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CALENDAR: March 22-28

Concerts, parties and events in the week to come

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Ariana Grande brings her “Sweetener World Tour” to Capital One Arena, (Photo courtesy Republic)

Friday, March 22

Slash Run (201 Upshur St., N.W.) hosts Desiree Dik’s Odd Ball tonight from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. The Odd Ball will feature odd drag performances that will include blood, burlesque and gross elements. Performers include Sasha Mann, Virya Shavasana and Buhnana Gunz. Desiree Dik hosts the show. Showtime is at 11 p.m. Cover is $5. For more information, visit facebook.com/slashrun.

Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) hosts Phunked Up tonight from 11 p.m.-3 a.m. DJ Diyanna Monet and DJ StrikeStone will spin classic funk, disco, soul and more. No cover. For more details, visit facebook.com/trade.dc. 

Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) hosts Ottermatic/Otterotica, a dystopian-themed party, tonight from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Cover is $5. Grant hosts the party. Matt Strother and Scott M. Douglass will bartend 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.) today 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 about the group, visit gammaindc.org. 

Saturday, March 23

The D.C. Boys of Leather host Spring is Hung at the D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) tonight from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The suggested dress code is gear or underwear. Guests wearing pastel gear or underwear will receive three free Jello shots. For more details, search “Spring is Hung” on Facebook. 

GLOE hosts Pride of Purim, a masquerade party, at Mission (1606 20th St., N.W.) tonight from 7-10 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear drag or other costume. There will be food and discounted drinks at a private bar. Anyone interested who would like to speak with a member of GLOE in advance can email GLOE Program Manager Ariel Weinstein at [email protected]. Tickets are $10 online and $15 in person. For more information, visit facebook.com/edcjcc.gloe.

D.C. Progressive Dinner presents SMYAL for Spring at Pitchers (2317 18th St., N.W.) today from 2-5 p.m. The event will say goodbye to winter and welcome spring by supporting LGBT youth. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For more details, visit smyal.org.

Church presents Midnight Mass at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) tonight from 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Performers will include The House of Sonique with Chaz Sonique, Rigatoni, Butterknife Decadence and Sippi. DJ Jesse Jackson and WesstheDJ will play music for the night. Geneva Confectionn will host the party. For more information, visit facebook.com/trade.dc.

Millennial Pink, a party for transgender and queer people, is at the Dew Drop Inn (2801 8th St., N.E.) tonight from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Alex DB, Blaq Dinamyte, Buhanna Gunz, Chaz, Divoid and more will perform. For more details, visit facebook.com/millennialpinkdc.

The Ivy Project presents Gays Gone Wild, a spring break party, at RedRocks (1348 H St., N.E.) tonight from 11 p.m.-3 a.m. DJ Eletrox and DJ Milko will spin tracks. Britney Marie and Hellablond will perform. There will be beer bongs, beer pong and flip cup. For more information, visit facebook.com/ivyprojectdc.

D.C. Rawhides, a LGBT country western dance group, meets at Secrets/Ziegfelds (1824 Half St., S.W.) tonight with a lesson from 7-8 p.m. Open dancing is until 10:50 p.m. Cover is $5 until 9 p.m. and $10 after 9 p.m. For more details, visit dcrawhides.com.

Sunday, March 24

The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) hosts Sunday Cruise, a weekly event, today from noon-2 a.m. There will be drink specials including $10 and $12 bottomless beer mugs, $3 off all whiskeys and bourbons and $5 Chivas Regal all day. All other drinks will be discounted $2 until 9 p.m. For more details, visit dceagle.com.

Monday, March 25

Ariana Grande brings her “Sweetener World Tour” to Capital One Arena (601 F St., N.W.) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $39.95-279.95. For more information, visit ticketmaster.com.

Monday Night Skating, an LGBT skating group, hosts a St. Patricks’s Day skate at Laurel Skate Center (9890 Brewers Ct., Laurel, Md.) tonight from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear shades of green. Activities will include the limbo, a congo line, a raffle with a door prize of a 90-minute massage and more. Visit facebook.com/mondaynightskating for more details. 

Tuesday, March 26

Human Rights Campaign (1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) hosts its National Dinner Kick-Off tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting will cover how interested participants can volunteer to be a part of the HRC National Dinner. For more information, visit hrcnationaldinner.org.

Wednesday, March 27

The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) hosts Karaoke Wednesdays tonight from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Karaoke night will be hosted by D&K Sounds. Drink specials include $3 rail cocktails and domestic drafts and $4 wines. For more details, visit dceagle.com.

Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) hosts Womxn Crush Wednesday tonight from 6-10 p.m. This is a monthly happy hour for LBT and all female-identifying people. For more information, visit facebook.com/trade.dc.

The Washington Blade hosts 40 under 40: Queer Women of Washington Awards Reception at Google (25 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.) tonight from 6-9 p.m. Join the Blade, the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, the Office of Women’s Policies and Initiatives as they celebrate 40 queer women who have made a difference in their community in political activism, business leadership, cultural innovation and more. Admission is free. For more details, visit facebook.com/washingtonblade.

The Lambda Bridge Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Dignity Center (721 8th St., S.E.) for duplicate bridge. No reservations required and new comers welcome. If you need a partner, call 703-407-6540.

Thursday, March 28

D.C. Lambda Squares hosts an open house at the National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle, N.W.) tonight from 7:30-9:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, visit dclambdasquares.org.

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CAMP Rehoboth Block Party returns Oct. 18

Expect performances, vendors and more at annual celebration

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CAMP Rehoboth’s annual Block Party returns next weekend. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

CAMP Rehoboth will host its annual Block Party celebration on Sunday, Oct.18 at 11 a.m. on the second block of Baltimore Avenue in downtown Rehoboth Beach.

CAMP Rehoboth invites all community members to join in the festivities and to expect magnificent performances and dozens of vendors, including artists, craftspeople, non-profits, businesses, and more.

The event started in 2015 in celebration of CAMP Rehoboth’s 25th anniversary. This year, attendees can expect to shop sea glass art, pottery, jewelry, Pride merch, body care, clothing, and learn more about local non-profit causes and businesses.

Attendance is free. For more details, visit CAMP Rehoboth’s website. 

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Calendar: October 9-15

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, October 9

Go Gay DC will host “Out in DC LGBTQ+ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at Hotel Zena. This is a chance to relax, new friends, and enjoy happy hour specials at this classic retro venue. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite. 

Saturday, October 10

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.

“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 cost $58.51 and are available on Eventbrite.

Sunday, October 11

Spark Coffee Club will be at 12 p.m. at Spark Social. This is a laid-back daytime hangout built entirely around making new connections. Whether you’re new to the city, new to the community, or just looking to expand your social circle, this is an easy, low-pressure way to spark up a conversation with the person next to you. Come solo or with a friend — you never know who you might meet. For more details, visit Eventbrite. 

Tuesday, October 13

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, October 14

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 www.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, October 15

The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the Center. 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. 

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Equality Chamber hosts Pride in Business Expo and Profits & Pours

Entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals to meet at Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs

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The Equality Chamber of Commerce is bringing together LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, advocates, and community partners on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 2:30 p.m. at the D.C. Mayor’s Office for LGBTQ Affairs (899 N. Capitol Street, NE).

This is an afternoon and evening focused on one essential question: How do we build businesses and a business community that can thrive? The Pride in Business Expo and Profits & Pours with Stephanie will create a powerful forum for connection, practical knowledge, and economic opportunity at the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs. The Pride in Business Expo, taking place from 4-7 p.m., brings the region’s LGBTQ+ business community together to showcase businesses, build relationships, discover resources, and create new opportunities.

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