Arts & Entertainment
Calendar: April 20
Concerts, plays, exhibits and more through April 27
Strathmore presents its spring gala on Saturday with singer Dionne Warwick. (Photo courtesy Strathmore)
TODAY (Friday)
Green Lantern (1335 Green Court) hosts “Pop Goes the World: International Dance Party,” starting at 10 p.m. with DJs Aaron Riggins, Della Volla and AVM. Cover is $5. For more information, visit greenlanterndc.com.
Grammy-nominated pop pianist Jim Brickman plays Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd., Vienna) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 and available online at wolftrap.org.
Phase 1 (525 8th St., S.E.) and the D.C. Kings present “Lip Sync for Your Life,”a competition searching for the best lip sync performer in D.C. Up to 10 contestants will duke it out in the first round and only three will continue to the battle round. For more information, visit dckings.com or phase1dc.com. Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 9 p.m.
Mormon Stories presents “Circling the Wagons,” a conference for LGBT Mormons and their families, opening tonight with a social at Williams Residence (2501 N. Lincoln St., Arlington) with a poetry reading, appetizers, drinks and followed by a brief choir practice. The conference continues through Saturday, with interfaith services on Sunday. For more information, visit mormonstories.org.
The Bacon Brothers play Rams Head OnStage (33 West St., Annapolis) tonight at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $49.50 and available online at ramsheadonstage.com.
Saturday, April 21
Strathmore is celebrating its diversity in programming and community outreach at its 2012 spring gala “Wishin’ and Hopin'” with Dionne Warwick at the Music Center (5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda) starting with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the whole event, including the reception, dinner, performance and after party range from $500 to $1,000 and tickets for just the performance and after party range from $35 and $85. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit strathmore.org.
Broadway star Jeri Sager performs at Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd., Vienna) tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and available online at wolftrap.org.
LURe presents “Bare: Military Night” with Servicemembers Legal Defense Network tonight at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. DJs Rosie and Keenan will be spinning with Dystruxion dancing all night. Admission is $7 before midnight and $10 after, but service members with ID get in free.
Maryland Stingers Women’s Rugby Club is having a fundraiser at Bottom Line (1716 I St., N.W.) tonight at 10 p.m. $10 gets unlimited keg beer until the bar closes or the keg runs out. This is a 21 and older event.
Kappa Psi Kappa is holding an information session today at the D.C. Center (1318 U St., N.W.) from 3 to 5 p.m. Kappa Psi Kappa is a non-collegiate service-social organization for progressive men regardless of sexual orientation. For more information, visit kappapiskappainc.org.
Sunday, April 22
Focus-In! Films presents “Howl” as its April Film of the Month and in celebration of National Poetry Month with a screening at Busboys & Poets’s 5th and K streets location (1025 5th St., N.W.) tonight at 7 p.m. The film stars James Franco as a young Allen Ginsberg. This is a free screening.
The band War plays Rams Head OnStage tonight at 5 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $39.50 each and available online at ramsheadonstage.com.
Monday, April 23
Khris Royal & Dark Matter, an alternative funk band with jazz flavors, plays Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage (2700 F St., N.W.) tonight at 6 p.m. This is a free event.
Busboys & Poets presents Monday night Open Mic Poetry hosted by Drew Law in at its Shirlington location (4251 S Campbell Ave., Arlington) at 8 p.m. There is a $5 cover charge.
Tuesday, April 24
Sam Sparro plays Rock and Roll Hotel (1353 H St., N.E.) tonight at 7 p.m. with Big/Bright. Tickets are $15 and available online at rockandrollhoteldc.com.
GLAA is having a membership meeting tonight in the second floor community room at the Reeves Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25
Mova (2004 14th St., N.W.) presents iCandy tonight from 6:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. A weekly event, the night features a professional networking happy hour, “Taste of Culture” and dancing. For more information, contact [email protected].
HRC is having its monthly community night at Nellie’s (900 U St., N.W.) tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. There is no cover for this event.
The Lambda Bridge Club meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Dignity Center (721 8th St., SE — across from Marine Barracks) for duplicate bridge. No reservations needed; newcomers welcome. Visit lambdabridge.com if you need a partner.
Thursday, April 26
The Fridge (516 1/2 8th St., S.E.) presents “Mind Control: Four Feminist Perspectives through Poetry Prose and Performance Art” tonight featuring Molly Gaundry, Jessica Hirst, Sarah Lawson and Mindy Nettifee from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $8. For more information, visit thefridgedc.com.
Baked & Wired (1052 Thomas Jefferson St., N.W.) is hosting the Capital Pride volunteer meet and greet tonight from 6 to 8 p.m.
Nellie’s (900 U St., N.W.) is hosting the kickoff party for AIDS Walk 2012 tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. Registration for the walk is free at this event and everyone who registers gets a free Nellie’s beer or soda and an order of fries.
The Victory Fund held its National Champagne Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton on Sunday, April 27. Speakers included Tim Gunn, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.).
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Music & Concerts
Tom Goss returns with ‘Bear Friends Furever Tour’
Out singer/songwriter to perform at Red Bear Brewing Co.
Singer Tom Goss will bring his “Bear Friends Furever Tour” to D.C. on Sunday, June 8 at 8 p.m. at Red Bear Brewing Co.
Among the songs he will perform will be “Bear Soup,” the fourth installment in his beloved bear song anthology series. Following fan favorites like “Bears,” “Round in All the Right Places,” and “Nerdy Bear,” this high-energy, bass-thumping banger celebrates body positivity, joyful indulgence, and the vibrant spirit of the bear subculture.
For more details, visit Tom Goss’s website.
Friday, May 2
“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected].
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at P.F. Chang’s. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Saturday, May 3
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 Support Group 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 judgment free. There are all sorts of activities like watching movies, poetry events, storytelling, and just hanging out with others. For more information and events for LGBTQ People of Color, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, May 4
“The Chateau Drag Brunch” will be at 12 p.m. at Chicatana. Enjoy fabulous Mexican food and cocktails while being entertained by a rotating cast of the DMV’s best drag performers. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“The Bubble: Queer Brooklyn Comics in DC” will be at 5 p.m. at As You Are. Queer comedians Charlie Flynn, Evan Lazarus and Keara Sullivan are coming down from NYC for a night of fun as they split an hour of standup comedy. For more details, visit Eventbrite.
Monday, May 5
“Center Aging Monday Coffee & Conversation” 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 details, email [email protected].
Tuesday, May 6
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 details, email [email protected].
Wednesday, May 7
Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. 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 6 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older queer women can meet and socialize with one another. We will have discussion, activities, and a chance for you to share what you want future events to include. For more details, email [email protected].
Thursday, May 8
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be 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 with Sarah M. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s website.
South Asian Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The peer support group is an outlet for South Asian-identified LGBTQ individuals to come and talk about anything affecting them. It’s a secure, judgment-free environment to discuss relationships, sexuality, health, well-being, identity, culture, religion, or anything that is on your mind. For more details, email [email protected].
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