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New York, Baltimore, Frederick, Md., have events soon

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New York City Pride (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Pride events are taking place all over the East Coast in the coming weeks.

New York City Pride’s main events begin the weekend of June 24. Singer Mya will perform at Teaze, a women’s event, onSaturday, June 25. The event runs from 3 p.m.-10 a.m. Dance on the Pier, a New York City Pride’s fundraiser, is on Sunday, June 26 and begins at 2 p.m. with a performance from Fergie. The New York City Pride March is on Sunday, June 26 at noon. Details at nycpride.org.

Baltimore Pride is Tuesday, July 19 through Sunday, July, 24. The annual High Heel Race begins on Cathedral Street from Read Street to Eager Street on Saturday, July 23 at 1:30 p.m.

The Pride Parade is on Saturday, July 23 at 2 p.m. The parade route travels down Charles Street from Madison Street to Chase Street and takes place rain or shine.

Pride Block Party is on Saturday, July 23 from 4-10 p.m. Baltimore’s Queen of Comedy Shawna Alexander will host and George Lovett and Band, Crystal Waters and CeCe Peniston are the headliners. Details at baltimorepride.org.

The Pride Festival is at Druid Hill Park (2600 Madison Ave., Baltimore) on Sunday, July 24 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be local performers, vendors, a family zone and more.

Frederick Pride is at Carroll Creek Linear Park on Saturday, June 25 from 11 a.m-7 p.m. There will be a beer and wine tent, music, free “Buy Pride” bracelet for discounts for local businesses and other entertainment. Details at thefrederickcenter.org/frederick-pride.

The second annual Panhandle Pride is at Morgans Grove Park (4198 Kearneysville Pike, Shepherdstown, W.Va.) on Saturday, July 11 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Performers include Kipyn Martin, Luscious Purr, New Wave Singers of Baltimore and more. There will be information booths and free HIV testing. Details at panhandlealliance.wix.com.

The Hampton Roads Pride “Love Unites” block party and Pridefest is June 17-18 in Norfolk, Va. Organizers have events all month. Details at hamptonroadspride.org.

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UPDATE: Impulse Group’s ‘PrEP Pool Party’ cancelled

Organizers announce cancellation of event

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(Poster via @impulsegroupdc/Instagram)

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.

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Calendar: August 21-27

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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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.  

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Live music drag cabaret set for Shaw’s Tavern

Anja Dick hosts ‘Song Birds’ on Saturday

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Anja Dick (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

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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