Arts & Entertainment

Out & About: March 30

Events for both Washington and Baltimore

Published

14 years ago

March 29, 2012

Juliette Ebner

'Arias With a Twist' (Photo courtesy Woolly Mammoth)

Woolly unveils ‘Arias With a Twist’

Drag singer Joey Arias and master puppeteer Basil Twist will be performing “Arias With a Twist” at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (641 D St., N.W.) starting Wednesday.

This is the D.C. premiere of the show, created in 2008, marking Arias’ return to New York after a six-year stint in a Cirque Du Soleil production in Las Vegas.

There will also be some special events through the show’s run. There will be four post-performance conversations on April 11, 15, 19 and 25. Woolly Mammoth will also be hosting a post-performance “Glamazon Pageant” on April 13 with local burlesque and vaudeville performers competing for a chance to be crowned as the ultimate “Glamazon.”

Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased online at woollymammoth.net. The show will run through May 6.

Rainbow Seder this weekend at HRC

GLOE Kurlander Program for GLBT Outreach and Engagement is having its fifth annual National Rainbow Seder on Sunday at the Human Rights Campaign (1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) starting at 5 p.m.

This year, GLOE will be focusing on Heroes of Freedom, the leaders of freedom and equality movements throughout history.

There will be drinks and hors d’oeuvres and the Seder, led by Rabbi Toby Manewith, will start at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $36 for general admission, $24 for GLOE members, students, seniors and those with limited income, children 18 and under and volunteers can attend for free.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit washingtondcjcc.org.

MTV chooses gay venue for ‘Real World’ casting call

MTV’s “The Real World” is holding an open casting call for the 28th season on Saturday at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Casting directors from Bunim/Murray Productions will be looking for people with strong personalities who are not afraid to speak theirs minds. Past seasons have included an HIV/AIDS educator, an Iraq War vet, a recovering addict and many more.

They are particularly interested in cast members who have had to work hard to support themselves and move ahead in their lives.

Applicants are asked to bring a recent picture of themselves that will not be returned and a photo ID. Those interested must be 21 by March 1, 2013 and appear to be between the ages of 20 and 24.

For more information and to download the application form, visit bunim-murray.com/rwcasting.

BALTIMORE OUT & ABOUT

‘Bad Bunny Mansion Party’ at Grand Central

S.H.E. productions and Grand Central (1001 North Charles St.) present “The Easter Bunny Ball: A Bad Bunny Mansion Party” tonight at 9 p.m.

The evening will include free champagne cocktail and dessert bar from 9 to 10:30 p.m., a golden egg giveaway with special prizes, music by DJ Image and more.

Dress code is anything goes.

There is a $10 cover for this 21 and older event. For more information, visitsheproductionsevents.com or centralstationpub.com.

Film critics profiled in new documentary

The Maryland Institute College of Art (1301 W. Mt. Royal Ave.) has a few events of interest coming up this week.

On Monday, Kenyan artist Wangechi Mutu will be talking at the Brown Center at 10:30 a.m. about her work, which acts as commentary of a social and personal nature where the female body functions as a site of engagement and provocation. This event is free and open to the public.

Also Monday is a screening of “For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism,” a documentary that shows the story of American movie reviewing at 7 p.m. in Falvey Hall. Directed by Gerald Peary, the movie includes commentary by Roger Ebert, Liza Schwarzbaum and more. The screening will include a introduction by Peary and a Q&A about film criticism.

On Thursday, the play “Fat Pig” opens at BBox (1601 Mt. Royal Ave.) at 8 p.m. The show is about a stereotypical young man who falls in love with a plus-sized librarian and explores how society treats their romance. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students and are available online at store.mica.edu and brownpapertickets.com, as well as at the door.

WAMMFest at Towson this weekend

WAMMFest (Women and Minorities in Media) is celebrating its fifth anniversary tonight and Saturday at Towson University.

WAMMFest strives to celebrate and encourage women and minorities in media production by calling for works, talks and screenings by everyone from students to professionals in categories such as animation, documentary, music and more.

This year’s guest artists are director and actor Jamil Walker Smith and producer Brittany Ballard. They will be screening their new film “An American Dream” on Saturday at 6 p.m. in Van Bokkelen where they will also talk about their experiences. Tickets to the screening are $5.

The two will also teach a master class “Script to Screen” at on Saturday 3 p.m. in the Media Center. Following the class will be a critique/feedback session.

WAMM winners will be presented this evening at 6 p.m. in Van Bokkelen.

For more information and to RSVP, visit wammtu.com.

Miss Gay Maryland tonight at the Hippo

Club Hippo (1 West Eager St.) has two big events going on this week.

Josie & the PussyCats present “Miss Gay Maryland Contestant Show” tonight at 11 p.m.

The show will featuring Eva Couture, Miss Gay Central Maryland 2012, Victoria Blair, first alternate Miss Hippo 2012, Anastacia Amor, Miss Gay FreeState 2012, Charity Suade’, Miss Hippo 2012, Cha’Nel Von Cartier Couture, first alternate Miss Gay FreeState and LuLu La Diva, first alternate Miss Gay Central Maryland.

Tickets are $7. For tickets and more information, call 443-926-2678.

Doors open at 10 p.m.

On Wednesday, the club has its weekly bingo game at 8:30 p.m. The game will also serve as an album release party for Madonna’s “MDNA.” Participants could win copies of the album and more. Proceeds from the game will benefit the GLBT Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland.

For more information, visit clubhippo.com.

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Catfish Comedy to feature LGBTQ lineup

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January 31, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Promotional image via Eventbrite)

Catfish Comedy will host “2026 Queer Kickoff Show” on Thursday, Feb. 5 at A League of Her Own (2319 18th Street, N.W.). This show features D.C.’s funniest LGBTQ and femme comedians. The lineup features performers who regularly take the stage at top clubs like DC Improv and Comedy Loft, with comics who tour nationally.

Tickets are $17.85 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

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Catherine O’Hara, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star and celebrated queer ally, dies at 71

Actress remembered for memorable comedic roles in ‘Beetlejuice’ and ‘Home Alone’

Published

1 day ago

January 30, 2026

Matt Minton

(Photo courtesy of Pop TV)

Catherine O’Hara, the varied comedic actor known for memorable roles in “Beetlejuice,” “Schitt’s Creek,” and “Home Alone,” has died at 71 on Friday, according to multiple reports. No further details about her death were revealed.

O’Hara’s death comes as a shock to Hollywood, as the Emmy award-winning actor has been recently active, with roles in both “The Studio” and “The Last of Us.” For her work in those two shows, she received Emmy nominations for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series and outstanding guest actress in a drama series.

In 2020, O’Hara won the Outstanding Lead Actress in a comedy series award for her work in the celebrated sixth and final season of “Schitt’s Creek.” She was also known as a queer ally and icon for her theatrical and often campy performances over multiple decades. In “Schitt’s Creek,” she played Moira Rose, the wig-loving mother of David Rose (played by series creator Dan Levy). David is pansexual, but the characters around him simply accept him for who he is; the show was embraced by the LGBTQ community with how naturally David’s sexuality was written and portrayed. That show ran from 2015 to 2020 and helped bring O’Hara and her co-stars into a new phase of their careers.

In a 2019 interview with the Gay Times, O’Hara explained why the show got LGBTQ representation right: “Daniel has created a world that he wants to live in, that I want to live in. It’s ridiculous that we live in a world where we don’t know how to respect each other and let each other be. It’s crazy. Other shows should follow suit and present the world and present humans as the best that we can be. It doesn’t mean you can’t laugh, that you can’t be funny in light ways and dark ways. It’s all still possible when you respect and love each other.”

Additional credits include “SCTV Network” (for which O’Hara won a writing Emmy), “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Six Feet Under,” “Best in Show,” “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” and “Dick Tracy.” O’Hara also lent her voice to “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Chicken Little,” “Monster House,” and “Elemental.” O’Hara was expected to return for Season 2 of “The Studio,” which started filming earlier this month.

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Calendar: January 30-February 5

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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2 days ago

January 30, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, January 30

Friday Tea Time will be at 12 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Bring your beverage of choice. For more information, contact Mac ([email protected]).

Spark Social will host “RuPaul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party” at 8 p.m. This event will be hosted by local drag queens TrevHER and Grey, who will provide hilarious commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Saturday, January 31

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Sunday, February 1

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community and Conversation” at noon at As You Are. This event is for those looking to make more friends and meaningful connections in the LGBTQ+ community. Look for the Go Gay DC sign on the long table near the front window. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Monday, February 2

“Center Aging: Monday Coffee Klatch” will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more information, contact Adam (adamheller@t hedccenter.org).

Tuesday, February 3

Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. For more information, email [email protected].

Wednesday, February 4

Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom upon request. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.

Center Aging Women’s Social and Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older LGBTQ+ women can meet and socialize with one another. There will be discussion, activities, and a chance for guests to share what they want future events to include. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.

Thursday, February 5

The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5:00 pm if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245.

Virtual Yoga Class will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This free weekly class is a combination of yoga, breath work and meditation that allows LGBTQ+ community members to continue their healing journey with somatic and mindfulness practices. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.