Bars & Parties
Dacha hosts Gays Against Guns July 24
Beer garden on 7th street welcomes advocacy group
(Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)
Dacha Beer Garden (1600 7 St., N.W.) hosts its weekly “Cause Tuesday” event series Tuesday, July 24 from 4-8 p.m. with Gays Against Guns (GAG) D.C. — an inclusive, direct action group of LGBT folks and their allies fighting to end gun violence and promote legislative reforms across the country.
Guests can purchase a wristband at the garden and receive extended happy hour prices until 8 p.m.; all proceeds benefit GAG D.C. There is no cover charge.
“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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