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Pink Tie Party returns

Spring is in the air at annual Cherry Blossom celebration

Published

4 years ago

March 11, 2020

Pink Tie Party, gay news, Washington Blade — Last year’s Pink Tie Party. (Photo courtesy National Cherry Blossom Festival)

A Pink Tie Party hosted by the National Cherry Blossom Festival is Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.). General admission tickets are $225 on Eventbrite.

This event, presented by All Nippon Airways, is a kickoff to spring in D.C. with live music, an open bar and a silent auction featuring exclusive celebrity memorabilia. The party also includes over-the-top blossoming fashions designed by local artists decorating local models. Local restaurants, including Gerrard Street Kitchen D.C., Barley Mac, Texas Jack’s Barbecue, Central Michel Richard, Pappe D.C. and more cater the event.

For more information, visit nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/pink-tie-party.

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Want to dance for a good cause?

Artists Mercedes and Desto host a queer party

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2 weeks ago

May 2, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

(Image via Eventbrite)

“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.

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Support HIV research with a drag show

Tara Hoot, Evry Pleasure, TrevHER to perform

Published

1 month ago

April 5, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

Tara Hoot performs at Cherry Sundays on Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

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.

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MAL kicks off Jan. 11 with Bootcamp

Mid-Atlantic Leather begins with party at Bunker

Published

4 months ago

January 5, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

MAL Weekend kicks off next week. (Image courtesy of Bunker)

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.