Bars & Parties
Blade’s Rehoboth summer kick-off party returns
Annual event is May 18 at Blue Moon
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The Blade’s summer kickoff party (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)
Washington Blade hosts its 11th annual Blade Rehoboth Summer Kickoff at Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Av., Rehoboth Beach, Del.) on Friday, May 18 from 5-7 p.m.
Attendees will receive a drink wristband and entry into a drawing for prizes. Admission is free but there is a suggested $10 donation for the Blade Foundation. The foundation funds journalism projects for the LGBT community and other underrepresented communities and creates scholarships for LGBT journalists.
For more information, 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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