Bars & Parties
BARE’s ninth annual White Party on August 18
BARE event is next weekend with DJs Rosie and Keenan
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The ladies of LURe host BARE’s ninth annual White Party at Cobalt (1639 R. St. N.W.) on Saturday, August 18 from 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
DJs Rosie and Keenan will spin and the DystRucXion dancers will perform.
There will be a wet T-shirt contest. T-shirts will be provided, but participants must bring their own towels. Sign-ups are on the top floor with DJ Rosie, and can be done individually or with one other person. Winners will be determined by crowd applause and will receive cash prizes.
Entry is $7 before midnight and $10 after. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID.
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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