It's time to announce our Spring Book Club Reads! Please join us this Thursday for Radiant Fugitives! Registration link in bio as always!
#khushdc #southasianqueer #bookclub #southasianbooks #queerbookclub
WE ARE OFFICALLY 3 HOURS FROM our 2026 SPRING MELA🌸🌸
It’s time to take a pause to recognize all the people that made this possible. Creating spaces like this one, is no small feat!
From securing the venue, booking artists, to coordinating vendors and managing every detail behind the scenes. None of it would have been possible without the strength, creativity, and support of our incredible organizers.
Every contribution, every perspective, and every skill played a critical role in shaping this event. Above all we couldn’t be more grateful for all the community support we recieved during the process.
So thank you to our organizers and all you beautiful people!
With that said we are beyond excited to bring this Spring Mela to you TONIGHT!
If you haven’t yet, grab your tickets!!
👆🏾Link in bio👆🏾
OR
go to: bit.ly/mela2026
General Admissions tickets will also be available at the door, until we sell out.
Can’t wait to see you all at Hooks Hall!!
Ani so Exotic is THE flying bollywood baddie of the dmv. Known for her comedy, craziness, and gumption, this South Asian sensation is ready to host in the city her drag was raised in. From Ani so Exotic’s performances, expect clever contraptions, high production value, and copious amounts of corntiness (corny and cunty combined). Put her on a mic, and expect something even crazier! She’s put in a lot of work to make the SECOND desi drag show in the District a huge success, and she can’t wait for everyone to enjoy it.
Come meet Ani So Exotic and get ready for a high-flying, laugh-out-loud experience you won’t forget ✨🎤
Grab your tickets: bit.ly/mela2026
OR
just go to the link in our bio 👆🏾
FLYER CREDS: @dalermehndifanclub
#dcevents #desidrag #sprinmela #qtbipoc
T-2 Days from our Spring Mela!!🌸🌸 time to meet our 2nd performer for the night 💃🏾
Kahani is a Pakistani artist, shapeshifter, and enchantress. Originally from the far reaches of planet Dragistan, she’s traveled from Lahore to New York to chase her dream of global doll domination. Get ready for a show that’s truly out of this world.
Come meet Kahani in all her otherworldly glory and experience the magic for yourself at our 2026 Spring Mela
👆🏾tickets in bio👆🏾 OR go to:
Bit.ly/mela2026
FLYER CREDS: @dalermehndifanclub
#dcevents #desidrag #springmela #bipoc
✨ Meet one of our very own local DMV drag performers! ✨
Altair Antares Pansy is Baltimore’s BeArLien (don’t ask him what that means, he doesn’t know either but it’s cute) and one of the few Pakistani drag artists in the DMV.
Altair reps for the bears who are too afraid and shy to get on a dance floor, and always gives his all into every performance with high energy choreography, insane lip sync skills that leave you speechless.
Altair is ready to rock Spring Mela with a mix of bollywood and dance pop music that is sure to bring the energy.
Join us THIS FRIDAY for an unforgettable, first-hand experience of their incredible talent and electrifying performance. You won’t want to miss it! 💃🌸
👆Ticket link is in bio 👆or go to bit.ly/mela2026
FLYER CREDS: @dalermehndifanclub
#dcevents #desidrag #springmela #bipoc
We’ve got 4 amazing vendors lined up for our Spring Mela 🌸✨
You don’t want to miss what they’re bringing! Grab your tickets now and come experience it all 💫
Vendors:
@krishnapark.co@jahnavi.arts@blackbyrd_manor@paintingpaheli
Ticks in bio! Or go to: bit.ly/mela2026
#dcvendorevent #desidrag #bipoc #springmela #dcevent
We are officially 4 days out from our 2026 SPRING MELA!! 🪷
Please read through our venue and community guidelines so you are well aware of all regulations and help us create a safe space for all. Can’t wait to see you all very soon!! 🪩
#qtbipoc #thingstododc #queerevents #queerpoc
Hi Khushies-
We regretfully inform you that the Sabar Bonda screening at Bol Bookstore this weekend will have to be indefinitely postponed as we need a bit more time to work out a viewing license from the distributer. While we are cancelling this event, we are committed to hosting more screenings of LGBTQIA+ South Asian films and documentaries in the near future. We would love to hear what you are watching or interested in discussing!
We apologize for the last minute fall through. In the meantime, we hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!
- Sunday, March 15th, 1:30 - 4:30 pm, Khush Crafts at MLK Library
- Friday, March 27th, 9 pm, Spring Mela Drag Show at Hook Hall (TICKETED EVENT)
Warm regards,
KhushDC Team
🌸MEET OUR FIRST SPRING MELA DJ🌸
Dj Shorno Babu is a queer SouthAsian DJ spinning tunes from different SouthAsian regions and if you would like to listen to some of your fave jhinchak party songs drop the name of the songs in the comment below...cuz Shorno Babu will play your favorite song
Get your ticket now to join DJ Shorno Babu, as we dance the night away to jhinchak party hits 🎶🔥
TICKET LINK IS IN OUR BIO👆👆
FLYER CREDS: @dalermehndifanclub
#dcevents #bipoc #desidrag #desidj #springmela
Join us in community next Sunday for a lovely day of crafting, including painting tote bags, mehndi cones, embroidery, and much more! We will provide supplies, but you can also bring your own crafting projects!
🗓Sunday, March 15th
⏰️1:30-4:30 PM
📍MLK Library - Conference Room 401D
Flyer illustration credits to our board member @paintingpaheli :)
#queerevents #crafting #artevents #washingtondc #southasianqueer
