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Imperial Court readies Egyptian-themed Coronation

Bevy of events lead to crownings at Sept. 10 event

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8 years ago

August 31, 2016

Mariah Cooper

Imperial Court, gay news, Washington Blade

The Imperial Court (Washington Blade file photo by Vladyslav Rekhovskyy)

The Imperial Court of Washington presents “Gala of the Americas: A night on the River Nile: Journey to Ancient Egypt” from Thursday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 11.

On Thursday, Sept. 8 the In Town Show will be from 8-10 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant (555 23rd St. S Arlington, Va.). There is no cover charge. At 11 p.m. there will be a Mr. Nude D.C. Crew Club Pageant at Crew Club (1321 14th St., N.W.). Contest begins at 11:30 p.m. Cover is $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

On Friday, Sept. 9, the cocktail reception is from 7-8:30 p.m. at Fire and Sage at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center (775 12th St., N.W.). From 8:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. guests will board buses to various bars to watch performances from reigning and past monarchs. A beef buffet will be included. Tickets are $25.

Saturday, Sept. 10 there will be another cocktail reception from 6-7 p.m at Fire and Sage. Following will be the Coronation V “Galas of the Americas” from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are $120. Awards will be presented for Best Male in Theme, Best Female in Theme and Best Costume. An after party will follow.

On Sunday, Sept. 11 there will be an awards brunch at Bistro Bistro (1727 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is $40. Afterwards there will be a victory show after party at Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) from 3-6 p.m. The party will be a fundraiser for ICWDC Monarch Promotional Fund.

For more details on all of the weekend’s events, visit imperialcourtdc.org.

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The Independence Day fireworks display is scheduled for July 4. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

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A performance at the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. (Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution)

The 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes place on the National Mall June 26–July 1, with the program “Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian.”

Since 1967, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has been held on the National Mall; events are free. Festival hours are 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with evening concerts Friday through Sunday from 5:30-7 p.m. For details on specific events, visit festival.si.edu/visit.

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Arlington Pride is here

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This event will be a gathering of the community showcasing local talent, food, and vibrant entertainment. The event will be a celebration of diversity and love.

Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.