Arts & Entertainment

Calendar: March 16

Parties, concerts, events and more through Mach 22

Published

14 years ago

March 15, 2012

Juliette Ebner

Monet Dupree hosts a party at Remington’s this weekend. (Blade file photo)

TODAY (Friday)

Green Lantern (1335 Green Court) hosts Mama’s Trailer Park Dance Party tonight upstairs from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. and “Pop Goes the World: International Dance Party,” starting at 10 p.m. with DJs Aaron Riggins, Della Volla and AVM. Cover is $5 for the Pop. For more information, visit greenlanterndc.com.

Lady Lenore and the eMpire presents “The A List Show” tonight at Remington’s (6396 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E.) for a birthday party for Champagne. The show starts at 11:30 p.m. and there is a $10 cover. For more information, visit remingtonswdc.com.

The HIV Working Group will be doing Outreach tonight at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) during Bear Happy Hour starting at 7 p.m. and continuing throughout the night until midnight. Volunteers are needed. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

Strathmore’s Friday Night Eclectic continues tonight with a St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring Vox Populi and Euphonism, two of D.C.’s a capella groups at the Mansion (10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda) at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit strathmore.org.

Group GrooveLily plays Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd., Vienna) tonight at 8 p.m. with “Sleeping Beauty Wakes: In Concert.” The story takes place in a sleep disorder clinic, with Sleeping Beauty displaced after several hundred years of sleeping.

Touchstone Gallery (901 New York Ave., N.W.) has a new exhibit on display, “Tracks,” featuring photographs by Paul McCutchen. The exhibit will be up through April 1. The gallery is open from11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit touchstonegallery.com.

Saturday, March 17

Spunk-E Productions presents “Ink” at Green Lantern (1335 Green Court, N.W.) tonight from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. featuring music by DJ T-one and St. Patrick’s Day drink specials all night.

Zeba Bar (3423 14th St., N.W.) hosts “Ottomania: A Transglobal Balkanic Dance Party” tonight from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. with DJs BEATrix, India Nile/DJ Trash and vANNIEty Kills with special guest DJ Meat Hook. This is a free event.

The Ladies of LURe present “Bare” tonight with at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) with DJS Rosie and Keenan and the DysRuXion Dancers from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

John Eaton plays Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd., Vienna) tonight with bassist Tommy Cecil at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at wolftrap.org.

Comedian Barry Rothbart performs at Riot Act Comedy Theater (801 E St., N.W.) tonight at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Tickets range from $17 to $20 and are available online at riotactcomedy.com.

Black Cat (1811 14th St., N.W.) presents Right Round’s 10th anniversary party tonight at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available online at blackcatdc.com.

Evolve Urban Arts Project (1375 Maryland Ave., N.E.) is hosting a meet and greet with artist Beth Cartland for her exhibit, “Texture, Line and Color,” on display through March 23.

STR8-N-UP Productions presents “The Dance,” a play that follows two women and the men in their lives through their experiences with HIV and their opposite outcomes, tonight at the THEARC Theater (1907 Mississippi Ave., S.E.) at 3 and 7 p.m. There is no admission and free HIV testing will be provided on site.

Sunday, March 18

Monet Dupree presents “A Throw Back Party” tonight at Remington’s (639 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E.) at 8 p.m.

Professionals in the City and the D.C. Center are hosting a speed dating event for lesbian and bisexual women at Chi-Cha Lounge (1624 U St., N.W.) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. tonight. Attendees will date for about an hour and then be able to mingle with everyone. After the event, matches can be made online. Tickets are $30 if purchased by Friday. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

Busboys & Poets presents “Borderlines: A Bilingual Spanish-English Open Mic” tonight at 5 p.m. in the Zinn room of its Hyattsville location (5331 Baltimore Ave., Suite 104) hosted by Henry Mills. The sign-up sheet opens at 4 p.m.

Comedian Brad Trackman performs at Riot Act Comedy Theater (801 E St., N.W.) tonight at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available online at riotactcomedy.com.

Monday, March 19

The D.C. Center Development Committee is meeting today from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Center (1318 U St., N.W.). The committee works to enhance and diversify the Center’s financial resources.

Busboys & Poets presents “Other People’s Poetry” tonight its Shirlington location (4251 S Campbell Ave.) in Arlington at 8 p.m. hosted by Rebecca Dupas. Admission wristbands are $4 and will be sold all day in the Global Exchange store beginning at 10 a.m. until sold out.

Black Fox Lounge (1723 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) hosts “La-Ti-Do,” a spoken word/musical theatre cabaret series, tonight from 8:30 to 10 p.m. There is a $10 cover.

Tuesday, March 20

Kuriosity and Co presents “The Main Event,” a weekly talent competition at Remington’s (639 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E.). Showtime is at 9:30 p.m. This week’s theme is “Show Your Talent.” Admission is $5.

Celtic Crossroads peforms at Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd., Vienna) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $27 and available online at wolftrap.org. The group will also be performing Wednesday.

Wednesday, March 21

The D.C. Ice Breakers has its monthly skate and social tonight. The group will be skating at Kettler Capitals Iceplex (627 N. Glebe Rd.) in Arlington from 8 to 9 p.m. then they’ll hit a local bar for a social hour. Skating is $8 and skate rentals are $3.

The Tom Davoren Social Bridge Club for gay bridge players meets tonight for social bridge at the Dignity Center (721 8th Street, S.E.). No partner is needed. Visit lambdabridge.com for details and click on “social bridge in Washington.”

LYFE Mentors, a new organization at the D.C. Center (1318 U St., N.W.) is hosting a luncheon to discuss the new mentoring program for LGBT youth and recruit new stakeholders in the effort. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

Thursday, March 22

The Fridge (516 1/2 8th St., S.E.) is hosting a lecture with Ian Nagosaki with its multimedia exhibit “King Me: Studies in the Uncivilized World” tonight at 7 p.m. The exhibit closes March 29.

The Lambda Sci-Fi Book Group meets today at 1425 S St., N.W. at 7 p.m. This month’s book is “Glasshouse” by Charles Stross. Attendees are asked to bring a snack and/or non-alcoholic drink to share. For more information, email [email protected], [email protected] or visit the group’s website lambdascifi.org.

Out & About

This queer comedy show will warm you up

Catfish Comedy to feature LGBTQ lineup

Published

11 hours ago

January 31, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Promotional image via Eventbrite)

Catfish Comedy will host “2026 Queer Kickoff Show” on Thursday, Feb. 5 at A League of Her Own (2319 18th Street, N.W.). This show features D.C.’s funniest LGBTQ and femme comedians. The lineup features performers who regularly take the stage at top clubs like DC Improv and Comedy Loft, with comics who tour nationally.

Tickets are $17.85 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Arts & Entertainment

Catherine O’Hara, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star and celebrated queer ally, dies at 71

Actress remembered for memorable comedic roles in ‘Beetlejuice’ and ‘Home Alone’

Published

2 days ago

January 30, 2026

Matt Minton

(Photo courtesy of Pop TV)

Catherine O’Hara, the varied comedic actor known for memorable roles in “Beetlejuice,” “Schitt’s Creek,” and “Home Alone,” has died at 71 on Friday, according to multiple reports. No further details about her death were revealed.

O’Hara’s death comes as a shock to Hollywood, as the Emmy award-winning actor has been recently active, with roles in both “The Studio” and “The Last of Us.” For her work in those two shows, she received Emmy nominations for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series and outstanding guest actress in a drama series.

In 2020, O’Hara won the Outstanding Lead Actress in a comedy series award for her work in the celebrated sixth and final season of “Schitt’s Creek.” She was also known as a queer ally and icon for her theatrical and often campy performances over multiple decades. In “Schitt’s Creek,” she played Moira Rose, the wig-loving mother of David Rose (played by series creator Dan Levy). David is pansexual, but the characters around him simply accept him for who he is; the show was embraced by the LGBTQ community with how naturally David’s sexuality was written and portrayed. That show ran from 2015 to 2020 and helped bring O’Hara and her co-stars into a new phase of their careers.

In a 2019 interview with the Gay Times, O’Hara explained why the show got LGBTQ representation right: “Daniel has created a world that he wants to live in, that I want to live in. It’s ridiculous that we live in a world where we don’t know how to respect each other and let each other be. It’s crazy. Other shows should follow suit and present the world and present humans as the best that we can be. It doesn’t mean you can’t laugh, that you can’t be funny in light ways and dark ways. It’s all still possible when you respect and love each other.”

Additional credits include “SCTV Network” (for which O’Hara won a writing Emmy), “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Six Feet Under,” “Best in Show,” “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” and “Dick Tracy.” O’Hara also lent her voice to “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Chicken Little,” “Monster House,” and “Elemental.” O’Hara was expected to return for Season 2 of “The Studio,” which started filming earlier this month.

Calendar

Calendar: January 30-February 5

LGBTQ events in the days to come

Published

2 days ago

January 30, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, January 30

Friday Tea Time will be at 12 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Bring your beverage of choice. For more information, contact Mac ([email protected]).

Spark Social will host “RuPaul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party” at 8 p.m. This event will be hosted by local drag queens TrevHER and Grey, who will provide hilarious commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Saturday, January 31

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, February 1

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community and Conversation” at noon at As You Are. This event is for those looking to make more friends and meaningful connections in the LGBTQ+ community. Look for the Go Gay DC sign on the long table near the front window. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Monday, February 2

“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 (adamheller@t hedccenter.org).

Tuesday, February 3

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 information, email [email protected].

Wednesday, February 4

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 and Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older LGBTQ+ women can meet and socialize with one another. There will be discussion, activities, and a chance for guests to share what they want future events to include. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.

Thursday, February 5

The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5:00 pm 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 Center’s website.