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Calendar: June 5-11

Virtual events and a protest in the week to come

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For decades, the Blade has run one main Capital Pride edition each June. But because of coronavirus restrictions and the cancellation of the Capital Pride parade and festival, we’re instead planning Pride content in each of our June papers. There will also be a live webchat devoted to each that will happen at 4 p.m. EST the day prior to publication. 

Today’s edition has Pride content on pages 21-25 in case you missed it. 

In the June 12 edition, the topic will be “Pride in business.” A webchat will be held on Thursday, June 11 at 4 p.m. EST with various guests.

In the June 19 edition, the topic will be “reflections of Pride.” The webchat will be on Thursday, June 18 at 4 p.m. EST.

In the June 26 edition, we’ll examine “global virtual Pride.” A webchat will happen on Thursday, June 25 at 4 p.m. EST with officials from Capital Pride, L.A. Pride and others TBD. 

Links to the webchats will be published each week on the Blade’s Facebook page.

Friday, June 5

A Protest to End Police Brutality in America is today at 3 p.m. in front of the White House. For more information, visit this event’s Facebook page. 

SMYAL’s Q Chat Space for LGBTQ Youth is today at 4 p.m. This virtual chat space for queer youth ages 13-19 is available via qchatspace.org and his hosted on Discord. Visit smyal.org for more information on this and other events. 

Pitch a Queer: Quarantine Edition is tonight at 8 p.m. This event offers friends the opportunity to sell a single friend via PowerPoint and Facebook live to an interested virtual audience. For more information, visit this event’s Facebook page. 

Saturday, June 6

Scorpio Entertainment presents Virtual Dance Party 5.0 Pride Night tonight at 8:30 p.m. DJ Edward Daniels hosts this dance-party concert featuring DJ Tezrah, international hoop artist Zbu and singer Tiffany Lyn Royster. To RSVP, visit scorpiodjs.com

Sunday, June 7

“Genderosity” hosted by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington has been postponed from its original March dates to tonight at 8 p.m. at the Lincoln Theatre (1215 U St., N.W.). While a few pandemic restrictions have been lifted, it is still uncertain if this concert will continue as scheduled. Ticket holders should visit gmcw.org for updates and more information. 

Monday, June 8

Urban Uprisings: Then and Now hosted by Profs and Pints Online is tonight at 7 p.m. This virtual discussion is moderated by Ashley Howard, an assistant professor of history and African American studies at the University of Iowa and a scholar of urban unrest in the 1960s. Tickets are $12 via the event’s Facebook page. 

Tonight is Virtual Trivia Night at 7 p.m. hosted by Red Bear Brewing via Zoom. Interested participants can purchase $10 tickets at redbear.beer.store. All prizes can be picked up at Red Bear Brewing. For tickets and information, visit redbear.beer.

Tuesday, June 9

Story District’s Out/Spoken hosted by Capital Pride, Team Rayceen Productions and Whitman-Walker Health is scheduled for tonight at 7:30 p.m. This event will be live streamed on YouTube and will feature a diverse group of LGBTQ individuals sharing stories of true events. For more information, email [email protected]

Wednesday, June 10

Drag Story Time: Reading is FUNdamental!, a Facebook Live event is today at 1 p.m. Creative Alliance invites parents to bring their children for an after-lunch event featuring some of Baltimore’s drag performers. More information on this event, including venmo information to tip the performers, is on the Creative Alliance Facebook page. 

Our Time is Now: A Virtual Conversation with Stacey Abrams hosted by Sixth and I is tonight at 7 p.m. Tickets for this online event start at $10. Abrams ran as the Democratic nominee for governor in Georgia in 2018 and will speak about voter suppression and citizen empowerment. For tickets and information, visit this event on Eventbrite

Thursday, June 11

Outloud: Raising Voices — D.C. Episode is tonight at 8 p.m. via Facebook Live. The Outloud showcase of LGBTQ artists web series will help raise funds for Pride organizations across the country. More information is available at facebook.com/officiallyoutloud

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Tom Goss returns with ‘Bear Friends Furever Tour’

Out singer/songwriter to perform at Red Bear Brewing Co.

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Singer Tom Goss is back. (Photo by Dusti Cunningham)

Singer Tom Goss will bring his “Bear Friends Furever Tour” to D.C. on Sunday, June 8 at 8 p.m. at Red Bear Brewing Co. 

Among the songs he will perform will be “Bear Soup,” the fourth installment in his beloved bear song anthology series. Following fan favorites like “Bears,” “Round in All the Right Places,” and “Nerdy Bear,” this high-energy, bass-thumping banger celebrates body positivity, joyful indulgence, and the vibrant spirit of the bear subculture.

For more details, visit Tom Goss’s website.

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Calendar: May 2-8

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, May 2

“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” 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]

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at P.F. Chang’s. 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 3

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 judgment 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 4

“The Chateau Drag Brunch” will be at 12 p.m. at Chicatana. Enjoy fabulous Mexican food and cocktails while being entertained by a rotating cast of the DMV’s best drag performers. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite

“The Bubble: Queer Brooklyn Comics in DC” will be at 5 p.m. at As You Are. Queer comedians Charlie Flynn, Evan Lazarus and Keara Sullivan are coming down from NYC for a night of fun as they split an hour of standup comedy. For more details, visit Eventbrite

Monday, May 5

“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]

Tuesday, May 6

Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. For more details, email [email protected]

Wednesday, May 7

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 queer 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 8

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 with Sarah 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.

South Asian Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The peer support group is an outlet for South Asian-identified LGBTQ individuals to come and talk about anything affecting them. It’s a secure, judgment-free environment to discuss relationships, sexuality, health, well-being, identity, culture, religion, or anything that is on your mind. For more details, email [email protected]

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Taste of Point returns May 7

Annual reception honors LGBTQ student scholars

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A scene from last year’s Taste of Point reception. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Point Foundation will host its annual “Taste of Point Reception” on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Room & Board. 

The popular event will take place on the top floor and outdoor terrace at Room & Board, featuring small plates from area restaurants, hand-crafted cocktails from local mixologists, and a speaking portion where guests will hear directly from Point Foundation scholars. This year, Point is supporting a record-breaking class of 755 scholars and guests’ support will allow Point to continue its mission. Point Foundation is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit. 

Tickets are tax deductible and can be purchased at Point’s website

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