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Calendar: March 26-April 1

Events in the week to come

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A scene from the 2019 Pink Tie Party. This year’s event will be virtual. (Photo courtesy National Cherry Blossom Festival)

Friday, March 26

The Pink Tie Party, presented by the National Cherry Blossom Festival and partner organization the Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C. is today at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $20 for this annual event, which is virtual this year due to the ongoing pandemic. Virtual participants dress in their finest pink attire and mingle online with partygoers from around the world. A portion of ticket sales will pay for dinner and support local restaurants. For more information, visit nationalcherryblossomfestival.org.

Saturday, March 27

The Sixth & I historic synagogue presents Liberated: A Passover Seder tonight at 7 p.m. Rabbi Shira and Rabbi Aaron host this virtual seder filled with insightful reflections on the holiday with conversations around its relevant themes. The seder will be followed by dinner and breakout rooms. Visit sixthandi.org for more information and ticket prices.

Sunday, March 28

The Washington National Cathedral offers a virtual Palm Sunday service today at 11:15 a.m. Attendees can watch on the cathedral’s YouTube or Facebook pages. More information is available at cathedral.org/lent.

Hyattstown Christian Church (26012 Frederick Rd., Hyattstown, Md.) offers LGBTQ affirming services this Lenten and Easter season. Their outreach services include providing Christmas gifts to needy children in Montgomery and Frederick Counties, distributing rainbow bracelets at Frederick Pride, and making their rustic church available for all weddings equally. A future project includes a free community food pantry available the first week of April. For more information on religious and community services, visit hyattstownchristianchurch.org and their Facebook page.

Foundry United Methodist Church hosts its Palm Sunday Virtual Palm Parade today as part of its services beginning at 11:15 a.m. Attendees can participate by submitting videos of their celebrations with palms, house plants and more. For more information and submission directions, email [email protected] or visit foundryumc.org.

Monday, March 29

P&P Live! presents Anthea Butler to discuss “White Evangelical Racism” tonight at 6 p.m. During this free event, Butler discusses how evangelicals have used racism and the benefits of whiteness to fracture the electorate since the nation’s founding, through the Civil War and on to the current issues surrounding the Muslim travel ban and the crisis at the southern U.S. border. For more information, visit politics-prose.com.

Tuesday, March 30

DC Gaymers hosts a Pokemon Multibattle today at 7 p.m. Participants in this free virtual event can play with a friend or team up with others in this contest to be the next DCGY Pokemon Master. A Nintendo Switch and a Nintendo Online account are needed to participate. For more information, visit the DC Gaymers on Facebook.

Wednesday, March 31

StillWeLead, a monthly virtual community and professional development discussion presented by Capital Pride, begins today at 7 p.m. Sessions take place the last Wednesday of each month. This first session topic is “Cultivating the Voices of our Movement: Past, Present and Future” and LGBTQ guest panelists include Senior Advocate Cedric Burgess, veteran and former Maryland Congressional Candidate Mia Mason and College Park Mayor Patrick Wojahn. Visit capitalpride.org for more information.

Thursday, April 1

The Asian Pacific Islander Queer Support Group hosted by the DC Center is today at 7 p.m. via Zoom. This group meets the first Thursday of every month and is sponsored by the Asian Pacific Islander Queer Society DC and Asian Queers United for Action. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

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Washington D.C. LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo scheduled for Sunday

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Rainbow Wedding Network will host a wedding expo on Sunday, March 1.

Rainbow Wedding Network will host “Washington D.C. LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo” on Sunday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m.

Guests can meet and mingle with a curated selection of LGBTQ-welcoming wedding professionals from across the region, each ready to help bring your vision to life, and spend a beautiful afternoon exploring everything they need to create a celebration that reflects them.

There will be a relaxed, self-guided look at the Watergate’s spaces and amenities, savor signature cocktails and delicious tasting samples, and connect with other couples who are on the same journey.

Visit Eventbrite to reserve a spot. 

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Calendar: February 27-March 5

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, February 27

Center Aging Monthly Luncheon With Yoga and Drag Bingo 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+ Community Happy Hour Meetup” 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

Trans Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group 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, February 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. You do not need to be a member of the Beta Kappa Chapter or the Beta Phi Omega Sorority in order to join, but they do ask that you either identify as a lesbian or are questioning that aspect of your identity.Send an email to [email protected] to receive the zoom link.

Sunday, March 1

LGBTQ+ Community Coffee and Conversation will be at 12 p.m. at As You Are. This event is for people looking to make more friends and meaningful connections in the LGBTQ community. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite

Monday, March 2

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]).

Tuesday, March 3

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, March 4

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.

Center Aging Women’s Social and Discussion Group will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older LGBTQ+ women can meet and socialize with one another. There will be discussion, activities, and a chance for guests to share what they want future events to include. For more information, email [email protected]

Thursday, March 5

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.  

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Sweat DC expands to Shaw

Community workout and social planned for March 14

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Sweat DC is officially expanding to Shaw, opening a new location at 1818 7th St., N.W., on Saturday, March 28 — and they’re kicking things off with a high-energy, community-first launch event.

To celebrate, Sweat DC is hosting Sweat Fest, a free community workout and social on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. at the historic Howard Theatre. The event features a group fitness class, live DJ, local food and wellness partners, and a mission-driven partnership with the Open Goal Project, which works to expand access to youth soccer for players from marginalized communities.

For more details, visit Sweat DC’s website and reserve a spot on Eventbrite.

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