Arts & Entertainment

Calendar through August 1

From Beyoncé to bears, Gettysburg to Green Lantern

Published

10 years ago

July 25, 2013

The cast of ‘A Chorus Line,’ which opens next week at Olney Theatre Center in Maryland. The Tony-winning musical features 24 performers and an eight-piece orchestra and will be the largest production in the Center’s history. (Photo by Heater Latiri; courtesy OTC)

Friday, July 26

Phase 1 (525 8^th St., S.E.) hosts “Frikitona: Musica Latina by Queers for Queers” tonight at 10 p.m. DJ Abichula spins reggaton, bachata, salsa, merengue and electrolatino all night. Admission is $10. Visit the event on Facebook or phase1dc.com for more details.

Town (2009 8^th St., N.W.) hosts Bear Happy Hour tonight from 6-11 p.m. There is no cover charge and admission is limited to guests 21 and over. For details, visit towndc.com.

The D.C. Center (1318 U St., N.W.) hosts a women in their 20s meeting tonight from 8-9:30 p.m. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) hosts “Free Vodka Friday” tonight from 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Cover is $10 and free vodka rail drinks will be served from 11-midnight. Admission is limited to guests 21 and over. Visit cobaltdc.com for details.

Adventuring, a gay and lesbian outdoor group, lead a Gettysburg walking tour today to commemorate the 150^th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. Participants will meet at 9 a.m. at the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station and should bring $12 for transportation and trip fees. For more information, visit adventuring.org.

D.C. Eagle (639 New York Ave., N.W.) hosts its bi-monthly “Jocks and Boots”-themed party tonight from 4 p.m.-3 a.m. For details, visit dceagle.com.

Saturday, July 27

Phase 1 of Dupont (1415 22^nd St., N.W.) hosts its weekly “Booty Beach Ladies Dance Party” tonight. The winner of the party’s bikini and board shorts contest will receive cash and prizes. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $5. Visit phase1dc.com for more information.

“Bedroom Mirrors,” a romantic drama directed by Chinita L. Anderson, Pooja Chawla, Misha D. Clive and Gwen Outen, runs today at Fort Fringe (607 New York Ave., N.W.) at 12:30 p.m. as part of the Capital Fringe Festival. The show features a queer trans woman’s quest for intimacy and identity. For more information, visit capitalfringe.org.

Centaur Music presents the “Gay Days Tour with DJ Randy Bettis” tonight at 10 p.m. at Town (2009 8^th St., N.W.). The party includes digital download giveaways of the “Gay Days Volume 10” CD. Cover is $8 from 10-11 and $12 after 11. Admission is limited to guests 21 and over. For details, visit towndc.com.

The 2011 French drama film, “Tomboy,” screens at Busboys and Poets (1025 5^th St., N.W.) tonight from 6-8 p.m. The film follows the journey of Mikhael, a 10-year old transgender boy. For more information, visit busboysandpoets.com.

Sunday, July 28

Bachelor’s Mill (1104 8^th St., S.E.) hosts karaoke tonight from 9 p.m.-midnight. Cover is $3, and there will also be pool, video gaming systems and cards. For more information, visit bachelorsmill.com.

Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.) hosts its weekly Drag Brunch with Shi-Queeta Lee today at 11 a.m. The buffet is $24, including one free mimosa. For more information, visit nelliessportsbar.com.

Perry’s (1811 Columbia Rd., N.W.) hosts its weekly Sunday Drag Brunch today from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost is $24.95 for an all-you-can-eat buffet. For details, visit perrysadamsmorgan.com.

Monday, July 29

The Fort Reno Summer Music Series continue tonight at Fort Reno Park (Chesapeake St. and Nebraska Ave., N.W.) from 7:15-9:30 p.m. Tonight’s local bands include Priests, Humble Fire and The Accidentals. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, visit fortreno.com.

The D.C. Center (1318 U St., N.W.) hosts coffee drop-in hours this morning from 10 a.m.-noon for the senior LGBT community. Older LGBT adults can come and enjoy complimentary coffee and conversation with other community members. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

The Verizon Center (601 F St., N.W.) hosts “The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour Starring Beyoncé” this evening at 8 p.m. Tickets are sold out. For details, visit verizoncenter.com. She plays a second show Tuesday night which is also sold out.

Coco Montrese performs tonight at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.). Doors open at 10 p.m. and the drag show starts at 11. Admission is free and open to guests 18 and over. For more information, visit cobaltdc.com.

Tuesday, July 30

Black Fox Lounge (1723 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) hosts an open mic night this evening from 8-11 p.m. Admission is free and performers can bring sheet music or use the music books provided. For more information, visit blackfoxlounge.com.

Burgundy Crescent Volunteers, a gay volunteer organization, volunteer tonight from 7-10:30 p.m. for a safer sex kit packing program at the Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.). Visit burgundycrescent.org for more information.

Wednesday, July 31

Bachelor’s Mill (1104 8^th St., S.E.) hosts drag bingo during happy hour tonight from 5-7:30 p.m. All drinks are half price and there will also be pool, video gaming systems and cards. Admission is free. For details, visit bachelorsmill.com.

The Dupont Drawing Group meets tonight at 7 p.m. at The Church of the Pilgrims (2201 P St., N.W.) to draw from a live model. The session is self-directed with no formal instruction and no materials are provided. Drawing spots and easels are available on a first come first serve basis, so guests should arrive anytime after 6:45. No reservations are required, and a modest fee to pay the model will be collected. For more information, visit paulreuther.com.

The D.C. Center (1318 U St., N.W.) hosts Job Club from 4-6 p.m. tonight for LGBT individuals seeking employment. For details, visit thedccenter.org.

The Lambda Bridge Club meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Dignity Center (721 8^th St., S.E.) for duplicate bridge. Reservations are not needed and newcomers are welcome. Call 703-407-6540 for more information and if you need a partner.

Thursday, Aug. 1

The Fort Reno Summer Music Series continue tonight at Fort Reno Park (Chesapeake St. and Nebraska Ave., N.W.) from 7:15-9:30 p.m. Tonight’s local bands include Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, The Sniffs and Nervous Impulse. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, visit fortreno.com.

“A Chorus Line,” directed by Stephen Nachamie, premieres at 8 p.m. this evening at the Olney Theatre (2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd., Olney, Md.). Tickets range from $32.50-65, with discounts available for students, seniors, groups and military members. For more information, visit olneytheatre.org.

The D.C. Boys of Leather host a “boys night out” this evening at D.C. Eagle (639 New York Ave., N.W.) at 9 p.m. For more details, visit dceagle.com.

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Mayor’s office to host Pride tie-dye party

Guests to make colorful shirts for ‘PEACE. LOVE. REVOLUTION’ theme

Published

11 hours ago

June 1, 2023

Tinashe Chingarande

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The Mayor’s Office for LGBTQ Affairs will host “Love Out Loud: Tie Dye Party for Pride” on Wednesday, June 7 at 5 p.m. at the Frank D. Reeves Center of Municipal Affairs.

The event, hosted along with the DC Center for the LGBT Community and Capital Pride Alliance, will be an afternoon for community and artistry. Guests are encouraged to bring their creativity to make some colorful tie-dye shirts in line with this year’s Pride theme, “PEACE. LOVE. REVOLUTION.”

This event is free to attend and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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D.C. to celebrate LGBTQ poetry

Pride Poem-a-Day presents second installation

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12 hours ago

June 1, 2023

Tinashe Chingarande

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DC Pride Poem-a-Day will present its second installation of short videos featuring LGBTQ poetry from the Washington, D.C. area to celebrate Pride month.

A new video will be released each day in June and will feature different poets reading an original poem on the theme of “heritage.”

The videos highlight LGBTQ poets from a variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, races, and countries of origin, and also poets from minority religions, multi-lingual, and disabled.
To access the poetry, visit DC Pride Poems’ website.

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Calendar: June 2-8

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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16 hours ago

June 1, 2023

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, June 2

Center Aging: Friday Tea Time will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This event is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests can bring a beverage of choice. For more information, contact [email protected].

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Pride Kickoff Social” at 7 p.m. at The Commentary. This event is ideal to make new friends in the LGBTQ community and enjoy the bottomless happy hour specials at Puro Gusto. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Saturday, June 3

Virtual Yoga Class with Jesse Z. will be at 12 p.m. online. This is a weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. Guests are encouraged to RSVP on the DC Center’s website, providing your name, email address, and zip code, along with any questions you may have. A link to the event will be sent at 6 pm the day before.

LGBTQ People of Color Support Group will be at 1 p.m. on Zoom. LGBTQ People of Color can 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 details, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.

Project DC Events will host “DC Pride Crawl” at 2 p.m. at Dupont Circle’s best bars. Guests are encouraged to put on their brightest and most colorful outfit, grab friends, and enjoy a day of drinks and celebration. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Sunday, June 4

AfroCode DC will be at 4 p.m. at Decades DC. This event will be an experience of non-stop music, dancing, and good vibes and a crossover of genres and a fusion of cultures. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

“Largest LGBTQIA+ Singles Flamingle” will be at 7 p.m. at THRoW Social DC. Guests can enjoy signature cocktail and wine specials, food, games, and live music while mingling with single people in the local LGBTQ community. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Monday, June 5

Center Aging Monday Coffee and Conversation will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. LGBT Older Adults — and friends — are invited to enjoy friendly conversations and to discuss any issues you might be dealing with. For more information, visit the Center Aging’s Facebook or Twitter.

Capital Pride Interfaith Service Planning Meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. The Capital Pride Interfaith Service is an “integrated service” respectfully demonstrating the breadth, depth, and sincerity of our faith, exposing the lie that anti-gay fundamentalists have a monopoly on faith and religion. For more details, [email protected].

Tuesday, June 6

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Pride Reception” at 5 p.m. at Turkish Coffee Lady. This event is to foster cross-cultural connectedness and make friends in the LGBTQ+ and allied community. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Pride on the Patio Events will host “LGBTQ+ Social Mixer” at 5:30 p.m. at Showroom. Dress is casual, fancy, or comfortable and guests are encouraged to bring the most authentic you to chat, laugh, and get a little crazy. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Wednesday, June 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 & Discussion Group will be at 6:00p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older LGBTQ+ women can meet and socialize with one another. To register, visit the DC Center’s website.

Thursday, June 8

KINETIC Presents will host “KINETIC Pride 2023 DC Weekend Pass” at 10 p.m. at four D.C. venues. This partnership with Capital Pride Alliance will feature a performance by global pop star Betty Who at Echostage, stunning visuals, and top talent. Tickets start at $149 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.