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.
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.
Out & About
‘How We Survived’ panel set for March 25
‘Living History’ discussion to be held at Spark Social
Friends of Dorothy Cafe will host “Part One, Living History: How We Survived,” will take place on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Spark Social House.
This event will be moderated by Abby Stuckrath, host of the “Queering the District” podcast. Panelists include: Earline Budd, activist, trans rights advocate; TJ Flavell of Go Gay DC; DC LGBTQ+ Center Board Member David Bissette; and Alexa Rodriguez, founder and executive director, Trans-Latinx DMV.
This event is part of a four-part storytelling series called “Living History,” which centers LGBTQ elders, activists, artists, and icons sharing their lived experiences and reflections with younger generations. The conversations explore themes like resilience, community organizing, chosen family, and the lessons earlier generations hope today’s LGBTQ+ and ally communities will carry forward.
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