Bars & Parties
‘Drag Race’s’ Violet and Ginger at Town
D.C. welcomes ‘America’s next drag superstar’
Violet Chachki (Photo courtesy Project Publicity)
Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) hosts a Pride party featuring Violet Chachki, winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season seven, and runner-up Ginger Minj on Saturday at 9 p.m.
There will be a meet and greet with Violet Chachki and Ginger Minj at 7 p.m. A ticket is required for the meet and greet. The drag show starts at 9 p.m. The dance party begins at 11 p.m. with DJ Drew G playing music for the night. Both performers will also be on the Capital Pride main stage at the festivalSunday.
Meet and greet tickets are $50 and include admission to the drag performance and dance party. Tickets for the drag show only are $40 and tickets for the dance party are $20. For more information, visit towndc.com.
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.
Bars & Parties
Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans
Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance
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.
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.
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