Metro Weekly

Nightlife

  • Coverboy: Rich

    By on August 11, 2013

    If you like a Coverboy who's physically active and has a green thumb, not to mention a compelling life story, 30-year-old Rich is the one...

  • Big Bite of Beefcake

    By on August 8, 2013

    You don't have to be beefy to go to ''Beefcake,'' the party that Chris Reed throws once a month at the Green Lantern. In fact,...

  • Flannel Fete

    By on July 25, 2013

    ''For the longest time,'' says Charger Stone, ''people thought you couldn't go into Phase 1 unless you had a lesbian escorting you. And I get...

  • Coverboy: Axel

    By on July 19, 2013

    In puppy style, Axel just wants to play and have fun. The Portland, Ore.-born Richmond resident is three years into the ''puppy play'' fetish/kink scene,...

  • Coverboy: Daly

    By on July 12, 2013

    Grab your passport and your suitcase, because Daly is on the move. The 26-year-old was born in Germany, but started his migration at 5, living...

  • Art Party

    By on July 11, 2013

    When Mikey Torres decided to start a queer-focused, performance-based party, he didn't want to just copy what he liked about Town's holiday-Sunday party, WTF, or...

  • Righteous Return

    By on July 3, 2013

    ''I grew up in Texas, I grew up scared for my life at times,'' says Joshua Vogelsong. ''I've had my life threatened, I've been beaten...

  • Coverboy: Andres

    By on May 31, 2013

    A lifelong swimmer, an avid reader and a political junkie are just some of the traits that describe Andres. Born in the District but raised...

  • Paying Tribute

    By on May 30, 2013

    ''The theme is Peter's theme, the lineup is Peter's lineup. The production is Peter's production. It's pretty much Peter,'' says Nima Nasseri, referring to Peter...

  • Twin Temptation

    By on May 23, 2013

    ''They were very impressed with the first party,'' says Kurt Graves. ''They were satisfied with the attendance, the sales. They're all aboard.'' Since it opened...

  • Coverboy: Jared

    By on May 16, 2013

    Staying active is at the top of the agenda for 27-year-old Jared. Originally from Hampton Roads, Va., Jared kicked his way through college on a...

  • Cracking Up

    By on May 2, 2013

    ''I can't imagine being 53 and working until 4 in the morning every weekend night,'' sighs Shea Van Horn, ''but I can't imagine myself not...

  • The Sweet Smell of Ba'Naka

    By on April 24, 2013

    {Ba'Naka and friends (Photo by Julian Vankim)} Dustin Michael Schaad developed his drag alter ego Ba'Naka early. ''The first time was at a high school...

  • Coverboy: Andres

    By on April 18, 2013

    Uncomplicated, yet exciting. That's the mantra to keep in mind when trying to impress or turn the head of Andres, a 23-year-old Puerto Rican native...

  • Coverboy: Allen

    By on April 12, 2013

    He may not be part of Jem and the Holograms, but Allen could be considered an expert in glamour, glitter, fashion and fame. The 22-year...