Out & About
Calendar: June 14-20
Concerts, parties and events in the week to come
Brandi Carlile plays Merriweather tonight. (Photo courtesy of Sacks & Co.)
Friday, June 14
Three-time Grammy award-winning lesbian singer-songwriter and producer, Brandi Carlile performs at Merriweather Post Pavilion (10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Md.) tonight starting at 5:30 p.m. with the eclectic pop band, Lucius. Carlile will perform songs from her Grammy-nominated album “By the Way, I Forgive You.” This out musician donates $1 from every concert ticket to her Looking Out Foundation, which gives financial support to various causes. Tickets range from $46-76 and are available via Ticketmaster.
The Three Centuries of Queer History Walking Tour hosted by Annapolis Pride begins today from 5:30 p.m. Dr. Christopher Miele will lead a walking tour of Maryland’s State Capital focusing on LGBT people who lived there since the 1700s. Participants will meet on the corner of State Circle and Maryland Avenue (Outside of Harry Browne’s at 66 State Circle) for a gentle walk through historic Annapolis. Cost is $10 and proceeds will be donated to Annapolis Pride. For tickets and information, visit Facebook events.
Tonight is the 13th annual Twilight on the Terrace fundraising event for the Pride Center of Maryland. The event is from 7-11 p.m. at Gertrude’s at the Baltimore Museum of Art (10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore) and tickets are $115-125. Each year this fundraiser provides attendees with a night of food, fun and socialization to kick off the Baltimore Pride weekend. Proceeds help support more than 40 community programs reaching more than 800 sexual and gender minorities who use the center each month. Attendees also have the opportunity to bid on several Am Fund sponsored vacation packages in a silent auction. Visit eventbrite.com for tickets and details.
Saturday, June 15
Johnny Mathis brings his “Voice of Romance Tour” to Wolf Trap (1645 Trap RD, Vienna, Va.) tonight from 8-10 p.m. Celebrating his 63rd year in music, Mathis is one of Columbia Records’ longest-signed artists. Saturday he performs an evening of his classic and contemporary hits along with a few of his personal favorites. The 83-year-old entertainer continues to be candid about his sexuality and recently told Billboard magazine “Patience is a wonderful virtue.” Tickets start at $30 and are available at wolftrap.org.
Baltimore Pride begins with its official tailgating party in the Rainbow Lot today from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. behind Graffiti Alley (Howard & W. 19th 1/2 St., Baltimore). LGBT people and allies are welcome. Each dollar raised supports Pride Center programs including youth empowerment, HIV/AIDS reduction and feeding and clothing the homeless. The cost is $25 for one space for one car with two people or one tailgating tent space which must fit within a single parking spot. For tickets and information, visit baltimorepride.org.
The Baltimore Pride Parade is today from 1-3 p.m. with an 11-block procession starting at N. Charles and 33rd St. The viewing stage is on N. Charles and 24th in the Brown Rice parking lot. The parade passes through Wyman Park and ends at N. Charles and 23rd. For the first time, Pride will host a mini Pet Parade between 24th-25th and N. Charles streets beginning at 1 p.m. The high heel race begins 12:30 p.m. at 25th and N. Charles and the Pride Block Party at Station North (Charles North, Greenmount West and Barclays neighborhoods) opens with a pre-Pride show featuring local artists at 1:30 p.m. before officially beginning at 4 p.m. For details, visit baltimorepride.org.
Sunday, June 16
The Baltimore Pride Festival is today from noon-6 p.m. at Druid Hill Park (between Swann Dr. and Sundial Pavilion). The festival celebrates families and children with a kid-friendly environment which includes music and entertainment stages, a drag stage, exhibitors and local food trucks. Admission is free and open to the public. Visit baltimorepride.org for more information.
Tonight is the Helping Casa Ruby Dinner from 7-8 p.m. at the Casa Ruby Shelter (7530 Georgia Ave., N.W.). The D.C. Center is partnering with Casa Ruby once a month to provide a hot meal to current Casa Ruby residents. The goal is to bring warmth and nourishment to them every third Sunday of each month. The D.C. Center encourages individuals or organizations to volunteer to provide a meal to feed as many people at Casa Ruby as possible. Any amount of food is appreciated. Store bought meals are welcomed. For more information visit thedccenter.org.
Monday, June 17
Tonight is Drag Bingo at the Board Room Game Bar and Brewery (925 B Garfield St., Arlington, Va.) from 9-11 p.m. Join Crystal Edge and Katrina Colby every first and third Monday of the month for games, performances and prizes. Balls start rolling at 9 p.m. It’s $5 to play and $5 local beers with several rotating taps and all-night drink specials. The public is invited to play to win free drinks, free shots, free food, gift cards and other prizes. Tickets are free with registration on eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, June 18
The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) hosts a “Pose” viewing party tonight from 10-11 p.m. “Pose” is a Golden Globe-nominated drama chronicling the 1980’s New York ball culture world and features one of the largest recurring cast of LGBTQ actors according to FX Networks. The Eagle is a spacious venue with two big screens to enjoy the show. For free tickets to this weekly event, register at eventbrite.com.
East City Bookshop (645 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E.) presents author John Glynn for a conversation about his first book, “Out East,” a memoir of first love, identity and coming to terms with being gay during a summer spent with friends in a house in Montauk. The book talk will be followed by a Q&A and signing. The event is tonight from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Visit facebook events for more information.
Wednesday, June 19
Odenton Regional Library (1325 Annapolis Rd., Odenton, Md.) will continue its month-long celebration of well-received, award-winning LGBT-related films and documentaries tonight beginning at 6 p.m. All films are rated PG-13 and are geared to teen audiences. For film titles, contact the Odenton Regional Library.
Thursday, June 20
The Thirst Trap Thursdays Drag Show Hosted by Venus Valhalla continues tonight from 11 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Pitchers D.C. (2317 18th St., N.W.). Entertainment and cocktails are every Thursday starting at 11 p.m. and will include local queer performers. Visit its event page on Facebook for more information.
Friday, January 23
Center Aging Monthly Luncheon With Yoga will be at noon 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.
Trans Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. 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].
Saturday, January 24
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.
Black Lesbian Support Group will be at 11 a.m. on Zoom. This is a peer-led support group devoted to the joys and challenges of being a Black lesbian. You do not need to be a member of the Beta Kappa Chapter or the Beta Phi Omega Sorority in order to join, but they do ask that you either identify as a lesbian or are questioning that aspect of your identity. For more details, email [email protected].
Monday, January 26
“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]).
Queer Book Club will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This month’s books are “The Nightmare Before Kissmas” by Sara Raasch and “Transgender History” by Susan Stryker. For more details, email [email protected].
Tuesday, January 27
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 28
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.
Asexual and Aromantic Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a space where people who are questioning this aspect of their identity or those who identify as asexual and/or aromantic can come together, share stories and experiences, and discuss various topics. Currently, this group is a meeting place for both identities, but we realize that as time passes, the groups may choose to host individual meetings.For more details, email [email protected].
Thursday, January 29
Virtual Yoga Class will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This free weekly class is a combination of yoga, breath work 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.
Out & About
Love board games and looking for love?
Quirk Events will host “Board Game Speed Dating for Gay Men” on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at KBird DC.
Searching for a partner can be challenging. But board games are always fun. So what if you combined board games and finding a partner?
Picture this: You sit down for a night of games. A gaming concierge walks you through several games over the course of the night. You play classics you love and discover brand new games you’ve never heard of, playing each with a different group of fun singles. All while in a great establishment.
At the end of the night, you give your gaming concierge a list of the folks you met that you’d like to date and a list of those you met that you’d like to just hang out with as friends. If any two people put down the same name as each other in either column, then your gaming concierge will make sure you get each other’s e-mail address and you can coordinate a time to hang out.
Tickets cost $31.80 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Friday, January 16
Friday Tea Time will be at 12 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Bring your beverage of choice. For more information, contact Mac ([email protected]).
Trans and Genderqueer Game Night will be at 7 p.m. at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center. This is a relaxing, laid-back evening of games and fun. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at Hotel Zena. This event is ideal for making new connections and community building or just to unwind and enjoy extended happy hour. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Saturday, January 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.
The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center and SMYAL will host a free film screening of “Mama Bears” celebrating queer youth, resilience, and the power of living authentically. Whether you’re a movie lover, looking to make new friends, or simply want a safe, affirming space to relax, this event is for you. Click this link to RSVP.
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 will be all sorts of activities like watching movies, poetry events, storytelling, and just hanging out with others. For more details, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, January 18
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community and Conversation” at noon at As You Are. This event is for those looking to make more friends and meaningful connections in the LGBTQ+ community. Look for the Go Gay DC sign on the long table near the front window. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, January 19
“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, January 20
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.
Tae Kwon Do Class with Avi Rome will be at 12:30 p.m. This inclusive and beginner-friendly class, led by Instructor Avi Rome, offers a light warm-up, stretching, and instruction in basic techniques, patterns, and striking padded targets. Each session is designed to be adaptable for all ability and mobility levels, creating a welcoming space for everyone to build strength, confidence, and community through martial arts. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Wednesday, January 21
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, January 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 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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