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Miss Adams Morgan, High Heel Race among this week’s highlights

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Tegan and Sara are here Oct. 27. (Photo by Trevor Brady; courtesy Sire)

Friday, Oct. 25

Tonight is the Your Voice; Our Voice Town Hall Meeting from 6-9 p.m. at the HRC (1640 Rhode Island Ave., NW). This free event is presented by the Gay Menā€™s Health Collaborative and gives gay/bisexual men of color an opportunity to voice their needs to community leaders and advocates. The panel includes local community influencers, D.C. Council Members, CBO representatives and public health professionals. For more information, visit eventbrite.com.Ā 

Sleater-Kinney performs at The Anthem (901 Wharf St., SW) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $37. This American rock band (both members are bi) was influence by the riot grrl movement and is a part of the indie rock scene. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com.Ā 

Saturday, Oct. 26

The 2019 Walk and 5K to End HIV is today from 7:30-11:30 a.m starting in Freedom Plaza. Whitman-Walker Health and Real Talk D.C. host this fundraising event to fight HIV. Proceeds benefit Whitman-Walkerā€™s community health and outreach efforts to provide culturally inclusive and accessible care to all. For more information, visit walktoendhiv.org.Ā 

The D.C. Halloween Bar Crawl is today from 3-11 p.m. at Dupont Circle. Tickets start at $22.49. Cost includes drink and meal specials. All door cover charges are waived for this holiday event and led bracelets will guide participants through the crawl. Live staff will be on hand to assist as well. Participating venues and ticket information at barcrawllive.com.Ā 

PT in the Park, hosted by the Mayorā€™s Office of Veterans Affairs and Sarge Fitt, is today from 8-10 a.m. and includes free outdoor fitness sessions in Kenilworth Park (1900 Anacostia Dr.). This event promotes Mayor Bowserā€™s FitDC health and wellness initiative, as well as encourages District residents to pursue a healthier lifestyle. Itā€™s open to the public and admission is free. For tickets and information visit eventbrite.com/e/pt-in-the-park-tickets.

Miss Adams Morgan 2019: Passport to Adventure is tonight at 6 p.m. at the Washington Hilton (1919 Connecticut Ave., N.W.). Tickets start at $85 and part of the proceeds benefit local LGBT charities. Guests are encouraged to come in travel-themed costumes. For more information, visit eventbrite.com.Ā 

Sunday, Oct. 27

The Reel Affirmations film festival screens ā€œSeahorse: The Dad Who Gave Birthā€ today from 12:30-2 p.m. at the GALA Hispanic Theatre (3333 14th St., N.W.). This U.K. film directed by Jeanie Finlay is about a gay transgender man unprepared for the reality of carrying his own child. Tickets are $14 and available via reel-affirmations.ticketleap.com.

Tegan and Sara perform tonight at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Theatre (1215 U St., N.W.). This Canadian indie pop band is composed of identical twin (lesbian) sisters who are both songwriters and together have released numerous studio albums and EPs. Tickets start at $40.50 and are available at ticketfly.com.Ā 

Monday, Oct. 28

An Artist Panel Talk with John Paradiso, Shen Wei and Matt Storm and hosted by the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at the George Washington University is today from 4-5 p.m. at Gallery 102 (22nd St., N.W.). Paradisoā€˜s multimedia work addresses issues of identity, sexuality, health and love. Stormā€™s photography engages transgender and queer issues, and Weiā€™s intimate and poetic portraits have been exhibited internationally. More information at corcoran.gwu.edu/gallery-102.Ā 

The Queer Caucus Happy Hour is tonight from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Freddieā€™s Beach Bar and Restaurant (555 23rd St., S, Arlington, Va.). This monthly happy hour, hosted by the Metro D.C. Democratic Socialists of America, is at a venue not far from the Crystal City metro and is open to the public. More information on Facebook Events.

Tuesday, Oct. 29

The 33rd annual 17th St. High Heel Race is tonight from 7-10 p.m. The race is at 9. Itā€™s free. Look for the event on Facebook for details.Ā 

Pride Outside and National Geographicā€™s LGBTQ Staff Association host an LGBTQ history walking tour of Dupont with Dr. Brock Thompson today from 5:30-7 p.m. starting at the National Geographic Museum (1145 17th St., NW). Thompson is a historian at the Library of Congress and will share information on D.C.ā€™s first official gay pride celebration and the history of the High Heel Race. Visit Facebook events for more information.

The 9:30 club (815 V St., NW) hosts Big Freedia with Low Cut Connie tonight starting at 7 p.m. Big Freedia, aka Freddie Ross (whoā€™s gay), is the queen of New Orleans bounce music and helped popularize the once underground hip-hop genre. Low Cut Connie is a Philadelphia rock band knowledge for their high-energy live show. Tickets are $25 for this genre-bending event, and are available at ticketfly.com.Ā 

Wednesday, Oct. 30

The Washington National Opera presents ā€œOtelloā€ tonight at 7:30 p.m at the Kennedy Center Opera House (2700 F St., N.W.). Tickets start at $59. This Verdi opera based on Shakespeareā€™s play was last staged by WNO nearly 20 years ago. For tickets and information, visit kennedy-center.org.

Thursday, Oct. 31

Decades Horror Story is tonight starting at 10 p.m. at Decades (1219 Connecticut Ave.). The ā€œAmerican Horror Storyā€ theme will fill the venueā€™s multiple floors and will include everything from an asylum to a haunted hotel. Tickets are $10 at eventbrite.com.

Thirst Trap Thursdays with host Venus Valhalla continues at Pitchers D.C. (2317 18th St., NW) starting at 11 p.m. This weekly event features cocktails and queer entertainment. Show starts at 11 p.m. sharp. Visit pitchersbardc.com for details.Ā 

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Celebrate Aquarius season with drag

SADBrunch holds event at Throw Social

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Cake Pop! hosts the brunch at Throw Social on Sunday. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

SADBrunch will host ā€œDrag Brunchā€ on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 12 p.m. at Throw Social.

Grab your friends & family, your mimosa, a plate full of food, and join us for Drag Brunch. Five flocking fabulous queens take to the stage to perform in this sassy, extravagant, fantabulous event. Tickets start at $25 and are available on Eventbrite.Ā 

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Being single doesnā€™t mean you have to be alone this Valentineā€™s Day!

Casa De LGBT hosts speed dating event

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Casa De LGBT will host ā€œGay, DL, Transgender Speed Datingā€ on Friday, Feb. 14 at 8:00p.m. at 1406 N. Capitol St. NW. 

This will be a night of speed dating, deep connections, and good vibes! Whether you’re gay, lesbian, transgender, or queer, this event is designed to bring people together in a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment Come ready to connect, have fun, and maybe even meet someone special. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

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Calendar: February 14-20

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, February 14

ā€œCenter Aging Friday Tea Timeā€ will be at 2 p.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]

Women in Their Twenties and Thirties will meet at 8 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social discussion group for queer women in the Washington, D.C. area. For more details, join WiTTā€™s closed Facebook group.Ā 

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Happy Hourā€ at 7 p.m. at Puro Gusto. 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, February 15

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Community Brunchā€ at 11 a.m. at Freddieā€™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 is an outlet for LGBTQ People of Color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space the strives to be safe and judgement free. For more details, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc

Sunday, February 16

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Community Fun Day Social & Gamesā€ 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. Guests may also optionally play shuffleboard, foosball, monopoly, chess, checkers, Jenga, and a host of other board games that are provided. Complimentary popcorn will also be available. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

ā€œMAXXIE LaWOW: Drag Super-shero animated feature + Q&A w/directorā€ will be at 7:45 p.m. at Regal Gallery Place. This animated film is about when drag queens start disappearing and a shy young barista summons his inner super-shero to rescue them ā€‹from an ambitious evil drag queen bent on harvesting their magical anti-aging tears. Tickets are $13 and are available on Eventbrite. 

Monday, February 17

ā€œWicked Mondaze POP-UP Happy Hourā€ will be at 5 p.m. at Wild Days. This weekly POC LGBTQ+ event was launched at Wicked Bloom featuring D.C.ā€™s own DJ MIM accompanied by renowned drummer Asha Santee. Come chill with friends, tribe, or your bae and enjoy delicious cocktails and food bites. It’s a celebration for all the Capricorns. Sounds curated by DC’s own DJ MIM & Special Guest DJ Zemi. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.Ā 

Tuesday, February 18

Center Bi+ Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This monthly roundtable 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.

Wednesday, February 19

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 ā€” allowing participants to move away from being merely ā€œapplicantsā€ toward being ā€œcandidates.ā€ For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.

Thursday, February 20

The DC Centerā€™s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5:00 pm if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected]g or call 202-682-2245. 

Virtual Yoga with Sarah M. will be at 7:00p.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 Communityā€™s website.

Poly Group Discussion will be at 7:00p.m. on Zoom. This is an inclusive, welcoming, virtual safer space to talk all things polyamorous. After a quick review of group agreements and a round of introductions, the floor will open for discussion. You can ask your burning newbie questions, get advice on a thorny situation, share your heartwarming or heartbreaking stories, ask for resources, or get clear on the new terms the kids are using these days. Not sure what to talk about? Thereā€™ll bechat prompts to prime the conversational pump. This is your space for community, connection, and support. For more details, email [email protected]

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