Bars & Parties
SpeakeasyDC goes gay
Pride installment hits 9:30 Club Friday night
![SpeakeasyDC, gay news, Washington Blade](https://www.washingtonblade.com/content/files/2015/06/SpeakeasyDC_460x470_by_Alexander_Morozov_courtesy_KRPR.jpg)
![SpeakeasyDC, gay news, Washington Blade](https://www.washingtonblade.com/content/files/2015/06/SpeakeasyDC_insert_by_Alexander_Morozov_courtesy_KRPR.jpg)
(Photo by Alexander Morozov, courtesy KRPR)
SpeakeasyDC presents “Out/Spoken: An Evening of True Stories Through an LGBT Lens” at the 9:30 Club (815 V St., N.W.) Friday evening at 6:30 p.m.
SpeakeasyDC, a true story-telling group, will share stories LGBT focused stories such as finding out about gay family members and trying to date during the prominence of Grindr. Storytellers include a gay rights activist and a southerner sharing his story publicly for the first time. DJ Khelan will play music for the event.
Tickets are $25. For more information, visit speakeasydc.com.
![](https://www.washingtonblade.com/content/files/2024/05/Herses_design_insert.jpg)
“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.
![](https://www.washingtonblade.com/content/files/2023/12/20231021_Tara_Hoot_at_Wig_Night_Out_at_Dirty_Goose_insert_2_c_Washington_Blade_by_Michael_Key.jpg)
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.
![](https://www.washingtonblade.com/content/files/2024/01/Bootcamp_poster_insert_via_Bunker.jpg)
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.
-
Canada1 day ago
Toronto Pride parade cancelled after pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt it
-
Theater5 days ago
Stephen Mark Lukas makes sublime turn in ‘Funny Girl’
-
Baltimore4 days ago
Despite record crowds, Baltimore Pride’s LGBTQ critics say organizers dropped the ball
-
Sports4 days ago
Haters troll official Olympics Instagram for celebrating gay athlete and boyfriend