Arts & Entertainment
Best of Gay D.C. 2013: Community
Shopping, churches, hotels, art galleries and more — your favorites are here.


Foundry United Methodist Church (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Best house of worship:
Foundry United Methodist Church
1500 16th St., N.W.
202-332-4010
Runner-up: Bet Mishpachah

Miss Pixie’s (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Best home furnishings:
Miss Pixie’s Furnishings and Whatnot
1629 14th St., N.W.
202-232-8171
Runner-up: Room & Board
Best property management:
Coldwell Banker Mid-Atlantic
6031 University Blvd. Suite 140
Ellicott City, MD
Runner-up: Bozzuto Group
Best hotel:
The W
515 15th St., N.W.
202-661-2400
Runner-up: Carlyle Suites Hotel

Corcoran Gallery of Art (Photo by Kmf164; courtesy Wikimedia Commons)
Best art gallery:
Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 17th St., N.W.
202-639-1700
Runner-up: The Phillips Collection

Whitman-Walker Health (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Best non-profit:
Whitman-Walker Health
1701 14th St., N.W.
202-745-7000
Runner-up: SMYAL

Logan 14 Aveda (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Best salon/spa:
Logan 14 Salon Spa — Aveda Hair & Body
1314 14th St., N.W.
202-506-6868
Runner-up: Aura Spa/Bang Salon

Universal Gear (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Best men’s clothing:
Universal Gear
1529 14th St., N.W.
202-319-0136
Runner-up: H&M
Best women’s clothing:
Proud Threads
Runner-up: Buffalo Exchange

VIDA Fitness (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Best gym:
Vida Fitness
Multiple locations
Runner-up: Results

Kennedy Center (Photo by Steve; courtesy Wikimedia Commons)
Best theater:
Kennedy Center
2700 F St., N.W.
202-416-8000
Runner-up: Studio Theatre

Rocky Horror (Photo by Igor Dmitri; courtesy of Studio Theatre)
Best theater production:
“Rocky Horror” at Studio Theatre
Runner-up: “Book of Mormon” at Kennedy Center

Stonewall Kickball’s 21 Amendments (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Best LGBT sports team:
Stonewall Kickball’s 21st Amendments
Runner-up: D.C. Front Runners

Flowers on Fourteenth (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Best LGBT-owned business:
Flowers on 14th
1718a 14th St., N.W.
Runner-up: Grassroots Gourmet
Best comedy club:
D.C. Improv Comedy Club
1140 Connecticut Ave., N.W.
202-296-7008
Runner-up: Washington Improv Theater

Dos Locos (Photo courtesy of Dos Locos)
Best Rehoboth business:
Dos Locos
208 Rehoboth Ave.
Rehoboth Beach, Del.
302-227-3353
Runner-up: Blue Moon
Best LGBT social group:
Burgundy Crescent Volunteers
Runner-up: Nice Jewish Boys

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].