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Town’s final weekend June 29-30

Ladies of Town, regular DJs slated for swan song

Published

7 years ago

June 28, 2018

Grace Perry

Town Danceboutique, gay news, Washington Blade

Town Danceboutique (Washington Blade photo by Wyatt Westlund)

Town Danceboutique (2009 8 St., N.W.), D.C.’s largest gay nightclub, hosts its final weekend of parties next weekend.

The final Bear Happy Hour starts at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 29. Entry continues through 8:30 p.m.

Per tradition, Friday night, June 29 will be open to all guests 18 and up and include a drag show at 9:30 p.m. featuring Tatianna, Shi-Queeta Lee, Ba’Naka and more. Tickets ($40) for the show can be purchased at flavorus.com. Seats operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.

There will also be a special show by all the Ladies of Town upstairs later in the night and music will be by Wess and BacK2bACk. Doors open at 9 p.m. and entry tickets ($35) can be purchased at the door.

The Closing Party is Saturday night will host virtually all the same festivities — drag show and the Ladies of Town — but music will be by Wess and Town owner Ed Bailey and the party will only be available to guests 21 and up. The Saturday night drag show is sold out. Admission after the drag show is $35.

Details at towndc.com.

Related Topics:Banaka DJ Wess Ed Bailey Ladies of Town LGBT nightlife Shi-Queeta-Lee Tatianna Town Danceboutique

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MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4

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“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.

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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

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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

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5 months ago

November 29, 2024

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(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.