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Cherry Fund plans Wed. event
Metro Teen AIDS, Capital Pride and Center to receive thousands in grant money
Cherry Fund will have a reception Wednesday evening where $7,500 in grant money will be given to three local LGBT non-profits — Metro Teen AIDS, Capital Pride and the D.C. Center.
The event will be from 7-9 p.m. at Local 16 (1602 U Street, N.W.). No cover and the event is open to the public but Cherry Fund supporters are especially encouraged to attend. DJ David Merrill will spin.
VIDA Fitness, MOVA, Town, Tropicalia, Local 16, Washington Blade, Metro Weekly, Moody Mustafa and the Cherry Fund Board are among those who contributed.
The Cherry Fund was established in 1997 and is an independent, volunteer organization that works to raise funds for LGBT entities.
“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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