Bars & Parties
Eagle veterans benefit is Saturday night
Fundraiser supports veterans suicide prevention programs
The D.C. Eagle (Washington Blade archive photo by Doug Hinckle)
The D.C. Eagle (639 New York Ave., NW) and its charity division Eagle Wings host an event to fundraise for Virginia’s local Veterans Suicide Prevention Programs and LGBT outreach efforts Saturday night at 10 p.m.
Eagle Wings was formed to provide support for different organizations in 2004, and has since donated $90,000 to different organizations. The night will include drink specials, veteran auction, self-choice raffle, military recruit haircuts and bootblack services.
For more information, 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.
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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Andy Cohen coming to D.C.
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