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Calendar: March 13-19

Viewings, concerts, parties and events in the week to come

Published

6 years ago

March 11, 2020

Philip Van Slooten

When You Wish, gay news, Washington Blade

gay events dc, gay news, Washington Blade — The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performs its new show ‘Genderosity’ this Saturday (at 8 p.m.) and Sunday (at 3 p.m.). (Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Friday, March 13

Color Me Womxn hosted by Real Talk D.C. and Whitman-Walker Health is today at 5 p.m. at the Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center (3200 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., S.E.). This event is an art show in honor of National Womxn and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Visit whitman-walker.org for more information.

The Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art (1050 Independence Ave., S.W.) screens “Vive L’Amour” by Tsai Ming-liang tonight at 7 p.m. This film explores the erotic longing of a harried real estate broker, her street vendor lover and an eccentric loner in this often-silent film. For more information on this free event, visit asia.si.edu.

An Evening at the Embassy of Ethiopia (3506 International Drive, N.W.) features a live Ethiopian dance presentation as well as art displays, an open bar, a buffet and an evening of dancing to a DJ spinning modern hits. Tickets for this 8 p.m. event are $59 on thingstododc.com.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 12 Viewing Party with JaxKnife is tonight at 8 p.m. at TRADE (1410 14th St., N.W.). This event features games, free drinks and music by Wess the DJ. Visit tradebardc.com for more information.

GLO underwear dance party returns tonight at 10 p.m. to the Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.). Admission is $5 and includes a free clothes check. Resident DJs Phoenix Rise and Jake Maxwell (UltraPup) spin tunes for this all-night event. For details on this and other events, visit greenlanterndc.com.

Friday the 13 at TRADE kicks off at 10 p.m. Hosted by Jane Saw, this event features entertainment by Pussy Noir, JaxKnife and music by Dvonne. For more information, visit tradebardc.com.

Desiree Dik’s: OddBall March Madness is 10 p.m. tonight at Slash Run (201 Upshur St., N.W.). Creative queer artists perform during this Friday the 13th show hosted by Desiree Dik. There is a $5 cover for this event. For details, visit slashrun.com.

The Birds of Prey Drag Show and Dance Party hosted by the D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) is tonight at 10 p.m. Free tickets are available on Eventbrite.

It’s Daddy Night at UPROAR Lounge (639 Florida Ave., N.W.) tonight at 10 p.m. There is no cover charge for this 21-and-over event. Visit uproarlounge.com for more information.

Saturday, March 14

Made by aSHE: a MakeHER Marketplace and FundraisHER is today from noon-6 p.m. at the Eaton D.C. (1201 K St., N.W.). Tickets start at $25. This event is designed to be women-centered, relaxing and celebratory shopping experience. For tickets and information, visit eventbrite.com.

A Love Letter to “Hairspray” is today at 2 p.m. at JR.’s bar (1519 17th St., N.W.). Local LGBTQ performers including Geneva Confection, Vagenesis, Citrine and more come together to celebrate this classic musical. Visit jrsbar-dc.com and its Facebook event page for more information.

The Gay Men’s Chorus performs “Genderosity” at the Lincoln Theatre (1215 U St., N.W.) tonight at 8 p.m. This glamrock performance features over-the-top costumes, dancers and more in a musical celebration of gender expression. The show will also be performed Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $25 on gmcw.org.

The Saint Patrick’s Day “Lucky You” Underwear Party is tonight at 9:30 p.m. at UPROAR Lounge (639 Florida Ave., N.W.). The Highwaymen TNT host a night of green-themed leather, underwear and drinks. For more information, visit uproarlounge.com and the event’s Facebook page.

Deviant Events (1348 H St., N.E.) hosts a circuit party tonight at 10 p.m. Deviant is a body-positive nightlife experience for and by queer people of color. Harnesses, crop tops and other scandalous dress are encouraged. Tickets are $30 on Eventbrite.

The Planet: L Word Dance Party is tonight at 11 p.m. at the DC9 (1940 9th St., N.W.). General admission tickets are $5 on Eventbrite. DJ Magic at this 21-and-up event. Visit dc9.club for details.

Sunday, March 15

What’s the Tea? A Celebration in Honor of Black Women is today from 1-3 p.m. at Lady Camellia (3261 Prospect St., N.W.). Tickets start at $35 on Eventbrite. This event hosted by the Garden Collective celebrates stories of success featuring black women during tea at elegantly decorated tables. For more information, email [email protected].

A screening of Netflix’s limited series “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker” is today at 2 p.m. at the National Portrait Gallery (8th and F streets, N.W.). The first episode will be followed by a panel discussion on Walker’s fight for social change. Walker’s 1914 portrait will be on display as well. For more information on this free event, visit npg.si.edu.

CO/OP presents Sunday Service benefiting Ba’Naka today at 4 p.m. at Service Bar (928 U St., N.W.). This kickoff event is for one of D.C.’s own drag performers currently recovering in ICU. Guests are encouraged to wear a wig while helping to pay her medical expenses. Visit servicebardc.com for venue information.

Dinner N Drag is tonight at 8 p.m. at Shaw’s Tavern (520 Florida Ave., N.W.). Kristina Kelly and a cast of drag artists perform. Email [email protected] to reserve a table.

Monday, March 16

The MOTH D.C. StorySlam: Celebration is tonight at 8:30 p.m. at City Winery (1350 Okie St., N.E.). Participants are to prepare a five-minute story about festivities to include anything from Coming Out to a graduation party. Tickets are $15 on themoth.org.

Tuesday, March 17

HIPS Volunteer Open House is tonight at 6 p.m. at the HIPS office (906 H St., N.E.). The public is invited to bring a friend and a snack or just make a donation. For more information, visit hips.org.

St. Pat’s Drag Bingo is tonight at 7 p.m. at Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.). This Casa Ruby Fundraiser features Brooklyn Heights and Sasha Adams performing as well as drink specials and a 50/50 raffle. More information is available at nelliessportsbar.com.

The Queer Caucus Happy Hour hosted by the Metro D.C. Democratic Socialists of America is today at 7 p.m. at Red Bear Brewing (209 M St., N.E.). All queer, trans and nonbinary folks and their allies are invited. Visit redbear.beer for more information.

Wednesday, March 18

Team D.C. Spring SportsFest is tonight at 6 p.m. at Room and Board (1840 14th St., N.W.). There is no cover charge for this event which includes free raffles for sporting events tickets and more. For more information, visit teamdc.org.

Trans/Nonbinary Allyship in Feminist Spaces hosted by the American University Student Government Women’s Initiative (4400 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.) is tonight at 6 p.m. This educational workshop discusses gender inclusivity with an emphasis on advocacy for transwomen. Visit wi.ausg.org for more information.

BOOKMEN D.C., an informal men’s gay-literature group, discusses “The Collected Works of Joe Brainard” tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W., Suite 105). All are welcome to this public event. More information is available at bookmendc.blogspot.com.

Jukebox Heroes featuring Dragula’s Louisianna Purchase is tonight at 9 p.m. at JR.’s bar (1519 17th St., N.W.). The public is invited to this show which starts at 9 p.m. and runs until midnight. Visit jrsbar-dc.com and its Facebook event page for details.

Thursday, March 19

LGBTQ Social in the City! Hosted by Go Gay D.C. is tonight at 7 p.m. at the Embasy Row Hotel (2015 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.). This social networking event is free to attend but registration is encouraged at eventbrite.com.

BloominGays returns to the Boundary Stone (116 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) tonight at 9 p.m. This event promotes LGBTQ community in the Bloomingdale area with $5 drinks and a chance to meet new people. For more information, visit bloomingays.com.

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Sweat DC expands to Shaw

Community workout and social planned for March 14

Published

6 days ago

February 21, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Sweat DC is officially expanding to Shaw, opening a new location at 1818 7th St., N.W., on Saturday, March 28 — and they’re kicking things off with a high-energy, community-first launch event.

To celebrate, Sweat DC is hosting Sweat Fest, a free community workout and social on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at the historic Howard Theatre. The event features a group fitness class, live DJ, local food and wellness partners, and a mission-driven partnership with the Open Goal Project, which works to expand access to youth soccer for players from marginalized communities.

For more details, visit Sweat DC’s website and reserve a spot on Eventbrite.

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Calendar: February 20-26

LGBTQ events in the days to come

Published

1 week ago

February 20, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, Feb. 20

Center Aging Monthly Luncheon with Yoga will be at noon at the D.C. LGBTQ+ Community Center. Email Mac at [email protected] if you require ASL interpreter assistance, have any dietary restrictions, or questions about this event.

Trans and Genderqueer Game Night will be at 7 p.m. at the D.C. Center. This will be a relaxing, laid-back evening of games and fun. All are welcome! We’ll have card and board games on hand. Feel free to bring your own games to share. For more details, visit the Center’s website.

Go Gay DC will host “First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at Hotel Zena. 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, Feb. 21

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, Feb. 22

Queer Talk DC will host “The Black Gay Flea Market” at 1 p.m. at Doubles in Petworth. There will be more than 15 Black queer vendors from all over the DMV in one spot. The event’s organizers have reserved the large back patio for all vendors, and the speak easy for bar service, which will be serving curated cocktails made just for the event (cash bar.) DJ Fay and DJ Jam 2x will be spinning the entire event. For more details, visit Eventbrite.

Monday, Feb. 23

“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 at [email protected].

Tuesday, Feb. 24

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 percent cis. For more details, visit genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

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 meet 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. For more details, email [email protected].

Thursday, Feb. 26

The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center. 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 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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Calendar: February 13-19

LGBTQ events in the days to come

Published

2 weeks ago

February 13, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, February 13

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.

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour Meetup” at 7 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant. 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.

Women in their Twenties and Thirties will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social discussion group for queer women in the D.C. area. For more details, visit the group on Facebook.

Saturday, February 14

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 Center for the LGBT Community will host a screening of “Love and Pride” at 1:30 p.m. This event is a joy-filled global streaming celebration honoring queer courage, Pride, and the power of love. It’s a bold celebration of courage and community — a fearless reminder of what we’ve overcome, how love is what makes us unstoppable, and how we have always turned fear into fierce. For more details, visit the Center’s website.

Sunday, February 15

LGBTQ+ Community Coffee and Conversation will be at 12 p.m. at As You Are. This event is for people looking to make more friends and meaningful connections in the LGBTQ community. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Monday, February 16

Queer Book Club will be at 7:00p.m. on Zoom. This month’s read is “Faebound” by Saara El-Arifi. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.

“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, February 17

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.

Wednesday, February 18

Thursday, February 19

The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be fair 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 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.