Arts & Entertainment

Calendar for June 18

Friday, June 18, to Thursday, June 24

Published

16 years ago

June 17, 2010

Friday, June 18

“Close to the Edge,” vintage hip-hop and dance music with DJ Dredd at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St., N.W. at 9:30 p.m. Tickets $7, visit blackcatdc.com for more information.
Robin Thicke brings his R&B/urban soul sound to Baltimore’s M and T Bank Stadium at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 at ticketmaster.com.

Mautner Project is hosting a yoga wellness workshop for volunteers, caregivers, cancer patients, and cancer survivors. All LGBT and allies are also welcome to join us. The workshop takes place from 6-7 p.m. at the Mautner Project, 1875 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 710. The workshop is free, but RSVP is required as space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, e-mail Jessica at [email protected] or call 202-332-5536.

Gay District, a weekly, non-church affiliated discussion and social group for GBTQ men between 18 and 35, meets tonight from 8:30-10:30 p.m. at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 1820 Connecticut Ave., N.W. For more information, e-mail [email protected].
Celebrate Shabbat services, 8:30-10 p.m. at the Washington, D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. Services are followed by an Oneg social.

Saturday, June 19

Baltimore Pride begins today with the annual High Heel Race at 3:45 p.m. at Charles and Eager streets. That’s followed by the parade at 4 p.m. along Charles Street between Center and Chase streets. After the parade is the city’s famous block party from 6-10 p.m. at Charles and Eager streets. These events are free. For more information, visit baltimorepride.org.

The ladies of LURe present BARE, a packed monthly ladies party at Cobalt, 1639 R St., N.W. Cover is $6 until 11 p.m. and $8 after, 21+. Visit myspace.com/lurewdc for more information.

Moving day for the DC Center, which is relocating to 1318 U St., N.W. The Center needs your help to move today; free T-shirt to the first 25 volunteers. They are looking for volunteers for two-hour shifts beginning at 11 a.m. E-mail [email protected] if you can help.

Sunday, June 20

The 35th annual Baltimore Pride Festival is held today from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in Druid Hill Park near the Maryland Zoo (visit baltimorepride.org for directions). Festival performers include Pandora Boxx, Tom Goss, the Pushovers, Reina Williams and more.

Bid farewell to the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington at a special farewell concert today from 4-5 p.m. at the Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 201 4th St., S.E.

Monday, June 21

Goldfrapp performs at the 9:30 club, 815 V St., N.W. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $35 at 930.com.

World Cup action continues on the TV screens at Nellie’s Sports Bar, 900 U St., N.W. If you’re a die-hard fan — or just like drinking in the early morning on a Monday — the Portugal vs. Korea game kicks off at 7:30 a.m. today. Nellie’s is the only gay bar in the city to get special city approval to open early for World Cup viewing. Visit nelliessportsbar.com for complete schedule.

Tuesday, June 22

Sixth annual Night Out at the Nationals, 7:05 p.m. at Nationals Stadium versus the Kansas City Royals. Full story on page 40.

Join Burgundy Crescent Volunteers to help pack safer sex kits, 7-9 p.m. at EFN Lounge, on 9th Street between O and N streets.

Wednesday, June 23

[Title of Show] continues at Signature Theater in Arlington, Va., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $64-69; call 703-820-9771 for information.

Thursday, June 24

Catch Pamela Stanley tonight at Blue Moon in Rehoboth, 35 Baltimore Ave., 6-8 p.m. Stanley performs Sunday-Thursday nights this summer.

Photos

PHOTOS: Cupid’s Undie Run

Annual fundraiser for NF research held at The Wharf DC

Published

12 hours ago

February 21, 2026

Michael Key

A dance party was held at Union Stage before Cupid's Undie Run on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Cupid’s Undie Run, an annual fundraiser for neurofibromatosis (NF) research, was held at Union Stage and at The Wharf DC on Saturday, Feb. 21.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Out & About

Sweat DC expands to Shaw

Community workout and social planned for March 14

Published

13 hours ago

February 21, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Sweat DC is officially expanding to Shaw, opening a new location at 1818 7th St., N.W., on Saturday, March 28 — and they’re kicking things off with a high-energy, community-first launch event.

To celebrate, Sweat DC is hosting Sweat Fest, a free community workout and social on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at the historic Howard Theatre. The event features a group fitness class, live DJ, local food and wellness partners, and a mission-driven partnership with the Open Goal Project, which works to expand access to youth soccer for players from marginalized communities.

For more details, visit Sweat DC’s website and reserve a spot on Eventbrite.

Calendar

Calendar: February 20-26

LGBTQ events in the days to come

Published

2 days ago

February 20, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, Feb. 20

Center Aging Monthly Luncheon with Yoga will be at noon at the D.C. LGBTQ+ Community Center. Email Mac at [email protected] if you require ASL interpreter assistance, have any dietary restrictions, or questions about this event.

Trans and Genderqueer Game Night will be at 7 p.m. at the D.C. Center. This will be a relaxing, laid-back evening of games and fun. All are welcome! We’ll have card and board games on hand. Feel free to bring your own games to share. For more details, visit the Center’s website.

Go Gay DC will host “First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at Hotel Zena. This is a chance to relax, make new friends, and enjoy happy hour specials at this classic retro venue. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Saturday, Feb. 21

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.

LGBTQ People of Color will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This peer support group is an outlet for LGBTQ People of Color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space that strives to be safe and judgement free. There are all sorts of activities like watching movies, poetry events, storytelling, and just hanging out with others. For more information and events, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.

Sunday, Feb. 22

Queer Talk DC will host “The Black Gay Flea Market” at 1 p.m. at Doubles in Petworth. There will be more than 15 Black queer vendors from all over the DMV in one spot. The event’s organizers have reserved the large back patio for all vendors, and the speak easy for bar service, which will be serving curated cocktails made just for the event (cash bar.) DJ Fay and DJ Jam 2x will be spinning the entire event. For more details, visit Eventbrite.

Monday, Feb. 23

“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 at [email protected].

Tuesday, Feb. 24

Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so — by sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. For more details, visit the group’s Facebook.

Genderqueer DC will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a support group for people who identify outside of the gender binary, whether you’re bigender, agender, genderfluid, or just know that you’re not 100 percent cis. For more details, visit genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

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.

Asexual and Aromantic Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a space where people who are questioning this aspect of their identity or those who identify as asexual and/or aromantic can come together, share stories and experiences, and discuss various topics. For more details, email [email protected].

Thursday, Feb. 26

The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center. To be more fair with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. 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, breathwork 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.