Bars & Parties
MAL piggyback parties
DJ Dee Martello is guest at Distrkt C party Jan. 14


DJ Dee Martello (Photo courtesy of the D.C. Eagle)
Local gay clubs celebrate Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend with their own leather parties over MAL weekend.
D.C. Bear Crue hosts its annual leather bear party and bear happy hour at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) on Friday, Jan. 13 from 6-11 p.m. Specials include drink discounts until 11 p.m. and free pizza at 7 p.m. There is no cover. Entry ends at 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/bearhappyhour.
Growls: Roughhouse hosts a party at Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) on Friday, Jan. 13 from 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. Billy Santoro hosts the event and DJ Mateo Segade plays music. Cover is $5 before 10 p.m. and $7 after. For details, visit facebook.com/growlrroughhouse.
Distrkt C presents Masters, Boys & Pigs at the D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 p.m.- 8 a.m. DJ Jared Connor opens the party and DJ Dee Martello, seen here, will be the guest DJ. Tickets are $25. For more details, visit facebook.com/distrktc.
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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