Out & About
Calendar: April 12-18
Parties, concerts and events in the week to come
Friday, April 12
Camp Rehoboth kicks off its Women’s Fest this weekend through Sunday. Fest passes are sold out but individual events are still on sale. Tonight rock band Betty and singer/songwriter Ruthie Foster co-headline a concert at the Rehoboth Convention Center (229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Del.). Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40. For a complete list of Women’s Fest events, visit camprehoboth.com.
The Cherry Fund hosts Cherrypop at Echostage (2135 Queens Chapel Rd., N.E.) tonight from 9 p.m.-3 a.m. DJ Alex Lo and DJ Tom Stephan will spin tracks. Maddelynn Hatter, CT Hedden and Beth Sacks will perform. Alan T Hosts. Admission is $50. Dress code is pop art inspired looks. For details, visit cherrypop2019.eventbrite.com.
XX+ Crostino (1926 9th St., N.W.) hosts “Get on Bad,” a queer women’s dance party, tonight from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ Elle Groove will spin dancehall music all night. There will be a late night food menu. Cover is $5. For more information, visit facebook.com/xxcrostino.
The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) presents Birds of Prey Drag Show featuring “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Roxxy Andrews tonight from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. DJ C Dubz will play music all night. Brooklyn Heights, Sasha Adams Sanchez and Iyana Deschanel will perform. Ba’Naka hosts the evening. Tickets for the drag show only are $15. Tickets for the drag show and meet and greet are $20. For more information, visit facebook.com/dcbirdsofprey.
Saturday, April 13
The D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) hosts the grand reopening of Arty Queers: D.C.’s LGBTQ Art Market today from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The market will include paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass work, textiles and clothing for sale. The market will run on the second Saturday of every month through the rest of the year. Artists can reserve a table for $20. Email [email protected] to request a table. For more details, visit thedccenter.org.
Chelsea Handler brings her sit-down comedy tour with special guest CNN’s Jake Tapper to the Warner Theatre (513 13th St., N.W.) tonight at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Every ticket includes a copy of Handler’s new book “Life Will be the Death of Me.” Books will be given to attendees at the venue on the day of the show. For more information, visit warnertheatredc.com.
Vamp, a ladies dance party, is at XX+ Crostino (1926 9th St., N.W.) tonight from 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. There will be craft cocktails, small bites and a pool and lounge area. DJ Mim will spin tracks. This is also an appreciation party for Washington Prodigy Women’s Tackle Football. Cover is $10 all night. For more details, visit vamp.eventbee.com.
Roxy Afterhours, the Cherrypop after hours party, is at Tropicalia Lounge (2001 14th St., N.W.) this morning from 3:30-9:30 a.m. The party pays homage to New York City LGBT nightlife. DJ Shane Marcus and DJ Jerac Acevedo will play music. Cover is $40. Fo more details, visit cherrypop2019.eventbrite.com.
Team D.C. hosts its Night of Champions Awards Dinner at the Omni Shoreham Hotel (2500 Calvert St., N.W.) tonight from 6-10 p.m. The dinner is in support of Team D.C.’s college scholarship program for LGBT students. The cocktail reception and silent auction is at 6 p.m. followed by the awards dinner at 7:30 p.m. Dress code is business casual. Tickets are $125. For more information, visit teamdc.org.
Rhode Island Avenue N.W. Main Street PorchFest is today from 2-6 p.m. Bands will give performances on both residential and commercial porches and stoops. Admission is free. The festival is a rain or shine event. For more details, visit riamainstreet.org.
Sunday, April 14
DCATS hosts Surgery Show & Tell, a discussion for transmasculine people, at Whitman-Walker Health (1524 14th St., N.W.) this evening from 5-7 p.m. A panel of participants will discuss, and some will show, their experience getting gender-affirming surgery in the DMV area. Surgeries that will be discussed include various procedures for top surgery and bottom surgery including hysterectomy, phalloplasty and metoidioplasty.
DCATS also hosts Partners of Transmasc Folx, a support group for partners of transgender men, AFAB (assigned female at birth), non-binary, two-spirit and gender expansive individuals, today from 5-7 p.m. Partners of all genders and sexual orientations are welcome. For more information, visit facebook.com/dcatsociety.
The Bethesda/Washington D.C. LGBT Wedding Expo is at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bethesda (8120 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, Md.) today from 12:30-3:30 p.m. LGBT-friendly wedding vendors will be on-site to offer wedding advice for every budget. Admission is free. Search Eventbrite for details.
Monday, April 15
The Board Room (925 B Garfield St., Arlington, Va) hosts drag bingo tonight from 9-11 p.m. Crystal Edge and Katrina Colby will perform. There will be games, performances and prizes until 11 p.m. Prizes include free drinks, free shots, free food, gift cards and more. Admissions $5 to play. For more details, visit facebook.com/theboardroomva.
La Ti Do presents Darnell Roulhac R&B Night at Bistro Bistro (1727 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) tonight at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:55 p.m. Gaby Hornig, Tiffany Lynn Royster and Michael Santos Sandoval are the guest performers. Don Michael Mendoza and Anya Randall Nebel host the show. General admission tickets are $20 at the door and $15 with a $25 dinner receipt from Bistro Bistro. Student and senior tickets are $10. Non-performing LTD alumni tickets are $5. For more information, visit facebook.com/latidodc.
Tuesday, April 16
Impact Hub Baltimore (10 East North Ave., Baltimore) hosts “Trans Issues Are Not Trans Issues,” a skill share hosted by Ava Pipitone, today from noon-1 p.m. The discussion will focus on gender expansion’s roots in colonization, white supremacy and control. Topics will include how binary gender was used as a domination tactic in colonization. Admission is free. For more details, email [email protected].
Rainbow Youth Happy Hour is at Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.) tonight from 6-9 p.m. The event is open to all adults who support LGBT youth. Attendees do not have to be LGBT to attend. Nellie’s will donate a portion of proceeds to Rainbow Youth Alliance. Drag bingo kicks off at 7 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/ryamoco.
Wednesday, April 17
Bookmen D.C., an informal men’s gay literature group, discusses “Becoming a Londoner,” the collected diaries of David Plante, at the D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) tonight at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For details, visit bookmendc.blogspot.com.
Thursday, April 18
Pitchers D.C. (2317 18th St., N.W.) presents Thirsty Thursdays with former “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant Miz Cracker tonight from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Iyana Deschanel, Sapphire Blue and Venus Valhalla will also perform. Brooklyn Heights hosts the show. Admission is free but reservation is required for Miz Cracker meet and greet. For more information, visit pitchersdc.eventbrite.com.
Team Rayceen hosts “Rayceen, Fix Me Up,” a spring mixer, at XX+ Crostino (1926 9th St., N.W.) tonight from 7-10 p.m. Rayceen Pendarvis will host the event which will include ice breaker games to socialize, network and meet people. Admission is free. For more details, visit teamrayceen.eventbrite.com.
In honor of Black History Month, the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center will host a series of events uplifting the histories, artistry, and resilience of Black LGBTQ+ communities through dialogue, film, and intentional gathering.
The series begins with “Ballroom Culture: Rhythms of Resilience,” a panel discussion on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. Artists, activists, and leaders from the ballroom community will explore ballroom’s historical, cultural, and political significance as a site of resistance, kinship, creative expression, and social justice within Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ communities.
On Friday, Feb. 13 at 12:30 p.m., the Center will host a screening of the groundbreaking documentary “Paris is Burning,” which chronicles New York City’s ballroom scene and house culture while examining themes of race, class, identity, and survival through the voices of legendary performers including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, and Dorian Corey.
The month will conclude with “Soul Centered: A Black LGBTQ+ Gathering” on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. This free, RSVP-required event invites Black LGBTQ+ community members into a space of rest, connection, and reflection centered on love in all its forms. The gathering will feature a panel conversation with Black LGBTQ+ creatives, healers, and community members, followed by intentional speed connections and a closing social mixer.
For more details and to RSVP, visit the Center’s website.
Friday, February 6
Center Aging Monthly Luncheon With Yoga will be at 12 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. Email Mac at [email protected] if you require ASL interpreter assistance, have any dietary restrictions, or questions about this event.
Spark Social will host “RuPaul’s Drag Race Watch Party S18 Watch Party” at 8 p.m. Drag Entertainers TrevHER and Grey provide hilarious commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party takes place on our heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Go Gay DC will host “First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at Silver Diner Ballston. 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.
Saturday, February 7
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.
LGBTQ People of Color will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. 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, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, February 8
DMV Gay Dog Moms will host “Puppy Love” at 1 p.m. at Wunder Garten. This a Valentine’s pawty and market for dog lovers. Get gifts for your loved ones – both human & canine at this event. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, February 9
“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 genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.
Tuesday, February 10
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 is intended to provide an emotionally and physically safe space for trans people and those who may be questioning their gender identity or expression to join together in community and learn from one another. For more details, email [email protected].
Wednesday, February 11
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, February 12
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be more fair with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. 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 Center’s website.
Catfish Comedy will host “2026 Queer Kickoff Show” on Thursday, Feb. 5 at A League of Her Own (2319 18th Street, N.W.). This show features D.C.’s funniest LGBTQ and femme comedians. The lineup features performers who regularly take the stage at top clubs like DC Improv and Comedy Loft, with comics who tour nationally.
Tickets are $17.85 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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Calendar: February 6-12
