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Les The DJ at Allegory & FFFRRR by Les Talusan

Tomorrow is September 1st, which also happens to be the first Friday of the month! I’ll be playing 45s (and maybe one or two 33-speed 7”s) at my favorite monthly residency! Allegory is hidden behind a nondescript door at Eaton Hotel’s Radical Library. My set is from 9PM-2AM. Come say hi / bring me a snack, thanks🍸🍹⁣

Also, DeeJayFade has invited me to the debut of his new raid train “FFFRRR 45s Raid Train”! Tune in! I’m on from 1-2PM ET - twitch.tv/Les_The_DJ 📺

Allegory + PRESENT TENSE by Les Talusan

Tonight, I'll be playing records all night at Allegory with new music from my travels. They’ve got fancy cocktails, mocktails and super nice bartenders. Needle drops at 10PM.

Photo: Oscar Olmedo

Photo: Oscar Olmedo

On Saturday afternoon, I’m playing records Transformer from 2-5PM for Farrah Skeiky’s book release. She’s one of my favorite people in DC and am a fan of her work! First 100 copies of her photo book “PRESENT TENSE” will be available.

Photo: Farrah Skeiky

2/28  Allegory at the Eaton DC (10PM-2AM)
2/29 PRESENT TENSE: DC Punk and DIY, Right Now by Farrah Skeiky book release at Transformer (2-5PM)

See you soon ✨

Mid-February Calendar Update by Les Talusan

Hello, mid-February! ✨

I’ll be on Eaton Radio this afternoon for Bahala Na. Tune in around 2PM via eatonworkshop.com/radio. Tomorrow, I’m playing French records all night at French Kisses at No Kisses for a light and love themed dance party. There will be drink specials and slices from Sonny’s Pizza and the best part is that it’s a fundraiser for Melanoma Research Foundation. Bring your partner(s), bring your friend(s) and celebrate Valentine’s Day with us ♡ 

Here’s the rest of my calendar. Come say hi!

2/4    NAIOP Chapter Merit Awards Celebration
2/6    Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)
2/8    Shelly and Laura’s Aqueerian Birthday BLOWOUT at Jackie Lee’s
2/13   Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)
2/14   French Kisses at No Kisses - a fundraiser for Melanoma Research Foundation (8PM-12AM)
2/22  Neon Dreams at Draft Punk Cebu w/ meesterenriqez, and Cebu City’s Popdaze, Stereomafia, B1B2 (9PM)
2/27  Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)
2/28  Allegory (10PM-2AM)
2/29 PRESENT TENSE: DC Punk and DIY, Right Now by Farrah Skeiky book release at Transformer (2-5PM)

Happy New Year! January Calendar Update by Les Talusan

Illustation: Minori Uemura

Illustation: Minori Uemura

Happy New Year, World! ✨

I just got home from DJing two NYE parties and I’m wide awake.

Here is where you’ll hear me playing tunes for sure this month:

1/9 Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)
1/16 Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)
1/17 Admerasia’s 25th Anniversary w/ Ruby Ibarra and Year of the Ox
1/23 Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)
1/24 Presentation: T.C. Williams International Academy
1/24 Allegory (10PM-2AM)
1/31 Punk Soul Sisters w/ Sally Go Round and DJ Daisy Lacy at Showtime Bar (10PM-2AM)

September Calendar Update by Les Talusan

Illustration: Katrin Davis

Illustration: Katrin Davis

Here (and cool weddings) is where you’ll hear me playing tunes this month:

9/1  Beats & Burgers: DJ 101 with Les The DJ and DJ Zombie at Slash Run

9/5  Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)

9/6  I Dig Your Mind: Come Dig Our Minds Edition at Showtime (10PM-2AM)

9/7  Smithsonian APA Center Presents: Queer Futurisms feat. Olivia Neutron-John, Zavé Martohardjono and Les The DJ at The REACH Opening Festival at the Kennedy Center

9/8  DC Public Library Performance Tent - 18th & Belmont at Adams Morgan Day (12-1:15PM)

9/12  Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)

9/13 National Women’s Law Center Reception for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

9/19  Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)

9/19 Ambassador’s Night of Jazz & Conversation

9/20  Taking The Piss “A Night of Good Music” at Marx Café (10PM-2AM)

9/22  Homespun feat. Que Verde (live set) at Black Cat

9/25  NARAL Pro-Choice America Cocktail Reception

9/26  Bahala Na at Eaton Radio (2-4PM)

9/27  Allegory (10PM-2AM)

And lastly, SAVE THE DATE! On 10/12, Saturday, I will be hosting SULONG! A Filipinx American History Month Celebration Featuring Ruby Ibarra at Wild Days. Details to follow.