Arts & Entertainment

Calendar for April 9

Published

16 years ago

April 8, 2010

Friday, April 9

Thank GLAAD it’s Friday from 7-9 p.m. at Nellie’s Sports Bar, 900 U St., N.W.

Bachelor Auction at EFN Lounge, 1318 9th St., N.W., from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Complimentary Admission, must be 21+ to enter

Volunteers are needed for the Capital Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce’s 20th Anniversary Dinner at the Mandarin Oriental. If you would like to volunteer, please e-mail [email protected]. CAGLCC will honor local leaders in the business community, including PR guru Cathy Renna, at the dinner. Tickets start at $180 for members. Silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m.; dinner and program start at 8 p.m. Visit caglcc.org for information.

The Julliard String Quartet plays at the Library of Congress at 8 p.m. in the Jefferson Building, ground floor, Coolidge Auditorium. Admission is free. Call 202- 707-5502 for further information.

Saturday, April 10

National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade 10 a.m. – noon, rain or shine. The parade runs along Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Streets, N.W.

The Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival is held 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 12th Street and Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.

David Sedaris brings his comedy show to Baltimore’s Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., at 8 p.m. Tickets range $30-40; call 410-783-8000 for box office.

Metro DC PFLAG holds its 13th annual gala dinner at 6 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt, 1000 H St., N.W. Tickets are $175; visit pflagdc.com for information. The evening will be emceed by Ann Gillespie and will feature an appearance by Mike Manning of MTV’s “Real World D.C.”

Sunday, April 11

Trans Town Hall Dinner from 2-5 p.m. at HIPS, 1309 Rhode Island Ave., N.E., 2B. For more information, visit dctranscoalition.org or call 202.557.1951.

The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1803 Connecticut Ave., N.W., 2nd floor, conducts its Dharma for Kids and Families from 10-11 a.m. This class is a place families can go to learn together how to develop harmony, confidence and methods to calm minds. Kids are $4, parents $6 and suitable for ages 4-12. Visit meditation-dc.org for more information or contact the center at 202-986-2257 or [email protected].

Monday, April 12

Bears do Yoga. Classes begin at 6:15 p.m. in the DC Center Activity Room, 1810 14th St. N.W., and last for one hour. There is a suggested $5 donation. To RSVP, e-mail [email protected].

Volunteers are needed for Food and Friends. Volunteers will help with food preparation (chopping veggies) and packing groceries. If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail [email protected]

Tuesday, April 13

DC Agenda is co-sponsoring a series of three financial seminars along with the DC Center and Equality Maryland. The free seminars are conducted by financial planner Joseph Kapp and will help answer financial questions related to same-sex marriage laws in D.C. and Maryland. The first is April 13 at 7 p.m., Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations, 190 W. Ostend St., Suite 201, Baltimore.

Wednesday, April 14

The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center 1803 Conn. Ave. NW 2nd FL. conducts it’s General Program which provides an introduction to basic Buddhist view, meditation, and practice. Each class is self-contained. You can drop in at any point. Visit www.meditation-dc.org for more information or contact the center at 202-986-2257 or [email protected]

The second financial seminar sponsored by DC Agenda, the DC Center and Equality Maryland is held at 7 p.m. at the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations, 8720 Georgia Ave., Ste. 303 (at Cameron St.), in Silver Spring, Md.

Thursday, April 15

Galactica and the Chocolate Factory. Ganymede Arts’ Special Agent Galactica will perform a two-set act at ACKC Cocoa Bar Café, 1529 14th St., N.W., from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free admission.

The third financial seminar sponsored by DC Agenda, the DC Center and Equality Maryland is held at 7 p.m. at 1330 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.

Team DC and Jacob Pring Events present: Jock-A-Thon at Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th St., N.W., from 8-11 p.m. (Gaming night will go until close.) Players representing several LGBT area recreational sports teams will be present to recruit, gain new supporters and network with the other sports teams. This event will also kick off the Team DC monthly Gaming Night at Town that will be held on every third Thursday each month. Entry is free from 8-9 p.m.; $5 after 9 p.m. with unlimited game play. 21+ to enter

CHERRY WEEKEND EVENTS

The Cherry Fund Presents: “Cherry Weekend: A Return to Tradition.” Some of the hottest DJs are in town this weekend for a series of parties for the annual Cherry Weekend. The Cherry Fund was incorporated in 1999 and has made more than $900,000 in grants to various community organizations, of which 95 percent comes from individual ticket sales.

This year’s VIP Event Pass is $125 and grants entry into all Cherry Weekend events, including the Deborah Cox show at Town. Tickets can also be purchased for individual events. Visit cherryfund.org for more information.

Passes will be available to purchase online. Visit boxofficetickets.com/cherry and click “Contributions” and make a $125 contribution. Print out your confirmation and bring it to the Welcome Center located at the DC Center, 1810 14th St., N.W., on Friday, April 9 from noon-9 p.m. Tickets for individual events will be sold at the door at the appropriate venue.

This weekend’s schedule of events for “Cherry Weekend: A Return to Tradition” is as follows:

Friday, April 9

• Bachelor Auction at EFN Lounge, 1318 9th St., N.W., 6:30-9:30 p.m. Complimentary Admission, must be 21+ to enter

• Night Party with DJ Alyson Calagna and opening/backroom DJ Jason Horswill at Apex, 1415 22nd St., N.W. from 10 p.m.-4 a.m. Individual event ticket price is $12, 18+ to enter

Saturday, April 10

• Moody Mia (Moody’s birthday party) with DJ Joe Gauthreaux at Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th St., N.W. from 2-7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased separately through appropriate organization. 21+ to enter.

• Town presents Deborah Cox w/ DJ Ed Bailey (sanctioned event) at Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th St., N.W. from 9 p.m.-4 a.m. Individual event ticket price is $25; 21+ to enter.

Sunday, April 11

• Morning Party w/ DJ Susan Morabito at Cobalt, 1639 R St., N.W., from 4:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Individual event ticket price is $15; 21+ to enter.

• Closing Party w/ DJ Abel, opening dj tim e at Town Danceboutique, 2009 8th St., N.W. from 8:30 p.m.- 2 a.m. Individual event ticket price is $20; 21+ to enter.

Out & About

This queer comedy show will warm you up

Catfish Comedy to feature LGBTQ lineup

Published

4 hours ago

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.

Arts & Entertainment

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.

Calendar

Calendar: January 30-February 5

LGBTQ events in the days to come

Published

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.