Bars & Parties

‘Drag Race’s’ Violet and Ginger at Town

D.C. welcomes ‘America’s next drag superstar’

Published

10 years ago

June 10, 2015

Mariah Cooper

Violet Chachki, gay news, Washington Blade

Violet Chachki (Photo courtesy Project Publicity)

Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) hosts a Pride party featuring Violet Chachki, winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season seven, and runner-up Ginger Minj on Saturday at 9 p.m.

There will be a meet and greet with Violet Chachki and Ginger Minj at 7 p.m. A ticket is required for the meet and greet. The drag show starts at 9 p.m. The dance party begins at 11 p.m. with DJ Drew G playing music for the night. Both performers will also be on the Capital Pride main stage at the festivalSunday.

Meet and greet tickets are $50 and include admission to the drag performance and dance party. Tickets for the drag show only are $40 and tickets for the dance party are $20. For more information, visit towndc.com.

Related Topics:Capital Pride DJ Drew G Ginger Minj Pride2015 RuPaul's Drag Race Town Danceboutique Violet Chachki

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MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4

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4 months ago

December 27, 2024

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Shea van Horn and Matt Bailer are back with Mixtape. (Photo by David Claypool/Kalorama Photography)

“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.

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Ring in the New Year with Capital Pride

Rainbow Masquerade features drag shows, aerial silk performances

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4 months ago

December 23, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

There are plenty of queer parties planned for New Year’s Eve around D.C., including one hosted by Capital Pride. (Photo by grapix/Bigstock)

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.

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Ring in 2025 with a World Pride party

Rainbow Masquerade to be held at Hook Hall

Published

5 months ago

November 29, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by Masson/Bigstock)

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.