DONT ASK DONT TELL: HEDWIG w/ GUESTS MS DJ LOTUS & VINCE CHIC

It is clear that I must find my other half
but is it a he or a she?
Can two people
actually become one?

As you may know DADT serves as a safe space to explore your identity.

So of course we should host an event that pays homage to one of the most legendary queer films of our time, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. This month more than ever we encourage you to push your own gender boundaries and express them with pride. Show the world and yourself all of your different sides.

Brush up on your Hedwig knowledge below:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedwig_and_the_Angry_Inch_(film)

We will have two fabulous guest DJs to help assist with your transformation:

DJ MS LOTUS
Queen of bass. Goddess of golden tracks. Genuinely good person.
www.soundcloud.com/msdjlotus

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VINCE CHIC
Proto pop party monster with extensive style and knowledge of jams.
Also the lead singer of Full Color.
www.soundcloud.com/trashychic

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Resident DJ / MC
COLBY DRASHER (DADT/Zuesday/Fascination)


Plus!
This months DRAG SPECTACULAR will be entirely a tribute to Hedwig herself. Expect to be singing along to the lip-syncs (so postmodern). Line up including:

VIOLENCIA EXCLAMATION POINT!
& more TBA

Live lighting design by Scott Hadley
Projections and Photography by Nick Day

Put on some make up and take that wig down from the shelf…
DADT is about to tribute Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

“All are welcome who welcome all”
Great Scott
10pm-2am
21+
10 Bucks
https://www.facebook.com/events/461062494102206/

Dont Ask Dont Tell: Prom Night in Allston w/ guest DJs Pink0 and manu.

This is a queer prom.
This is a prom in Allston Rock City.
This is a prom for the kids who dont give a fuck.
This is a Dont Ask Dont Tell Prom.

All the glitz and all the grime.

"All are welcome who welcome all" to DADT's 2nd prom ever!
This time we're strapping on our gowns and pulling on our faux fur coats with twice the audacity. Come as a single fox, with a date, or with a gaggle of party fiends you all have a place behind Great Scott's 'pearly' gates.

Wear what you ACTUALLY wanted to wear to your prom.
Bring who you ACTUALLY wanted to bring to your prom.
Dance with who you ACTUALLY wanted to get humpy with.

w/ luxurious guest DJs
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Pink0 (Resisdance)
www.soundcloud.com/resisdance
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&

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manu.
www.manumiran.com
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and resident DJ
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Colby Drasher
www.soundcloud.com/colbydrasher
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PLUS a drag show that will remind you how fortunate you are not to be in High School anymore. Line up TBA. But itll be juicy as usual.

To HEIGHTEN your senses we are bringing the lovely Scott Hadley back to overload you with his precision crafted light show! Paired up with our house projection artist Nick Day, you wont be able to escape the fate of Carrie herself.

No Dress Code.
But it is a prom so interpret that as you will.
Cum early. Stay late.
21+
10 dollars
We love you. Love each other.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1154517014560142/

DONT ASK DONT TELL: WILD SIDE w/ Guest DJs Clickbait x A. Campbell Payne

 

Humans like to think that humans arent animals.

"No, no, no! How could something small and fluffy like a rabbit have ANYTHING in common with myself?"

Well I could tell you at least ONE thing we have in common with rabbits...

But in all seriousness, human beings are just animals that have larger brains. Ya know? So we can use them to make cell phones and build sky scrapers and tanks that kill each other! ....you can also see that just because we have biiiiggggerrr brains doesnt mean we ACUTALLY know how to use them. We just think we do. But have you ever really thought on a daily basis what your thoughts are composed of? Try it! Its hilarious. And very ANIMAL.

So lets show some love for our own animal nature and celebrate the multitude of amazing lifeforms that are walking, flying and are currently swiming around this planet!

This is gonna be a big 'un for dressing up, people.

We're talking kigurumi realness. We're talking furries. We're talking fluffy tails. We're talking facepaint. YOU GET IT. But you also get that its gonna be so, so cute.

So why not some cute guest DJs to go with the cuuute theme?

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DJ CLICKBAIT

anti social, gender ambiguous, space royalty

www.facebook.com/djclickbait

www.soundcloud.com/djclickbait

First time spinning at DADT!

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A. CAMPBELL PAYNE

Audiovisual artist and performer based in Boston, MA. Work meditates on chance, pattern, the mundane, and the transcendental.

http://music.acampbellpayne.com/#_=_

https://soundcloud.com/acampbellpayne#_=_

Also first time spinning at DADT!

Plus resident DJ/MC

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COLBY DRASHER

Very close to primal.

Has hard time distinguishing between himself and other things.

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After already being informed of what some of the drag acts will entail i should warn you... it may get very animal if you know what i mean. Potentially even disgusting. But of course DADT loves that.... shit.

Featuring!

BELLE BOTTOMS

SHAM PAYNE

RAQUEL SUPREEZE

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Legends and queens new to the DADT STAGE!

Complete lineup to come!

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Wild projections and photography by Nick Day!

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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE.

DADT: WILD SIDE

21+

10 BUCKS

10pm-2am

"ALL ARE WELCOME WHO WELCOME ALL"

PLAY NICE

https://www.facebook.com/events/1554520294865427/

www.pleasedontaskdonttell.blogspot.com

www.greatscottrock.com

DONT ASK DONT TELL: 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

5 years of love. 5 years of music. 5 years of acceptance. 5 years of drag. 5 years of dance. 5 years of art. 5 years of DADT.

Yes, it has been 5 years since the inception of DADT in January of 2011... and we are as sassy as ever. Being a safe space for anyone and everyone who seeks something more out of their nightlife scene. Something alternative. Something bold.

We have played host to numerous musicians from Mykki Blanco, Le1f, Pansy Division to locals like Hunnie Bunnies and The Fagettes. We have changed the drag scene offering a different take on what drag is. Blurring the lines between just a lip sync and full throttle performance art. Winning 8 awards from local press ranging from Best Gay Night to Best Dance Party in the city DADT is proud to still be going strong- Thanks to you!

So for this 5 year anniversary we are bringing you a real treat!

*******Guest DJ's*******

IAN DIVER
OG DADT DJ
https://soundcloud.com/djdiver

DJ DAYGLOW (Pink Noise)
https://soundcloud.com/djdayglow

VAEPORS
https://soundcloud.com/vaepors

and of course resident DJ/MC COLBY DRASHER

PLUS

!!!!!SOME OF THE BIGGEST HITTERS IN DRAG!!!!!

FENA BARBITAL
COMPLETE DESTRUCTION
IVY DRIPPE
and performing under the same roof for the first time in 3 years...

DIEYMENTIA BLACKWOOD
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SEVERITY STONE!!!

Video + Photography by the same sweetheart who has been doing it for 5 years straight- NICK DAY!

ANNND
for the first time ever we will be broadcasing LIVE on the internet for the whole world to see! *link to come*

Dont forget DADT is a space for expression! Our 5 year is NO exception so come out as wild and bold as possible! This is a celebration of our community! We love you all so very much! Invite your friends! Invite your grandma!

ALL ARE WELCOME WHO WELCOME ALL
DADT
21+
https://www.facebook.com/events/1000769409969204/

DONT ASK DONT TELL: MASQUERADE w/ live music by BLKBX and DJs SHIMODA, LYCHEE, and DRASHER

" And so we don our masks,
to pay homage to the night. "

Oh, sweet mystery.

Come wearing your own mask. Simple or complex.
Some masks will be provided.
The lure of a stranger is more enticing when you can only see their eyes.

:::: special guest DJ sets by ::::

LYCHEE
Author of Earmilk's Night Rumours column by day, Lychee thrives most as DJ and dancer after 3 am, seeking out the darkest basement beats to welcome the brightest sunrises.

www.mixcloud.com/notalyce
www.facebook.com/lycheefrut

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SHIMODA
Resident of Gayhead Mansion. (CVLT)

www.soundcloud.com/shimoda

:::: Live musical performance by ::::

BLKBX
BLKBX has been described as casting a type of “neo-soul alchemy” whilst performing, consequently leading him to be dubbed as a contender for “best kept secret” in Boston’s music scene. BLKBX has opened up for Doldrums, Moon King, and has shared the stage with Mal Devisa and Ruby Rose Fox on several occasions. In 2014 he performed at Boston’s first ever Illuminus new media arts festival, while also receiving a nomination for Artist of the Year on the New England Deli blog. Subsequently, HUBweek Boston also featured BLKBX as one of “Boston’s change makers” on their website.

www.blkbx.me
www.soundcloud.com/blkbx

:::: Resident DJ set by ::::

COLBY DRASHER
MC / Witch

www.soundcloud.com/colbydrasher
www.blogspot.com/djcolbydrasher

^^^^^^^^^^ !!!! DRAG SHOW !!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^
============FEATURING=============

IVY DRIPPE

EMPHYSEMA MENTHOL ONE HUNDREDS

QYA CRISTAL


(((((VISUALS AND PHOTOS BY NICK DAY))))))

Come see why The Boston Music Awards nominated us for BEST DANCE PARTY IN BOSTON for the 2nd year in a row!

ALL ARE WELCOME WHO WELCOME ALL
Play nice

21+
10 single bills.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1144562372239924/

DONT ASK DONT TELL: CLB KDS feat DJs DAYGLOW / MELIZARDS / MSG / plus a LIVE SET by w00dy

The club kid scene of the 90's was a glorious and monstrous thing.

It was your most lavish fantasy or your most twisted nightmare.

It inspired thousands to explore their creativity and identity.

It was inclusive.

Just one week before Halloween, DADT is going to pay homage to the club kid scene by throwing a rave! Thats right... There will be black lights and crazy props... but mooooreover- we are gonna bring in the talent!!!

With an ALL female performance roster of DJ's and performers to flip the heavily male occupied club scene on its HEAD.

3 DJs.
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DAYGLOW
Pizza and Pixels Priestess.
www.soundcloud.com/djdayglow

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MELIZARDS
Queen of the acid rave. BOS/NYC
www.soundcloud.com/melizards

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MSG
House. Electronica. Boss. #Discwoman
(https://soundcloud.com/discwomanboston/dwboston-mix-005-msg)

1 MUSICIAN
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w00dy
Experimental tribal goddess

(w00dy.bandcamp.com)

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A Drag Show!
With a heavy if not entirely bio queen line up! (TBA)

COSTUME CONTEST
There has to be a costume contest because club kids are ALL about them. It will be decided by a panel of judges. So if you dont have all your buddies with you, DO NOT worry! It will not be based on how many homies you bring to scream. It will be based on IF ITS GOOD. AKA

-unique
-creative
-well executed

Winner gets free entry for all of 2016! That's a 12 DADTs!!!

Photographer and Video Artist: Nick Day
Host and MC: Colby Drasher
*Colby will not be spinning this event in honor of an all female lineup

DADT: CLB KDS
Show up. Turn up.
21+
10 one dollar bills.
10-2
All are welcome who welcome all.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1479826582319660/

DONT ASK DONT TELL: BLACK LIVES MATTER

BLACK LIVES MATTER

Don't Ask Don't Tell has always been a social and political party. The name itself arises out of the destruction of the DADT military policy back in January of 2011. We pride ourselves on respect, inclusion, and love. Three unwavering principles that when you walk through the doors of Great Scott you feel right away.

Atrocious events of discrimination have been on the rise over the past few years, and they have begun to demand our attention. This disrespect towards the black community is unacceptable and truly destructive to our nation as a whole. The injustices must be rectified.

So what can we do to help?

This DADT will accomplish three things.

1. raise awareness

2. raise money for the Black Youth Project (more information below regarding this non profit)

3. celebrate and enjoy the talents of some of Boston's best black performers


The night will be soaring high as all three DJs take to the floor with their unique styles and selections!

BLK. ADONIS
Blk. Adonis has made a name for himself in the music world. With hits featured in Interview magazine, he has a national presence and is a force to be reckoned with behind the decks. He is
Genre: Kunq
Attitude, style and sex. That's Blk. Adonis.
www.soundcloud.com/blk-adonis

RAQ CITY
Hailing all the way from the tropical Kingston, Jamaica Raq City is all about that #Bass, #Grime-y #Dance music... Drum and Bass, UK garage,Deep House, Jungle, Dirty Dutch, Trap, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Throwbacks, Juke, Moomba, Zouk, and more…
She's a goddamn sweet heart and will easily win your hearts over.
www.soundcloud.com/partyraq

THE MIXTRESS
Straight out of Oistins, Barbados The Mixtress is ALL over Boston working her magic. Summer is the perfect time to hear her spin because her riddims are on fire. SOCA and reggae meets top forty and hip hop- sure to get you sweaty.
www.soundcloud.com/djmixtress

Resident DJ Colby Drasher will not be performing for the first time in honor of a completely black lineup.


DRAG SHOW!
Our performers this month are three of Boston's most ambitious queens. Each with their own flair and talents, but all with a passion to push limits of entertainment and art. Please put your hands together and get your dollar bills out for:

SEVERITY STONE
The longest running continuous performer of DADT Severity is edgy, funny and raw. Her alternative approach has most recently landed her the winning title of Salem's Scream Queen this past Halloween.

QYA CRISTAL
With energy and charisma to spare, Qya explodes on the stage as a true diva does. With enrapturing performances of popular hits she is always a crowd favorite. Glamour, MAMA. Think gold and diamonds.

EMPHYSEMA MENTHOL ONE HUNDREDS
Probably one of the most innovative queens DADT has ever hosted. Emphysema gives you the unexpected. Having performed as everything from a horrifying angler fish to splashing around in a mud bath throwing it everywhere you won't be able to take your aways off the stage.


Our resident VJ Nick Day will be paying tribute to black culture with historical clips, influential movies, and music videos woven together to bring a visual experience to the night.

A portion of the remaining proceeds will the donated to the Black Youth Project. For more information on this social organization for the empowerment of black youth and their families please visit: www.blackyouthproject.com/about

Lets all come together and celebrate the black community for all the incredible gifts they have given this country and the world.
Lets be positive about the future and not accept injustice.
Lets make sure everyone knows that we believe BLACK LIVES MATTER

DADT
ALL ARE WELCOME WHO WELCOME ALL
Great Scott
10-2
21+
10 Dollars
https://www.facebook.com/events/1603524526578254