Arts & Entertainment

Calendar for July 2

Friday, July 2, to Thursday, July 8

Published

15 years ago

June 29, 2010

Friday, July 2

Gloss presents Ladies’ Night tonight at Apex, 1415 22nd St., N.W., introducing the Stop Light Party. Wear the glow bracelet that determines your status, red for taken, yellow for maybe, and green for single. Also featuring DC Kings’ Independence Day show and DC Gurly Show. DJ Rosie will be in the main hall. Must be 18 to enter and 21 to drink.

Panorama Productions presents The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Official Premiere Party tonight at UltraBar, 911 F St., N.W. There will be Twilight themed giveaways including posters, movie tickets, and T-shirts. Doors open at 9 p.m. Visit popnightlife.com for more information.

Queer Pulp For the Girls and Bois at Black Squirrel, 2427 18th St., N.W., is tonight at 9. No cover charge, 21 and over to enter.

Saturday, July 3

“So, You Think You’re a Drag Queen,” a competition among aspiring drag queens, at Town, 2009 8th St., N.W. Those wishing to enter the contest should arrive at 10 p.m and be ready to perform. Contest starts at 10:30 p.m. There will be music and videos downstairs by Wess. $8 cover before 11 p.m. and $12 after. Must be 21 or older.

Superhero Ball at Club Hippo, 1 W. Eager St., Baltimore, featuring costume contest, text raffle, Lady Gaga ticket giveaway and more. The event starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 advanced VIP or $12 day-of or at the door and can be bought at superheroball.eventbrite.com. Visit clubhibbo.com for more information.

Sunday, July 4

Burgundy Crescent Volunteers have been asked to provide wranglers for the Independence Day Parade starting at 9 a.m. The balloons that will be carried are the large helium balloons that take 34 people to carry. Each rope needs a person so it is critical that you can be there. Balloon volunteers must be able to walk 10+ blocks in the sun/heat while holding the balloon ropes. The parade will take place on July 4th and will run from 7th Street to 17th Street, N.W. along Constitution Avenue. The parade begins at 11:45 a.m., and volunteers will be released once their equipment has been properly put away at the end of the parade route on 17th Street.

Independence Day fireworks on the National Mall, 9:10-9:27 p.m. Best viewing areas include the U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. Arrive early and expect the usual massive crowds. Visit nps.gov for more information.

Drag Brunch at Nellie’s Sports Bar, 900 U St., N.W., hosted by Shi-Queeta Lee from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brunch buffet is $20 and your first mimosa is free.

Women of Color Productions presents Grown and Sexy Independence Explosion Adult Affair featuring Shaashawn “Voycedial,” Sheri D, and more at Remington’s, 639 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E. Doors open at 8 p.m. $15 cover charge; 25 and older to enter. For tickets visit wocgrownsexy.eventbrite.com.

A special Ladies of Illusion show at Ziegfeld’s, 1824 Half St., S.W. Doors open at 9 p.m. Retro trivia is back upstairs at Secrets. 70s, 80s, & 90s music and trivia questions. Correct answers win free drinks. Dance to the “Sounds of Pier 9” with DJ Darryl Strickland.

Monday, July 5

The GLB Youth Support Group will meet at the GW Center Clinic, 1922 F St., N.W., Suite 103, at 4:30 p.m.

Free Salsa lessons at Cobalt, 17th and R Sts., N.W., from 10 to 11 p.m. There will be dancing from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. 21 and older to enter. No cover.

Tuesday, July 6

Shear Madness, a comedy whodunit, will be performed at The Kennedy Center Theater Lab, 2700 F St., N.W., at 8 p.m. Shear Madness takes place in present-day Georgetown, in the Shear Madness Hair Styling Salon. Visit kennedy-center.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

Wednesday, July 7

The Tom Davaron Social Bridge Club will be meeting at 7:30 p.m., at the Dignity Center, 721 8th St., S.E. No partner needed. Visit lambdabridge.com; click “Social Bridge in Washington, DC” for more information.

La Coterie will be at Wonderland Ballroom, 1101 Kenyon St., N.W., with Sweet Interference at 9 p.m. La Coterie is a five-piece rock band that incorporates trumpet, violin and keyboard in with traditional rock instruments. The band is comprised of Trumpet Grrrl, Anton, and Katey.

Thursday, July 8

The Reduced Shakespeare Company presents Completely Hollywood (abridged) at The Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater, 2700 F St., N.W., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought at kennedy-center.org. Completely Hollywood takes on 197 movies in 100 minutes with hilarious results.

DCBiWomen, the area’s social group for bisexual and bi-curious women, will meet at Cafe Luna, 1633 P St., N.W., at 7 p.m. The group’s goal is to create an accepting, encouraging environment for bisexual women regardless of the gender of their partner or what they are looking for, meet other cool bi women, and affirm the existence of the bi-identity.

Photos

PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

LGBTQ politicians gather for annual event

Published

2 days ago

May 2, 2025

Michael Key

Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) speaks at the 2025 Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Victory Fund held its National Champagne Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton on Sunday, April 27. Speakers included Tim Gunn, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.).

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Music & Concerts

Tom Goss returns with ‘Bear Friends Furever Tour’

Out singer/songwriter to perform at Red Bear Brewing Co.

Published

2 days ago

May 2, 2025

Tinashe Chingarande

Singer Tom Goss is back. (Photo by Dusti Cunningham)

Singer Tom Goss will bring his “Bear Friends Furever Tour” to D.C. on Sunday, June 8 at 8 p.m. at Red Bear Brewing Co.

Among the songs he will perform will be “Bear Soup,” the fourth installment in his beloved bear song anthology series. Following fan favorites like “Bears,” “Round in All the Right Places,” and “Nerdy Bear,” this high-energy, bass-thumping banger celebrates body positivity, joyful indulgence, and the vibrant spirit of the bear subculture.

For more details, visit Tom Goss’s website.

Calendar

Calendar: May 2-8

LGBTQ events in the days to come

Published

2 days ago

May 2, 2025

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, May 2

“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected].

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at P.F. Chang’s. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Saturday, May 3

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 Support Group 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 judgment free. There are all sorts of activities like watching movies, poetry events, storytelling, and just hanging out with others. For more information and events for LGBTQ People of Color, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.

Sunday, May 4

“The Chateau Drag Brunch” will be at 12 p.m. at Chicatana. Enjoy fabulous Mexican food and cocktails while being entertained by a rotating cast of the DMV’s best drag performers. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

“The Bubble: Queer Brooklyn Comics in DC” will be at 5 p.m. at As You Are. Queer comedians Charlie Flynn, Evan Lazarus and Keara Sullivan are coming down from NYC for a night of fun as they split an hour of standup comedy. For more details, visit Eventbrite.

Monday, May 5

“Center Aging Monday Coffee & Conversation” 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 details, email [email protected].

Tuesday, May 6

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 details, email [email protected].

Wednesday, May 7

Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. 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 6 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older queer women can meet and socialize with one another. We will have discussion, activities, and a chance for you to share what you want future events to include. For more details, email [email protected].

Thursday, May 8

The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be 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 with Sarah M. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s website.

South Asian Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The peer support group is an outlet for South Asian-identified LGBTQ individuals to come and talk about anything affecting them. It’s a secure, judgment-free environment to discuss relationships, sexuality, health, well-being, identity, culture, religion, or anything that is on your mind. For more details, email [email protected].