Connect with us

Arts & Entertainment

Ravens fans ready for Sunday

The Washington Blade has the definitive list of where to go and what to do on Super Bowl Sunday

Published

on

Baltimore Ravens, sports, gay news, Washington Blade

(Photo by Keith Allison via Wikimedia Commons)

Beyonce and Ravens fans alike have much to celebrate on Sunday — the Baltimore Ravens are playing the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, the first time in 12 years the Ravens will have competed in the big game.

Nicknamed the Harbaugh Bowl, the game marks the first time two brothers, Baltimore’s John Harbaugh and San Francisco’s Jim Harbaugh, have opposed each other as head coaches in the Super Bowl.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo has publically advocated for marriage equality since 2009.

“It gave the LGBT community, particularly the black LGBT community, a boost,” said Rev. Meredith Moise, a Catholic priest and LGBT community activist in Baltimore. “It showed us that we have allies in places where we least expected.”

She went on to describe a noticeable shift in the atmosphere in Baltimore leading up to Super Bowl Sunday, saying, “People are nicer, people are more positive. … People are just enamored with this team. They really represent the spirit of the city.”

The Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV in 2001 and have made the playoffs nine times with four AFC North division titles and two AFC Championship titles. With five Super Bowl wins, the 49ers are tied with the Dallas Cowboys for second-most Super Bowl wins of any team. Only the Pittsburgh Steelers have more (six). The 49ers are also the only team in NFL history to appear in more than one Super Bowl without ever losing. The teams will face off in New Orleans Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The 49ers are slight favorites to win. CBS will broadcast the game.

In addition to the commercials, anyone not interested in football can look forward to Beyonce’s halftime show. Still riding a wave of publicity from her over-analyzed inauguration performance, Beyonce will attempt to outdo Madonna’s 2012 record-breaking halftime show. Alicia Keys will perform the national anthem.

Rumor has it Beyonce will reunite with former Destiny’s Child group mates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams to perform a medley of the group’s hits as well as “Nuclear,” a new single they released in January.

To celebrate, several gay bars in and around Baltimore will show the game and feature specials all night.

Quest (3607 Fleet St) is hosting Harbaugh Super Bowl, a nod to the game’s sibling rivalry. A buffet will begin at 6 p.m. and happy hour will last until the end of the game. They will also offer free shooters for each Ravens touchdown and beads for everyone.

Club Hippo’s (1 W Eager St) Super Bowl party is from 4 p.m.-2 a.m. and will feature $5 Svedka drinks.

Drinkery (205 W Read St) is having a two-for-one special on beer and a $4 special on rail drinks from 4-9 p.m.

Grand Central (1001 N Charles St) will set aside a lounge with free food for watching the game. Beginning at 3 p.m., they will have two-for-one specials on domestic beers as well as rail and call drinks.

Leon’s (870 Park Avenue) is hosting a potluck dinner featuring two-for-one drink specials and prizes given out for the best gear and costumes.

ZiascoZ (1313 E Pratt St), a lesbian-owned bar, will have $3 Budweiser and a free taco bar.

Halfway between Washington and Baltimore, PW’s Sports Bar & Grill (9855 Washington Blvd N, Laurel, Md.) will have a free buffet beginning at 5 p.m. and happy hour will last all night.

For D.C.-based Ravens, 49ers, or Beyonce fans, Nellie’s (900 U St., N.W.) will be showing the game.

Advertisement
FUND LGBTQ JOURNALISM
SIGN UP FOR E-BLAST

Photos

PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

LGBTQ politicians gather for annual event

Published

on

Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) speaks at the 2025 Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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)

Continue Reading

Music & Concerts

Tom Goss returns with ‘Bear Friends Furever Tour’

Out singer/songwriter to perform at Red Bear Brewing Co.

Published

on

Singer Tom Goss is back. (Photo by Dusti Cunningham)

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.

Continue Reading

Calendar

Calendar: May 2-8

LGBTQ events in the days to come

Published

on

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]

Continue Reading

Popular