Bars & Parties
Phillips plans Feb. 4 Valentine’s event
The Phillips Collection opened its doors in 1921, eight years before the debut of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The intimate setting of this distinct Georgian Revival house, located in Dupont Circle, is filled with paintings and modern works by Renoir, Rothko, Bonnard and O’Keefe, van Gogh and Diebenkorn to name a few. And there’s no better time to experience the museum than at its monthly Phillips After 5 events, held the first Thursday of the month.
On Feb. 4 from 5-8 p.m., Phillips After 5 has a special Valentine’s Day-themed event planned. Sip Champagne with your valentine or maybe meet one while sampling Brazilian tapas with capirinhas from chef Andrew Holden of FoodArts. Indulge your sweet tooth with chocolate fondue and Godiva chocolate liqueur. The Music Room offers poet Shani Jamila for a recitation of Georgia O’Keeffe’s letters to her husband Alfred Stieglitz, to the accompaniment of violinist Matthew Hemerlein and music spun by DJ Adrian Loving.
The exhibits will include “Object as Subject: Photographs of the Czech Avant-Garde,” which closes Feb. 7. Attendees can also share in the love story of Duncan and Marjorie Phillips with gallery talks about their personal and professional partnership.
The Phillips Collection will have a special Art & Romance video diary booth set up for attendees to stop by and share how art has inspired love in their life. There will also be a series of early 20th-century short Czech films rarely seen in the U.S., introduced by associate curator Elsa Smithgall. In addition, the DC Agenda staff will be special guests at the event, so come and rub elbows with us over cocktails and chocolate. The Phillips Collection is located at 1600 21st St., N.W.
Bars & Parties
MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4
“MIXTAPE with DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn” will be on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 10 p.m. at the Atlantis.
This event is D.C.’s legendary LGBTQ dance party. Founded in 2008 by DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn, MIXTAPE quickly became a staple of the city’s queer nightlife, bringing together a vibrant crowd of music lovers, dancers, and everyone in between. Known for its eclectic blend of indie, house, nudisco, and throwbacks, MIXTAPE creates a unique, inclusive experience that brings people back to the dance floor time and again.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on the Atlantis website.
Bars & Parties
Ring in the New Year with Capital Pride
Rainbow Masquerade features drag shows, aerial silk performances
Capital Pride will host “Rainbow Masquerade NYE Party” on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at 3400 Georgia Ave. NW.
There will be an all-night open bar, midnight Champagne, drag shows and aerial silk performances. There will also be dessert and midnight snack tables and themed photo ops.
To get tickets and a discount (Code: CAPPRIDE for $25 off), visit Capital Pride’s website.
Capital Pride/World Pride will host Rainbow Masquerade at Hook Hall, a New Year’s Eve party featuring drag shows, silk aerial acts, private lounges and the venue’s Hot Tub Cabana. According to Brandon Bayton, Capital Pride executive producer, “Step into the Fabric of Freedom and toast World Pride 2025 in style—where every moment sparkles, every performance dazzles and every toast makes a difference. It’s going to be an amazing night!”
The party is Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Hook Hall, 3400 Georgia Ave., N.W. Proceeds benefit Capital Pride D.C. and tickets are available on Eventbrite.
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