Bars & Parties
Bombalicious launches new dance party
Baltimore opens Feb. 9; D.C.’s is next weekend
Local drag performer Bombalicious Eklaver (aka Ed Figueroa) is launching a new party dubbed BLOWOUT. It launches Saturday, Feb. 9 at The Crown Baltimore (1910 N. Charles St., Baltimore) at 9 p.m. A D.C. version launches Saturday, Feb. 16 in Washington at Songbyrd Music House (2475 18th St., N.W.). at 11 p.m.
It’s billed as a “new dance party geared toward the LGBT community,” Eklaver says. It promises “electrifying music by top DJs; exciting, provocative, jaw-dropping performances from queer artists and an all-inclusive environment where self-expression is celebrated and troubles are danced away.”
Tickets are $7. Look for the events on Facebook for details.
“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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