Out & About
Calendar: Sept. 18-24
A Virtual dinner and discussion of the first two episodes of the TV show ‘Pose’ among week’s events


Friday Sept. 18
Friday Tea Time is a virtual social gathering at 2 p.m. for older LGBTQ adults via Zoom.
Participants are encouraged to bring their beverage of choice while socializing with friends. For more information, visit thedccenter.org/events.
Today is the last day of the Virtual Palestine Advocacy Days, hosted by American Muslims for Palestine. Registration is $10 and participants will be calling their representatives in Congress. The in-person event has been postponed until March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More information can be found at palestineadvocacy.com.
Saturday Sept. 19
LGBTQ People of Color Support Group is a virtual gathering at 1 p.m. for people of color to discuss anything impacting them or their lives. This group typically meets on the third Saturday of every month at 1 p.m., but due to COVID-19, they are now meeting every Saturday via Zoom. More information can be found at thedccenter.org/events.
South Asian LGBTQ Support Group is a virtual event hosted by KhushDC to provide a safe, confidential space for South Asian LGBTQ community members to come together and share experiences. The peer support group is an outlet for South Asian-identified LGBTQ individuals to come and talk about anything affecting them. The group session will begin at 1:30 p.m. More information can be found at thedccenter.org/events.
Gay District is holding a meeting for gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and inter-sexed men between the ages of 18 and 35 in the D.C. area. The discussion will begin at 8 p.m. via Zoom. For more information go to thedccenter.org/events.
Online Yoga at the Garden is being hosted by the U.S. Botanical Gardens today at 10:30 a.m. An instructor from WithLoveDC will guide participants through a one-hour meditation and yoga practice via Zoom. There will only be enough room in the Zoom for 100 participants. The sessions are free but registration is required. More information can be found on The U.S Botanic Gardenās Facebook page.
Sunday, Sept. 20
The DC Center and Beta Kappa Chapter of the Beta Phi Omega Sorority are hosting a peer-led support group devoted to Black lesbians. You do not need to be a member of the Beta Kappa Chapter or the Beta Phi Omega Sorority to join. For more information, go to thedccenter.org/events.
Monday, Sept. 21
LGBT Older Adults and friends are invited to join the DC Center at 10 a.m. for a Center Aging Coffee Drop-In. For more information visit thedccenter.org and Center Aging on social media.
The DC Center is hosting its monthly support group for people who identify outside of the gender binary over Zoom at 7 p.m. Meetings are on the fourth Tuesday and third Mondays of each month. More information can be found at thedccenter.org/events.
Tuesday, Sept. 22
A Virtual dinner and discussion of the first two episodes of the TV show āPoseā on Netflix from 7-9 p.m. A limited number of Uber Eats gift cards will be available to the first eight registrants. Visit thedccenter.org/events for more details.
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Virtual Job Club meets today at 6 p.m. via Zoom. This weekly support program helps job seekers improve their self-confidence, resilience and motivation needed for effective job searching and networking. Discussions include strategies, techniques and goal plans needed to find meaningful and satisfying employment. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.
Thursday, Sept. 24
The Coming Out Discussion Group is holding a peer-led discussion at 7 p.m. It is a safe space to share experiences and discuss topics around coming out. Visit thedccenter.org/events for more information.
The next meeting of the DC Anti-Violence Project is at 7 p.m. at the DC Center at 2000 14th Street NW, Suite 105. These are open meetings to discuss lessening violence within and directed toward LGBTQ communities. For more details, visit thedccenter.org/events.
The Queer Book Club meets today at 7 p.m. via Skype. This meeting, they will be discussing āYou Exist Too Muchā by Zaina Arafat. To join or to ask any questions, email [email protected].
Out & About
Fundraisers, block parties, art, wine and more events coming to our area
Enjoy the best of the seasonās entertainment

Temperatures are dropping, leaves are turning orange, and the sun is setting earlier. But life in D.C. is still vibrant with a variety of arts events for the coming months.
Shop Made in DC will host āWine & Watercolorsā on Friday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. at Shop Made in DCās Georgetown location. Guests will enjoy two complimentary glasses of wine while making watercolor art inspired by one of the shopās designs. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.Ā
Artbae will host āIntimate Encounters Art Show: Exploeing the Art of Intimacy & Connectionā on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. at Selina Union Market. This event will raise awareness about HIV and sexual health while taking guests on a sensory adventure where they dive into the vulnerability of touch. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.Ā
Sweet Water Gallery will host āWater in the African Skyā starting Sunday Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. at Wharf Street. This abstract exhibit by Franklin Eze will showcase works by African artists celebrating unique beauty and richness through an abstract scope. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.Ā
Award-winning, Black LGBTQ comedian Sampson McCormick will perform on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at DC Comedy Loft. McCormick uses humor and nuance to help audiences process life challenges and human differences regarding race, religion, and sexuality. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on DC Comedy Loftās website.Ā
CAMP Rehoboth Chorus Ensemble will present āMusic of the Night,ā a series of three concerts starting on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist. The concert program will feature songs āFly Me To The Moon,ā āMoondance,ā and āA Hard Dayās Night.ā Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased on CAMP Rehobothās website.
LGBTQ bar Shakers will host āMX Shakers,ā a drag competition in which queens will start competing on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The competition will be hosted by āRuPaulās Drag Raceā contestant Tatianna. Along with Tatianna, the challenge will feature judges Evry Pleasure, King Molasses and Alexa Shontelle.
The 20th Annual DC Shorts International Film Festival begins on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at JxJās Cafritz Hall and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC. At least 135 films from 20 countries will be screened. There will also be parties, eight panel discussions, and filmmaker talkback after many of the showcase screenings. For more details, visit the festivalās website.Ā
The Anthem will host Janelle MonaĆ© on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. as part of their āAge of Pleasureā tour. Tickets start at $144 and can be purchased on The Anthemās website.Ā
The Art League will host āArt on the Rocksā on Friday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Waterfront Park. This event showcases talented local mixologists and chefs competing to create artistic cocktail and appetizer pairings inspired by art. Tickets cost $70 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.Ā
9:30 club will host āGasolina: Reggaeton Partyā on Friday, Oct. 6 at 10 p.m. Tickets start at $22 and can be purchased on 9:30 Clubās website.Ā
Union Stage will host āLook What You Made Me Do: Taylor Swift Dance Partyā on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 p.m. at Howard Theatre. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased on Howard Theaterās website.Ā
The Human Rights Campaign hosts its annual National Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the D.C. Convention Center. Tickets are sold out but you can join a waitlist at hrcnationaldinner.org.
CAMP Rehoboth hosts its 2023 Block Party on the second block of Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, Del., on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Local restaurants, entertainers, businesses, and nonprofits will participate. All ages are welcome. Admission is free; donations benefit the CAMP Rehoboth Community Center.
Capital Cabaretās Annual Fall Gala and Raffle will be on Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Carlysle Room. The event will feature performances from Broadway star Susan Derry and local D.C. cabaret artists. Tickets cost $150. For more details, email [email protected].Ā
SMYAL hosts its 26th annual Fall Brunch on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Marriott Marquis. Tickets at smyal.org. The event includes a cocktail reception featuring a silent auction, a three-course brunch, and a chance to hear from some of the communityās most inspiring leaders.
Sweet Honey in the Rock will perform on Friday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at St. Maryās College of Maryland Dodge Performing Arts Center. The group is a performance ensemble rooted in African-American history and culture. It educates, entertains and empowers its audience and community through the dynamic vehicles of a cappella singing and American Sign Language interpretation for the Deaf and hard of hearing. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

The fifth annual DC Comedy Festival will start on Monday Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Dupont Underground.
The festival, in partnership with Broken Diamond Comedy, will bring together more than 100 talented comedians from both local and international scenes. It is a celebration of the vibrant comedy talent in the D.C. metro area and an homage to the city that launched the careers of comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence, and Wanda Sykes.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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Queer and love to paint? Now is your time to shine
Green Lantern holds ‘Thirst and Paint’ event

āThirst and Paintā will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at the upstairs section of Green Lantern Bar.
This event is catered to the LGBTQ+ communityā allies are also welcome. And guests will be treated to one free drink, a canvas to take home, and a live model to pose for them.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.Ā
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