Arts & Entertainment

Calendar: July 13

Parties, concerts, exhibits and more through July 19

Published

13 years ago

July 12, 2012

TODAY (Friday)

Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) hosts Bearaoke, a masculine karaoke event, tonight for guests 21 and over. Bear happy hour starts at 6 p.m. and karaoke is from 7-10. Tickets are free. For more details, visit towndc.com.

‘The Wizard of Oz’ will be screened with live accompaniment at Wolf Trap on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Wolf Trap)

Phase 1 (525 8^th St., S.E.) hosts a dance party with DJ Jay Von Teese tonight for guests 21 and over from 7:30 p.m.-3 a.m. For more information, visit phase1dc.com.

Remington’s Nightclub (639 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E.) hosts Lady Lenore’s “A-List Party” with DJ Redd Foxx tonight from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Admission is $10. For details, visit remingtonswdc.com.

“Stopgap,” a play by Danielle Mohlman that confronts heteronormativity in definitions of family, premiers tonight as part of the Capital Fringe Festival at 8:45 p.m. at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church (900 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.). For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, visit capitalfringe.org.

Rockwell’s Universal SeXbots (R.U.X.) is a play written by Maurice Martin and directed by Sun King Davis that premiers tonight at 8:15 p.m. at the Warehouse Theater (645 New York Ave., N.W.) as part of the Capital Fringe Festival. The play is about a businessman who strives to build the ultimate sex robot. Tickets can be purchased online at capitalfringe.org.

Saturday, July 14

Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) hosts its monthly Mixtape dance party tonight. Voted “DC’s Best Gay Dance Party” by Washingtonian Magazine, Mixtape features electro, alt-pop, indie rock, house, disco, new wave and other dance music. Doors open at 10 p.m. and the drag show starts at 10:30. Tickets are $8 from 10-11 and $12 after 11, and $3 drinks are served till 11. For details, visit towndc.com.

Phase 1 (525 8th St., S.E.) hosts a “Pop Rocks” party with DJ LS tonight for guests 21 and over from 7:30 p.m.-3 a.m. For more information, visit phase1dc.com.

Best Coast, a surf-rock inspired indie music duo, play tonight at the 9:30 Club (815 V St., N.W.). Doors open at 8 p.m. For more details, visit 930.com.

Cobalt (1638 R St., N.W.) hosts Rumba, a Latin music night with special performances and go-go dancers, this evening at 10 p.m. Admission is free and limited to guests 21 and over. For details, visit cobaltdc.com.

The Black Cat (1811 14^th St., N.W.) hosts “Moon/Bounce Dancing Affair,” a high-energy dance party with hip-hop, ‘90s pop and house music, at 9:30 p.m. tonight. Tickets are $7 and are available at the door. For more information, visit blackcatdc.com.

“The Wizard of Oz” screens tonight at Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd., Vienna, Va.) at 8:30 p.m. The National Symphony Orchestra will play the full score of the film live. Tickets range from $20-52. For more details, visit wolftrap.org.

Sunday, July 15

Remington’s Nightclub (639 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E.) hosts “The ‘70s Party” tonight. Performances start at 8 p.m. and tickets are $6 before then. For more information, visit remingtonswdc.com.

Monday, July 16

La-Ti-Do DC, a musical theater and spoken word performance produced by Regie Cabico and DonMike Mendoza, is tonight at the Black Fox Lounge (1723 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) from 8-10 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes one house drink. For more details, visit blackfoxlounge.com.

Busboys and Poets (4251 South Campbell Ave., Arlington, V.A.) has a poetry open mic night hosted by Rebecca Dupas this evening from 8-10 p.m. Wristbands for admission can be purchased online at midnight prior to the event from busboysandpoets.com.

Tuesday, July 17

Cobalt (1638 R St., N.W.) hosts “Flashback,” a retro dance party, tonight with DJ Jason Royce from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Dance jams from the ‘70s, ‘80s and early ‘90s play all night. Admission is free and limited to guests 21 and over. For more information, visit cobaltdc.com.

Wilco, a beloved alternative rock group, play tonight at Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd., Vienna, V.A.) at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $35-45. For details, visit wolftrap.org.

Whitman-Walker Health offers HIV testing at Miriam’s Kitchen (2120 West Virginia Ave., N.E.) from 4-6 p.m. today. For more information, visit whitman-walker.org.

Whitman-Walker Health (1701 14^th St., N.W.) hosts a support group for women on coming out tonight from 7-8:30 p.m. The group is open to women regardless of age or experience in the coming out process. Registration is required. Contact [email protected] if interested and visit whitman-walker.org for more details.

Wednesday, July 18

The Chi-Cha Lounge (1624 U St., N.W.) hosts speed dating for gay women in their 30s and 40s tonight from 7-9 p.m. For details, visit thedccenter.org.

Ethan Foote, a folk-rock musician, performs tonight at the Black Fox Lounge (1723 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit blackfoxlounge.com.

Busboys and Poets (4251 South Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va.) hosts an organic happy hour today from 4-7 p.m. The event features $5 glasses of organic wine, $8 eco-cocktails and $2 off select beers. For details, visit busboysandpoets.com.

Whitman-Walker Health (1701 14^th St., N.W.) hosts an HIV+ newly diagnosed support group tonight from 7-8:30 p.m. Registration is required, and the group is open to all genders and sexual orientations. Contact [email protected] if interested and visit whitman-walker.org for more information.

Thursday, July 19

Phase 1 (525 8th St., S.E.) hosts karaoke tonight from 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m. for guests 21 and over. For more information, visit phase1dc.com.

Cobalt (1638 R St., N.W.) hosts its weekly best package contest at midnight tonight with DJ MadScience and DJ Sean Morris. Admission is $3 and limited to guests 21 and over. $2 rail drinks will be served from 9-11 p.m. Visit cobaltdc.com for details.

“The Normal Heart,” a Tony Award-winning play about HIV/AIDS within the gay community directed by George C. Wolfe, shows tonight at Arena Stage (1101 6^th St., S.W.) from 8-11 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at arenastage.org.

Jon Sandler, an alternative rock musician, performs tonight at the Black Fox Lounge (1723 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) from 8-11 p.m. Admission is $7. For details, visit blackfoxlounge.com.

Arena Stage (1101 6^th St., S.W.) features “The Music Man” dinner cruise tonight. Tickets include one seat aboard the Odyssey Cruise Line, an all-inclusive three-course meal and a seat at “The Music Man” show immediately following the cruise. Tickets are $147 for regular theater seating and $178 for premium theater seating. Call 202-488-4380 to book tickets and visit arenastage.org for more details.

Out & About

Team DC’s holiday party set for Dec. 8

Local LGBTQ sports community celebrates at Trade

Published

13 hours ago

December 5, 2025

Tinashe Chingarande

Team DC’s holiday party will be held Monday. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Team DC will host its annual holiday party on Monday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at Trade. This event will celebrate Team DC’s sports community, athletes, and Team DC’s accomplishments this past year. Food will be catered by Seasons, and there will be a clothing drive to benefit the DC Center for the LGBT Community.

To RSVP, visit Team DC’s Instagram page.

Music & Concerts

Washington chorale kicks off Christmas with vibrant program

‘Thine Own Sweet Light’ concerts planned

Published

13 hours ago

December 5, 2025

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by orson/Bigstock)

The full Washington Master Chorale will return for its annual holiday concert tradition with “Thine Own Sweet Light” on Friday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 21 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church (D.C.) and Church of the Epiphany (D.C.).

The concert will feature the rich sounds of the 50-voice, a cappella chorus performing lush, seasonal choral music inspired by the theme of light. Highlights include Edvard Grieg’s “Ave Maris Stella,” Eric Whitacre’s “Lux Aurumque,” and Christopher Hoh’s “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God of Hosts.” The program will also present a new work by Barcelona composer Josep Ollé i Sabaté, along with charming holiday folk songs and seasonal favorites.

For more details, visit the Washington Master Chorale website.

Calendar

Calendar: December 5-11

LGBTQ events in the days to come

Published

14 hours ago

December 5, 2025

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, December 5

“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., N.W. To RSVP, visit the DC Center’s website or email [email protected].

The DC Anti-Violence Project at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center will host its second annual open mic event, “Queer Voices: Unwavering” at 7 p.m. This event aims to create a space that allows the LGBTQ community to honor queer siblings of all communities, mourn those lost, and celebrate the power and love in our community. If you are interested in attending or performing, visit this link.

Go Gay DC will host “First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at Silver Diner Ballston. 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, December 6

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 food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host “Fueling Our Future” at 7 p.m. This will be a night of purpose, community, and impact and an evening filled with good food, great music, and even better company. Guests will get to enjoy a delicious menu from Right Proper Brewing Company, sip your favorite drinks at the open bar, and enjoy live performances by the amazing Preston Hawes, Tetyana Royzman, Dan Zhang, and Susanna Mendlow. Tickets cost $110 and are available on the DC Center’s website. Funds raised will support the DC Center’s Social and Human Services.

LGBTQ People of Color Support Group will be at 7 p.m. in person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. 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 judgement 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.

Monday, December 8

“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 p.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.

Genderqueer DC will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a support group for people who identify outside of the gender binary, whether you’re bigender, agender, genderfluid, or just know that you’re not 100% cis. For more details, visit genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.

Tuesday, December 9

Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so — by sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. For more details, visit the group’s Facebook.

Trans Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group is intended to provide an emotionally and physically safe space for trans people and those who may be questioning their gender identity/expression to join together in community and learn from one another. For more details, email [email protected].

Wednesday, December 10

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.

“Movement for Healing with Felicia Taliaferro” will be at 3 p.m. This is a space for nervous system nourishment and embodied restoration. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.

Thursday, December 11

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 free weekly class is a combination of yoga, breathwork 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.