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Otter Crossing goes Freddie

Monthly party to honor Queen frontman

Published

9 years ago

March 4, 2015

Mariah Cooper

Freddie Mercury, gay news, Washington Blade

Freddie Mercury (Photo by Carl Lender; courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) hosts Otter Crossing: Night of a 1000 Freddies Friday night at 10 p.m.

DJ Shea Van Horn will play music from Freddie Mercury’s era of the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s disco, house and classic rock. Drink specials are $5 Stoli drinks, $4 Fireballs and $3 Bud Lights. Guests who arrive with mustaches and other Freddie-related clothing get free admission. There will also be live performances.

Cover is $5 after 10 p.m. For more information, visit greenlanterndc.com.

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Artists Mercedes and Desto host a queer party

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2 months ago

May 2, 2024

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(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

3 months ago

April 5, 2024

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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

6 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.