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.

Theater

Don’t miss summer productions at Clear Space in Rehoboth Beach

‘Cher Show,’ ‘Pretty Woman’ among season’s standouts

Published

2 hours ago

August 10, 2026

Peter Rosenstein

Abby Lynne and Caetano de Sá (Photo by Deny Howeth)

“The Cher Show” at Clear Space Theatre is wonderful. I am always amazed at the talent they attract for their summer series. Kudos to Wes Drummond, the artistic director of the theater. “The Cher Show” is written by Rick Elice. Compliments to the talented director, James FitzSimmons, who brought to life this production. His immensely talented cast includes Shannen Hofheimer as Star, Breanna Lemerise as Lady, Abby Lynne as Babe, and Anya Kay, as young Cher. Each is a pleasure to both watch and listen to. They command the stage. Then more kudos to the entire cast and ensemble. Also, the creative team, which includes among so many who make this show a hit, choreographer Shondelle Graulich; scenic designer, David Chappell; lighting designer Brendan Smith; costume designer Valerie Beardsley; and the entire orchestra led by conductor, Jerry Birl.

But the actor who I was looking forward to seeing in the production, was a young actor I had written about, and reviewed, when I saw him at Clear Space two years ago. In this production he is Sonny Bono, and he definitely didn’t disappoint.

Let me introduce Caetano de Sá. I have written about him before, but his resume is worth repeating. It says; Height: 5’7 ½, Eyes: Brown, Voice part: Tenor G2 – C5, Build: Athletic. All true. Then you add to this he speaks Brazilian Portuguese, is certified in stage combat by the Society of American Fight Directors, and is a 2^nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. Then as his resume of roles confirms, he can act, sing, and dance with the best. He does a great job as Sonny and is fun to watch on stage. Here he displays his talents as a singer and actor, and they are as good as I remembered them when I first met Caetano while he was still in school in 2024, and was starring as Frankie Valli in “Jersey Boys,” at Clear Space. At the time he was a rising senior at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee BFA Musical Theater program. I interviewed him, and Harry Sperduto, who played Tommy Devotee, after seeing them in the show, and being amazed by their talent. Since that time, I have followed their careers. When I heard Caetano was coming back to Clear Space for the summer, I reached out, and he agreed to sit down and chat, which we did. I knew Clear Space Theatre was planning a busy summer season. Their lineup of shows included “The Cher Show,” “Mean Girls,” and “Pretty Woman.” They always have talented casts, including the many college students who are getting their first chance to shine, which was the case for Caetano in 2024. Now he is back as a graduate, with more experience under his belt, a little more established. This season he was going to play Sonny in their production of “The Cher Show,” Martin/Coach Carr, in “Mean Girls,” and Mr. Hollister in “Pretty Woman,” and being a part of the ensemble. He told me he really enjoys being at Clear Space, and that his castmates are all talented. He is a lot more experienced than when he was here before, having performed in productions at the Prairie Repertory Theatre, the Emerald Coast Theatre Company, Firehouse Center for the Arts, and the Sullivan Rep, among others. In productions as diverse as “Oklahoma!,” “Mystic Pizza,” “Hairspray,” and “Rock of Ages.” He now lives in New York City and clearly New York is the perfect place for an aspiring actor. He has an agent at Bramante Artists, who is getting him gigs, like the one he had at 54 Below and even a TV commercial for AFLAC.

“The Cher Show” is the second show I have seen at Clear Space this summer. After our chat I got one of the last tickets available that evening for “Pretty Woman.” In that production he has a smaller role, and is part of the incredibly talented ensemble. It is also an entertaining show and its very talented stars, Abby McDonough as Vivian, and Jaiden Leo Riley as Edward, are a pleasure to watch. Kudos to the talented director, Ashley Williams, and the entire creative team.

For anyone living at the beach, or coming for a visit, I urge you to plan a night at Clear Space. You won’t regret it. But know tickets for all the shows, and Sunday evening cabaret nights, sell out fast. So, I suggest you see what’s available online and buy yours today.

Photos

PHOTOS: World Pride March

LGBTQ rights demonstration held in Amsterdam

Published

2 days ago

August 9, 2026

Michael Key

A scene from the 2026 World Pride March in Amsterdam. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2026 World Pride March was held on Saturday, Aug. 8 in Amsterdam. Tens of thousands of participants marched from Martin Luther Kingpark to the grounds of the Pride Village at Museumplein.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)