Out & About
Calendar: March 19-25
Events in the week to come
Friday, March 19
The Atlas Performing Arts Center presents a live virtual performance by Andrew Earle Simpson as he plays the original score to the 1926 silent film “The Flying Ace.” This film tells the fictional story of a WWI African-American pilot and features an all-African-American cast. Simpson co-founded the Atlas Performing Arts Center’s Silent Film Series where he is the curator and resident musician. For free tickets to this and other events, visit atlasarts.org.
Saturday, March 20
Kylie Disco Fever presented by DJ Travis Island is tonight at 9 p.m. via Twitch. This free online event features Kylie Minogue music, videos and chat for this first day of spring. Visit the event pages on Facebook and Twitch for more details.
Sunday, March 21
Freddie’s Beach Bar is serving weekend brunch on the patios and indoors, or takeout orders are available for curbside pickup today at 11 a.m. Guests to this Northern Virginia LGBTQ+, straight friendly venue are asked to call ahead at 703-685-0555 for dining information.
Baltimore’s Annual LGBTQ Seder is today at 5 p.m. This free virtual event is a chance to connect with the LGBTQ Jewish community and allies in a space that is welcoming and affirming of diverse gender expressions and sexualities. To register and for more information, visit queerseder.eventbrite.com or the event’s Facebook page.
Monday, March 22
Transmasculine and Nonbinary Chat, Chill and Game night is today at 5 p.m. This free virtual event is hosted by the DC-area Transmasculine Society and is open to trans and nonbinary folks as well as their friends, spouses and allies of any gender. For more information, visit dcats.org.
A women, trans and gender non-conforming roundtable hosted by the Musical Theatre Factory is tonight at 6 p.m. This monthly virtual drop-in group is based in New York and provides a space for participants who come from different lived experiences and perspectives with a goal of pushing the industry to be more accepting and inclusive. For more information, visit mtf.nyc.
Tuesday, March 23
The Woman’s National Democratic Club presents a virtual discussion with politician and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams today at noon. This free event features Abrams sharing lessons for Georgia and other voting battlegrounds in future elections. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.
Wednesday, March 24
A free virtual Shakespearean Comedy Panel hosted by P&P Live! is tonight at 7 p.m. “That Way Madness Lies” features the bard’s notable works reimagined by award-wining YA authors including LGBTQ authors Mark Oshiro and Anna-Marie McLemore. For more information, visit politics-prose.com.
Thursday, March 25
The Queer Book Club meets tonight at 7 p.m. via Skype. This group meets on the last Thursday of the month to discuss queer books by queer authors. This week’s book is “The Carpet Weaver” by Nemat Sadat and the group hopes to invite the author for a chat. More information is available at thedccenter.org.
Out & About
Blade Foundation to host fundraiser in Rehoboth on Sept. 12
Mayor-elect Stewart, state Rep. Snyder-Hall to give remarks
The Washington Blade Foundation will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Rehoboth Beach featuring remarks from Rehoboth’s Mayor-elect Susan Stewart and Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall.
The Foundation funds fellowships for aspiring queer journalists and enterprise journalism projects.
The event will be held at a private home in Rehoboth. Tickets are $100 and include open bar from Diego’s, catered appetizers from the Blue Moon, entertainment, guest speakers, and an auction. Tickets are available here.
Friday, September 4
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant.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, September 5
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.
Sunday, September 6
“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. Join Sapphire Blue, Deja Diamond and their team of amazing drag performers for the most fun you’ll have all weekend. Tickets cost $58.51 and are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, September 7
Go Gay DC will host “Out in Rosslyn LGBTQ+ Community Social” at 6 p.m. at Hyatt Centric Arlington. We have been invited to visit Hyatt Centric Arlington, where we will gather in a reserved section of their lounge. Attendees will be greeted by members of the Go Gay DC Leadership Team & receive a name tag upon arrival. This event is ideal for meeting new folks, making new friends, community-building, or just to unwind and enjoy the atmosphere. Casual attire is perfectly fine. More details are available on Eventbrite.
Tuesday, September 8
Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so — by sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. For more details, visit the group’s Facebook.
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, September 9
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, September 10
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
Archuleta to host book signing in Rehoboth Beach
Entertainer to meet with fans at Browseabout Books
David Archuleta will chat with fans and sign his book “Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself” on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach.
The book is an inspirational account of his transformation from a closeted Mormon teen singer to a pop star who is comfortable with his queer identity. For additional information on this event, go to browseaboutbooks.com.
Archuleta will also be in Rehoboth Beach to headline the “Night of Entertainment” on Saturday, Sept. 5 for CAMP Rehoboth’s SUNFESTIVAL weekend, which includes the Night of Dance Sept. 6.
Visit camprehoboth.org for more information.
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