Arts & Entertainment

Busy season for local galleries

Sculpture, painting, jewelry included in upcoming shows

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14 years ago

March 1, 2012

‘Homage to Andy’ is one of the many images by Pete McCutchen on display at Touchstone Gallery in March. (Photo courtesy Touchstone)

Touchstone Gallery’s (901 New York Ave., N.W.) March exhibit is “Tracks” featuring photographs of roller coasters by Pete McCutchen. The images are bright and colorful. McCutchen has altered some, turning the sky purple or pink, giving them a pop art feel. “My goal is to take a mundane object — in this case a roller coaster — and to give it new life,” McCutchen said in a press release. For more information, visit touchstonegallery.com.

Gallery plan b (1530 14th St., N.W.) has a couple of exhibits coming up this spring.

Its current exhibit, “Precious Metals” will run through April 8 and features the work of Donna Cameron, Shelley Carr, Robert Cole, Mike McClung and Andrew Wapinksi. There will be a trunk show on March 24-25 featuring jewelry by Tina Bark Designs. The gallery has an exhibit opening April 11 with paintings by Kathy Beynette and May 16 with works by Michael D. Crossett. For more information, visit galleryplanb.com.

Artisphere (1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington) has an exhibit opening March 14 in its Works in Progress gallery. The exhibit will feature Jenny Sidhu Mullins creating new paintings for the Art on the Art Bus program for May. Mullins creates painting and electronic, interactive sculptures looking at national identity, American spirituality and corporate mythology. For more information, visit artisphere.com.

Torpedo Factory Art Center (105 N. Union St., Alexandria) also has several exhibits planned.

Opening on Saturday is March Madness, an exhibit featuring 200 panels of artwork. This exhibit is done as a fundraiser for The Target Gallery and the March of Dimes. Each panel is $150 ($100 on March 16 at the Art Party). The Newly Juried Artists Exhibition opens on March 24 while the Friends of the Torpedo Factory Mentor Show opens April 3. There’s also “Push, Pull, Play,” and all media show looking at the art of the toy, opening April 12. For more information, visit torpedofactory.org.

The National Portrait Gallery (8th and F streets, N.W.) has a new exhibit “In Vibrant Color: Vintage Celebrity Portraits,” opening Friday. The exhibit will feature 24 photographs from the Harry Warneck Studio from the 1930s and 1940s. The celebrities featured include Lucille Ball, Louis Armstrong, Ethel Waters and more.

The gallery also has other exhibits coming up including “The Confederate Sketches of Adalbert Volck” opening March 30, “Mathew Brady’s Photographs of Union Generals” opening March 30 and “A Will of Their Own: Judith Murray and Women of Achievement in the Early Republic” opening April 20. Visit npg.si.edu for details.

The National Museum of Women in the Arts (1250 New York Ave., N.W.) has a variety of exhibits opening soon. Opening March 9 is “R(ad)ical Love: Sister Mary Corita” featuring 62 prints created by Sister Mary Corita to communicate her vision of peace and love in the 1960s. An exhibit of artists’ books will open on March 16 and in honor of its silver anniversary, the museum will have an exhibit on women silversmiths opening March 23. Visit nmwa.org for details.

Opening April 15 at the Corcoran Gallery of Art (500 17th St., N.W.) is the “Next at the Corcoran: Class of 2012” exhibit featuring work by the graduating students at the Corcoran College of Art and Design. Details at Corcoran.org.

The Baltimore Museum of Art (10 Art Museum Drive) has an exhibit opening June 16 featuring the Sondheim Artscape Prize 2012 finalists. Visit artbma.org for details.

The Addison/Ripley Fine Art Gallery (1670 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.) has an exhibit, “Bits of Elsewhere,” opening March 10 featuring the works of Isabel Manalo. Details at addisonripleyfineart.com.

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July 31, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m.

Get ready to share your talent or just kick back and enjoy some great performances. This event is a fun, laid-back vibe where everyone’s welcome to take the stage. Sign-ups are first-come, first-served, but you can also DM Spark Social on Instagram to reserve a performance spot. Whether you’re a singer, poet, or comedian, this is your chance to get on stage and share your art. More details are available on Eventbrite.

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LGBTQ events in the days to come

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6 hours ago

July 31, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, July 31

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at DIK Bar. 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, August 1

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, August 2

“Black Gay Flea: Summer Kickback” will be at 12 p.m. at Wunder Garten. This is a space created to celebrate Black LGBTQ+ creatives, artists, makers, entrepreneurs, and the community that shows up for them. Come spend the afternoon shopping with local vendors, discovering new brands, supporting small businesses, and connecting with people from across the DMV. More details are on Eventbrite.

Monday, August 3

“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 ([email protected]).

Tuesday, August 4

The DC Anti-Violence Project will host “Soul Centered” at 7 p.m. at Thurst Lounge. This is not a dating event in the traditional sense. It is a space to meet kindred spirits, future collaborators, mentors, friends, or maybe someone who reminds you of what’s possible. Romance may happen, but it’s not the expectation. For more details, visit DCAVP website.

Wednesday, August 5

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 & Discussion Group will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older LGBTQ+ women can meet and socialize with one another. To register, visit the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s website.

Thursday, August 6

The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the Center. 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, 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 LGBTQ+ Community Center’s website.

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Madonna to perform at World Pride in Amsterdam

‘Confessions II’ album released earlier this month to rave reviews

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2 days ago

July 30, 2026

Michael K. Lavers

Madonna will perform at the World Pride Music Festival in Amsterdam on Aug. 1, 2026. (Photo courtesy of MISTR)

Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers and Photo Editor Michael Key will be on assignment in the Netherlands through Aug. 10. They will be covering World Pride in Amsterdam.

AMSTERDAM — Madonna on Saturday will perform at World Pride in Amsterdam.

She is scheduled to appear alongside Stuart Price, Honey Dijon, and other “special guests” at the World Pride Music Festival at AFAS Live concert hall. The Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade will take place earlier on Saturday.

MISTR, a telehealth platform that offers free access to PrEP, Doxy PEP, STI testing, and long-term HIV care, is organizing Madonna’s performance.

Madonna on July 2 released her new album, “Confessions II,” to rave reviews.

She appeared at The Abbey in West Hollywood, Calif., in April. Madonna in June celebrated Pride month with a pop-up performance in New York’s Times Square.

“Everyone here is a work of art,” says the World Pride Music Festival performance poster, referring to a line from “Danceteria” on “Confessions II.”