Bars & Parties
Cherry HIV/AIDS charity dance returns
Joe Gauthreaux, Mike Reimer, X Gonzalez among guest DJs
DJ Joe Gauthreaux (Photo courtesy Project Publicity)
Cherry, a charity dance party weekend featuring numerous DJs, is April 16-19 at various locations.
April 16 is Thrust at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. with DJ Kostas. There is an open bar from 10-11 p.m.
April 17 is Gravity at the Howard Theatre (620 T St., N.W.) from 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Beth Anne Sacks will give a performance and DJ Twin will play music. Admission is $25.
April 18 is Moodonna Vol. II at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) from 2-7 p.m. with DJ Joe Gauthreaux in a birthday tribute to Dr. Moody Mustafa. Tickets are $25. Also April 18 is Red Planet from 11 p.m.- 4 a.m. with DJ Tom Stephan and DJ Mike Reimer. Guests should wear red. Tickets are $15 at the door and $20 in advance.
April 19 is Eclipse with DJ Isaac Escalante and DJ X Gonzalez at Tropicalia (2001 14th St., N.W.) from 3:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Tickets are $50. Also on April 19 is DJ Benny K and DJ Sean Morris at Flash (645 Florida Ave., N.W.) from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tickets are $10.
For more information, visit cherryfund.org.
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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