Out & About
Calendar: May 31-June 6
Parties, performances and events in the week to come
Friday, May 31
The Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Renwick Gallery (800 G St., N.W.) are hosting the Countdown! Pride Celebration Kick-Off Party from 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. tonight. There will be music, dancing and art activities while learning more about the LGBT artists in the museum’s collection. “Rupaul’s Drag Race” season 10 winner Aquaria will have a headlining DJ set. The party is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, celebrate local LGBT residents, honor outstanding leaders and activists and launch the 2019 Capital Pride celebration. This event is 21 and up and tickets start at $60. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit capitalpride.org/kickoff.
D.C. Leather Pride Weekend is being hosted by D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) tonight from 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Tonight will include the Birds of Prey Drag show and a special Friday Night Edition of Daddy, DADDY XL along with free food from 7:30-9 p.m. Daddies Israel Hermes and Aleks Buldocek will dance the entire weekend. D.C. Leather Pride is about bringing together the leather community in D.C. and serves as a central source for pride events and leather clubs. For more information, visit facebook.com/dcleatherpride.
The D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) offers Queer Tango Classes tonight from 7-9 p.m. The course is for beginner students and will combine instruction on fundamentals of tango and include a discussion about assumptions made about gender, masculinity and femininity. Students will be encouraged to explore both roles and reflect on their experiences. Liz Sabatiuk is the instructor from Montevideo, Uruguay and manages the Queer Tango Program at Tango Mercurio. Tickets are $10. For information and to purchase tickets, visit thedccenter.org.
Saturday, June 1
The 2019 Pride Womxn’s Kickoff Party is back. Whitman-Walker Health, in partnership with Tagg Magazine and Lure D.C., is hosting a celebration for LBTQ and gender non-conforming people tonight at Big Chief (2002 Fenwick St., N.E.) from 6-10 p.m. The night will include dancing, drinks and music from DJ Alex Love. This is a 21-and-up event and tickets start at $10. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit whitman-walker.org/pride-womxns-party.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington presents a “Stonewall 50” concert is is tonight at 8 p.m. at Lincoln Theater (1215 U St., N.W.). The concert will include the premiere of “Quiet No More,” a one-act musical commissioned by GALA Choruses to celebrate the anniversary of Stonewall. It will also include dancers, the GenOUT Chorus and music from Broadway. The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington sings to inspire equality and inclusion with musical performances and education promoting justice and dignity for all. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit gmcw.org.
The BullPen (1201 Half St., S.E.) is hosting its Blasts From The Past! D.C. Decades Fest tonight from 4-9 p.m. The night will include music from the ‘80s all the way up to the 2000s along with food, drinks and costume contest. This is an all ages event and tickets start at $15. Children 10 years or younger are free. To purchase tickets, visit facebook.com/thebullpen.
Sunday, June 2
A Latinx LGBTQ+ History Tour will be held today at Adams Morgan (corner of Columbia Rd and 18th St., N.W.) at 3 p.m. Historian and board member of the Latino GLBT History Project Jose Gutierrez will lead the tour through significant places like the first D.C. Latinx LGBTQ bar and the 1991 D.C. Latino Riots. The Latino GLBT History Project is a non-profit volunteer-led organization that responds to the critical need to preserve their history through educational exhibits. For more information, visit latinoglbthistory.org.
Tagg Magazine will continue its Ladies Tea event at Hank’s Oyster Bar (1624 Q St., N.W.) and today will kick-off its Pride edition at 3 p.m. There will be exclusive drink and food specials in the bar downstairs and a new garden patio upstairs. This event is 21 and up and for everyone lesbian, queer and “anything else under the rainbow.” For more details, visit eventbrite.com and search ladies tea.
Monday, June 3
Capital Pride and Busboys and Poets Brookland (625 Monroe St., N.E.) present its annual OUTSpoken: Women’s Spoken Word and Other Queer Expressions event tonight at 7:30 p.m. Guest can expect live DJ music, special performances and two hours of mic open anyone who identifies as a woman. The full food and drink menu will be available including pride-themed drink specials. This space is open to all and welcomes all gender identities.
A Latinx Pride Panel will be hosted at Shaw’s Tavern (520 Florida Ave., N.W.) tonight from 6-8 p.m. Attendees will join Booz Allen Hamilton’s GLOBE and the Latin American Forum for a panel discussion on the intersection of LGBTQ, Latinx and immigrant identities. Expert panelist from the Center for American Progress and the National Center for Transgender Equality will be there too. To register, visit eventbrite.com and search Latinx Pride Panel in Washington D.C.
Tuesday, June 4
N Street Village is hosting drag bingo tonight from 7-10 p.m. at Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.). The event is to celebrate Pride week while also fundraising for the Village which is a community of empowerment and recovery for homeless and low-income women. A $1 of every margarita sold will go directly to the N Street Village. For more information on the Villages services, visit nstreetvillage.org.
Night OUT at Nationals Park (1500 S. Capital St., S.E.) will celebrate the largest LGBT community night in professional sports today from 4-11 p.m. Proceeds from ticket sales will contribute to Team D.C.’s student-athlete scholarships which are awarded each year to college-bound LGBT student-athletes. Night OUT T-shirts will be distributed outside of the First Base Gate and available until the end of the second inning. Gates will open at 4 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit nationals.com.
Wednesday, June 5
A Drag Salute to Divas and Devos will be at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) tonight from 6-7 p.m. The event is a revue showcasing the impersonations of the world’s top musical legends like Tina Turner and produces lip sync stage plays including “The Wiz” “Twisted” and “Dreamgirls.” It’s featured as part of the Kennedy Center’s free daily performance series. Salute to Divas celebrates diversity and individuality in hopes of inspiring millions to embrace their differences. For more information, visit kennedy-center.org/video/upcoming.
GLOE, GLBTQ Outreach & Engagement at the Edlavitch, and Pitchers D.C. (2317 18th St., N.W.) presents the Annual Big Queer Jewish Happy Hour tonight from 5-9 p.m. GLOE is the first and only full-time LGBTQ engagement program at any Jewish Community Center in the world and serves the local queer Jewish community through unique and meaningful programming.
Professionals in the City is hosting a Lesbian Seated Speed Dating at Finn & Porter Restaurant (900 10th St., N.W.) tonight from 7-9 p.m. Lesbians and bisexual singles are welcomed to come meet new people and celebrate Pride week. Staff will seat the first dates and will plug participants to their online messaging system to keep the conversation going within two days after the event. Professionals in the City organizes hundreds of events each year to bring together professionals and familiarize residents with all the city has to offer. To sign up, visit prosinthecity.com.
Bookmen D.C. meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Cleveland Park Library (3310 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) to discuss presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg’s memoir “Shortest Way Home.” All welcome. Details at bookmendc.blogspot.com.
Thursday, June 6
Capital Pride presents its Rooftop Rally & Pool Party tonight from 7-11 p.m. at Penthouse Pool Club at the Yards (1212 4th St., S.E.). Celebrate pride under the stars for a relaxing evening with volunteers, donors and advocates of the Capital Pride Alliance. This is a 21-and-up event and tickets are $25. To purchase, visit seetickets.us/events/pride-rooftop-rally.
D.C. Jobs with Justice present Queeraoke! at Haydees Restaurant (3102 Mt. Pleasant St., N.W.) tonight from 5-8 p.m. D.C. Jobs with Justice fights to protect and advance the rights of hardworking people and to build an economy that works for everyone.
Friday, May 23
“Center Aging Monthly Luncheon and Yoga” will be at 12 p.m. in person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. For more details, email [email protected].
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 and/or expression. For more details, email [email protected].
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at DIK 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, May 24
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar and 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.
Black Lesbian Mixer will be at 11 a.m. on Zoom. This is a support group dedicated to the joys of being a Black lesbian. For more details, email [email protected].
Sunday, May 25
“The Queen’s Table: A Women’s Empowerment Brunch” will be at 11 a.m. at Zooz. This event will celebrate queer women’s strength. For more details visit Eventbrite.
Monday, May 26
“Center Aging Monday Coffee and Conversation” 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].
Tuesday, May 27
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 you’re not 100 percent cis — this is your group. For more details, visit genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.
Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This support group is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. For more details, visit the group’s Facebook.
Wednesday, May 28
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, May 29
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be fairer with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. 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, breathwork, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s website.
Out & About
Documentary about Blade reporter to premiere this month
Panel discussion to follow ‘Lou’s Legacy’ screening
“Lou’s Legacy: A Reporter’s Life at the ‘Washington Blade’” will premiere on Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
This new documentary from Emmy-nominated D.C. filmmaker Patrick Sammon tells the story of the legendary Blade news reporter, Lou Chibbaro Jr., as he works on an article about the return of drag icon Donnell Robinson – also known as Ella Fitzgerald — to the Capital Pride stage.
The documentary follows Chibbaro as he works on a story about Ella’s triumphant return to the Pride stage after three years away because of COVID. Donnell and Chibbaro reflect on their careers and discuss the ongoing backlash against the LGBTQ community, including laws targeting drag performers.
After the screening, there will be a panel discussion moderated by D.C. journalist Rebekah Robinson and featuring Blade Publisher Lynne Brown. This event is free and more details are available at the DC Public Library website.
Friday, May 16
“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. NW. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected].
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at Hotel Zena. 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.
Trans Genderqueer Game Night will be at 6 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This will be a relaxing, laid-back evening of games and fun. All are welcome and there’ll be card and board games on hand. Feel free to bring your own games to share. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Saturday, May 17
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 Support Group 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 for LGBTQ People of Color, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, May 18
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Pride Kickoff FunDay Social” at 4 p.m. at Moxy. This event is ideal for making meaningful new connections and informal community building. Or just to unwind and enjoy the group happy hour. Fabulous people from all over the world are expected and nametags will be provided. This event is free to attend and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Art with Tosca will host “Queer Icons & Trailblazers: An Art Tour for World Pride DC 2025” at 2:00p.m. at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. This will be an unforgettable exploration of LGBTQ+ history, identity, and artistic expression at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery. Celebrate the vibrant history and culture of the LGBTQ+ community through compelling portraits and groundbreaking works that highlight the power of queer artistry. Tickets cost $48 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Monday, May 19
“Center Aging Monday Coffee & Conversation” 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].
“Pickets, Protests and Parades Exhibit Tour” will be at 7 p.m. at Freedom Plaza. This exhibition honors the courage, resistance, and resilience of D.C.’s LGBTQ+ community. Tickets start at $10 and are available on Eventbrite.
Tuesday, May 20
Center Bi+ Roundtable Discussion 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. For more details, visit Facebook or Meetup.
Wednesday, May 21
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.
Center Aging Women’s Social and Discussion Group will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older LGBTQ+ women can meet and socialize with one another. We will have discussion, activities, and a chance for you to share what you want future events to include. For more details, email [email protected].
Thursday, May 22
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 Sarah M. 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.
DC Anti-Violence Project Open Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. These are open meetings, and we would love to see anyone who is interested in learning more and getting involved in lessening violence both within and directed towards the LGBT communities. For more details, visit Facebook and Twitter.
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