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Madonna announces 35-city tour

D.C. show slated for September

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Madonna brings her ‘Rebel Heart’ tour to D.C. on Sept. 12.

Pop icon Madonna has recovered from her fall at the BRIT Awards to announce a new, 35-city “Rebel Heart” tour this summer.

The tour kicks off Aug. 29 in Miami before heading to Europe. Dates in Asia and Australia are expected to be announced soon. Madonna is slated to play the Verizon Center in D.C. on Sept. 12, 2015; those tickets go on sale March 16.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit Madonna.com or LiveNation.com. A list of announced dates follows:

NORTH AMERICA:

Date                 City                              Venue

Aug. 29            Miami, FL                     American Airlines Arena            On Sale Mar. 9

Sept. 2             Atlanta, GA                   Philips Arena                            On Sale Mar. 16

Sept. 5             San Juan, PR               Coliseo de Puerto Rico             On sale Mar. 21

Sept. 9             Montreal, QC                Bell Centre                                On Sale Mar. 14

Sept. 12           Washington, DC           Verizon Center                          On Sale Mar. 16

Sept. 16           New York, NY               Madison Square Garden          On Sale Mar. 9

Sept. 19           Brooklyn, NY                Barclays Center                        On Sale Mar. 9

Sept. 24           Philadelphia, PA           Wells Fargo Center                  On Sale Mar. 16

Sept. 26           Boston, MA                  TD Garden                                On Sale Mar. 16

Sept. 28           Chicago, IL                  United Center                            On Sale Mar. 9

Oct. 1               Detroit, MI                    Joe Louis Arena                       On Sale Mar. 23

Oct. 3               Atlantic City, NJ            Boardwalk Hall                         On Sale Mar. 16

Oct. 5               Toronto, ON                 Air Canada Centre                   On Sale Mar. 9

Oct. 8               St. Paul, MN                Xcel Energy Center                   On Sale Mar. 16

Oct. 11             Edmonton, AB             Rexall Place                              On Sale Mar. 9

Oct. 14             Vancouver, BC            Rogers Arena                            On Sale Mar. 9

Oct. 17             Portland, OR                MODA Center                           On Sale Mar. 23

Oct. 19             San Jose, CA               SAP Center at San Jose          On Sale Mar. 9

Oct. 22             Glendale, AZ               Gila River Arena                        On Sale Mar. 23

Oct. 24             Las Vegas, NV             MGM Grand Garden Arena      On Sale Mar. 16

Oct. 27              Los Angeles, CA          Forum                                      On Sale Mar. 16

 

EUROPE / UK:

Nov. 4              Koln, Germany             Lanxess Arena                         On Sale Mar. 16

Nov. 7              Prague, CZ                  O2 Arena                                      On Sale Mar. 16

Nov. 10            Berlin,Germany            Mercedes-Benz Arena         On Sale Mar. 16

Nov. 14            Stockholm, Sweden     Tele 2 Arena                           On Sale Mar. 16

Nov.17             Herning, Denmark        Jyske Bank Boxen                On Sale Mar. 9

Nov. 21             Turin, Italy                    Pala Alpitour                          On Sale Mar. 16

Nov. 24             Barcelona, Spain         Palau Sant Jordi                     On Sale Mar. 16

Nov. 28             Antwerp, Belgium        Sportpaleis                            On Sale Mar. 9

Dec. 1              London, UK                  O2 Arena                                    On Sale Mar. 16

Dec. 5              Amsterdam, Holland     Ziggo Dome                           On Sale Mar. 9

Dec. 9              Paris, France                Bercy                                           On Sale Mar. 9

Dec. 14             Manchester, UK           Manchester Arena                 On Sale Mar. 16

Dec. 16             Birmingham, UK          Barclaycard Arena                On Sale Mar. 16

Dec. 20            Glasgow, Scotland      The SSE Hydro                         On Sale Mar. 16

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PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch

LGBTQ politicians gather for annual event

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Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) speaks at the 2025 Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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)

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Tom Goss returns with ‘Bear Friends Furever Tour’

Out singer/songwriter to perform at Red Bear Brewing Co.

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Singer Tom Goss is back. (Photo by Dusti Cunningham)

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.

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Calendar: May 2-8

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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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]

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