About this Event
The Washington Blade’s Best of LGBTQ DC celebration is turning 25, and we’re celebrating with our biggest Halloween party yet! Join us at Longview Gallery for an unforgettable costume party celebrating the very best of Queer DC.
Hosted by Ashley Darby of The Real Housewives of Potomac with music by DJ Michael Navarro, the night will feature open bar, restaurant & bar pop-ups, live entertainment, a costume contest, special surprises, and the announcement of this year’s Best of LGBTQ DC winners.
Come dressed to impress — costumes are highly encouraged — and get ready to eat, drink, dance, and celebrate 25 years of the Washington Blade’s Best of LGBTQ DC.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 7–10 PM
Longview Gallery | 1234 9th Street NW, Washington, DC
Theme: M**der on the Dance Floor
Come for the Best. Stay for the dance floor.
Event venue & nearby stays
Long View Gallery - Art Gallery & Event Venue, 1234 9th Street Northwest, Washington, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.