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Debate watch parties planned all over D.C.
Clinton takes on Trump live Monday night


Clinton takes on Trump live Monday night.
The first of the four presidential debates kicks off on Monday, Sept. 26 on NBC hosted by NBC Nightly News Anchor Lester Holt. Weigh in on Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump while enjoying a drink or two at local viewing parties.
Victory Fund, Latino Victory Fund and EDF Action host a watch party at Stoney’s on L (2101 L St., N.W.) from 8-11 p.m. There will be free food and drinks while supplies last. Admission is free, but RSVP is required. For details, visit victoryfund.org.
All Busboys and Poets locations will be hosting watch parties from 9-10:30 p.m. The 14th and V Street location will host a Debunking the Presidential Debate panel following the debate from 10:30-11:30 p.m. Panelists will include Bill Ayers, Jared A. Ball, Medea Benjamin and Fatemah Keshavarz. Admission to the panel and all parties is free. For more information, visit busboysnadpoets.com.
The Ugly Mug (723 8th St., S.E.) will have a watch party from 8-10:30 p.m. hosted by D.C. comedian Ralf Cooper. There will be political bingo, games and prizes. No cover. For more details, visit facebook.com/theuglymugdc.
Capitol Lounge (231 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E.) will hold a viewing party from 8-10:30 p.m. There will be Clinton and Trump impersonators, red and blue beer specials and other drink specials. For details, visit facebook.com/dccapitollounge.
Human Rights Campaign of Greater Washington hosts a viewing party at Number Nine (1435 P St., N.W) from 9-11:30 p.m. There will be a buy-one-get-one-free drink special. No cover. For more information, visit facebook.com/
D.C. for Hillary will have a watch party at Sign of the Whale (1825 M St., N.W.) from 8-11 p.m. Event is free. For details, visit facebook.com/
Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.) hosts a viewing party from 9-11 p.m. There will be $15 buckets of Bud Light products all night. For more information, visitfacebook.com/nelliesdc.
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Queer film festival comes to D.C.
DC/DOX to showcase LGBTQ documentaries made by LGBTQ filmmakers

DC/DOX will host a film festival beginning on Thursday, June 12, at the Regal Gallery Place, Eaton Cinema, and the U.S. Navy Memorial Burke Theatre.
This festival will premier LGBTQ documentaries made by LGBTQ filmmakers. Each screening will be followed by in-person Q&As with the filmmakers.
For more details, visit dcdoxfest.com

Friday, May 23
“Center Aging Monthly Luncheon and Yoga” will be at 12 p.m. in person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. For more details, email [email protected].
Trans Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group is intended to provide an emotionally and physically safe space for trans people and those who may be questioning their gender identity and/or expression. For more details, email [email protected].
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at DIK Bar. 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 24
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar and 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 Mixer will be at 11 a.m. on Zoom. This is a support group dedicated to the joys of being a Black lesbian. For more details, email [email protected].
Sunday, May 25
“The Queen’s Table: A Women’s Empowerment Brunch” will be at 11 a.m. at Zooz. This event will celebrate queer women’s strength. For more details visit Eventbrite.
Monday, May 26
“Center Aging Monday Coffee and 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 27
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 you’re not 100 percent cis — this is your group. For more details, visit genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.
Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This support group 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.
Wednesday, May 28
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.
Thursday, May 29
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be fairer 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 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 Community’s website.
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Documentary about Blade reporter to premiere this month
Panel discussion to follow ‘Lou’s Legacy’ screening

“Lou’s Legacy: A Reporter’s Life at the ‘Washington Blade’” will premiere on Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
This new documentary from Emmy-nominated D.C. filmmaker Patrick Sammon tells the story of the legendary Blade news reporter, Lou Chibbaro Jr., as he works on an article about the return of drag icon Donnell Robinson – also known as Ella Fitzgerald — to the Capital Pride stage.
The documentary follows Chibbaro as he works on a story about Ella’s triumphant return to the Pride stage after three years away because of COVID. Donnell and Chibbaro reflect on their careers and discuss the ongoing backlash against the LGBTQ community, including laws targeting drag performers.
After the screening, there will be a panel discussion moderated by D.C. journalist Rebekah Robinson and featuring Blade Publisher Lynne Brown. This event is free and more details are available at the DC Public Library website.
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