Arts & Entertainment

Calendar: Nov. 29

Concerts, parties, exhibits and more through Dec. 5

Published

10 years ago

November 28, 2013

Mariah Cooper

Max Ryder will be at Town this weekend with Ricky Roman and Levi Karter. (Photo courtesy Ryder)

Friday, Nov. 29

Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) hosts “Bear Under Blacklight,” a glow-in-the-dark dance party, tonight from 6-11 p.m. There is no cover charge and admission is limited to guests 21 and over. For more information, visit towndc.com.

Layla Lounge (501 Morse St., N.E.) hosts “Black Friday Ladies Bash: Thanks for Women” tonight from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 before midnight and $15 after. VIP tables are $75. For details, visit layladc.com.

Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.) hosts “Kickoff” featuring DJ Matt Bailer tonight from 10 p.m.-closing. For more information, visit nelliessportsbar.com.

Bachelor’s Mill (1104 8th St., S.E.) holds a happy hour from 5-7:30 p.m. tonight with all drinks half price. Music begins at 11 p.m. Enjoy pool, video games and cards. Admission is $5 after 9 p.m. Must be 21 and over. For more details, visit bachelorsmill.com.

Saturday, Nov. 30

Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) hosts adult entertainment stars Ricky Roman, Max Ryder and Levi Karter tonight. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $8 from 10-11 p.m. and $12 after 11 p.m. Drinks are $3 before 11 p.m. The drag show starts at 10:30 p.m. Admission is limited to guests 21 and over. For more information, visit towndc.com.

Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) hosts its “CTRL” dance party tonight from 10 p.m-3 a.m. Cover is $5. There will be $3 PBR Tallboys, $5 rail drinks and $4 Jameson shots. For details, visit cobaltdc.com.

Adventuring, an LGBT outdoors group, hosts its annual post Thanksgiving hike to Overall Run Falls today at 8:30 a.m. The hike begins from Hogback Overlook along Skyline Drive and continues into the Falls where there will be a break for lunch. The return hike goes through Mathews Arm Campground. The hike is 8.5 miles total with 1,600 feet of elevation gain. Meet at the East Falls Church Metro Kiss and Ride lot (2001 N. Sycamore St., Arlington, Va.). Bring lunch, beverages and boots. Cost is $20. For more information, visit adventuring.org.

Sunday, Dec. 1

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 more details, visit perrysadamsmorgan.com.

Al Sura Inc. presents “World AIDS Day Sunday Sip” at Tattoo Bar (1413 K St., N.W.) from 6-9 p.m. tonight. Come learn about upcoming events and how to become a volunteer over drinks. For details, visit alsura.org.

The D.C. Center hosts “World AIDS Day Edition of SPARKLE,” an open mic poetry event, at Busboys and Poets (2021 14th St., N.W.) from 8-10 p.m. tonight. Featured poet Adam Stone will perform as well as members of the Brave Soul Collective. There is a $5 cover. Tickets can be purchased online at busboysandpoets.com/events/info and in the restaurant.

Monday, Dec. 2

The D.C. Center (2000 14th 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.

Us Helping Us (3636 Georgia Ave., N.W.) holds a support group for gay black men to discuss topics that affect them today, share perspectives and have meaningful conversations. For details, visit uhupil.org.

Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.) hosts poker night tonight at 8 p.m. Win prizes. Free to play. For more information, visit nelliessportsbar.com.

Tuesday, Dec. 3

SMYAL (410 7th St., S.E.) provides free and confidential HIV testing drop-in hours today from 3-5 p.m. For more information, visit smyal.org.

Bachelor’s Mill (1104 8th St., S.E.) offers all drinks half price tonight until 2 a.m. Enjoy pool, video games and cards. Admission is free. Must be 21 and over. For more details, visit bachelorsmill.com.

Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) hosts its weekly ”FUK!T Packing Party” from 7-9 p.m. tonight. For more details, visit thedccenter.org or greenlanterndc.com.

Bonobos Guideshop (3320 Cady’s Alley, N.W.) hosts a trunk show to benefit Point Foundation, a LGBT national scholarship fund. Holiday shop for yourself or the special men in your life. Fifteen percent of sales up to $250 and 20 percent of sales over $250 go to support Point’s Foundation. There will be complimentary beer and wine. Point Foundation trustees and a Point scholar will also be available to answer questions about the Foundation. For details, visit bonobos.com/guideshop.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

The Tom Davoren Social Bridge Club meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Dignity Center (721 8th St., S.E.) for social bridge. No partner needed. For more information, call 301-345-1571.

SMYAL (410 7th St., S.E.) provides free and confidential HIV testing drop-in hours today from 3-5 p.m. For more information, visit smyal.org.

Join LGBT Jews for “Oh Gaydel, Gaydel, Gaydel! Queer Chanukah Happy Hour” at Duplex Diner (2004 18th St., N.W.) tonight from 7-10 p.m. For details, visit duplexdiner.com.

Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) presents its fifth annual “Holiday Employee Show” tonight. Watch your favorite staff members perform. Doors open at 8 p.m. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. There is no cover. Admission is limited to guests 21 and over. For more information, visit cobaltdc.com.

Thursday, Dec. 5

Capitol Pride and the D.C. Center host “Heatwave” at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) tonight from 7 p.m.- midnight. Enjoy a holiday beach party with music by DJ Chord Bezerra and performances by Ba’Naka and the cast from Town. There will be a holiday underwear fashion show, a best male and female swimwear contest, drink specials, food, games and prizes. Tickets are $10 and $5 of the ticket price will be donated to the D.C. Center. For details, visit thedccenter.org.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performs “The Sound of Music Live!” at a free viewing party at The Lincoln Theatre (1215 U St., N.W.) tonight from 6:30-11 p.m.. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for cocktails. The show starts at 8 p.m. Seating is general admission. For more information, visit thelincolndc.com.

Rude Boi Entertainment hosts “Tempted 2 Touch,” a ladies dance party, at the Fab Lounge (2022 Florida Ave., N.W.) Doors open at 10 p.m. Drink specials $5 and vodka shots $3 all night. No cover charge. Admission limited to guests 21 and over. For more details, visit rudeboientertainment.wordpress.com.

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June 1, 2023

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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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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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8 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.