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Calendar: Jan. 23-28

Events in the week to come

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Saturday, Jan. 23

The National League of United Latin American Citizens LGBTQ Affairs Committee hosts a leadership summit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This LULAC event is for current and new members to spotlight successes, create and organize new LGBTQ councils, and promote projects to support the Latinx and LGBTQ communities. Visit lulac.org to learn more about the national organization and Facebook to learn more about this event and the LULAC Lambda DC chapter. 

Sunday, Jan. 24

Freddie’s Beach Bar (555 23rd St. S, Arlington, Va.) and Go Gay DC host brunch today at 11 a.m. Brunch is served on the patios, indoors or using curbside takeout. Patrons are encouraged to follow public health guidelines or call ahead with questions. For more information, visit freddiesbeachbar.com

Monday, Jan. 25

The D.C.-area Transmasculine Society hosts a virtual game night via Discord tonight at 5 p.m. This free event is primarily for transmasculine and nonbinary gamers, but friends, spouses and allies of any gender are welcome to hang out and chat while playing their favorite games as well. Interested participants must join the group’s Discord server to get the invite link. Visit dcats.org/discord for details. 

Tuesday, Jan. 26

Karaoke for LGBTQ+ Youth is tonight at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the North Shore Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth, this free virtual event is for participants who want to sing or just cheer others on and have a good time. More information is available at nagly.org and the karaoke event page on Facebook

Wednesday, Jan. 27

The Language Exchange Happy Hour features French conversation tonight at 7 p.m. at Johnny Pistolas (2333 18th St., N.W.). Tickets are $10 on Eventbrite and include one taco, one margarita and three hours of conversation en français. The venue adheres to evolving COVID-19 restrictions, so visit Eventbrite or email [email protected] for updates and details. 

A virtual transmasculine and nonbinary social hour hosted by the DC-area Transmasculine Society is tonight at 8 p.m. DCATS social hours are open to those identifying as trans men, nonbinary, genderqueer or others who where assigned female at birth but believe that is an inaccurate or incomplete description of themselves. Participants do not have to live in the DC area to join. For more information, visit dcats.org

Thursday, Jan. 28

P&P Live! presents a virtual discussion with law professor Amanda Frost, author of “You Are Not American: Citizenship Stripping from Dred Scott to the Dreamers” tonight at 8 p.m. This work and discussion explores efforts by the US government over the last 200 years to revoke citizenship rights based on an individual’s race, ethnicity, marriage partner or beliefs. For more information, visit politics-prose.com

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Here’s how to celebrate Black queer joy

Brunch and Day Party planned for Saturday

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Katrina Campbell-Frazier will host “Black Queer Joy: Brunch and Day Party” on Saturday, May 23 at 12 p.m. at Mixxed Food and Drinks. 

This event will bring together beautiful energy, music, games, and unforgettable moments — because joy like this deserves to be shared. 

Guests can expect unlimited rainbow mimosa flights, a “Build Your Pride” cocktail bar, full food menu and music by DJ Kei-Note K69, among other things. 

This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite

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Calendar: May 22-28

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, May 22

Center Aging Monthly Luncheon With Yoga will be at 12 p.m. at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center. Email Mac at [email protected] if you require ASL interpreter assistance, have any dietary restrictions, or questions about this event.

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]

Saturday, May 23

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

Black Lesbian Support Group will be at 1 p.m. on Zoom. This is a peer-led support group devoted to the joys and challenges of being a Black Lesbian. For more details, email [email protected]

Sunday, May 24

Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative will host “Sundae Tea: Legendary Community Talk-Back” at 6 p.m. at the Howard Theatre. This is a laid-back gathering where community vibes meet lively conversations. This legendary talk-back is your chance to share thoughts, hear stories, and connect with awesome people. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite

Monday, May 25

Queer Book Club will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The Queer Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month to discuss books by queer authors. This month’s reading is “To Shape a Dragon’s Breath” by Moniquill Blackgoose For more details, visit the DC Center’s website

Tuesday, May 26

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

Wednesday, May 27

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, May 28

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, 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 LGBTQ+ Community Center’s website

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DC Black Pride is around the corner

Anthony Oakes hosts comedy show on Thursday

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Comedian Anthony Oakes (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Anthony Oakes will host “DC Black Pride Comedy Show” on Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m.

Oakes will workshop his new hour about addiction, incarceration, recovery, and redemption with special guests.

This event will be hosted by the hilarious Apple Brown Betty with TJ So Silly, Howl Cooper, and featuring Patrice Deveaux. DJ Art.is will be spinning on the 1’s & 2’s. Libations will be provided by Drink Alchy. Images by RGF ENT. Tickets are $28.52 and can be purchased on Eventbrite

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