Tonight: Dyke Night at DC Eagle
It's the fourth Wednesday of August, which means it's time for the monthly Dyke Night at the DC Eagle. If you've had reservations about checking this event out, try to lose them fast because tonight there will be cupcakes -- lesbians love cupcakes -- and it's free.
Details: Wednesday, August 27, DC Eagle, 639 New York Ave. NW, starts at 9 p.m., free, 21+
Read on for for a more detailed description and FAQ.
From Dyke Night hostess Peggy Sioux:So the Olympic torch has finally been extinguished, which means that a) Michael Phelps will probably regrow his chest hair b) lesbians will finally unglue their eyeballs from their fucking tv sets which means c) get your fannies down to Dyke Night TONIGHT, people.
As an aside, can I just say that entirely too many queens I know are obsessed with using Phelps' ears as, and I quote, "love handles?" Yes it's wrong but christ on a cracker it makes them (them, not me, because it's NOT FUNNY) giggle like small schoolchildren, always a bonus with grown men wearing entirely too much cologne to smell even remotely human.
Where was I? Oh yeah, Dyke Night, TONIGHT. The kids are back in school and it's not a zillion degrees outside anymore and besides, a certain hostess will even bring cupcakes to celebrate her fiftieth Dyke Night in a row. Holy CRAP that's a lot of outfits. So come on down, play some pool or suck down a DOLLAR BEER or two, 'cause lordy knows you could use it after your own couch Olympics, right?
And of course it wouldn't be an announcement without happy Dyke Nighter recent photos...
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Besides, it's FREE, goober.
Damn, looky that GORGEOUS myspace page:
myspace.com/dceagledykenight
Or perhaps you'd prefer our yahoogroup:
groups.yahoo.com/group/dceagledykenight/join
DYKE NIGHT - TONIGHT
WEDS AUG 27
9pm until you're finished, dammit (aka 2am)
DC EAGLE
639 New York Avenue NW
202.347.6025
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Dyke Night FAQ (revised 05/08):
Do I have to be into S&M to go?
Nope. You DO have to be 21 or over, though. Bring your ID! The DC Eagle is a leather bar and lots of the female patrons are leatherdykes. It is also a friendly atmosphere for dykes and transpeople of all shapes, colors, and sizes...and nobody will expect or require that you be into anything perverted. Although it's a bonus in many circles there ;)
But isn't the DC Eagle full of big scary guys in black leather with whips and chains?
Um...you should probably stop watching those late night Cinemax movies. Really. Seriously, though, the DC Eagle is a super-friendly neighborhood hangout bar for ALL types of queers. There are suits that come there after work, folks in jeans, dykes in big black boots, all different kinds of people, really. Above all, the DC Eagle is a safe and fun place for dykes and transfolk to hang out...especially on Dyke Night.
I'm scared to go alone. How do I find a friend to go with me?
That's easy! Join our yahoogroup at groups.yahoo.com/group/
Why are you doing this?
We want more opportunities for dykes to get laid in this town! Seriously,
though, we think it's important that20there is a perv-positive place for us to gather, socialize, cruise and/or make new friends. Besides which, the DC Eagle is totally committed to providing a safe and fun place for us to hang out and meet each other.
What do you mean, "transfolk?"
Transfolk is an umbrella term to encompass all of the wonderful varieties and flavors of gender in our community. Dyke Night is a safe, fun place for all transgendered and transsexual people: MTF, FTM, genderqueer, intersexed, questioning, and more…ALL of us.
I am a transwoman. Am I *really* welcome at Dyke Night?
Yes. We are aware of the long history of the exclusion of transwomen in dyke space, which is absolutely unacceptable. As Dyke Night evolves and grows (and we ALL work on our transphobia), we hope to spread the word to more and more of the MTF community that MTFs are *always* welcome.
I am a person of color. Will I be the only non-white face at Dyke Night?
Absolutely not. We're working hard to make sure that Dyke Night (as well as Sunday School) is an inclusive space specifically for people of color...and we also understand that this particular work is and will be an ongoing process, as is the process of unlearning the pervasive racism in our culture. The perception that the leather community is not a welcoming one to people of color is a notion that we will continue to refute, one Dyke Nighter at a time. :)
Doesn't the name "Dyke20Night" at the DC Eagle exclude FTMs?
Okay, it's called Dyke Night and not Dyke/Trans night. The name originated because some dykes wanted a space of their own in a leather bar. Today, Dyke Night recognizes that FTMs are a vital part of our community, and while the name is the same, please realize that there is absolutely no change in the commitment to be a trans-inclusive, safe, fun place for dykes and transfolk (both men and women) to hang out.
Can I wear my favorite sneakers/shiny outfit/perfume/cologne to Dyke Night??
While we encourage leather, of course, it's not required; the DC Eagle is a comfortable place to be yourself. Jeans are great! But please, DO NOT WEAR HEAVY PERFUMES OR SCENTS. Dyke Night is for everybody, including those who become ill around heavy perfume or cologne.
Are there a lot of butches? femmes? transwomen? transmen? regular dykes? hell, irregular dykes? all or none of the above?
Yes! There are lots of hot femmes, packing butches, and folks that identify as neither or both...including our trans and non-trans male supporters. Dyke Night welcomes you!
What's with the shoe thing?
The policy at the DC Eagle is NO FLIP FLOPS and NO SLIP-ON SHOES without a heel strap. We'd hate for your sweet little tootsies to get squished by some big stompy boots (it has happened, unfortunately, hence the rule) so please make sure you have appropriate footwear when you visit. You MUST wear shoes20that are attached to your cute little feet, otherwise the doorperson will NOT allow you in, so again, PLEASE no flip-flops or slip-on sandals, a'ight?
(and a special note to all high-heel lovin' femmes out there, we want your precious feet to be safe so when you wear the stilettos, please make sure that your shoe has a strap and covers your heel, m'kay?)
1 comment:
Don't let the name and concept scare you. The Eagle is actually a really nice space. True, it's kinda dark, but it's far from a dank dungeon. Two floors, deck out back, pool tables, and a good juke box. Heck, maybe I'll even go to Dyke Night. I love a good cupcake.
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