Arts & Entertainment

Calendar: April 20

Concerts, plays, exhibits and more through April 27

Published

14 years ago

April 19, 2012

Juliette Ebner

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.

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PHOTOS: Whitman-Walker Gala

LGBTQ community health organization holds annual event at Ritz-Carlton

Published

9 hours ago

November 14, 2025

Michael Key

Whitman-Walker Health CEO Naseema Shafi speaks at the Whitman-Walker 2025 Gala on Wednesday, Nov. 14. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Whitman-Walker 2025 Gala was held at the Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Out & About

Trans Day of Resilience set for Nov. 22

Leadership brunch, ‘Chat & Chew,’ fashion show and live performances planned

Published

13 hours ago

November 14, 2025

Staff reports

(Photo by nito/Bigstock)

Capital Pride will host the Trans Day of Resilience Leadership Brunch on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center (1827 Wiltberger Street, N.W.). For more information and to RSVP, visit this link.

There will be a Trans Day of Resilience “Community Chat & Chew” at 5 p.m., followed by an 8 p.m. fashion show and live performances at 9 p.m. at TransMission (1353 H Street, N.E.). The event is 21+. More information about the event is available on Facebook.

Calendar

Calendar: November 14-20

LGBTQ events in the days to come

Published

14 hours ago

November 14, 2025

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, November 14

“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be at 12 p.m. in person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s new location at 1827 Wiltberger St., NW. To RSVP, visit the DC Center’s website or email [email protected].

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Trade. 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.

Women in their Twenties and Thirties will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social discussion group for women living in the D.C. area. For more information join the group’s closed Facebook group.

The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host “Daytime Docs and Dramas Screening of ‘Summer Qamp’” at 12:30 p.m. This free event will celebrate queer youth, resilience and the power of living authentically. To RSVP, visit this link.

Saturday, November 15

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 12 p.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 group is an outlet for people of color to come together and talk about anything that affects them in a space that strives to be safe and judgement free. For more details, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.

Sunday, November 16

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Salon” at 5 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano. Guests are encouraged to come enjoy stimulating conversation and dining. For more details, visit Eventbrite.

Monday, November 17

“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]).

“Soulfully Queer: LGBTQ+ Emotional Health and Spirituality Drop-In” will be at 3:00p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This group will meet weekly for eight weeks, providing a series of drop-in sessions designed to offer a safe, welcoming space for open and respectful conversation. Each session invites participants to explore themes of spirituality, identity, and belonging at their own pace, whether they attend regularly or drop in occasionally. For more details visit the DC Center’s website.

Tuesday, November 18

Center Bi+ Roundtable Discussion will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This event is a is an opportunity for people to gather in order to discuss issues related to bisexuality or as Bi individuals in a private setting. For more details, visit Facebook or Meetup.

The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host “Tae Kwon Do class” at 12:30. This inclusive and beginner-friendly class, led by Instructor Avi Rome, offers a light warm-up, stretching, and instruction in basic techniques, patterns, and striking padded targets. Each session is designed to be adaptable for all ability and mobility levels, creating a welcoming space for everyone to build strength, confidence, and community through martial arts. For more details, visit the Center’s website.

Wednesday, November 19

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.

GoGay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Activism at Woman’s National Democratic Club” at 6 p.m. at The Whittemore House. Guests can join other activists at the WNDC for letter and postcard writing to get out the vote this fall in Virginia and other critical state races. Postcards will be written to women in rural VA and to members of Congress on Home Rule 101 in partnership with the D.C. Democrats Statehood Committee. There will be free pizza, cash bar, a fun raffle and camaraderie. More details are available on Eventbrite.

Thursday, November 20

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 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 is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breathwork, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s website.