Bars & Parties
Meet the Blade’s ’19 singles
Most eligible queer Washingtonians unveiled
Washington Blade will bring together the top 20 LGBT singles in the D.C. area for its Singles Party on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Avalon Saturdays at Soundcheck (1420 K St., N.W.).
After more than 200 nominations, the top 20 most eligible singles will be recognized at the party. Get a sneak peek at the guest list when the top 20 will be announced online Feb. 6. At the party, doors open at 10 p.m. followed by the introduction of the singles at 11:15 p.m. Cover is $15.
For more information, visit washingtonblade.com/singles.
“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.
Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend arrives next week with a kickoff event Thursday, Jan. 11 from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. at Bunker. Organizers at Kinetic promise a surprise drill sergeant who will whip you into shape. Joshua Ruiz DJs the event. This event is for VIP pass holders only; visit kineticpresents.com for details.
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