Event Features

Drag Brunch Speed Diner*

Drag is not a crime, but this new event feature is so much fun, it will feel illegal! An interactive entertainment experience where guests will enjoy brunch-inspired bites, a specialty cocktail, and an exclusive drag performance featuring some of DC’s top drag talent.

*When purchasing your ticket to the event, you can choose to add on a time slot for the Drag Diner experience

Featuring:

  • 1310 Kitchen & Bar
  • Aventino
  • Buffalo & Bergen
  • Dauphine's
  • Kuya Ja's Lechon Belly
  • Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen

Apéro & La Bohème Champagne and Petrossian Caviar Lounge*

This exclusive Chefs for Equality activation, on the second floor of the Building Museum, overlooks the entire event and features select restaurant partners, Champagne, caviar, lounge seating and more.

*This experience is exclusive to “Upper Tier” ticket holders and private table guests

Featuring:

  • Apéro & La Bohème Champagne
  • Cinco Jotas Iberico be Bellota ham (carved by Casa Teresa)
  • Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak, & Stone Crab
  • Petrossian Caviar
  • Pineapple and Pearls
  • The Point DC

Silent & Live Auction

In addition to impressive fare, live and silent auctions are held throughout the evening. Guests can bid on items like jewelry, or a chic picnic basket overflowing with gourmet food and beverage products, as well as experiences such as international travel packages, or unique dining experiences at some of the DMV’s most exclusive establishments.

Goody Bags

Every guest walks away with a Chefs for Equality goody bag, each chock-full of gourmet food, artisanal coffee, treats and coupons from local retailers are distributed as guests exit the event.

After Party

The party (and food) doesn’t stop after the museum doors close. Each Chefs for Equality ticket includes access to the afterparty featuring even more food, crafted cocktails, and live entertainment.