Out & About
World AIDS Day events
Commemorations continue through next weekend

(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
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 “Desert Migration” 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.
Out & About
UPDATE: Impulse Group’s ‘PrEP Pool Party’ cancelled
Organizers announce cancellation of event
Impulse Group DC was to host a “PrEP Pool Party” on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. at Vida Fitness: Navy Yard. However, organizers have announced that the event has been cancelled.
Visit @impulsegroupdc on Instagram for information on future events for Impulse Group DC.
Friday, August 21
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Uproar Rooftop. This is a chance to relax, make new friends, and enjoy happy hour specials at this classic retro venue. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Trans and Genderqueer Game Night will be at 7:00p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is a relaxing, laid-back evening of games and fun. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Saturday, August 22
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.
Black Lesbian Support Group will be at 1 p.m. on Zoom. This is a peer-led support group devoted to the joys and challenges of being a Black lesbian. For more details, email [email protected].
Monday, August 24
“Center Aging: Monday Coffee Klatch” 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 information, contact Adam ([email protected]).
Queer Book Club will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The Queer Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month to discuss books by queer authors. This month’s reading is “An Unkindness of Ghosts” by Rivers Solomon. For more details, visit the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s website.
Tuesday, August 25
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 genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.
Wednesday, August 26
Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom upon request. 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.
Asexual and Aromantic Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a space where people who are questioning this aspect of their identity or those who identify as asexual and/or aromantic can come together, share stories and experiences, and discuss various topics. For more details, email [email protected].
Thursday, August 27
The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the Center. 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 Class will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This free weekly class is a combination of yoga, breath work and meditation that allows LGBTQ+ community members to continue their healing journey with somatic and mindfulness practices. For more details, visit the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s website.
Anja Dick will host “Song Birds – Live Music Drag Cabaret” on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9 p.m. at Shaw’s Tavern.
This is an all live singing drag hit sensation. The event will debut performances from Breast Midler and Harri Balls.
Tickets start at $17.85 and are available on Eventbrite.
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