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Team D.C. Casino Night returns

Prizes galore available in poker, craps, blackjack and more

Published

9 years ago

January 21, 2016

Mariah Cooper

Team D.C. Casino Night, gay news, Washington Blade

Team D.C. Casino Night (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Team D.C. hosts its annual Winter Casino Night at Buffalo Billiards (1330 19th St., N.W.) on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 8 p.m.-midnight.

The night will include poker, craps and blackjack with dealers from local LGBT sports teams such as D.C. Front Runners, D.C. Strokes Rowing Club, D.C. Different Drummers and more. There is no cover charge. For $10 receive $100 in chips or $20 for $250 in chips. There will be food and drink specials all night. Prizes are tickets to an upcoming Washington Capitals game, tickets to Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas in concert at Verizon Center, $100 gift card to Balance Gym and more.

For more details, visit teamdc.org.

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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.

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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.

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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.