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Calendar: April 5-11

Concerts, parties and events in the week to come

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7 years ago

April 4, 2019

Mariah Cooper

gay events dc, gay news, Washington Blade — **Kristen Chenoweth** is slated to perform at the Strathmore Monday night (file photo courtesy the Karpel Group)

FRIDAY, April 5

Bisexual singer Amanda Palmer performs at the National Theatre tonight at 7:30 p.m. The co-founder of the Dresden Dolls will perform in support of her first solo album “There Will Be No Intermission.” Tickets range from $39-54. For more information, visit thenationaldc.org.

Black Cat (1811 14th St., N.W.) hosts Church Night, a party/comedy act, tonight at 9 p.m. The event parodies the American church in a vein similar to “A Prairie Home Companion.” Eddie Morison and Michele Sometimes will perform. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Attendees must be 21 and over. For more details, visit blackcatdc.com.

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and CAMP Rehoboth present the third Delaware LGBT+ Cine-bration Film Festival at the Cinema Art Theater (17701 Dartmouth Dr., Lewes, Del.) today through April 7. “Snapshots” will be screened today at 4 p.m. The film tells the story of Rose who is visited by her daughter and granddaughter. The visit sparks her memory of when she met and fell in love with Louise. Monda Schwartz, Sharon Miken, David Stabilea and Cine-brations committee members will host the screening. “A Million Happy Nows” will be screened at 7 p.m. hosted by PFLAG. The film follows Lainey and Eva as they struggle to deal with Lainey’s early onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Admission is $10 per film. For more information, visit rehobothfilm.com.

Saturday, April 6

The D.C. Chamber Musicians present a Chamber Music Master Class at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church (1314 New York Ave., N.W.) today at 10 a.m. The program will include “Serenade for Winds Op. 44” by Antonin Dvorak, “String Quartet No. 2” by Aleksandr Borodin, “Violin Viola Duet K. 424” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and “Clarinet Quintet Op. 115” by Johannes Brahms. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted to benefit the D.C. Concert Orchestra Society. Seating is open but RSVP is recommended. Visit dccos.org/public-events for more details.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church (2589 Chain Bridge Rd., Vienna, Va.) hosts “Keyboard Flourishes,” a free concert, today at 4 p.m. Emmanuel’s Director of Music Ministries Robert Morehead will play the piano and organ accompanied by his brother James Morehead, director of the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, on piano. The Morehead brothers will perform Brahms, Mozart, Gershwin, Joe Utterback and more. Refreshments and a reception will follow. Free admission. For more details, visit elcvienna.org.

FYM Productions hosts the largest Depeche Mode dance party on the East Coast at Black Cat (1811 14th St., N.W.) tonight at 9 p.m. DJ Steve EP, DJ Missguided and DJ Killa K will spin Depeche Mode tracks. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For more details, visit blackcatdc.com.

Bent, a new LGBTQ dance party, is at 9:30 Club (815 V St., N.W.) tonight at 11:30 p.m. DJ Tezrah, Sippi, Lemz, Bratworst, Too Free, Jacq Hill, DJ Abby, Diyanna Monet and JJ202 will perform. HellBent will spin tracks in the backbar. Tickets are $15. Sidebent, a pre-party, will be at Satellite Room (2047 9th St., N.W.) at 10 p.m. with music by DJ MadScience. For more information, visit 930.com.

The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) hosts Daddy, a dance party, tonight from 8 p.m.-4 a.m. DJ Strike Walton Stone and DJ Dean Douglas Sullivan will play music for the night. Tickets are $12. For more details, visit dceagle.com.

D.C.’s Different Drummers’ Capitol Pride Symphonic Band hosts Pride in Concert at the Church of the Epiphany (1317 G St., N.W.) tonight at 7 p.m. The concert will honor the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. The concert will include compositions that are each inspired by the colors of the Pride flag. General admission tickets are $25. Student/senior tickets are $15. For more information, visit facebook.com/dcs.different.drummers.

The GenOUT Chorus, Potomac Fever and Rock Creek Singers join together for the Small Ensemble Extravaganza at the Theater of the Arts at the University of D.C. (4200 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) tonight at 8 p.m. The ensembles will perform “Africa,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “I Was Here,” “Jolene,” “Take On Me,” “Not Over You,” “Go the Distance” and “Imagine.” Adult tickets are $39. Senior tickets are $35. Young professionals tickets (25 and under) are $20. For more details, visit gmcw.org.

“Triptych (Eyes of One on Another),” a multimedia work depicting the obscenity trial of late gay photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, will be performed tonight at 8 p.m. at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.). No ticket information was available as of Blade press time because of a technical glitch on the center’s website. Check back at kennedy-center.org for details for this one-night-only performance.

Sunday, April 7

Victory Fund hosts its sold-out National Champagne Brunch at the JW Marriott (1331 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.) today from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Tammy Duckworth will be the featured guests. Names are still being accepted for the wait list if additional seats open up. For more details, visit victoryfund.org.

Monday, April 8

Tony- and Emmy-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth performs at the Music Center at Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Ln., North Bethesda, Md.) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $68-158. For more details, visit strathmore.org.

Tuesday, April 9

Republic (6939 Laurel Ave., Takoma Park, Md.) hosts Alegre Happy Hour, an LGBT happy hour, this evening from 5-7 p.m. For more information, visit republictakoma.com.

Wednesday, April 10

The National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals LGBT Housing Policy Summit is at Human Rights Campaign (1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) today and Thursday. The summit offers NAGLREP members and guests the opportunity to write legislation in support of NAGLREP’s call-to-action. Speakers include Sen. Tim Kaine, Jillian Lenson from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Shannon McGahn from the National Association of Realtors and more. The welcome reception is tonight from 6-8 p.m. Tomorrow there will be summit panels from 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., a keynote luncheon from 12:30-1:30 p.m., a visit to Capitol Hill from 1:45-4:30 p.m. and networking at the W Hotel Rooftop from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tickets for NAGLREP members are $149. Tickets for non-NAGLREP members are $199. For more information, visit naglrep.com/events/housing-policy-summit.

Big Gay Book Group meets at Trio Restaurant/Bistro (1537 17th St., N.W.) to discuss “All This I Will Give You” by Dolores Redondo. Newcomers welcome. For more details, visit biggaybookgroup.com or email [email protected].

Thursday, April 11

The Committee of Government Operations holds a budget hearing for the Office of LGBTQ Affairs in Room 500 of the Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.) today from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Community members can speak with Councilmember Brandon Todd about the budgetary needs of the LGBT community. The Office of Latino Affairs will be first followed by the Office of LGBTQ Affairs. For more details, search “LGBTQ Affairs Budget Hearing” on Facebook.

Pretty Boi Drag presents #OpenKingNight at D.C. Comedy Loft and Bier Baron Tavern (1523 22nd St., N.W.) tonight at 8 p.m. This drag king open mic is open to both new and seasoned kings. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. The show will be ASL interpreted. For more information, visit prettyboidrag.com.

“Light in the Water” screens at AMC Georgetown (3111 K St., N.W.) tonight at 7:30 p.m. The documentary follows the story of the West Hollywood Aquatics team from their founding in 1982, through the AIDS crisis, up until present day. After the screening, there will be a Q&A with Director Lis Bartlett and members of D.C. Aquatics. Tickets are $14. For more details, visit teamdc.org/events.

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Team DC’s holiday party set for Dec. 8

Local LGBTQ sports community celebrates at Trade

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7 days ago

December 5, 2025

Tinashe Chingarande

Team DC’s holiday party will be held Monday. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Team DC will host its annual holiday party on Monday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at Trade. This event will celebrate Team DC’s sports community, athletes, and Team DC’s accomplishments this past year. Food will be catered by Seasons, and there will be a clothing drive to benefit the DC Center for the LGBT Community.

To RSVP, visit Team DC’s Instagram page.

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Calendar: December 5-11

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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7 days ago

December 5, 2025

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, December 5

“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be at 12 p.m. in person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s new location at 1827 Wiltberger St., N.W. To RSVP, visit the DC Center’s website or email [email protected].

The DC Anti-Violence Project at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center will host its second annual open mic event, “Queer Voices: Unwavering” at 7 p.m. This event aims to create a space that allows the LGBTQ community to honor queer siblings of all communities, mourn those lost, and celebrate the power and love in our community. If you are interested in attending or performing, visit this link.

Go Gay DC will host “First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at Silver Diner Ballston. 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, December 6

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 12 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including allies, together for food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host “Fueling Our Future” at 7 p.m. This will be a night of purpose, community, and impact and an evening filled with good food, great music, and even better company. Guests will get to enjoy a delicious menu from Right Proper Brewing Company, sip your favorite drinks at the open bar, and enjoy live performances by the amazing Preston Hawes, Tetyana Royzman, Dan Zhang, and Susanna Mendlow. Tickets cost $110 and are available on the DC Center’s website. Funds raised will support the DC Center’s Social and Human Services.

LGBTQ People of Color Support Group will be at 7 p.m. in person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This peer support group is an outlet for LGBTQ People of Color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space that strives to be safe and judgement free. There are all sorts of activities like watching movies, poetry events, storytelling, and just hanging out with others. For more information and events for LGBTQ People of Color, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.

Monday, December 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]).

“Soulfully Queer: LGBTQ+ Emotional Health and Spirituality Drop-In” will be at 3 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This group will meet weekly for eight weeks, providing a series of drop-in sessions designed to offer a safe, welcoming space for open and respectful conversation. Each session invites participants to explore themes of spirituality, identity, and belonging at their own pace, whether they attend regularly or drop in occasionally. For more details visit the DC Center’s website.

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 genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.

Tuesday, December 9

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.

Trans Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group 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].

Wednesday, December 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.

“Movement for Healing with Felicia Taliaferro” will be at 3 p.m. This is a space for nervous system nourishment and embodied restoration. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.

Thursday, December 11

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 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.

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Calendar: November 28-December 4

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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2 weeks ago

November 28, 2025

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, November 28

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Dupont Italian Kitchen Bar. 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, November 29

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 12 p.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, November 30

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Coffee and Conversation” at 12 p.m. at As You Are. Guests are encouraged to come and enjoy stimulating conversation. For more details, visit Eventbrite.

Monday, December 1

“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]).

Tuesday, December 2

Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. Email [email protected] with any questions.

Friends of Dorothy Cafe will host “Choose Our Blend” at 6 p.m. at Stardust Vintage & Gift. Guests are encouraged to come sip, sample, and vote on a lineup of custom coffee blends from Rustic Route Coffee Co., a DMV-based queer-owned roaster. Guests’ votes will help Rustic Route choose the café’s official signature roast. Event organizers will take donations, and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Wednesday, December 3

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 www.thedccenter.org/careers.

Center Aging Women’s Social Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older LGBTQ women can meet and socialize with one another. There will be discussion, activities, and a chance for guests to share what they want future events to include. For more details, email [email protected].

Thursday, December 4

Virtual Yoga Class will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breathwork, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s website.

API Queer Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a support group for the Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Community. For more details, email [email protected].