Arts & Entertainment
Calendar: Oct. 28
Parties, meetings, exhibits and more through Nov. 3
Alexis Mateo, from the third season of ‘RuPaul's Drag Race,’ will be performing at the Lodge tonight as part of the final night of Araya Sparxx's All American Drag Off. (Photo courtesy of Mateo.)
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NADS 7.0 presents “Emerald Elegance,” the annual Green Lantern (1335 Green Court, N.W.) employees annual drag show, tonight at 10 p.m. This year the show will benefit the D.C. Center.
Synetic Theater (1800 South Bell St.) in Arlington, is continuing its Speak No More: The Silent Shakespeare Festival with Othello starring Roger Payano and Salma Shaw, tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $45 to $55 and can be purchased online atsynetictheater.org.
Busboys & Poets will be hosting American Sign Language open mic poetry tonight at 11 p.m. in the Langston Room at its 14th and V streets location (2021 14th St., N.W.). Anyone with sign language knowledge may sign up to recite a poem or sign a song by e-mailing[email protected]. There is a $5 cover.
This week is the final night of Araya Sparxx’s All American Drag Off at the Lodge (21614 National Pike) in Boonsboro. The finalists, Alondra Sancheez, Russia DaCock and Chasity Vain will be judged by Sparxx and Sasha Renee. Alexis Mateo from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will be performing alongside Sparxx, Renee, Ashley Bannks, Nicole James and Jessica Jade. Cover is $5 before 11:30 p.m. and $3 afterward. Doors open at 9 p.m.
The Department of Communication and Performing Arts at Montgomery College (7995 George Ave.) in Silver Spring, presents “Sex and Education,” a comedy which features a duel of wits between a graduating high school basketball star and his retiring English teacher tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $10 for seniors, $5 for MC students, faculty and staff. For more information and to purchase tickets, visitcms.montgomerycollege.edu/cac/
Saturday, Oct. 29
Lady Lenore and Maxine Blue present “Grown and Sexy,” tonight at Lace Lounge (2214 Rhode Island Ave., N.E.) at 9 p.m. There’s a $5 cover before 11:30 p.m. and all attendees must be 25 or older.
Studio Theatre (1501 14th St., N.W.) presents “The Habit of Art” by Alan Bennett, today at 2 and 8 p.m. “Habit” takes place in Rehearsal Room Two of London’s National Theatre as rehearsals fall apart after the director gets called out of town and the stage manager tries keep things together. Tickets range from $35 to $53 and can be purchased online atstudiotheatre.org.
The Black Cat (1811 14th St., N.W.) has two events going on backstage today. First up is the free event, Hellmouth Happy Hour, featuring an episode of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and drinks specials at 7 p.m. This week’s episode is “Anne,” the third season premiere. Then DJ lil’e takes over the space for her ‘80s Alt-Pop Dance night, Right Round. Tickets are $7 and doors open at 9:30 p.m.
Stephen Sondheim’s first musical “Saturday Night” will be presented as a concert event at Signature Theatre (4200 Campbell Ave.) in Arlington, for four performances today at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m. The cast is led by Broadway’s Geoff Packard and many of D.C.’s leading talent.
Mead Theatre Lab at Flashpoint (916 G St., N.W.) presents Junesong Arts’ “We Fight We Die” by Timothy J. Guillot tonight at 8 p.m. “We Fight,” guided by a modern day chorus, tells the story of Q, a homeless graffiti artist who gets caught and must license his talents to the local government. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors. The show will run through Nov. 12.
Sunday, Oct. 30
The 53rd annual Washington International Horse Show is at the Verizon Center (601 F St., N.W.) today at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets to the 7 a.m. program are $15 and the 7 p.m. program range from $40 to $60. All tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.
Nellie’s (900 U St., N.W.) will be showing the Baltimore Ravens at home as they take on the Arizona Cardinals today at 1 p.m. and the Washington Redskins take on the Buffalo Bills at 4:05 p.m.
Omega (2122 P St., N.W.) presents Church Lady Bingo hosted by Kristina Kelly tonight at 8:30 p.m. featuring $4 rail vodka. For more information, visit omedadc.com.
Monday, Oct. 31
WEAVE, a support group for LGBT survivors of intimate partner violence/abuse will be meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Lighthouse Center for Healing (5321 First Place, N.E.). For more information and to register, call 202-280-6391.
Busboys & Poets is having an open mic poetry night with professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies and musicians at its Shirlington location (4251 S Campbell Ave.) in Arlington, tonight at 8 p.m. Wristbands for this event are $4 and will be on sale in the Global Exchange store today starting at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 1
Nellie’s (900 U St., N.W.) presents Drag Bingo and Beauty Queens tonight to help raise money for Echoe Malone for Novembers Miss D.C. USA 2012 pageant, the official preliminary to Miss USA. For every Nellie beer sold, $1 goes toward her campaign. All guests must arrive at 6 p.m. Also tonight at Nellie’s is the “Glee” watch party at 8 p.m. on the deck in the pub room.
Join Burgundy Crescent Volunteers to help pack safer sex kits from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at FUK!T’s packing location Green Lantern, 1335 Green Ct., N.W.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Riot Act Comedy Theater’s (801 E St., N.W.) monthly gay and gay-friendly comedy show “Gay-larious” returns tonight at 8:30 p.m. with Adrienne Iapalucci, Brad Loekle and co-founders Chris Doucette and Zach Toczynski. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online atriotactcomedy.com. This month, $5 from every ticket will benefit Capital Queer Prom.
The Washington Ballet’s “The Great Gatsby” opens tonight at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $125 and can be purchased online atkennedy-center.org.
The Tom Davoren Social Bridge Club is meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Dignity Center (721 8th St., S.E.), across from the Marine barracks, for Social Bridge. No partner is needed. For more information, visit lambdabridge.com and click on “Social Bridge in Washington, D.C.”
An exhibit called “Shower of Stoles” is on display at Little River United Church of Christ (8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, Va.) today from 6 to 9 p.m. and through Nov. 6. The exhibit, organized by the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, includes 50 stoles representing the lives of LGBT people of faith. The exhibit can be viewed on Sundays and during office hours on weekdays as well as tonight and Thursday evening (same hours). Visit lrucc.org for more information.
Thursday, Nov. 3
Girlyman plays tonight at Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd.) in Vienna with special guest Coyote Grace at 8 p.m. at the Barns. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online atwolftrap.org.
Chely Wright and Lucy Wainwright Roche play the Birchmere (3701 Mt. Vernon Ave.) in Alexandria tonight at 7:30 p.m. This show is rescheduled from Oct. 20 and all tickets for that date will be honored. Tickets are $27.50 and can be purchased online atticketmaster.com.
D.C. Lambda Squares is having its plus with as-needed mainstream club night tonight from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle, N.W.) with Dayle as the caller. For more information, visit dclambdasquares.org.
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)
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.
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.
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