Bars & Parties

Leather Pride is next weekend

Eagle plays home to bevy of naughty fun

Published

6 years ago

May 23, 2019

Leather Pride, gay news, Washington Blade — (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

D.C. Leather Pride Weekend runs May 31-June 2 with various events all held at the D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.).

On Friday, May 31, the Birds of Prey Drag Show and a special Friday night edition of Daddy XL with DJs Strike Stone and Dean Sullivan will be held. DJ Honey spins at 7 p.m. during the Meaty Fridays Happy Hour.

On Saturday, June 1, The Highwaymen TNT will work the bar, special guest Hummer will make an appearance in the Eagles Nest, and in Exile upstairs, BRUT with DJs Ultra Pup and Dan Darlington will spin. DJ Popperz will spin in the main bar. No cover for the main bar. Individual events have entry fees.

The bar opens at noon on Sunday, June 2. The BLUF XL Tea Dance and Cigar Social will be held at 4 p.m. with the Mid-Atlantic Rubber Collective at the Club Bar.

Look for the event on Facebook for full details.

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MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4

Published

4 months ago

December 27, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

Shea van Horn and Matt Bailer are back with Mixtape. (Photo by David Claypool/Kalorama Photography)

“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

Published

4 months ago

December 23, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

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.

Bars & Parties

Ring in 2025 with a World Pride party

Rainbow Masquerade to be held at Hook Hall

Published

5 months ago

November 29, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

(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.