Arts & Entertainment
Calendar: Sept. 7
Parties, exhibits, concerts and more through Sept. 13
The piece ‘Light on Tree Cluster’ is one of many pieces by Rosemary Luckett being exhibited at Touchstone Gallery. (Courtesy of Touchstone Gallery)
TODAY (Friday)
The opening reception for exhibitions “Color Grids” by Charlie Dale and “Seen/Unseen” by Rosemary Luckett at Touchstone Gallery (901 New York Ave., NW) is tonight at 6. Dale’s pieces include a series of geometric abstract paintings. Luckett’s exhibition includes monotypes and sculptural works. For more information, visit touchstonegallery.com.
Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) hosts Bear Happy Hour tonight from 6-11 p.m. This event is for people 21 and older. No cover. For details, visit towndc.com.
Phase 1 has its weekly dance party with DJ Jay Von Teese tonight starting at 7:30. Cover is $10. For more information, visit phase1dc.com.
The Bachelor’s Mill (1104 8th St., S.E.) is having its happy hour tonight starting at 5 p.m. All drinks are half off until 7:30 p.m. After 9 p.m., admission is $10. The dance floor opens at 11 pm with DJ Tim-Nice and DJ Cameron. For details, visit thebachelorsmill.com.
Saturday, Sept. 8
The D.C. Center (1318 U St., NW) offers free HIV testing today from 4-7 p.m. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.
The D.C. Center Women hosts Brush N Blush tonight at 7 p.m. at the Center. The night include drinking wine, eating a choice of food and have local artists lead attendees through the steps of creating a featured painting. The cost is $64 per person and includes art instruction, supplies and a $10 donation to the Center. The event is located at 3210 Grace St. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.
Gay and Lesbian Night at Kings Dominion, in benefit of Brother Help Thyself, happens tonight at 8 p.m.-1 a.m. The night will begin as other guests are leaving the park. Ticket costs $34 in advance and $36 at the gate. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.
Sunday, Sept. 9
Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) holds its weekly Martini Sundays and Homowood Karaoke tonight at 10 p.m. and there is no charge for admission. For details, visit cobaltdc.com.
Monday, Sept. 10
Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) hosts its Martini Monday tonight at 10 p.m. There is no cover charge and martinis are $5. For more information, visit cobaltdc.com.
Whitman-Walker Health (1701 14th St., NW) holds its HIV+ Newly Diagnosed Support Group tonight at 7. It is a confidential support group for anyone recently diagnosed with HIV and the group welcomes all genders and sexual orientations. For details, visit whitman-walker.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 11
D.C. Bi Women meets tonight at Dupont Italian Kitchen (1637 17th St., NW) in the upstairs room at 7. This group is free. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.
Green Lantern (1335 Green Court, N.W.) hosts its Safer Sex Kit-packing program tonight from 7-10:30. The packing program is looking for more volunteers to help produce the kits because they say they are barely keeping up with demand. Admission is free and volunteers can just show up. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.
Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W) hosts its Flashback dance night with DJ Jason Royce starting at 10 p.m. There is no cover charge. For more details, visit cobaltdc.com.
Whitman-Walker Health (1701 14th St., NW) holds its Coming Out-Women support group tonight at 7 p.m. This is a 10-week confidential discussion group for women who are exploring their interest in other women. It’s open to all women regardless of age or experience in the coming out process. Registration is required to attend. For details, visit whitman-walker.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Whitman Walker Health (1701 14th St., NW) hosts its Gay Men Over 50 group tonight at 6:30. It is a confidential support group for men who are entering a new phase in their lives. Registration is required. For details, visit whitman-walker.org.
The Big Gay Book Group meets tonight to discuss “Wll Grayson, Will Grays” by John Green and David Levithan tonight at 7. They meet at 1155 F St., NW Suite 200. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit biggaybookgroup.com.
Janet Al-Hussaini, Master Food volunteer, shares creative ways to prepare dishes for varied diets from the Middle East tonight at Fairlington Community Center Kichen (3308 S. Stafford St.) at 6:30. Attendees will learn to make stuffed grape leaves, shape kibbeh and varied forms of phyllo. Cost is $30. To register, email [email protected] or call 703-228-6417.
Fairlington Community Center Kitchen (3308 S. Stafford St.) offers classes about food preservation for summer and fall produce this afternoon starting at noon. Cost is $20 and they ask attendees to come with cash or check made out to “Arlington Extension Fund.” They also ask for attendees to bring aprons, dish towels and cloth bags. To register email [email protected] or call 703-228-6417.
Lamda Bridge Club meets for duplicate bridge tonight at 7:30 at the Dignity Center (721 8th St., SE). No reservations needed and newcomers are welcome. For more information, visit lambdabridge.com.
Whitman-Walker Health (1701 14th St., NW) holds its HIV+ Newly Diagnosed Support Group tonight at 7. It is a confidential support group for anyone recently diagnosed with HIV and the group welcomes all genders and sexual orientations. For details, visit whitman-walker.org.
The D.C. Center (1318 U St., NW) hosts lesbian author Margaret Mann, a former D.C. resident, as she reads and signs her recent book “A Dramatically Different Direction” tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. In a wheelchair since a 1997 health scare with a broken blood vessel on her spinal column, Mann writes of how she went on with her life despite the obstacles.
Thursday, Sept. 13
Burgundy Crescent, a gay volunteer organization, volunteers tonight for Food & Friends (219 Riggs Road, NE) at 6 p.m. Volunteers will help in food preparation and package groceries. Group size is limited to 10 per shift and the positions fill quickly. For more information, visit burgundycrescent.org.
Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W) is hosting its weekly Best Package Contest tonight at 9 p.m. There is a $3 cover and there are $2 vodka drinks. Participants in the contest can win $200 in cash prizes. The event is hosted by Lena Lett and music by DJ Chord, DJ Madscience and DJ Sean Morris. For details, visit cobaltdc.com.
Whitman-Walker Health holds HIV testing at Glorious Health Club (2120 West Virginia Ave., NE) tonight at 10. For more information, visit whitman-walker.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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