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Anniversary events continue in Philly

’65 demonstration commemorated this weekend

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(Photo courtesy of LGBT 50th)

The National LGBT 50th Anniversary Celebration continues this weekend in Philadelphia, kicking off on Thursday.

Thursday’s events include a wreath laying at 2:15 p.m. at the Gay Pioneers Historical Marker, as well as panel discussions and parties.

Friday’s events include a national interfaith service at 4 p.m. at Historic Christ Church with a sermon by Bishop Gene Robinson. At 6 p.m., the film “Gay Pioneers” will be screened at WHYY. A Live Nation concert takes place at 7 p.m. at the Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing and parties start at 10.

The main event is the anniversary ceremony on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. to be hosted by Wanda Sykes at Independence Hall. There’s a street festival Sunday.

The event was conceived to commemorate the historic Independence Day 1965 march in which early activists such as the late Frank Kameny and the late Barbara Gittings held this series of pre-Stonewall demonstrations throughout the late 1960s.

Full details on scheduling, locations and more is online at lgbt50th.org.

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Nu Sass Productions to celebrate 15th anniversary

‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead’ performed at DC Arts Center

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Nu Sass Productions will mark its 15th anniversary with a resurrection of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” beginning Friday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. at the DC Arts Center. 

“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” debuted at the Capital Fringe Festival in 2009 and will return this year with a new cast and crew.

Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased via the Nu Sass website.

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Calendar: September 6-12

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, September 6

“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 “First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at the Commentary. 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, September 7

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 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 details, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.  

Sunday, September 8

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Dinner” at 6:30 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano Freddie’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

Monday, September 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]

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 you’re bigender, agender, genderfluid, or just know that you’re not 100% cis. For more details, visit www.genderqueerdc.org or Facebook

Tuesday, September 10

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

Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a peer-facilitated discussion group. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. For more details, visit the group’s Facebook page. 

Wednesday, September 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 — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.thedccenter.org/careers.

Thursday, September 12

The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. 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 Charles 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.

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DC JazzFest is back

Showcase of national and local musicians held at the Wharf

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(Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Don’t miss the annual DC JazzFest, a showcase of national and local musicians taking place now through Sept. 1. This is the city’s biggest celebration of jazz held in various venues across D.C. Many of the concerts are free. The Wharf hosts ticketed events 12-10 p.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Visit dcjazzfest.org for details and to purchase tickets.

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