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Arts briefs: Jan. 20

Curtis to play Mautner benefit concert, Bare has three-year event and more

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Singer/songwriter Catie Curtis (Photo by Joseph Anthony Baker; courtesy Curtis via Mautner)

Parenting seminar slated for Saturday

Grubb’s N.W. Specialty Pharmacy (1517 17th St., N.W.) is having a special seminar for the LGBT community on how to achieve the goal of parenthood on Saturday from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Dr. Rafat Abbasi, a reproductive endocrinologist; Jennifer Fairfax, an attorney who specializes in adoption and ART law; and Joyce C. Migdal, a clinical psychologist will be there to speak about topics ranging from psychosocial issues related to in vitro fertilization, the legal implications of the process and more.

This is a free seminar and space is limited. Those interested are asked to RSVP by calling Emily or Daphne at 202-503-2644.

Women’s party celebrates three years of events    

Bare, voted Best Place to Meet Women in the 2011 Best of Gay D.C. issue, is celebrating its third anniversary at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) on Saturday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

The party will feature DJs Rosie and Keenan providing the music and the DystRuXion Dancers with special guest Sara Bettencourt from “The Real L Word.”

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There is limited space for the VIP pre-party featuring some of the ladies of “The Real L Word” starting at 8 p.m.

VIP admission is $35 and general admission is $25.

Curtis to play Mautner benefit

Lesbian singer/songwriter Catie Curtis plays a concert Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center (7995 Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring) as a benefit for the Mautner Project, a lesbian health organization. Tickets are $35 or $100 for VIP. Visit mautnerproject.org/catiecurtis for more information.

 

 

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Queer Magic dance party planned

Tarot, dancing, drag and more at Black Cat event

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Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.

There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.

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NLGJA-DC Pride happy hour at Trade

Local queer journalists celebrate Pride

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(Washington Blade file photo by Daniel Truitt)


Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free. 

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DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday

Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery

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The 14th annual DC Front Runners' Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m. 

Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.

The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.

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