Out & About
Calendar: March 26-April 1
Events in the week to come
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.
Out & About
‘How to Survive a Plague’ screens June 5
Commemorating 45th anniversary of first report of AIDS
June 5 marks the 45th anniversary of the first report of AIDS. To commemorate the occasion, Whitman-Walker Health is sponsoring a screening of the film “How to Survive a Plague” on June 5 at 5:30 p.m. at GWU Lisner Auditorium (730 21st St., N.W.).
The screening is free and you can register on Eventbrite. Other partners involved in the screening are the Center for Black Equity, Food & Friends, HIPS, and Us Helping Us.
After the film, attendees will head to Dupont Circle for a candlelight vigil at sunset.
The film reflects on lessons from the community-led response to the plague while honoring those lost to HIV and AIDS. It tells the story of activism and innovation about AIDS survival. Culled from a trove of archival footage, the film is epic and intimate, tracking a small group of people, most of them HIV-positive, in their nine-year-long battle to save their own lives, according to a statement from Whitman-Walker.
Katrina Campbell-Frazier will host “Black Queer Joy: Brunch and Day Party” on Saturday, May 23 at 12 p.m. at Mixxed Food and Drinks.
This event will bring together beautiful energy, music, games, and unforgettable moments — because joy like this deserves to be shared.
Guests can expect unlimited rainbow mimosa flights, a “Build Your Pride” cocktail bar, full food menu and music by DJ Kei-Note K69, among other things.
This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Friday, May 22
Center Aging Monthly Luncheon With Yoga will be at 12 p.m. at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center. Email Mac at [email protected] if you require ASL interpreter assistance, have any dietary restrictions, or questions about this event.
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, May 23
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.
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].
Sunday, May 24
Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative will host “Sundae Tea: Legendary Community Talk-Back” at 6 p.m. at the Howard Theatre. This is a laid-back gathering where community vibes meet lively conversations. This legendary talk-back is your chance to share thoughts, hear stories, and connect with awesome people. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, May 25
Queer Book Club will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The Queer Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month to discuss books by queer authors. This month’s reading is “To Shape a Dragon’s Breath” by Moniquill Blackgoose For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Tuesday, May 26
Genderqueer DC will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a support group for people who identify outside of the gender binary, whether you’re bigender, agender, genderfluid, or just know that you’re not 100% cis. For more details, visit genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.
Wednesday, May 27
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, May 28
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, breath work 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.
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