Arts & Entertainment
Calendar through May 2
Events, concerts, parties and more for the end of April
Openly gay conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin makes his Washington debut conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kennedy Center Wednesday night with performances of works by Korngold and Bruckner. (Photo courtesy Washington Performing Arts Society)
Friday, April 26
NoVA Gay and Lesbian Professionals host a spring social at the Kora Lounge (2250 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va.) this evening at 6 p.m. Visit gogaydc.com for more information.
Special Agent Galactica returns with her happy hour show this evening at 6 p.m. at the Black Fox Lounge (1732 Connecticut Ave., NW). The show includes live jazz, blues, cabaret, standards and comedy all while Galactica is backed by a three-piece jazz combo. There is no cover charge. For more information, visit pinkhairedone.com.
Saturday, April 27
FLEX, a group of artists and curators who come together to produce temporary exhibitions, has a free event tonight from 7-10 p.m. at Flats at Atlas (1600 Maryland Ave., NE) that features several artists. Among the exhibits will be a “hard hat only” pop-up gallery, a live exhibition from D.C. Cheer and indoor/outdoor 3D and projected works. More details are at capitolflex.com.
Youth Pride Alliance hosts Youth Pride Day today at noon in Dupont Circle featuring free games and performances. The keynote speaker is Wade Davis, a former NFL player and assistant director of job readiness and academic enrichment at Hetrick-Martin Institute. LGBT families and allies are welcome. Visit youthpridealliance.org for more details.
Taste of 8th featuring 22 restaurants on Barracks Row near the Eastern Market Metro stop is today from 1-4 p.m. A ticket booth will be located at the corner of 8th and G streets, S.E. in front of Spring Mill Bakery or they can be purchased online at barracksrow.org. Tickets are available for $5 for one stop or $20 for five tickets in which guests can plan their own progressive dinner at the various participating restaurants.
Burgundy Crescent volunteers this morning at Food and Friends (219 Riggs Rd., NE) at 8 a.m. and again at 9:45 a.m. Volunteers will help with food preparation and packing groceries. The shifts are limited to 10 per shift. For more information, visit burgundycrescent.org.
The AFI Silver Silent Cinema Showcase (8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, Md.) continues today at 1:30 p.m. and features silent film actors Mary Pickford, Harold Lloyd, Janet Gaynor, Charlie Chaplin and Laurel & Hardy. Tonight’s particular showcase is “Street Angel,” with Gaynor starring as a girl who walks the streets of Naples to help support her family. When she is arrested for stealing medicine for her mother, she eludes the police and joins a circus. She falls in love with a painter, but her past threatens to destroy their young love. Tickets for this particular screening are $7-$11.50. For more screenings and their tickets, visit afi.com.
Sunday, April 28
Metropolitan Community Church (474 Ridge St., NW) holds its weekly 9 and 11 a.m. worship services. The church has one of the most diverse communities and communion is open to everyone. For more information, visit mccdc.com.
Monday, April 29
Kaki King comes to the Howard Theatre (620 T St., NW) on her Retrospective Tour tonight at 8 p.m. King, a lesbian, has performed with several iconic bands including the Foo Fighters and she contributed to soundtracks such as “Into the Wild.” Tickets are $17-$23. Visit thehowardtheatre.com for more information.
The D.C. Center (1318 U St., NW) holds coffee drop-in for the senior LGBT community today at 10 a.m.-noon. The Center will provide complimentary coffee and a community to chat with. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.
Bears do Yoga takes place this evening 6:30 p.m. as part of a series at the Green Lantern (1335 Green Court, NW). This is part of a basic yoga series that takes place every Monday and is open to people of varying body types and experience. There is no charge. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.
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. Registration is required and attendees must call 202-797-3580 or email [email protected]. For details, visit whitman-walker.org.
Pop singer Rihanna performs at the Verizon Center (601 F St., NW) tonight. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35-$169. For more information, visit verizoncenter.com.
Tuesday, April 30
The Friendship Place presents a panel discussion on homeless LGBT youths at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (4201 Albemarle St., NW) this evening at 6 p.m. Expert panelists from the LGBT community discuss their personal experiences. Attendees are asked to RSVP to [email protected]. Visit cchfp.org for more details.
Whitman-Walker (1701 14th St., NW) holds its group Starting Over for Women tonight at 7. The group is for women whose long-term relationship with another woman. Registration is required and attendees must call 202-797-3580 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit whitman-walker.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.
Wednesday, May 1
The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., NW) under the guidance of conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin tonight at 8 p.m. Nezet-Seguin, who’s openly gay, has been the musical director of the orchestra since the start of the 2012/2013 season. The night includes a performance by two-time Grammy Award-winning violin soloist Hilary Hahn. Tickets are $35-$105. For more information, visit kennedy-center.org.
Busboys and Poets (2021 14th St., NW) launches its gender and sexuality series “Zami: A Circle of LGBTQ Cultural Performances & Discussions” with Jamaican-born writer Staceyann Chin. The series’ goal is to energize community discussion about the intersection of sexuality, gender, race and human rights. A $5 donation is suggested. Visit busboysandpoets.com for more details.
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. Registration is required and attendees must call 202-797-3580 or email [email protected]. For details, visit whitman-walker.org.
The Tom Davoren Social Bridge Club meets tonight at the Dignity Center (721 8th St., SE) at 7:30 p.m. for social bridge. Newcomers are welcome and no reservations are needed. For more information or if you need a partner, visit lambdabridge.com.
Thursday, May 2
Whitman-Walker Health (1701 14th St., NW) holds its gay men over 50 support group this evening at 6:30 p.m. The group is for gay men entering a new phase of life. Registration is required to attend. Registration is required and attendees must call 202-797-3580 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit whitman-walker.org.
Cupid’s Undie Run, an annual fundraiser for neurofibromatosis (NF) research, was held at Union Stage and at The Wharf DC on Saturday, Feb. 21.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Sweat DC is officially expanding to Shaw, opening a new location at 1818 7th St., N.W., on Saturday, March 28 — and they’re kicking things off with a high-energy, community-first launch event.
To celebrate, Sweat DC is hosting Sweat Fest, a free community workout and social on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at the historic Howard Theatre. The event features a group fitness class, live DJ, local food and wellness partners, and a mission-driven partnership with the Open Goal Project, which works to expand access to youth soccer for players from marginalized communities.
For more details, visit Sweat DC’s website and reserve a spot on Eventbrite.
Friday, Feb. 20
Center Aging Monthly Luncheon with Yoga will be at noon at the D.C. LGBTQ+ Community Center. Email Mac at [email protected] if you require ASL interpreter assistance, have any dietary restrictions, or questions about this event.
Trans and Genderqueer Game Night will be at 7 p.m. at the D.C. Center. This will be a relaxing, laid-back evening of games and fun. All are welcome! We’ll have card and board games on hand. Feel free to bring your own games to share. For more details, visit the Center’s website.
Go Gay DC will host “First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at Hotel Zena. This is a chance to relax, make new friends, and enjoy happy hour specials at this classic retro venue. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Saturday, Feb. 21
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 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 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, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, Feb. 22
Queer Talk DC will host “The Black Gay Flea Market” at 1 p.m. at Doubles in Petworth. There will be more than 15 Black queer vendors from all over the DMV in one spot. The event’s organizers have reserved the large back patio for all vendors, and the speak easy for bar service, which will be serving curated cocktails made just for the event (cash bar.) DJ Fay and DJ Jam 2x will be spinning the entire event. For more details, visit Eventbrite.
Monday, Feb. 23
“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 at [email protected].
Tuesday, Feb. 24
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.
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 percent cis. For more details, visit genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
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.
Asexual and Aromantic Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a space where people who are questioning this aspect of their identity or those who identify as asexual and/or aromantic can come together, share stories and experiences, and discuss various topics. For more details, email [email protected].
Thursday, Feb. 26
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center. To be more 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 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.
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