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Pride calendar
Celebration season kicks into high gear this week with bounty of LGBT D.C.-based events
A women's event at last year's Pride. At left is Ebone Bell, one of this year's Pride Heroes, with Karen Diehl. (Blade file photo)
TONIGHT
Ziegfeld’s/Secrets (1824 Half St., N.W.) is hosting the annual men’s party tonight from 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Admission is $10 at the door. For details go to capitalpride.org.
Phase 1 (525 8th St., S.E.) is hosting the annual women’s party tonight from 10 p.m. -2 a.m. Cover charge is $10 and will go to benefit Pride. For more information visit phase1dc.com.
Washington Blade is celebrating the launch of the 2012 Capital Pride Guide tonight from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Town Danceboutique (2009 8th St., N.W.). Admission for guests 21 and over is $5 before 11 p.m. and $10 for the rest of the night. Guests 18-20 pay a cover of $10 all night. There are also $3 drinks 10-11 p.m. For details visit capitalpride.org.
Saturday June 2
A screening of “Ready? Ok! Don’t break the rules, change them” is taking place at the Screen on the Green & Picnic in the Park this evening from 6-10 p.m at Stead Park (17th & Church St., N.W.). Team D.C. will host pre-show antics and games. Admission is free but a $5 donation is suggested. For more information visit capitalpride.org.
D.C. Center and HIV Prevention Working Group volunteers are packing safer sex kits at the Green Lantern (1335 Green Court, N.W.) tonight from 7-9 p.m. For more information, visit capitalpride.org or thedccenter.org.
Sunday June 3
The second annual drag kickball game is today at Stead Park (17th & Church St., N.W.) at 3 p.m. The Stonewall kickball players will be playing in drag and D.C.’s loveliest Queens in kickball uniforms. A $5 donation is suggested. For more information, call 703-525-4261 or capitalpride.org.
The Latino LGBT History Project is hosting a bilingual Catholic-Episcopal service with the Rev. Joseph Palacios tonight at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Parish (1772 Church St., N.W.) at 7:30 p.m. For details, visit capitalpride.org.
Sinergy is hosting Sinful Sunday at Current Sushi & Lounge (1215 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) tonight from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. This event includes entertainment from hottest drag shows in D.C. Cover 18-20 year olds is $10 before 11 p.m. and $20 after; 21 and over has free admission before 11 p.m. and $20 after. For details, visit capitalpride.org.
Monday June 4
D.C. Jewish Community Center (1529 16th St., N.W.) is hosting tonight a screening of “Melting Away,” an Israeli film that chronicles the story of parental reaction to a transgender child. The movie starts at 7 p.m. For more information, visit capitalpride.org.
Joshua Morgan is hosting “Musical Madness!” at Town Danceboutique (2009 8t St., N.W.) tonight from 8-9:30 p.m. Admission is $20 and benefits Capital Pride. For details, visit capitalpride.org.
Tuesday June 5
Metropolitan Community Church (474 Ridge St., N.W.) has a Bible study tonight at 7 p.m. The discussion will focus on what the Bible says about homosexuality. For more information, visit capitalpride.org.
The Celebration of the Spirit Coalition is holding an interfaith service for LGBT people of differing faiths tonight at Luther Place Memorial Church (1226 Vermont Ave., N.W.) from 7:30-8:30 p.m. For details, visit capitalpride.org.
The Human Rights Campaign Equality Forum (1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) is hosting Women’s Spoken Word, an event that invites women to express themselves through poems, monologues and songs. This event is free. For more information, visit capitalpride.org.
Phase 1 (525 8th St., S.E.) is hosting the annual ladies Jell-O wrestling competition tonight from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Admission is $10. For details, visit capitalpride.org or phase1dc.com.
Wednesday June 6
Gaylarious! is opening at the Riot Act Comedy Theater (801 E St., N.W.) tonight at 8-10 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit riotactcomedy.com or capitalpride.org.
Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) is hosting the underwear fashion show and auction party tonight where attendees can by Universal Gear swimwear and underwear straight off the models. The show starts at 10. Admission is $5. For details, visit capitalpride.org.
Thursday June 7
A town hall on LGBT politics is held this evening with Mayor Vincent Gray at Charles Summer School Museum & Archives (1201 17th St., N.W.) starting at 6. There will be a talk with the mayor, then a panel discussion with LGBT individuals involved in politics followed by a dessert reception. Seats are limited. For more information, visit capitalpride.org.
Lace on the Avenue (2214 Rhode Island Ave., N.E.) is hosting the Women’s Networking Happy Hour tonight from 6-8. Admission is $15. For details, visit capitalpride.org.
Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) is hosting the D.C. Latino Pride dance party tonight starting at 8. Cover is $5 and will be donated to D.C. Latino Pride. For more information, email LatinoPride [email protected] or visit capitalpride.org.
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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