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Notaro coming to Annapolis

Out comedian is also brave cancer survivor

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Tig Notaro (Photo courtesy Rams Head)

Out comedian Tig Notaro will perform at Rams Head on Stage in Annapolis (33 West Street)Ā Monday at 8 p.m.Ā (doors at 7).

Notaro has made a name for herself with dark, sometimes self-deprecating comedy. She has also been open about her battle with breast cancer.

Tickets are $25. VisitĀ ramsheadonstage.comĀ for details.

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Come unleash your inner artist at the DC Center

Watercolor painting class held on Thursday

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ā€œWatercolor Painting with Center Agingā€ will be on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. 

In this winter-themed painting class for seniors led by local artist Laya Monarez, guests will learn about watercoloring techniques, be given a demonstration, and allowed to create their own watercolor pieces. There will also be a break for lunch and plenty of snacks throughout. For more details, visit the DC Centerā€™s website.

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Calendar: December 6-12

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, December 6

ā€œCenter Aging Friday Tea Timeā€ 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].Ā 

Go Gay DC will host ā€œFirst Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social in the Cityā€ at 7 p.m. at P.F. Changā€™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, December 7

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Community Brunchā€ at 11 a.m. at Freddieā€™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 1 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. For more information and events for LGBTQ People of Color, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.

Sunday, December 8

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Community Dinnerā€ at 6:30 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano Freddieā€™s Beach Bar & Restaurant. Guests are encouraged to come enjoy an evening of Italian-style dining and conversation with other LGBTQ folk. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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.Ā 

Monday, December 9

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 their choice. For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

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 youā€™re bigender, agender, genderfluid, or just know that youā€™re not 100% cis. For more details, visit www.genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.Ā 

Tuesday, December 10

Trans Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group is intended to provide emotionally and physically safe space for trans people and those who may be questioning their gender identity/expression to join together in community and learn from one another. For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

Wednesday, December 11

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 ā€” allowing participants to move away from being merely ā€œapplicantsā€ toward being ā€œcandidates.ā€ For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.thedccenter.org/careers.

Thursday, December 12

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 Communityā€™s website.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with drag

Charlemagne Chateau hosts brunch on Sunday

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(Screen capture from The Chateau Drag Brunch promotional video on Eventbrite)

Charlemagne Chateau will host ā€œChateau Drag Brunchā€ on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 12:00p.m. at Chicatana.Ā  Enjoy fabulous Mexican food and cocktails while being entertained by a rotating cast of the DMVā€™s best drag performers.

Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

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