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Calendar: March 5-11

Events in the week to come

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ is back at Red Bear Brewing (209 M St., N.E.) Friday at 8 p.m. (Photo courtesy VH1)

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.

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Celebrate the Fourth of July the gay way!

LGBTQ events planned for Friday

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The Rainbow History Project will host “Pickets, Protests and Parade Exhibit Tour” at 7 p.m. at Freedom Plaza. This event honors the courage, resilience and resistance of D.C.’s gay community. For more details, visit Eventbrite

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at Hyatt Centric Arlington (1325 Wilson Blvd.). This fun event is ideal for meeting new people and community building. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite

Xavier Entertainment DC will host “Cowboy Carter Afterparty” at 10 p.m. at Nellie’s Sports Bar. There will be fireworks, parades, and patriotic fun. For more details, visit Eventbrite

Mezcal Amaras will host “Sha Boing Boing Showdown” at 6 p.m. at Snappy’s Small Bar (3917 Georgia Ave., N.W.). Get ready to test your hotdog eating abilities. Tickets start at $12.51 and can be purchased on Eventbrite

Illusions Drag Queen Show will host “Drag Queen Dinner Show” at 7 p.m. at 2323 18th St. N.W. Guests will be treated to the very best celebrity drag impersonations in entertainment. Tickets start at $12.97 and are available on Eventbrite

Thurst Lounge will host “A Thirsty Cowboy Afterparty” at 5 p.m. DJ Apollo will be performing. For more details, visit Thurst’s website

9:30 Club will host “Gimme Gimme Disco: A Dance Party Inspired by ABBA” at 9 p.m. The DJ will play plenty of disco hits from the 70s and 80s. Tickets cost $45.30 and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.

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Berkshire Choral to commemorate Matthew Shepard’s life

Concert held at Washington National Cathedral

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Craig Hella Johnson’s fusion oratorio ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ will be performed at the Washington National Cathedral. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Berkshire Choral International will present a concert performance of composer Craig Hella Johnson’s fusion oratorio “Considering Matthew Shepard” on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington National Cathedral. 

The program will be guest conducted by Dr. Jeffrey Benson, a native of the DMV who currently serves as Director of Choral Activities at San José State University. The concert is a partial benefit for the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Notably, Matthew’s remains are interred at the National Cathedral and his parents, Dennis and Judy, will give opening remarks at the performance.

Tickets are $20 – $65, and 50% of ticket proceeds will be donated to the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Tickets are only available online at berkshirechoral.org

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Calendar: June 26-July 2

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, June 26

“Center Aging Monthly Luncheon and Bingo” will be at 2 p.m. in person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s new location at 1827 Wiltberger St., N.W. 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 Pride Month Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Dupont Italian Kitchen. 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, June 27

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Pride Month 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.

Art Roving will host “Where Color Meets Spectrum: Blackness, Queerness & Tomorrow” at 200 I St., S.E. This is a panel discussion with Queer Art salon artists Nikki Brooks, Maps Glover & Chrys Seawood, moderated by artist and curator Brittany Mona’. The Queer Art Salon exhibition is on view from June 13 – August 1, 2025 and funded by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities’ Art Exhibition Grant program. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite

Baby Shank Rooftop Bar and Lounge will host “DC Drag brunch on Rooftop – Penthouse” at 12 p.m. Guests can enjoy delicious French cuisine. The event will be hosted by Miss Capital Pride. Tickets cost $30.65 and are available on Eventbrite

Sunday, June 28

Jonathan Van Ness will host a masterclass at 10 a.m. at Dupont Circle Hotel. Enjoy refreshments and community as Jonathan showcases styling techniques for a range of hair types—helping you create a gallery-worthy look that’s truly, beautifully yours. A portion of ticket sales will benefit SMYAL, a local nonprofit that has been supporting LGBTQ+ youth in D.C. for more than 40 years. Tickets are available on Eventbrite

Monday, June 29

“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 details, email [email protected]

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 information, email [email protected]

Tuesday, June 30

Center Aging Women’s Social and Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older LGBTQ+ 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, visit the DC Center’s website

Wednesday, July 1

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 www.thedccenter.org/careers.

Thursday, July 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 with Charles M. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breathwork, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s website.

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