Halloween isn’t until next Thursday, but venues across the city are already getting into the spirit of the spookiest season of the year.
Surely any macabre scholar would be desperate to reach this world. 9:30 Club This Saturday, October 26th, is the last BENT. “See You in HellBENT” will be hosted by Pussy Noir, who will perform alongside Bambi’s Queens of House and Anna Latour. Music by DJs The Barber Streisand, Samson, and party founder Rems. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $25. Call 202-365-0930 or visit us. www.930.com.
Queer blackmailers, so to speak, can be in full swing on Saturdays. trade There will be a Monster Mash hosted by Vagenesis and Jane Saw and featuring music by Strikestone, plus a grand prize $500 costume contest at midnight. The party starts at 10 p.m. at Trade Bar DC, 1410 14th St. NW. Call 202-986-1094 or visit us. tradebardc.com.
A costume contest is held the same night, with the winner receiving a $400 bar tab. shakera drag show hosted by Crystal Edge and Tatiana and featuring scream queens Desiree Dyke, Brita Filter, Mari Kong Khan, and special guest Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, also known as #TheDJThatSings Music by Alex Love will be performed. Starts at 10pm, meet and greet at 9pm, held at Shakers, 2014 9th St. NW. visit www.shakersdc.com.
2 blocks down DC9 is the Halloween-themed dance club’s third anniversary. The dance club is an “LGBTQ- and BIPOC-positive event celebrating Washington, D.C.’s unique sounds and robust, experienced dance floor.” The party will feature resident DJs Joyce Lim, Tommy C, and Baronhawk Poitier, lighting by Artemis, and host Shelby Jones. The party starts at 11 p.m. at DC9, 1940 9th St. NW. Tickets are $20 to $25. visit www.dc9.club.
green lantern Avid holiday lovers are sure to find a spooky reason to head out the following night, Sunday, October 27th. The Hardcore Halloween 4 event begins at 11:30 p.m. with music by DJ Darryl Strickland and a costume contest, with winners receiving $500 in cash. Festivities begin upstairs at 10 p.m. with a one-hour session called “Shirtless Men Get Free Drinks.” You can join Kevin for karaoke downstairs from 9:30 p.m. And of course, early risers can enjoy happy hour drinks downstairs from 4 p.m. No matter when you leave, everyone can enjoy the whole night without a cover. Green Lantern, 1335 NW of Green Center. Call 202-347-4533 or visit us. www.greenlanterndc.com.
Two days before this year’s holiday, thousands of spectators will flock to 17th Street to watch dozens of people run in heels. 37th Annual General Meeting high heel laceThe event, announced by Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office for LGBTQ+ Affairs, will end at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, but the festivities will be closed to 17th Street between P and S Streets by 6 p.m. Race check-in will begin after the race. For participants 7:30 p.m.
You can take a walk after the race Mr. J.R.Here, DJ Jason Royce spins late 20th century pop hits every week for his decades-old party Flash Back. J.R.’s Bar, 1519 17th St. NW. visit www.facebook.com/JRsBarDC.
As a suburban alternative to racing, you can enjoy a special Halloween edition of trivia. Freddy’s Beach Bar There will be games and a costume contest with show hosts Bri and Holly Ann, starting at 7 p.m. Call Freddy’s Beach Bar, 555 23rd St. S, Arlington, VA or visit 703-685-0555. www.Freddy’s Beach Bar.com.
Come on Thursday, October 31st, a real holiday. Thursday Starting at 9pm, there will be a Twisted Fantasy: Halloween Party with TRYFE Sound, as well as a costume contest with prizes for winners. There’s no word on what exactly that prize is. Doors open at 5pm and there is no cover all night. Thirst Lounge, 2204 14th St. NW. Call 202-478-6717 or visit us. www.thurstlounge.com.
Wunder Garten is organizing “Down the Witches’ Road,” a free Halloween party filled with “evil music, spooky decorations, and chilling surprises.” The costume contest will be held at 10 p.m. at Wunder Garten, 1101 1st St. NE. visit www.wundergartendc.com.
Nelly’s will be holding a costume contest at midnight with a grand prize of $300 and a gift card to the runner-up. There will also be a DJ party hosted by Xavier Entertainment starting at 10 p.m. at Nellie’s Sports Bar, 900 U St. NW. visit www.nelliessportsbar.com.
bunker Offering a no-cover ‘Ball-O-Ween Extravaganza’ featuring ‘shocking music and eerie atmosphere’ [plus] Spine-chilling beats” (DJ Micalculated) 10 p.m. Party at Bunker DC, 2001 14th St. NW. visit www.bunkerdc.com.
At long last, the queer ’80s hitmakers The B-52s are back. The Anthem For a special “Halloween dance party”. Show starts at 6:30 p.m. The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW. Tickets are $95. Call 202-888-0020 or visit here www.theanthemdc.com.
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