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Calendar: Feb. 22-28

Screenings, parties and events in the week to come

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‘Schitt’s Creek’ out writer and actor Dan Levy (Screen capture via YouTube)

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.

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Help preserve Black LGBTQ history

Preservation Committee to hold public meeting

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A scene from D.C. Black Gay Pride in 1994. (Washington Blade archive photo by Kristi Gasaway)

The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs will host “Black LGBTQ+ History Preservation Committee Public Meeting” on Wednesday, July 16 at 6 p.m. at 899 North Capitol St., N.E.

Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs and the Black LGBTQ+ History Preservation Committee will discuss their upcoming grant project. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and network with committee members. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite

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Calendar: July 11-17

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, July 11

“Center Aging Friday tea Time” will be at 2 p.m. in person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s new location at 1827 Wiltberger St., N.W. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected]

Women in Their Twenties and Thirties will be at 8 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social discussion group for queer women in the Washington, D.C. area and a great way to make new friends and meet other queer women in a fun and friendly setting. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Firefly. 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, July 12

Go Gay DC will host “Family Fun Story Time” at 12 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. Join award-winning drag queen Tara Hoot for songs, stories, bubbles, puppets and dancing. It’s the feel-good event you didn’t know you needed. This event is perfect for kids and kids at heart. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Miss Capital Pride will host “DC Drag brunch on Rooftop – Penthouse” at 12 p.m. at MXDC Cocina Mexicana. Guests will experience a Mexican brunch infused with Baby Shank’s signature dishes, complemented by delicious margaritas and mimosas, all within the beautiful and spacious atmosphere of MXDC. There will also be outstanding performances by glamorous drag queens and celebrated celebrity impersonators, featuring Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Whitney Houston, Cher, and many more. Tickets cost $30.65 and are available on Eventbrite

Sunday, July 13

The National Portrait Gallery will host “Stormé at Stonewall” at 1:30 p.m. This is a gallery talk with LJ Roberts and Charlotte Ickes. This exhibition is a light-box portrait of activist Stormé DeLarverie, who is said to have thrown the first brick at Stonewall—the uprising credited with launching the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement in 1969. Roberts created this unconventional portrait in response to DeLarverie’s absence in mainstream narratives about the history of the Stonewall rebellion. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Monday, July 14

“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 details, email [email protected]

Genderqueer DC will be at 7 p.m. in person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. 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

Tuesday, July 15

Center Bi+ 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, July 16

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, July 17

The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. 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, breath work, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s website.

Lit Lovers: Book Club for Seniors will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. The book selection for July is “Rubyfruit Jungle” by Rita Mae Brown. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website

Poly Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is an inclusive, welcoming, virtual safer space to talk about all things polyamorous — the rapturous, the confused, the pure YIKES, we want to hear them all. For more details, email [email protected]

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Celebrate the Fourth of July the gay way!

LGBTQ events planned for Friday

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The Rainbow History Project will host “Pickets, Protests and Parade Exhibit Tour” at 7 p.m. at Freedom Plaza. This event honors the courage, resilience and resistance of D.C.’s gay community. For more details, visit Eventbrite

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at Hyatt Centric Arlington (1325 Wilson Blvd.). This fun event is ideal for meeting new people and community building. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite

Xavier Entertainment DC will host “Cowboy Carter Afterparty” at 10 p.m. at Nellie’s Sports Bar. There will be fireworks, parades, and patriotic fun. For more details, visit Eventbrite

Mezcal Amaras will host “Sha Boing Boing Showdown” at 6 p.m. at Snappy’s Small Bar (3917 Georgia Ave., N.W.). Get ready to test your hotdog eating abilities. Tickets start at $12.51 and can be purchased on Eventbrite

Illusions Drag Queen Show will host “Drag Queen Dinner Show” at 7 p.m. at 2323 18th St. N.W. Guests will be treated to the very best celebrity drag impersonations in entertainment. Tickets start at $12.97 and are available on Eventbrite

Thurst Lounge will host “A Thirsty Cowboy Afterparty” at 5 p.m. DJ Apollo will be performing. For more details, visit Thurst’s website

9:30 Club will host “Gimme Gimme Disco: A Dance Party Inspired by ABBA” at 9 p.m. The DJ will play plenty of disco hits from the 70s and 80s. Tickets cost $45.30 and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.

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