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World AIDS Day events

Commemorations continue through next weekend

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Tuesday, Dec. 1

Whitman-Walker Health (1525 14th St., N.W.) holds its annual World AIDS Day candlelight vigil tonight from 6-10 p.m. The vigil will honor those who have been lost to AIDS.

Whitman-Walker Health will also have free and confidential HIV testing outside CVS at 845 Bladensburg Rd., N.E. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will also be giveaways and free counseling.

There is a charity ride at Flywheel (1927 Florida Ave., N.W.) from 8-9:30 p.m. Registration starts at 8 p.m. The ride begins at 8:30 p.m. Register to be a cyclist for $55 or donate any amount to be a supporter.

Friday, Dec. 4

Reel Affirmations presents a screening of ā€œDesert Migrationā€ at Human Rights Campaign Equality Center (1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) at 7 p.m. The documentary explores the stories of long-term HIV/AIDS survivors and how they deal with treatment, PTSD, isolation and depression. Rayceen Pendarvis will give an introduction and moment of silence. Director Daniel F. Cardone will be present for a Q&A discussion after the screening. Tickets are $25 and include one complimentary cocktail/drink and a catered reception.

Saturday, Dec. 5

SoulCycle Mount Vernon (601 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.) hosts a charity ride in honor of World AIDS day. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. The ride starts at 2 p.m. Register to be a cyclist for $55 or donate any amount to be a supporter.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Zengo (1508 14th St., N.W.) holds a charity ride for World AIDS Day with registration starting at 2:30 p.m. and the ride beginning at 3 p.m. Register to be a cyclist for $55 or donate any amount to be a supporter.

For more details on these events, visit whitman-walker.org.

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Commanders Pride Night Out is back

Fourth annual event held at Northwest Stadium

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The Washington Commanders are proud to welcome the LGBTQ community for the fourth annual ā€œPride Night Out!ā€ on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md.

This will be a matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The Pregame Pride Party Pass and Club level game ticket includes premier party location and club level ticket all-you-can-eat buffet, beer and wine, an exclusive Commanders Pride T-shirt, pregame entertainment and a postgame photo on the field.

More ticket options are available and $5 of every ticket goes back to Team DC. For more information visit the Commandersā€™ website.Ā 

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Calendar: October 4-10

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, October 4

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 Socialā€ 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, October 5

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 1:00p.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.Ā Ā 

Sunday, October 6

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, October 7

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 

Tuesday, October 8

Pride on the Patio Events will host ā€œLGBTQ Social Mixerā€ 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 groupā€™s Facebook page.Ā 

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, October 9

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, October 10

Virtual Yoga with Charles M. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breathwork, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Communityā€™s website.

South Asian LGBTQ+ Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. KHUSHDC provides a safe, confidential space for South Asian LGBTQ community members to come together and share experiences. This peer support group is an outlet for South Asian-identified LGBTQ individuals to come and talk about anything affecting them. For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

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Capital Pride to honor LGBTQ heroes

50 years of Pride in D.C. celebrated at Facebook Live event

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The Capital Pride Alliance, in partnership with Team Rayceen Productions and the 50th anniversary subcommittee of Pride in the Nationā€™s Capital, will host ā€œAn Evening with LGBTQ+ Heroesā€ on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. on Facebook Live. 

Capital Pride will celebrate 50 years of Pride in D.C. by highlighting the heroes who were recognized at the Capital Pride Honors annual event, formerly called the Heroes Gala. The event will feature some of these honorees who will share their history and thoughts on what Pride means.

Panelists include Earline Budd, legendary community advocate, co-founder of Transgender Health Empowerment and Capital Pride Superhero; June Crenshaw, Co-Chair, 2025 World Pride Steering Committee, Executive Director, Wanda Alston Foundation; Jose Gutierrez, founder of the Latino GLBT History Project, the DC Latino Pride and co-founder of the Rainbow History Project; and Peter Rosenstein, activist, journalist and author “Born this Gay: My Life of Activism, Politics, Travel, and Coming Out.”

For more details, visit Facebook.Ā 

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