Arts & Entertainment
D.C. arts briefs: events through Dec. 20
Different Drummers’ swing outfit has concert planned, Team D.C. hosts party and more
Gay swing group plans Saturday concert
D.C. Different Drummers and D.C. Swing! presents a holiday benefit gala on Saturday night at 7 at Nage Bistro (1600 Rhode Island Ave., NW).
D.C. Swing! is under the D.C. Different Drummers umbrella and performs at many Pride events, swing dances and regular concerts.
Tickets are $50. For more information, visit dcdd.org.
Team D.C. gets in the holiday spirit
Team D.C. throws its annual holiday party at Cobalt/30 Degrees (1639 R St., NW) tonight at 6.
Team D.C. is an organization established to educate the LGBT community on the benefits of individual and team sports participation. It also works with the community to fight discrimination against LGBT people in sports.
Admission is free and there will be free food available along with happy hour drink prices. For more information, visit teamdcsports.com.
Lambert hosts latest VH1 ‘Divas’ show
Adam Lambert hosts “VH1 Divas” on Sunday at 9 p.m. at Shrine Auditorium (665 W. Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles). The show will broadcast live from the red carpet and begin at 7.
The show brings together famous voices like Ciara, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Jordin Sparks to pay tribute to music’s greatest divas. The show will benefit VH1 Save the Music Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving music programs in public schools. The specials have always had high gay appeal with appearances over the years from acts such as RuPaul, Diana Ross, the late Donna Summer, Cher and more. Lambert is openly gay.
For more information, visit divas.vh1.com.
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PHOTOS: Shenandoah Valley Pride
LGBTQ celebration held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va.
The 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va. on Sunday, Sept. 20.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
















Whitman-Walker Health held the 40th annual Walk and 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)



















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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Foundation Fall Reception
LGBTQ youth services organization honors Robert White, Japer Bowles, Washington Capitals
The Wanda Alston Foundation held its Fall Reception at the Penthouse Rooftop at The Wharf on Friday, Sept. 18. Honorees included D.C. Councilmember Robert White, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs Japer Bowles, and the Washington Capitals. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee and entertainment was provided by the Thomas Circle Singers.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)





















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