. Eagle and the first ever Ms. D.C. Eagle contest and victory dance. Tickets are $15. On Sunday, Nov. 18 is the victory cookout. Tickets are $10. Afterwards, guests can hop on the Sunday Evening Bus Crawl to help show off the new Mr. and Ms. D.C. Eagle at local D.C. bars. Tickets are $15. Weekend ticket packages are also available.
For more information on events and ticket pricing, visit dceagle.com.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
El Techo will host, in partnership with Cherry Fund, a special edition of “Cherry Sundays” on Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m.
This event is a one-day fundraising bottomless brunch. There will be performances by Evry Pleasure, Tara Hoot and TrevHER, with DJ Lemz. All tequila shot purchases will be donated to the Cherry Fund.
The Cherry Fund raises money for LGBTQ non-profits whose primary goal is to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS with prevention, treatment and education, and mental health services.
The event costs $45, inclusive of bottomless brunch on margaritas, mimosas, Bloody Marys and Tecates.
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