Hashtag 2016

Hashtag 2016 is a late-night, 2016-themed party at DC9, presented by Alphabet Soup. Billed as a throwback dyke party, the evening revisits the music and energy of 2016 with a lineup of DJs from Lauren Jay and Close Friends Collective. Doors open at 11:00 PM, and the show starts at 11:00 PM, making it a late-night dance event for a 21-and-over crowd. A range of ticket options is available, from a free NOTAFLOF tier to discounted early-bird and BIPOC Sapphic tiers, plus general admission and at-door pricing.

When: Friday, August 14, 2026; doors open at 11:00 PM and the show begins at 11:00 PM.

Venue: DC9 Nightclub, a bar, music venue, and dance space established in 2004.

Lineup: DJs Lauren Jay and Close Friends Collective, with the night presented by Alphabet Soup.

Tickets: Free NOTAFLOF option; BIPOC Sapphic Early Bird at $4.99 plus $2.21 in fees; Early Bird at $7.99 plus $2.92 in fees; BIPOC Sapphic General Admission at $9.99 plus $3.39 in fees; General Admission Tier 1 at $11.99 plus $3.87 in fees; and At Door at $14.99 plus $4.57 in fees.

Ages: 21 and over.

Note: The free ticket tier is marked NOTAFLOF, indicating a no-one-turned-away-for-lack-of-funds option for those who need it.