Out & About
Calendar: June 12-18
Events in the week to come
Friday, June 12
The Queer Student Alliance Pride Netflix Party hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, is tonight at 8 p.m. Participants join in a virtual chat with other QSA members while watching an LGBTQ-significant film. A Netflix account is needed to participate. For more information, visit the group’s event page on Facebook.
Saturday, June 13
The Future is Queer hosted by Joie De Vivre is an online dance party showcasing DJs, dancers, spoken word artists and more via multiple rooms including cruise and chill spaces. Tickets are $20 on Eventbrite for this event which starts tonight at 5 p.m..
A Silent Vigil for George Floyd and Protest for Black Lives is tonight at 6 p.m. in Logan Circle. The neighboring community is invited to gather in silence and take a knee for 8 minutes, 46 seconds in memory of George Floyd and many others. Participants are asked to maintain COVID-19 precautions including wearing masks and social distancing. Visit this event’s Facebook page for details.
Sunday, June 14
Baltimore’s #1 Drag Brunch is today at Bookmakers Cocktail Club (31 E Cross St., Baltimore) at 11:30 a.m. The event features a $35 brunch buffet, $4 Mimosas and Bloody Marys, drag performances, twerk contests and more. Reservations are required through its website at bookmakersbaltimore.com. Continue to monitor its website for any COVID-related changes.
Corona Drag Bingo hosted by the D.C. Fray, Constellation Brands and Nellie’s is online tonight at 6 p.m. via Zoom. The cost is $5. For more information, and to register, visit dcfray.com.
Monday, June 15
Genderqueer D.C. hosted by the D.C. Center meets today at 7 p.m. via Zoom. This monthly support group is for people who identify outside of the gender binary. For more information visit genderqueerdc.org or thedccenter.org.
Tuesday, June 16
P&P Live! featuring Ibram X. Kendi and Ashley Kukashevsky is tonight at 7 p.m. via their Facebook page. Kendi is a bestselling author and the founding director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University. His works have won the National Book Award for Nonfiction and the W.E.B. DuBois Book Prize. Lukashevski is an illustrator and artist who uses art to strengthen social movements against systemic racism and sexism. For more on this event, visit crowdcast.io/e/kendi-lukashevsky-antiracist-baby.
Wednesday, June 17
Bingo with B. Ro and Balston Quarter is tonight at 8 p.m. and hosted by the D.C. Fray. This is an online event via Zoom. For more information and other Fray online events, visit dcfray.com/virtualcommunity.
Thursday, June 18
Blade Pride Chats Presented by the Ariadne Getty Foundation continue tonight at 4 p.m. This event streams on each of the hosts’ Facebook pages. Tonight’s topic is Reflections of Pride. For more information, visit the D.C. Center’s Pride 2020 Community Calendar or the event’s Facebook page.
Mr. Henry’s Victorian Pub will host a gala celebrating its 60th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.
There will be signature cocktails, beer and wine; plentiful throwback hors d’oeuvres, three live bands and a cocktail attire red carpet.
Tickets start at $50 and can be purchased at mrhenrysdc.com.
Friday, August 7
Go Gay DC will host “First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at Silver Diner Balston. 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, August 8
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 will host “RA Xtra: Manhood” at 1:30 p.m. “MANHOOD” follows Dallas entrepreneur Bill Moore as he attempts to make penis enlargement as commonplace as Botox. Along the way, an OnlyFans star and a father of five put their bodies—and their insecurities—on the line. Blending dark humor with unexpected empathy, MANHOOD examines shame, addiction, and the fragile myths of American masculinity. More details are available on the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s website.
Sunday, August 9
“Nellie’s DC Drag Brunch” will be at 12 p.m. at Nellie’s Sports Bar. Come get served like a queen by a queen at this unforgettable Drag Brunch. Join Sapphire Blue, Deja Diamond and their team of amazing drag performers for the most fun you’ll have all weekend. Tickets are $58.51 and are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, August 10
“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]).
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.
Tuesday, August 11
Trans Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This event 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].
Wednesday, August 12
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, August 13
The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center. 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 LGBTQ+ Community Center’s website.
Out & About
Come showcase your singing, poetry talent
Spark Social open mic night planned for Aug. 13
Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m.
Get ready to share your talent or just kick back and enjoy some great performances. This event is a fun, laid-back vibe where everyone’s welcome to take the stage. Sign-ups are first-come, first-served, but you can also DM Spark Social on Instagram to reserve a performance spot. Whether you’re a singer, poet, or comedian, this is your chance to get on stage and share your art. More details are available on Eventbrite.
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