Bars & Parties
Blade’s Best of Gay D.C. awards is Oct. 18
Annual readers’ poll event spotlights region’s best and brightest
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Last year’s Best of Gay D.C. party. (Washington Blade photo by Tom Hausman)
Washington Blade hosts its annual Best of Gay D.C. Party at Pitchers (2317 18th St., N.W.) on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6-9 p.m.
The winners of the Blade’s 2018 Best of Gay D.C. Awards will be announced. Complimentary Avion Tequila and Absolut cocktails will be served from 6-8 p.m. There will also be performances and appearances from notable members of the LGBT and local community. Tickets are $20.
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit facebook.com/washingtonblade.
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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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