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Join us at El Techo for the PRIDE WEEKEND DRAG Bottomless Brunch! 🏳️‍🌈
Sunday, June 09, 2024 from 11am to 4pm 🏳️‍🌈
Shows Between 11am-1pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm 👑

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Get READY for some dancing on June 09, 2024! Get out those dancing shoes! It's time for some Kitty Glitter for CHERRY PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈 AFTERHOURS at Flash ⚡️This is a Capital Pride TOTALLY RADICAL OFFICIAL EVENT! Tickets on sale now at www.CherryDC.com

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Being LGBTIQ+ doesn't automatically mean you’ll have mental health issues but it may mean you’re at a higher risk of experiencing poor mental health. A study by Stonewall found that over the previous year: half of LGBTIQ+ people had experienced depression, and three in five had experienced anxiety. You are not alone. The DC Center is there for you! 🏳️‍🌈

Behavioral Health – The DC Center for the LGBTQ+ Community Behavioral Health Individual and Group Trauma-informed Mental Health Support Therapy sessions are offered as telehealth via Zoom. Clients who do not have confidential access to technology are welcome to come in person to the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center and utilize our “Zoom from the Room” compute...

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On Behalf of the Cherry Fund Board and CHERRY Coordinating Committee, we would like to thank all our patrons, sponsors, partners, DJs, dancers, entertainers, venues, and volunteers who made this weekend happen!!! You guys rock!

Nina Flowers bring it home for the closing party of The Cherry Fund Weekend!

TONIGHT @ JUBILEE

dj Ed Wood, dj Nina Flowers
Sunday, April 7, 2024 / 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Zebbie’s Garden + Mayflower / 1223 Connecticut Avenue, NW
VIP Passes ($220) / Tickets ($55)

If you’ve been to a Nina Flowers closing party for Cherry. You know sis, Nina serves it hard and fabulous! This time, Ed Wood joins Nina as these two dear friends give us a lavish closing party unlike any other. Cherries, this infamous jubilee seals our weekend with a kiss and then some.

===> SUNDAY MORNING @ KALEIDOSCOPE!

dj Morabito (NYC), TWiN, and dj Calagna (USA)
Sunday, April 7, 2024 / 4:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Flash / 645 Florida Avenue, NW
VIP Passes ($220) / Tickets ($70)

Cherry and Flashy throw their infamous legendary after hours as they team up with the iconic Morabito & Calagna to bring you a morning like no other. A Kaleidoscope of late night sounds and sweat to a rooftop sunrise party with Flashy’s own DJ, TWiN! Flash Nightclub has become an institution in Washington DC for having the best sound around which attracts a multitude of international DJs and electronic artists. Join us and we’ll show you what we’re talkin’ about!

===> TONIGHT @ WONDERLAND!

dj Orel Sabag (Israel). dj Tom Stephan
Saturday, April 6, 2024 / 10:00 PM (Doors Open) / 10:30 PM – 3:00 AM
The Mayflower / 1223 Connecticut Avenue, NW
VIP Passes ($220) / Tickets ($65)

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey as we invite you to dive down the rabbit hole with us. Welcome to “Wonderland,” a party that transcends the boundaries of ordinary reality and takes you on a whimsical adventure inspired by the enchanting tale of Alice in Wonderland. Brace yourself for a night where everything becomes possible and the ordinary is turned upside-down and inside-out.

“Wonderland” is more than just a party; it’s an experience that will transport you to a world filled with magic and wonder. With Orel Sebag and Tom Stephan on the decks, the music will guide you through this fantastical journey, ensuring an unforgettable night of dancing and bliss.

Leave behind the constraints of the ordinary and let your imagination run wild as you immerse yourself in the charm and intrigue of “Wonderland.” Expect the unexpected and embrace the whimsy as we create a night that defies all expectations and invites you to let loose and create memories that will last a lifetime.

So, join us as we bring this extraordinary adventure to life. Get ready to dance, connect with fellow revelers, and experience a night like no other. Welcome to “Wonderland” – where the impossible becomes purely fun!

===> TONIGHT @ RETURN TO OZ!

dj Mohammad (Atlanta), dj Paulo Pacheco
Friday, April 5, 2024 / 10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Ultrabar / 911 F Street, NW
VIP Passes ($220) / Tickets ($45)

Let Cherry transport you back to time and place when Cherry was fresh on the scene in the District’s OZ nightlife! An unreal time for many, full of magic and fantasy to be found on legendary dance floors of days gone by. A sound only Paulo Pacheco and Mohammed can serve to our Cherry family at this main event.

It is almost time to pick up your pass and start the weekend right...because who doesn't love a Kiki!!!

===> TONIGHT @ CHERRY DELIGHT!

dj Tezrah (DC) @ Thursday, April 4th
VIP Wkend Pass Pick Up Starts @ 9 PM
dj Starts @ 10 PM / Event Ends @ 2 AM

KiKi / 915 U Street, NW
Comp Admission

Who loves a kiki? We do! Who loves a free kiki? We do and that’s why we are kicking off our benefit weekend with a no cover event! Tezrah spins open until close with nothing but a great energy and vibe all its own which Tezrah is renowned for in Washington DC. Get groovy with this Cherry Delight!

READ @ Metro Weekly - Cherry Returns With An Intimate Affair - Gay D.C.'s popular annual dance benefit returns in an alternate form with a renewed charitable focus. By Doug Rule.

Cherry Returns With An Intimate Affair Gay D.C.'s popular annual dance benefit returns in an alternate form with a renewed charitable focus.

Join us tomorrow for CHERRY Delight (4/4, 9pm, Kiki, 915 U Street, NW). It'll be your first opportunity to pick up your VIP Weekend Passes. Can't make it? No worries! You can pick up your passes at each event at our Box Office! As always, thank you for your time and support. See you on the dancefloor!

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Jubilee – NINA FLOWERS (Texas)

DJ, Producer and Drag Performer, NINA FLOWERS has an infectious understanding of how to bring music alive on the dance floor. Born in the city of Bayamon, Puerto Rico Nina started spinning in his teens. He began his practice in the art of female impersonation in 1993. He combined these two skills at 19 years of age in which both his intense passion for music, and his connection to the art form of makeup brought him the ability to create unique characters on the stage. With his talents he began to amaze crowds both as a performer and DJ. “The lights, the music, the stage, and the crowd – putting it all together – magic in the making” – Nina Flowers

Nina Flowers made her debut on National television in 2009 on the first edition of RuPaul’s Drag Race. As an entertainer she continues to display talent, charisma, creativity and most importantly humbleness, with a wide fan base. Today Flowers holds residencies in several cities that include Denver, CO (Tracks Night Club); Boston, MA (Epic Saturdays); San Francisco, and Pomona, CA (For Gus Presents and 340 Night Club); and NYC (VIVA Saturdays). In the musical industry he has collaborated with some of the most talented DJs and producers, creating a number of club anthems available on iTunes and Beatport. Washington DC has always been fond of Nina Flowers, the energy and good heartedness of Jorge is always welcome throughout the year where he’s played for Capital Pride Weekend and Chorus DC events.

INFORMATION / http://www.cherrydc.com

Jubilee – ED WOOD

Born and raised in Puerto Rico DJ Ed Wood started following the house music scene and enjoyed with passion Club and House beats. In late 2000 he decided to take that passion and start DJ-ing. DJ Ed Wood continues to impress crowds with his Circuit drums and creates a unique atmosphere with banging progressive/tribal House beats to dance your senses away. He has performed all over Puerto Rico and is resident DJ for the biggest festival in the Caribbean – Hydro Caribbean Festival. Other clubs and events he has played include: Distrkt C (Washington D.C., XION / FUTURE (Atlanta), CLIMAX After Hour (Miami), L.P.N. (Miami), Vagabundos pool party (Miami/Fort Lauderdale), Dieseled (Dallas), Hydrate (Chicago), Luxuria Productions (Chicago).

INFORMATION / http://www.cherrydc.com

Kaleidoscope – CALAGNA (USA)

Whether they are remixing pop and underground artists or headlining major dance festivals worldwide, CALAGNA’s dancefloor is where faith and fable, gods and goddesses, and discovery and desire meet in a new truthology of sound.

Their unique blend of organic sounds, poetic wisdom, hypnotic beats, and modern pulses combine to elevate the listener to the center of their consciousness and the heart of the dance floor. Mixing sensual and spiritual rhythms with tones of empowerment and ecstasy. CALAGNA has remixed pop artists such as Lady Gaga, Yoko Ono, Ricky Martin, Akon, Audien, Kimberly Davis, and Lady Antebellum and released numerous underground house tracks such as Moody, Nervous, Stereo, Positronic, Sollors Systems, and more. Their music has been featured on major networks, including NBC, USA, A&E, and MTV, and most recently on the Anjunabeats rising residency show. They have shared the decks with Gabriel & Dresden, David Penn, Robbie Rivera, Danny Tenaglia, Chus & Ceballos, Worthy, Roger Sanchez, David Morales, Hector Romero, Seamus Haji, and many more.

Beyond the booth, CALAGNA has curated music for the prestigious Z Bar at The Peninsula Chicago and is a voting member of the San Francisco Recording Academy chapter. Inspired to take people beyond the dance floor, CALAGNA created Remix Your World to empower other artists to achieve their vision, navigate difficult life transitions, and develop deeper relationships. Remix Your World offers hypnotherapy, psychedelic-assisted therapy, mindset coaching, sound healing, and online self-mastery classes. They bring their love of personal development, insight as a musician, and experience as a spiritual seeker, to each person’s pursuit to remix their world for the better.

INFORMATION / http://www.cherrydc.com

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Kaleidoscope – TWiN

TWiN, is a self-taught DJ who has made a name for himself in the city’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene. What sets him apart from other DJs is not only his unique sound, but also his real-life twin who also shares his passion for music. With over a decade of experience under his belt, TWiN started djing in the UK before returning to DC to make his mark. His innovative approach to House music has garnered him a devoted following and made him one of the most prominent House DJs in the city.

TWiN is known for his ability to keep the energy high and the dance floor packed, creating an unforgettable atmosphere and journey for his listeners. He has played at all of the major venues in Washington DC, including Echostage and the late Town Nightclub, and has earned a residency at Flashy, one of the hottest circuit parties in the city. In addition to his impressive list of accomplishments, TWiN has also had the opportunity to open up for world-famous DJs such as Marshmello and the late Erick Morillo. He’s spun countless times at CHERRY and other major circuit parties in the city.

TWiN’s passion for music and his commitment to his community has made him a beloved figure in the Washington DC nightlife scene. His dedication to his craft and his fans has earned him the respect and admiration of his peers and fans alike, and his star continues to rise as he pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of house music.

INFORMATION - http://www.cherrydc.com