Bars & Parties
Mayor’s Office to hold mixer
Annual holiday gathering is Dec. 19 at Pitchers
The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs Holiday Mixer celebrates the season Thursday, Dec. 19 from 6-9 p.m. at Pitchers (2317 18th St., N.W.). All are welcome to attend this annual free event.
The mayor’s office invites the community including family and friends to enjoy an evening of dancing, light fare and all night drink specials. The event is hosted by the mayor’s LGBTQ affairs team which provides outreach and public education activities, while advising the D.C. government on the needs of LGBTQ residents.
For more information and to RSVP, visit lgbtqmixer2019.eventbrite.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.