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Spring Affair

Name: Spring Affair
Start: 2027-05-15T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Gay Men's Chorus of Washington DC (GMCW)

The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC, 1150 22nd Street NW

1517 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

directions(202) 293-1548website

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Sat, May 15 · 6:00 PM

Saturday, May 15, 2027

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GMCW's annual fundraiser is a glamorous evening that celebrates the vibrancy and boldness of the LGBTQ+ community. Expect cocktails, dinner, live entertainment, special presentations, and both live and silent auctions at the Ritz-Carlton. Creative black tie attire encouraged—this is one hell of a party, and every ticket fuels GMCW's mission to build a more equal, loving, and joyful world.

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