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Calendar: April 23-29

Events in the week to come

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Friday, April 23

The Japan Information and Culture Center hosts a virtual screening of “Tamako Love Story” for its April Animezing! film series. This free anime film features the story of young Tamako who is excited that high school is ending, but fears getting older and losing touch with friends. For more information, visit watch.eventive.org and the JICC Facebook page.

Saturday, April 24

The Metro D.C. Democratic Socialists of America host a virtual socialist feminist reading group today at 2 p.m. Visit actionnetwork.org or their Facebook page for more information on this free event.

ForestPlanet hosts a virtual Global Earth Day Retro Dance Party beginning today at 3 p.m. and running until Sunday at 3 a.m. This free event celebrates Earth Day with a 12-hour virtual music and dance marathon featuring Funk, Disco, New Wave, Glam Rock and other dance music video genres from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. For tickets and information, visit retroearthday.eventbrite.com.

Sunday, April 25

The inaugural Sinhalese and Tamil New Year event organized by the Sri Lankan American Action Coalition is today at 2 p.m. via Zoom. This free event honors a segment of the AAPI community through a virtual cultural celebration. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.

Lez Hang Out Virtual Trivia: “The Haunting of Hill House and Bly Manor” is today at 3 p.m. Tickets for this event range in price from $5 to $10. For more information and for help forming teams, email [email protected].

Monday, April 26

The DC-area Transmasculine Society virtual transmasculine and nonbinary chat, chill and game night is tonight at 5 p.m. For more information about this free event, visit dcats.org.

SONiA Disappear Fear: A Concert for Lesbian Visibility Day is tonight at 8 p.m. via Facebook. For details on this lesbian musical celebration, visit soniadisappearfear.com and facebook.com/disappear.fear.

Tuesday, April 27

Love Blooms: An HRC Cooking Class is tonight at 6 p.m. Events for this virtual class with local Chefs Erik Bruner-Yang and Marcelle Afram includes a mealkit pick up at 1351 H St., N.E. Further instructions will be sent via email prior to the event. For more information, visit hrc.im/loveblooms or email [email protected].

P&P Live! presents a discussion on poverty, policing, incarceration and enforced masculinity with “Bird Uncaged” author Marlon Peterson tonight at 8 p.m. During a period of incarceration, Peterson, a Senior Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity and a 2015 recipient of the Soros Justice Fellowship, immersed himself in anti-violence activism, education and prison abolition work. Visit politics-prose.com for more information on this free event.

D.C. Gaymers hosts virtual events every Tuesday for LGBTQ gamers in and around the D.C. region. For more information, visit facebook.com/groups/dc.gaymers.

Wednesday, April 28

The Job Club, a weekly LGBTQ job support program hosted by the D.C. Center, is tonight at 6 p.m. via Zoom. For more information, visit thedccenter.org/careers.

Thursday, April 29

Facebook Live presents Autotheory as Feminist Practice in Art, Writing and Criticism tonight at 7:30 p.m. This discussion on the blending of theory and philosophy with autobiography and memoir features a talk by Che Gossett, a Black femme critical theoriest and a graduate fellow at the Center for Cultural Analysis at Rutgers University. For more information on this free virtual discussion, visit the Facebook event page.

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Whitman-Walker to host legal services workshop

Event held virtually and in-person at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center

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Whitman Walker Health Center will host a legal services workshop on Tuesday, July 21 at 3 p.m. virtually and in-person at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center. 

Attorneys from WWH will give an overview of the free legal services they offer and discuss recent challenges. WWH meets clients where they are to address the issues they are facing, such as:

  • Immigration relief based on LGBTQ+/HIV status
  • Public benefits, including Social Security Disability denials
  • Appealing health insurance denials of Gender Affirming Care
  • Name changes and ID Document update

Register online to attend virtually. To attend in person, no registration is required.

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Calendar: July 17-23

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, July 17

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at Hotel Zena. 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 LGBTQ+ Community Center. This is a relaxing, laid-back evening of games and fun. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website

Saturday, July 18

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 LGBTQ+ Community Center will host “Sunday Supper on Saturday” at 2 p.m. 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.

LGBTQ People of Color will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This peer support group is an outlet for LGBTQ people of color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space that strives to be safe and judgement free. There will be all sorts of activities like watching movies, poetry events, storytelling, and just hanging out with others. For more details, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.

Sunday, July 19

“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 are $58.51 and are available on Eventbrite

Monday, July 20

“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, July 21

Center Bi+ Roundtable will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is an opportunity for people to gather in order to discuss issues related to bisexuality or as bi individuals in a private setting. Visit Facebook or Meetup for more information.

Wednesday, July 22

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.

Asexual and Aromantic Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a space where people who are questioning this aspect of their identity or those who identify as asexual and/or aromantic can come together, share stories and experiences, and discuss various topics. For more details, email [email protected]

Thursday, July 23

The DC 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 Center’s website.  

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Rehoboth’s Aqua to celebrate 20th anniversary Sunday

Event marks culmination of Pride weekend in beach community

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Aqua’s Katie Lyell is the reigning Best Rehoboth Bartender in the Blade’s Best of LGBTQ DC awards competition. (Blade file photo by Daniel Truitt)

Aqua Bar & Grill in Rehoboth Beach will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Sunday, July 19 from 2-7 p.m. DJ Biff will entertain the crowd; there will be complimentary birthday cake and surprise guests. 

The event marks the culmination of Pride weekend in Rehoboth Beach, which runs all weekend with panel discussions, parties, and more. 

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