DEVIANT: MLK / MAL Weekend

... is keen on providing safe-spaces for queer people of color (along with those who both celebrate and support us). We intentionally seek out what community needs are not being served, and meet them.Currently we are focused on creating fun and informative social spaces that unapologetically liberate the minds and stigmas around queer people. We are queering the culture by asking our patrons to get uncomfortable with what norms they've had to learn to survive a homophobic, racist and transphobic society. We ask our patrons to dress scandalously, listen to exciting LIVE DJ's and gather more regularly in active social environments.This is about having fun, getting informed and feeling free in a world, that's historically bullied queer people from youth. Deviant is a revolution that's begun on the dance floor; countering the problematic learned habits that many queer POC learned and adapted to for mere safety and survival. Here, we live our truths out loud; even if just for the few hours in which we have to convene.“I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED DEVIANT EVENT AND I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS’ NEGLIGENCE.NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN OR UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT.I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS “WAIVER AND RELEASE” AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE DEVIANT LLC AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT I OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST DEVIANT FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.” To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for negligence, this release is also for negligence on the part of Deviant LLC its agents, and employees.

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DEVIANT is a circuit-party created by and for the celebration of queer people of color!

RedRocks H Street

Deviants, are you ready for round two? Saturday, January 18, 2020, we’re back!10pm - 3am | Redrocks on H St. (1348 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002)Join us for another night of unrivaled and unbridled fun! Let’s celebrate freedom and liberation during the annual MLK and Mid-Atlantic Leather weekend! Grab your leather gear and hit the dance floor! VIP: Exclusive 3rd Floor Access (separate bar with exclusive drink specials) and Clothes Check included.More about Deviant:Deviant is a sex-positive, inclusive and body-positive space. Our scandalous dress code (harnesses, mesh, lace, jockstraps, leather, etc.) is required. No one is permitted to the main dance floor fully clothed for the sake of the culture and everyone’s comfort.Additionally, no photography and video of any kind is permitted on the dance floor. Enjoy taking Instagrammable pics at our photo booth! We reserve the right to ban anyone who violates the terms of engagement. As Deviants, we dance, flirt, and have fun. There is power in our freedom and the celebration of our differences!Pre-Sale ends on Jan. 4th, so be sure to buy your tickets in advance to get the best value!

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