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Adele announces North American tour

the songstress will perform in D.C. next fall

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Adele announced on Monday morning that she is embarking on a North American tour in support of her latest album “25.”

The “Hello” singer will bring her tour to the District for a two-night affair at the Verizon Center on Oct. 10 and 11. The tour kicks off on July 5 in St. Paul., Minn. Tickets go on sale Thursday.

If you can’t wait to see her live, Adele will be performing songs from “25” for “Adele Live in New York City” from Radio City Music Hall airing on Monday night at 10 p.m. on NBC.

See all the North American dates below.

July 5 St Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
July 6 St Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
July 10 Chicago, IL United Center
July 11 Chicago, IL United Center
July 13 Chicago, IL United Center
July 16 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
July 17 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
July 20 Vancouver, BC Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
July 21 Vancouver, BC Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
July 25 Seattle, WA KeyArena
July 26 Seattle, WA KeyArena
July 30 San Jose, CA SAP Center at San Jose
July 31 San Jose, CA SAP Center at San Jose
August 2 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena
August 5 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
August 6 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
August 9 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
August 10 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
August 12 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
August 13 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
August 16 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Arena
August 17 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Arena
September 6 Auburn Hills, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
September 7 Auburn Hills, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
September 9 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
September 10 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
September 14 Boston, MA TD Garden
September 15 Boston, MA TD Garden
September 19 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
September 20 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
September 22 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
September 23 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
September 25 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
September 26 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
September 30 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
October 1 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
October 3 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
October 4 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
October 6 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
October 7 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
October 10 Washington, DC Verizon Center
October 11 Washington, DC Verizon Center
October 15 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
October 16 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
October 25 Miami, FL AmericanAirlines Arena
October 26 Miami, FL AmericanAirlines Arena
October 28 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
October 29 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
November 1 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
November 2 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
November 4 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center
November 5 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center
November 8 Houston, TX Toyota Center
November 9 Houston, TX Toyota Center
November 14 Mexico City, DF Palacio de los Deportes
November 15 Mexico City, DF Palacio de los Deportes

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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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