Out & About
Calendar: March 5-11
Events in the week to come
Friday, March 5
The DC Center hosts Friday Tea Time for Older LGBTQ+ adults today at 2 p.m. via Zoom. Participants are invited to join this free social hour for a chance to connect and build friendships and community over beverages of choice. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.
Madams of DC presented by Off the Mall Tours is tonight at 7 p.m. via Facebook. DC experienced an unprecedented rise in prostitution around the time of the Civil War and Pennsylvania Avenue became a notorious red light district. For tickets and information, visit otmdc.com/booking.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” is back at Red Bear Brewing (209 M St., N.E.) tonight at 8 p.m. Red Bear is airing this season’s events on its big screens while serving beer, food and cocktails. Visit redbear.beer or their Facebook event page for details.
Saturday, March 6
The Gay District, a social and discussion group for LGBTQ men aged 18-35, meets virtually tonight at 8 p.m. This is a free community-based event focused on building an understanding of gay culture and personal identity through an awareness of community events and civil rights. Visit gaydistrict.org for more information.
Sunday, March 7
Meditation for queer and trans people of color is tonight at 6:45 p.m. This free event includes 5-10 minute meditations and shared readings by different queer and trans authors of color. For more information and to register, visit Eventbrite.
Monday, March 8
Center Aging hosts its virtual Coffee Drop-in today at 10 a.m. via Zoom. LGBTQ older adults and friends are invited to join in friendly conversations on Mondays. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.
The 2021 Ibero-American Film Showcase: Female Perspectives hosted by IberoamericanCulture DC and the Ibero-American Cultural Attachés Association begins today at noon via Facebook. The association promotes the cultures of its 17 member countries in the D.C. area. This free event, starting on International Women’s Day and lasting until Mar. 21, screens works celebrating women’s stories and features a panel discussion with the filmmakers and other guests. More information is available on the event’s Facebook page.
Tuesday, March 9
DC Gaymers, a social group for LGBTQ gamers in and around the DC area hold events every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Visit their Facebook page for upcoming events or email [email protected].
Wednesday, March 10
The Who’s Hiring Web Series for Trans and Non-Binary Job Seekers hosted by HRC and Trans Can Work continues today at 3 p.m. For more information and to register, visit hrc.im/whoshiring or hrc.org/resources/whos-hiring-web-series.
Get Empowered! A Self-Defense Happy Hour is tonight at 6:30 p.m. This online workshop is for people of color and is open to women, trans men and other gender diverse individuals who are 16 and up. There is a $20 minimum fee, but those who need financial assistance should contact the venue. To register and for more information visit defendyourself.org or thedccenter.org.
Thursday, March 11
Molly’s Salon, a weekly virtual discussion presented by Arena Stage and featuring artists and theater industry leaders hosts two-time Tony award nominee Brad Oscar today at 7 p.m. Oscar, whose husband is actor Diego Prieto, earned Tony nods for his work in “The Producers” and “Something Rotten!” Oscar and Prieto were married in 2012 in an Arena Stage ceremony where they met during a 2005 production of “Damn Yankees.” For more information on this free event, contact [email protected].
P&P Live! Presents a discussion between “The Committed” author Viet Thanh Nguyen and Cheyenne and Arapaho writer Tommy Orange tonight at 8 p.m. This novel follows an unnamed character called “Sympathizer” and his brother as he arrives in early 1980s Paris and gets caught up in drug dealing and addiction even as he struggles to assimilate into French culture.
Friday, April 3
Center Aging Monthly Luncheon With Yoga will be at 12 p.m. 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 “First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at Silver Diner Ballston. 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, April 4
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.
Nellies Sports Bar will host “Nellies DC Drag Brunch” at 12 p.m. Come get served like a queen, by a queen at the top rated Drag Brunch in DC! Join Sapphire Blue, Deja Diamond and their team of amazing drag performers, for the most fun you’ll have all weekend. Tickets start at $58.51 and are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, April 6
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]).
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour Meetup” at 5:30 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar and restaurant. This event is ideal for making new friends. It’s free to attend. The group will gather inside at the purple booth to the left. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Tuesday, April 7
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, April 8
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 www.thedccenter.org/careers.
Thursday, April 9
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be more fair with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5:00 pm 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.
Friday, March 27
Center Aging Monthly Luncheon With Yoga will be at 12 p.m. 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+ Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Dupont Italian Kitchen. 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.
Trans and Genderqueer Game Night will be at 7 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is a relaxing, laid-back evening of games and fun. All are welcome and there’ll be card and board games on hand. Feel free to bring your own games to share. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
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, March 28
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 “Sunday Supper on Saturday” at 2 p.m. It’s more than just an event; it’s an opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and invest in something meaningful, and enjoy delicious food, genuine laughter, and conversations that spark connection and inspiration. For more details, visit the Center’s website.
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].
Monday, March 30
“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]).
“Tea Time! A Local DC Drag Comedy Show” will be at 3 p.m. at Spark Social. This is a live drag comedy show where drag legends TrevHER & Tiara Missou Sidora host spill all the tea in the DMV. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Tuesday, March 31
Visibili-TEA Party will be at 6 p.m. at Restoration Station. Guests are encouraged to come sip, celebrate, and shine together. This event is a Trans Day of Visibility celebration and a special collaboration between Auntie’s Home and Damien Ministries. This is a boozy tea party with intention and the dress code reflects the vibe. More details are available on Eventbrite.
Wednesday, March 1
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, April 2
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. 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.
Unconventional Diner will host “Cherry Blossom Drag Bingo Party” on Friday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m.
Guests will be treated to an unforgettable night of drag performances, bingo, food and drink and prizes. Highlights of the evening include themed cocktails, drag performances and bingo prizes.
Tickets can be secured via Resy.
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