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Blade’s Rehoboth summer kick-off is May 17

Trans author Sarah McBride is guest speaker

Published

7 years ago

May 9, 2019

Summer Kickoff Party, Rehoboth Beach, Washington Blade, gay news

Rehoboth Summer Kickoff Party, Rehoboth Beach, Washington Blade, gay news — The Blade’s summer kickoff party (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The Washington Blade hosts its 12th annual Rehoboth Summer Kickoff Party at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Del.) on Friday, May 17 from 5-7 p.m.

Sarah McBride will be the special guest speaker. She is the National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign and author of “Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss and the Fight for Trans Equality.” In 2016, she became the first openly transgender person to address a major party political convention when she spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

There is a suggested $20 donation to the Blade Foundation. Admission includes two drink tickets and entry into a drawing for prizes. Event is sponsored by Pepco and Delmarva Power.

For details, visit facebook.com/washingtonblade.

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Queer Magic dance party planned

Tarot, dancing, drag and more at Black Cat event

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1 week 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

Published

5 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

Published

5 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.