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Calendar: Feb. 28-March 5

Parties, performances and events in the week to come

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Nicki Minaj (right) joins (from left) Michelle Visage, RuPaul and Carson Kressley at the judge’s table for the season 12 premiere of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race.’ Several watch parties are planned in the region tonight. (Photo courtesy VH1)

Friday, Feb. 28

The “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 12 opener watch party hosted by The Dirty Goose (913 U St., N.W.) is tonight at 7:30 p.m. Host Shirley Gaye performs and all drinks are half off until 9 p.m. Details are available at thedirtygoosedc.com.

The “RuPaul’s Drag Race” viewing party is tonight at 8 p.m. at Red Bear Brewing (209 M St., N.E.). Desiree Dik hosts the season 12 event followed by a drag show. For more information, visit redbear.beer.

Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.) hosts its “RuPaul Drag Race” season 12 watch party tonight at 8 p.m. There is no cover for this 21-and-over event with a DJ’ed dance party after. Visit nelliessportsbar.com for details. 

Birds of Prey Drag Show featuring special guests Akashia and Nicole Paige Brooks from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is tonight at 10 p.m. at the D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Road, N.E.). This public event is followed by a dance party until 3 a.m. Tickets are $10 on eventbrite.com.

Kicks and Giggles: Go Wild! Is tonight at 10 p.m. at the Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.). There is no cover for this monthly queer underwear dance party. Visit greenlanterndc.com for details. 

It’s Daddy Night tonight at 10 p.m. at UPROAR Lounge (639 Florida Ave., N.W.). DJ Mike Babbitt mixes beats for daddies, admirers and friends. There is no cover for this event. For details, visit uproarlounge.com.

Boots & Heels,” the Maryland Institute College of Art fifth annual benefit drag show is tonight at 8 p.m. at 1601 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. Proceeds will go to LGBTQ scholarships at the school. Miss Sue Nami, Dee Dee Dereon, Venus Faestrada, Gadfrie Arbulu and Chris Jay will perform. Tickets are $5 for MICA students, $10 general admission or $20 VIP. Look for the event on Facebook for details.

Saturday, Feb. 29

The Harriet Tubman Historical Experience hosted by A Tour of Her Own is today from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., departing from the Navy Memorial (701 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.) sharply at 8. The $140 bus trip includes lunch and a journey through Dorchester County, Md., where Tubman was born, escaped slavery and returned to free others. More information is available at atourofherown.com.

Chanellie’s Drag Brunch is today at 11 a.m. at Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.). Chanel Devereaux hosts a team of drag performers during an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet. Tickets are $41.91 on eventbrite.com.

Mind-Building for Children, a children’s library event at the Embassy of Finland (3301 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.) in collaboration with the D.C. Public Library, is today from 2:30-5 p.m. This free event follows the story of Moomintroll’s growth as he explores humanity, relationships and emotions. Registration is available on eventbrite.com.

Melba Moore performs at City Winery D.C. (1350 Okie St., N.E.) tonight at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $35 to see this three-time Grammy-nominated singer and award-winning Broadway actress. Tickets and information are available at citywinery.com.

Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) hosts QWERTY: All Black Everything tonight at 10 p.m. CTRL is throwing this special Black History Month event which has a special performance by Drag King Boi Band featuring Roman Noodle, Zillionaire and Majic Dyke. Visit Facebook events and tradebardc.com for details.

The Crew Club: The Closing Party is tonight at 11 p.m. at The Crew Club (1321 14th St., N.W.). The club closes its doors after 25 years with DJs Lemz and Aaron Riggins and special appearances by adult film stars. Visit crewclub.net for more information. 

Cie Herve KOUBI will perform its dance interpretation of “Boy’s Don’t Cry” tonight at 8 p.m. at Dance Place (3225 8th St., N.E.). The show will also be performed on Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15-30 at danceplace.org

Sunday, March 1

Harry Potter Drag Brunch hosted by Logan Stone is today at noon at St. Arnold’s (7525 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, Md.). Local drag performers bring Harry Potter characters to life during an a la carte brunch with bottomless cocktail specials. For more information, visit starnoldsdc.com and Facebook events. 

Flashy Sundaze is tonight at 4 p.m. at Flashy Sundays (645 Florida Ave., N.W.). There is no cover for this special party featuring music by TWiN and DJ Sean Morris. More information is available at facebook.com/flashydc.

Queer/Trans Fusion Dance: Bachata Night with DJ Perez is tonight at 6 p.m. at the Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.). Lessons are $10 with an open social dance following featuring Latinx music. Free self-serve popcorn is provided. For more information, visit greenlanterndc.com and qtfusiondance.wordpress.com

AEG Presents Trixie Mattel tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Theatre (1215 U St., N.W.). Tickets are $39.50. This event features the season three “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” winner performing music and comedy backed by a live band. Tickets and information are available on eventbrite.com.

Celebrate Diversity, the A Wider Bridge and Fuente Latina Reception, is tonight at 8:15 p.m. at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (801 Mt. Vernon Place, N.W.). For free tickets and information, register at awiderbridge.org/AIPACreception

Monday, March 2

Monday Night Trivia is tonight at 7 p.m. at Red Bear Brewing (209 M St., N.E.). New host William Burlew, aka Logan Stone, curates questions from history, science, entertainment and more. Visit redbear.beer for details.

Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” will be performed tonight at 7 p.m. at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.). The Washington Opera delivers a tale of a lover who meets his fiery fate. Tickets start at $45 at kennedy-center.org.

Queer Tango lessons continue at the Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) hosted by Tango Mercurio tonight at 7:30 p.m. The price is $120 for the entire series. For more information, visit greenlanterndc.com

Tuesday, March 3

Iranian storyteller Poupeh Missaghi shares her work “trans(re)lating house one” tonight at 7 p.m. at Politics and Prose at Union Market (1270 5th St., N.E.). The book uses reports and documents to tell the story of a woman’s search first for statues then for missing demonstrators in the aftermath of Iran’s 2009 elections. Visit politics-prose.com/union-market for more information on this free event. 

Michelle Wolf performs at the D.C. Improv Comedy Club (1140 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) tonight at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $40. Wolf made headlines in 2018 as the outspoken headliner of the White House Correspondents Dinner. For tickets and information, visit dcimprov-com.

“Bandstand,” the Tony-winning Broadway musical about a young soldier rebuilding his life after WWII through friends and song, will be performed tonight at the National Theatre (1321 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $54 on thenationaldc.com.

Wednesday, March 4

The International Women’s Day Celebration with Female Ambassadors to the U.S. hosted by the Women and Politics Institute is tonight at 6 p.m. in the Abramson Family Founders Room of the SIS building (4400 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.). Represented will be the female ambassadors from Oman, Rwanda, Afghanistan and Iceland. Free tickets are available on eventbrite.com

BOOKMEN DC, an informal men’s gay literature group, discusses Felice Picano’s 1979 novel, “The Lure,” tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Park Library (3310 Connecticut Ave., N.W.). All are welcome to attend. For more information, visit bookmendc.blogspot.com

Thursday, March 5

A Conversation with Speaker Nancy Pelosi hosted by the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service (37th & O St., N.W.) is today from 2-3 p.m. In celebration of Women’s History Month, Speaker Pelosi will discuss the impact the 19th Amendment had on history as well as the women who have influenced her. Visit politics.georgetown.edu for details. 

Phillips After 5: Wonder Women is an exhibition at the Phillips Collection (1600 21st., N.W.) today at 5 p.m. celebrating International Women’s Day. The event includes music by R&B, soul and Afro beat artist TOMMI, brews from the women-owned Denizens Brewery Company and more. Tickets are $12 at phillipscollection.org

D.C. Lambda Squares holds its club night tonight (and every Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. at National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle). Details at dclambdasquares.org

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Celebrate spring with these D.C.-area events

Galas, Cherry Weekend, Pride, and more on tap

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The annual Pride on the Pier with fireworks show is set for Saturday, June. 8 at the Wharf. (Photo courtesy of The Wharf DC)

Temperatures outside are starting to rise and the sun is shining again. Here’s a list of upcoming D.C. events that can make enjoying the good weather even that much more thrilling.

Cherry Weekend Washington begins on Thursday, April 4. The Cherry weekend is a spectacular and joyous event held over four days featuring 16 world renowned DJs, nine different events and four fun daytime parties.

3rd Friday Night Open Mic will take place on Thursday, March 15 at 9 p.m. at the Bus Boys and Poets location in Brookland. This event will be hosted by Mariah Barber (they/she), a queer storyteller, consultant, spoken word artist, and activist who has been creating social justice-oriented art for the last 15 years. Tickets start at $5 and can be purchased on Eventbrite

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 winner Sasha Colby will bring her Sasha Colby: Stripped Tour to the Howard Theatre on Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased on the Howard Theatre’s website

Decades DC returns with Throwback Thursdays on Thursday, March 14 at 10 p.m. This event will have an open air rooftop and the first drink is on the house. Entry is free until midnight and more details are available on Eventbrite

Skin and Wellness Center will host Equinox Celebration on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at 929 W. Broad St. This event will involve movement, breath work, meditation and community connection to celebrate the spring equinox and embrace energies of rebirth, fertility, creativity, balance, and expansive growth for mind, body, and spirit. Tickets cost $28.52 and can be purchased on Eventbrite

Models Inc. will host The Front Row! Fashion Show on Saturday, March 30 at 7 p.m. at the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre. This is the ultimate destination for designers seeking to showcase their talent and brand. This exclusive event provides a platform to promote artistry and visions, featuring various artists, creatives, fashion enthusiasts, models, stylists, and visionaries. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased on Eventbrite

Spring Bling Adult Prom will be on Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m. at Graces Event Center. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite spring colors and show up for a night of dancing, food and fun.Tickets cost $92.55 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

TSR Productions will host Spring Salsa Bash on Saturday, March 23 at 8 p.m. at The Salsa Room Tysons. This event will feature Hermanos Galvan and Orquesta live in concert playing the best salsa, bachata, and merengue. There will also be top DJs playing the best in Latin trap, urbana, reggaetton. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased on Eventbrite

We Will Survive Cancer will host Spring Fling Cocktail & Dance Party on Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Whino. This event will be hosted by DJ Steve. Tickets cost $25 and all proceeds are donated to cancer patients. More details are on Eventbrite.

Chase Brexton Health Care hosts its 2024 Gala at the Baltimore Museum of Art, with the theme centered around the NEW Roaring ‘20s on Saturday, March 30. Details at chasebrexton.org

CAMP Rehoboth’s annual Women’s FEST is scheduled for April 25-28. Lea DeLaria will headline with Crys Matthews opening. Visit camprehoboth.org for details.

Trans Pride Washington, D.C. is scheduled for Saturday, May 18. The full day of conference activities will take place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Visit transpridewashingtondc.org for details.

The Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach is scheduled for Friday, May 17; details to be announced soon.

D.C.’s 49th annual Pride celebration kicks off May 31-June 9, culminating with the parade and festival. Visit capitalpride.org for details. The annual Pride on the Pier with fireworks celebration is slated for Saturday, June 8, 2-9 p.m. at the Wharf. Visit prideonthepierdc.com for details.

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Queer Birding Club hosts ‘Ospreys and Raptor Rescue’

Discover more about the vital role these birds play in ecosystem

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DMV Queer Birding Club will host “Ospreys and Raptor Rescue” on Saturday, March 23 at 1:00p.m. at Patuxent Research Refuge.

Guests will be able to discover ospreys and understand their behavior, habitat, and the vital role they play in our ecosystem.

Protect raptors: Explore how to safeguard raptors in your own backyard. Discuss threats like habitat loss and pollution, and simple actions we can take to help.

Rescue stories: Hear memorable rescue tales. Learn about the challenges raptors face, from injury to orphanhood, and how rescue efforts make a difference.

More details about the event are available on Facebook

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Calendar: March 8-14

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, March 8

Center Aging Friday Tea Time will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. For more details, email [email protected].  

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Bottomless Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Puro Gusto. 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.

Saturday, March 9

Genderqueer DC will be at 1 p.m. in person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is 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

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Sunday, March 10

AfroCode DC will be at 4:00p.m. at Decades DC. This event will be an experience of non-stop music, dancing, and good vibes and a crossover of genres and a fusion of cultures. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Coffee & Conversation” at 12 p.m. at As You Are. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Monday, March 11

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 their choice. For more details, email [email protected]

Tuesday, March 12

Pride on the Patio Events will host “LGBTQ Social Mixer” at 5:30 p.m. at Showroom. Dress is casual, fancy, or comfortable. Guests are encouraged to bring their most authentic self to chat, laugh, and get a little crazy. Admission is free and more details are on Eventbrite.

Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a peer-facilitated discussion group and 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 page. 

Trans Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group is intended to provide 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, March 13

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 c[email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.

Thursday, March 14

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

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