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Calendar: Feb. 15-21

Parties, concerts and more in the week to come

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MNEK performs at Union Stage on Wed., Feb. 20. (Photo by Darren Craig; courtesy BB Gun PR)

Friday, Feb. 15

Skyler Moore Thrillers hosts a happy hour with “The Maine Nemesis” author R. Scott Wallis at Pitchers (2317 18th St., N.W.) today from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/skylermoorethrillers.

Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.) hosts a “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4” finale viewing party tonight from 8-10 p.m. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season three alum Stacy Layne Matthews will appear. There will be a meet and greet with Matthews at 7 p.m. Meet and greet tickets are $10. Local queens Brooklyn Heights and Iyana Deschanel will host the event. Stoli cocktails will be $6 during the show. For more details, visit facebook.com/nelliesdc.

The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) hosts a Valentine’s Day edition of its Birds of Prey drag show tonight from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Delta Work from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will be the guest performer. There will also be performances by Brooklyn Heights, Iyana Deschanel, Sasha Adams Sanchez, Crystal Edge and Evon Michelle. Ba’Naka hosts the show. DJ Icy Funk will play music. General admission tickets are $10. Meet and greet tickets are $15. For more information, visit dceagle.com.

La Fantasy presents No Strings Attached Underwear, a gay underwear dance party, at L8 Lounge (727 15th St., N.W.) tonight from 10 p.m.-4 a.m. DJ Marco Da Silva will play music for the night. Coat/wardrobe check is $5. Tickets are $25. For more details, visit lafantasyproductions.com.

Ottobar (2549 N Howard St., Baltimore, Md.) hosts a Beyonce vs. Rihanna dance party tonight at 9 p.m. DJ Mills will play the best of Beyonce and Ottobar owner Craig B will spin the hottest Rihanna jams. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. For more information, visit theottobar.com.

Trans-Latinx DMV hosts Amor/Comunidad — Love/Community at Emergency Community Arts Collective (733 Euclid St., N.W.) tonight from 7-10 p.m. This will be a multilingual night celebrating love in and for the transgender, intersex and gender non-conforming community. Food will be served. A donation is suggested but not required. For more details, visit facebook.com/translatinxdm.

Saturday, Feb. 16

Queer MoCo, a group of multiracial queer people, hosts a potluck gathering today from 6-9 p.m. The group aims to prioritize LGBTQ voices from minority groups. Allies are asked to not attend this meeting as it is just for queer community members. There will be veggie samosas and drinks. Attendees can bring a dish to share potluck style but it’s not required. Admission is free but RSVP is required to receive the potluck’s location. For more information, visit facebook.com/queermoco.

Peach Pit hosts a ‘90s dance party at DC9 (1940 9th St., N.W.) tonight from 10:30 p.m.-3 a.m. DJ Matt Bailer will play ‘90s music all night. Cover is $5 before midnight and $8 after. Tickets range from $5-$8 at the door. For more details, visit dc9.club.

Bears Can Party host the Bear Cave: #LoveorLust at the Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) tonight from 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Go-go bear Roman will dance for the night. DJ Popperz will spin tracks. There is no cover. For more information, visit greenlanterndc.com.

Blowout, a new LGBT-inclusive party, is at Songbyrd Music House & Record Cafe (2475 18th St., N.W.) tonight from 11 p.m.-3 a.m. There will be performances from LGBT artists, surprise DJs and more. Tickets are $7. For more details, visit songbyrddc.com.

Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) hosts Gay/Bash tonight from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Donna Slash, Jaxknife Complex, Ana Latour, Jane Saw and Summer Camp will perform. The Barber Streisand will play music. There will be a show at 11:30 p.m. and a second show at 1 a.m. No cover. For more information, visit facebook.com/gaybashdc.

Sunday, Feb. 17

Bears Invade Spa World is today from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Spa World (13830 Braddock Rd., Centreville, Va.). Interested attendees are encouraged to check Groupon for deals. This is a public event. Attendees are free to invite friends and can drop in anytime during the day. For more details, search “Bears Invade Spa World” on Facebook. 

The Imperial Court of Washington hosts Mr. D.C.’s Royale Drag Rolette at Freddie’s Beach Bar (555 23rd St., S Arlington, Va.) tonight from 8-10 p.m. Mr. D.C. Royale Jacque Basil will make an appearance. Deedee Amor Did and Leilani Masters will host the show. Funds raised will be donated to the Imperial Court’s Reign VII Charities. For more information, visit facebook.com/imperialcourtdc.

Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) hosts Church tonight from 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Geneva Confectionn will host the party. AndroJennie, Vagenesis and Buhnana Gunz will perform in the drag chorus. Wessthedj and DJ Jesse Jackson will spin tracks. For more details, visit facebook.com/tradebardc.

Bishop Gene Robinson preaches at St. Thomas’ Parish (1810 16th St., N.W.) today at the 9:30 a.m. service. Robinson was the first priest in a major Christian denomination to be in an openly gay relationship and consecrated a bishop. For more information, visit stthomasdc.org.

Monday, Feb. 18

The D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W..) hosts coffee drop-in hours this morning from 10 a.m.-noon for the senior LGBT community. Older LGBT adults can come and enjoy complimentary coffee and conversation with other community members. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 19

The D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) hosts its Packing Party from 7-9 p.m. tonight. Volunteers will assemble safer sex kits to distribute to the LGBT community. For more details, visit thedccenter.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

MNEK performs at Union Stage tonight at 7:30 p.m. Raja Kumari opens the show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 in advance and $19 day of show. Premier Plus tickets, which includes reserved seating, are $35. For more details, visit unionstage.com.

HerHRC: The Preview is at A League of Her Own (2319 18th St., N.W.) tonight from 6-9 p.m. This will be a teaser event for HerHRC’s main event in the spring. There is a suggested $10 donation at the door or online. The donation includes or renews annual HRC membership. All proceeds go towards HRC. There will also be drink and food specials and free entry into a raffle. For more details, visit facebook.com/hrcgreaterwashingtondc.

Bookmen D.C., an informal gay men’s literature group, discusses “From Macho to Mariposa: Gay Latino Fiction” edited by Charles Rice-Gonzalez and Charlie Vasquez at the D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) tonight at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, visit bookmendc.blogspot.com.

Thursday, Feb. 21

Tagg Magazine hosts a financial planning seminar for LGBT women at Human Rights Campaign (1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) tonight from 6:30-8 p.m. The seminar will discuss how to combine finances with your partner and LGBT family planning. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Admission is free. For more details, visit facebook.com/taggmagazine.

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LGBTQ Military Happy Hour set for Sept. 15

In-person gathering to be held at Tom’s Watch Bar

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A scene from the 2026 Capital Pride Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Modern Military Association of America will host “Pride in Service: An LGBTQ+ Military Happy Hour” on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 4 p.m. at Tom’s Watch Bar. 

This in-person gathering is the perfect chance to connect, share stories, and celebrate the diversity within the military community. Come relax, meet fellow LGBTQ+ service members and allies, and enjoy a fun, supportive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on an evening full of pride, camaraderie, and good vibes. Visit Eventbrite for more details. 

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Calendar: September 11-17

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, September 11

Go Gay DC will host “Out in DC LGBTQ+ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at Hotel Zena.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

Women in their Twenties and Thirties will meet at 8 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social discussion group for queer women in the Washington, D.C. area. For more details, visit Facebook.

Saturday, September 12

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.

The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center will host screenings of “Princess Sparkles” and “Kiloran Bay” at 1:30 p.m. “Kiloran Bay” is a 13-minute musical short set amid the wild beauty of the Scottish Hebrides and the fierce joy of a wedding cèilidh. “Princess Sparkles” is about a girl who accidentally signs up to pet-sit a princess only to discover she’s actually a nippy, Fox News-watching pig. More details are available on the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s website

Sunday, September 13

“Nellie’s DC Drag Brunch” will be at 12 p.m. at Nellie’s Sports Bar. Come get served like a queen by a queen. Join Sapphire Blue, Deja Diamond and their team of amazing drag performers for the most fun you’ll have all weekend. Tickets are $58.51 and are available on Eventbrite

Monday, September 14

“Center Aging: Monday Coffee Klatch” will be at 10:00a.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]).

Tuesday, September 15

Center Bi Pan+ Roundtable will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is an opportunity for people to gather in order to discuss issues related to bisexuality or as Bi individuals in a private setting. Visit Facebook or Meetup for more information.

Wednesday, September 16

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.

The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center will host “Movement for Healing” at 3 p.m. This trauma- and yoga therapy–informed class is designed to help guests gently reconnect with their body and their breath. Through mindful movement, somatic awareness, and grounding practices, guests will explore how to release tension, increase mobility, and cultivate a deeper sense of safety and ease within. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website

Thursday, September 17

The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5:00 pm 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, breathwork 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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Blade Foundation to host fundraiser in Rehoboth on Sept. 12

Mayor-elect Stewart, state Rep. Snyder-Hall to give remarks

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Rehoboth Mayor-elect Susan Stewart will speak at the Blade Foundation fundraiser on Sept. 12.

The Washington Blade Foundation will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Rehoboth Beach featuring remarks from Rehoboth’s Mayor-elect Susan Stewart and Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall.

The Foundation funds fellowships for aspiring queer journalists and enterprise journalism projects.

The event will be held at a private home in Rehoboth. Tickets are $100 and include open bar from Diego’s, catered appetizers from the Blue Moon, entertainment, guest speakers, and an auction. Tickets are available here.

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