Arts & Entertainment
Goldie Hawn, Amy Schumer promise to ‘fight to the death’ for LGBT community
the actresses star in upcoming film ‘Snatched’
(Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer in ‘Snatched.’ Screenshot via YouTube.)
Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer are passionate about being allies to the LGBT community.
Hawn, 71, and Schumer, 35, spoke to PrideSource about their commitment to LGBT issues while promoting their upcoming mother-daughter comedy, “Snatched.”
When asked why standing up for the LGBT community was important to them, Schumer says she “couldn’t remember a time I didn’t.”
“We’re both people who will stand up to the death for our gay friends and gay people and what’s going on in Chechnya and the fear of the what will happen in the coming years. We’ll be there to fight alongside our gay friends,” Schumer told PrideSource.
For HawnΒ being an ally is a “human story.”
“Being an ally for LGBT people and an ally for all people, transgender or whatever – to me, that’s a human story. I feel there are injustices in the world that I’ll stand up for, and I think that it’s important to realize that the world is filled with these kinds of issues,” Hawn told PrideSource.Β βLove is something in the heart and in the mind, so why would you chastise anyone for that? And this is something that I feel very strongly about.β
Hawn also recounted how she served the gay community during the HIV/AIDS crisis.
“When we went through the AIDS period, it was a very scary time, and I would go visit guys and I’d get in bed with them just to be there with them,” Hawn says.
“Snatched” is Hawn’s first film role since “The Banger Sisters” in 2002. It hits theaters May 12.
Out & About
10 LGBTQ events this week
A Gaga afterparty and a cardboard boat regatta among attractions
Below are our picks for some of the most fun and creative things to do this week in the DMV that are of special interest to the LGBTQ community.
Reign
Monday, August 8
8-11 p.m.
DIK Bar
1637 17th Street, N.W. (second floor)
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Join Logan Stone, Dabatha Christie and Hennessey for a fun-filled drag show at Dupont Italian Kitchen Bar tonight at 8.
OMGaga Afterparty
Monday, August 8
10 p.m.
Green Lantern
1335 Green Court, N.W.
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Did you catch the Gaga concert tonight? Whether you did or not, join the afterparty at Green Lantern. Show your ticket stub from the concert for a free drink on the dance floor.
Drag Bingo with Desiree Dik
Tuesday, August 9
7-9 p.m.
Red Bear Brewing Co.
209 M Street, N.E.
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Join Desiree Dik for a game of bingo at Red Bear Brewing Co. on Tuesday. Free to play.
Queer Trivia
Wednesday, August 10
7-9 p.m.
Dew Drop Inn
2801 8th Street, N.E.
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The Mistresses lead a night of Queer Trivia on all things gay at the Dew Drop Inn on Wednesday.
Thirst Trap Thursdays
Thursday, August 11
10 p.m.
Pitchers DC/A League of Her Own
2317 18th Street, N.W.
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Venus Valhalla and Cake host the Thirsty Thursdays drag show at Pitchers/ALOHO on Aug. 11.
LGBTQ Social at Wild Days
Friday, August 12
7-9 p.m.
Wild Days Rooftop Bar at the Eaton Hotel
1201 K Street, N.W.
21+
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Have some casual conversations with new friends in the LGBTQ community over drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. Hosted by Go Gay DC.
A Love Letter to RENT
Friday, August 12
10 p.m.
JR.’s Bar
1519 17th Street, N.W.
Free admission
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Watch a drag show dedicated to the hit musical RENT. If you miss the first show on Friday, come by on Saturday at 4 p.m. for an encore performance.
Lights On, Barks Out! Disco Heat Drag Brunch
Saturday, August 13
Seating 11 a.m./show 12 p.m.
Astro Beer Hall
1306 G Street, N.W.
$15 cover
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Join host Doming0 for the Disco Heat Drag Brunch on Saturday at Astro Beer Hall.
Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta
Saturday, August 13
2 p.m.
Lake Anne Plaza
1609 Washington Plaza
Reston, Va.
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Watch a cardboard regatta race along Lake Anne in Reston, Va. Or, you could even participate (rules here)!
Mister & Miss AGLA Scholarship Fundraiser
Sunday, August 14
7-9 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar & Grill
555 23rd Street S
Arlington, Va.
$10 donation requested
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Join a fundraiser for a good cause: a college scholarship for an outstanding Arlington County Public High School senior. Also, the 2022 Mr. and Miss AGLA will be crowned.
United Night OUT 2022 was held on August 6 at Audi Field with DC United taking on their Atlantic Cup rivals, the New York Red Bulls. The two teams battled to a 0-0 scoreless draw in their 99th meeting. The LGBTQ community event was co-hosted by Team DC and the Federal Triangles Soccer club who were both honored at halftime.
(Washington Blade photos by Kevin Majoros)
Arts & Entertainment
Abbi Jacobson engaged to her girlfriend Jodi BalfourοΏΌ
Last week, Jacobson and Balfour made their first red carpet debut at the Los Angeles premiere of A League of Their Own.Β
Abbi Jacobson, the Emmy Award nominee, is engaged to her girlfriend Jodi Balfour. She confirmed the news to People as she celebrated with her costars in the upcoming Amazon Video series A League of Their Own.
DβArcy Carden, the costar and Jacobsonβs friend of 15 years, said, “It’s out. It’s great. We’re so happy. We love [Jodi].”
βAbbi’s engaged! Abbi’s engaged! Abbi’s engaged!β ChantΓ© Adams, also a costar in the upcoming series, followed, βWe’ve had to hide it for … No, I’m kidding.β
βNo, you have not. You have not had to hide it.β Jacobson responded, blushing, βThat was not a thing. It was not a secret.β
Last week, Jacobson and Balfour made their first red carpet debut at the Los Angeles premiere of A League of Their Own.
The couple started dating in 2020 and celebrated their first anniversary last October. Jacobson shared some selfies of them on instagram: βOne year with this incredible human. Donβt know how I got so lucky β€οΈ.β
Likewise, Balfour wrote in the caption: β365 days of the best surprise of my life π.β
Jacobson officially came out as a bisexual in the interview with Vanity Fair. βI date men and women,” she said, adding as long as the person is βfunnyβ and is βdoing something they love.β
Balfour, a South African actress, is known for her performances on For All Mankind, Supernatural, The Crown and True Detective.
Jacobson is both cast and co-creator of A League of Their Own, in which she would tell the stories of these LGBTQ women in the 1940s. She also talked about Maybelle Blair, a consultant of the show as well as a former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player who came out at 95.
βBut Maybelle’s point of view, specifically on the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League experience, what that was like to play baseball at the time, what it was like to be a queer woman in the league, was pretty important for some of the stories we were telling. But at Tribeca, she had not come out publicly and that was so incredible. And don’t you feel like it’s like, β95!β I’m like, βThis show needs to come out.β She came out because we made this show.β
The first episode of A League of Their Own will be released on August 12.
10 LGBTQ events this week
PHOTOS: United Night OUT
Abbi Jacobson engaged to her girlfriend Jodi BalfourοΏΌ
Colombia’s first leftist president takes office
Landmark intersex rights law takes effect in Kenya
Monkeypox is a gay thing β we must say it
Casa Ruby folds β was money stolen?
OutRight Action International announces new executive director
Biden on freeing Brittney Griner: ‘I’m hopeful. We’re working very hard.’
Director of βThey/Themβ on queering the horror genre
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Eastern Europe6 days agoUkraine president backs civil partnerships for same-sex couples
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Opinions5 days agoMonkeypox is a gay thing β we must say it
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Opinions5 days agoCasa Ruby folds β was money stolen?
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Virginia6 days agoVa. lawmaker accused of destroying neighbors’ property
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Virginia7 days agoYoungkin appoints three new Va. LGBTQ+ Advisory Board members
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District of Columbia5 days agoJudge approves restraining order freezing Casa Ruby bank accounts
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Ohio5 days agoObergefell wins Democratic primary in Ohio legislative race
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LGBTQ Non-Profit Organizations5 days agoOutRight Action International announces new executive director