Out & About
Calendar: Feb. 22-28
Screenings, parties and events in the week to come
Friday, Feb. 22
“Schitt’s Creek: Up Close and Personal” is at DAR Constitution Hall (1776 D St., N.W.) tonight at 8 p.m. “Schitt’s Creek” cast members will appear including Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire and Noah Reid. Tickets range from $45-100. For more information, visit ticketmaster.com.
Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) hosts Night of 1000 Moiras, the official “Schitt’s Creek: Up Close and Personal” after party, tonight from 11 p.m. to close. Catherine O’Hara, who portrays Moira Rose on “Schitt’s Creek” will be the special guest. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best Moira Rose costume. The best Moira Rose look will receive a bag of Schitt. Summer Camp hosts the party and DJ Ed Bailey will spin tracks. For details, visit facebook.com/tradebardc.
DCATS hosts a screening of the documentary “A Year in Transition: A Trans Film by Trans People” at Human Rights Campaign (1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. “A Year in Transition” follows a 20-year-old Arab American transgender man during his first year of transition. Seating for those who RSVP’d is from 6:30-6:45 p.m. Open seating is from 6:45-7 p.m. The screening is from 7-8:15 p.m. followed by a conversation with director Lorne Clarkson from 8:15-8:30 p.m. Light fare will be provided. Tickets are sold out but seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who don’t have tickets. For more information, visit facebook.com/dcatsociety.
The Rowan Tree (1633 S Charles St., Baltimore) hosts Love Stinks Drag show tonight from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Amanda Chase hosts the anti-Valentine’s Day drag show. Karaoke follows the show at 10 p.m. No cover. For more information, visit facebook.com/rowan.tree.baltimore.
Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) hosts Ottermatic 2: Electric Boogaloo tonight from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Cover is $5 and includes clothes check. The Barber Streisand and Kris Sutton will play music. Grant Collins hosts the party. Matt Strother and Scott M. Douglass will serve up drinks for the night. For more information, visit greenlanterndc.com.
Gamma D.C., a support group for men in mixed-orientation relationships, meets at Luther Place Memorial Church (1226 Vermont Ave., N.W.) tonight from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The group is for men who are attracted to men but are currently, or were at one point, in relationships with women. For more information, visit gammaindc.org.
Saturday, Feb. 23
Washington Scandals Rugby host a rugby-watching brunch at Across the Pond Restaurant & Pub (1732 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) today from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The group will have brunch while watching the France vs. Scotland match at 9:15 a.m. followed by the Wales vs. England match at 11:45 a.m. There will be drink specials. No cover. For more information, visit facebook.com/scandalsrfc.
Capital PAH hosts a pet play class and mosh at the Crucible (412 V St., N.E.) today from noon-4 p.m. There will be a puppy play class taught by Mid-Atlantic Handler 2016 Vyvyan and Mid-Atlantic Puppy 2018 Biff Skunk.The event starts at noon and the class is at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for Crucible members and $15 for non-Crucible members. For more details, visit facebook.com/captialpah.
The D.C. Chamber Musicians present a free concert at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (301 A St., S.E.) today at 3 p.m. The program includes “Sinfonietta” for Double Quintet by Joachim Raff, “Andante e tema con variazione” by Gioacchino Rossini and Wind Quintet led by Carl Nielsen. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Proceeds benefit the D.C. Orchestra Society. RSVP is recommended. For more details, visit dccos.org/public-events.
CTRL hosts Qwerty, a queer dance party, at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) tonight from 10 p.m.-2:15 a.m. DJ Adam Kourssari, DJ Dvonne and DJ Jeff Prior will play a mix of vogue-house, hard-pop, queer-step, disco and more. D.C. Drag Wars season 3 winner Vagenesis will give a special performance. No cover. For more details, visit facebook.com/ctrldc.
The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) hosts Beast Bash XXL tonight from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. DJ RyanDoubleYou will play music. DJ Icy Funk will kickstart the night with an opening set. Go-go boys Pup Kalino and Otter Grant will dance for the night. For more information, visit dceagle.com.
Sunday, Feb. 24
Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.) has a drag brunch today with shows at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Drag entertainers will perform as Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Pink and more. Tickets are $41.91 and include an all-you-can-eat buffet and one mimosa or bloody Mary. For more details, visit nelliessportsbar.com.
Monday, Feb. 25
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. 26
The National Theatre (1321 Pennsylvania Ave., N.E.) premieres “Finding Neverland” tonight at 7:30 p.m. “Finding Neverland” tells the origin story of how playwright J.M. Barrie found the inspiration for Peter Pan from four brothers and their widowed mother. The show runs until March 3. Tickets range from $54-99. For more information, visit thenationaldc.org.
GenderQueer D.C., a support group for people who identify outside of the gender binary, holds its monthly support group at the D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) today from 7-9 p.m. For more details, visit thedccenter.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 27
The Health Working Group holds its February meeting at the D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) this evening at 6:30 p.m. The group will discuss LGBT health efforts in D.C. For more details, visit thedccenter.org.
Thursday, Feb. 28
D.C. gays will venture to Freddie’s Beach Bar (555 23rd St., S Arlington, Va.) for a missionary trip tonight from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Freddie’s Beach bar will have Crazy Hour, a version of happy hour, earlier in the day from 4-8 p.m. There will also be karaoke from 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. For more information search “DC Gay’s Missionary Trip to Freddies Beach Bar in Virginia” on Facebook.
D.C. Lambda Squares hosts an open house at National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle N.W.) tonight from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The event will be an introduction to square dancing. No dance experience or dance partner needed. Dress code is casual attire. For more details, visit dclambdasquares.org.
Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free.
Out & About
DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday
Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery
The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.
The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.
Friday, June 5
“Center Aging: Pride Monthly Luncheon with Chair Yoga & Drag Bingo” will be at 12:00 p.m. at the DC LGBQ+ Community Center. Lunch will be provided. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
“Comedy Show for LGBTQ+ Prosperity” will be at 7 p.m. at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center. This will be a funny, queer show produced by Grassroots Comedy to celebrate the DC LGBTQ+ Center and the beginning of Pride month. Across the country, LGBTQ+ people are losing access to care, protection, and support. These aren’t abstract policy changes – they are real people losing the resources they rely on to stay safe and well. And when that happens, many come to Washington, DC, a place long considered a site of refuge for these vulnerable populations. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Saturday, June 6
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.
Sunday, June 7
Pride Month Sound Bath Meditation will be at 10:30 a.m. at Atlas Salon DC. Pride Month sound bath meditation is an immersive morning of sound to slow down, reset, and rest in community while supporting LGBTQIA+ youth. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, June 8
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]).
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 www.genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.
Tuesday, June 9
Trans Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This event is intended to provide an emotionally and physically safe space for trans people and those who may be questioning their gender identity/expression to join together in community and learn from one another. For more details, email [email protected].
Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so — by sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. For more details, visit the group’s Facebook.
Wednesday, June 10
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.
Thursday, June 11
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC LBTQ+ Community Center. 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 Center’s website.
Rehoboth’s Pride on the Bay set for June 27
Blade editor inducted into D.C. Society of Professional Journalists Hall of Fame
Pride in a new world order
McDuffie on LGBTQ support and standing up to Trump
PHOTOS: Fairfax City Pride
Queer Magic dance party planned
‘Girlfriends’ wanted for murder in Silver Spring, Md.
DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday
NLGJA-DC Pride happy hour at Trade
