Bars & Parties
Latino Pride returns this weekend
‘La Coranacion’ scheduled for Sunday at Cobalt
Latino Pride 2013 (Washington Blade file photo by Blake Bergen)
The Latino GLBT History Project (LHP) presents its eighth annual D.C. Latino Pride Celebration Sunday through June 5 at various locations around the District.
On Sunday, there will be “La Coronación,” the Project’s 2014-2015 Royal Court Coronation, at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Royal Court members include Miss Latino GLBT History Project Gladys Gonzalez and Mr. Latino GLBT History Project Juan Alvarez. There will also be special drag performances by Roxy Saint Cartier, Mayline Guerreo and many more. On Thursday, there is “La Plática Panel Discussion: Community and Family Supporting Latino LGBT Youth,” a panel discussion about the challenges facing LGBT Latino youth, at the Human Rights Campaign Equality Forum (1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) from 6-9 p.m. A reception with appetizers and wine follows the panel.
There is a $5 suggested donation for both events. Guests must be 21 or older to attend “La Coronación.” For more details, visit latinoglbthistory.org.
“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.
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.
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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