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Calendar: June 3-9

LGBTQ events in the week to come

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Friday, June 3

Friday Tea Time and social hour for Older LGBTQ+ adults will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. Feel free to bring your beverage of choice. For the Zoom link or more information, contact Justin ([email protected]).

Go Gay DC will be hosting ā€œLGBTQ+ Pride Kickoff Socialā€ at 7 p.m. at The Commentary. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. For more details, visit Eventbrite.Ā 

Saturday, June 4

DC Peer Support Group Lunch and Watch Party will be at 12 p.m. inside the atrium of the Reeves Center next to the DC Center for the LGBT Community. The watch party will begin at 12:30p.m. on the second floor community room. This will be a screening of will ā€œQueer as Folkā€ Pride episode (season 2, episode 4), followed by a viewing of the trailer for the upcoming reboot of ā€œQueer as Folkā€ premiering June 9. To register for this event, visit thisĀ link.

LGBTQ People of Color Support Group will be at 1 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 judgment free. For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

Baltimore Trans Pride will be at 4 p.m. at Charles Station North and 23rd Street. The event will feature this year’s royalty couple Devin Bey and Kionte Wilkens. For more information emailĀ  [email protected].Ā 

Sunday, June 5

Latinx History Project will host ā€œOrgullosamente Outdoorsā€ at 12 p.m. at Key Bridge Boathouse. This will be a queer kayaking event on the Potomac River. The cost is $18 per hour. For more information, visit Latinx History Project’s Facebook.

Yappy Day Party with DJ MIM will be at 1 p.m. at metrobar DC. DJ MIM will be setting springtime vibes with great music for this gathering of members of the LGBTQ community. This event is free and more information is available on Eventbrite.Ā 

Monday, June 6

Center Aging Coffee Drop-In will be at 10 a.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community and online on Zoom. LGBT Older Adults — and friends — are invited to enjoy friendly conversations and to discuss any issues you might be dealing with. For more information, visit the Center Aging’s Facebook or Twitter.Ā 

Wicked Mondaze will be at 5 p.m. at Bidwell Restaurant. Guests are encouraged to come chill with friends or mix & mingle to make new connections while enjoying delicious craft cocktails and food bites during the happy hour vibe. There will also be music by DJ MIM and special guest DJs. Tickets cost $25 and are available on Eventbrite.Ā 

Tuesday, June 7

Center Aging Women’s Discussion and Social 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. To register for this event, visit this link.Ā 

Queen of the Hall will be at 7 p.m. at Hook Hall. This will be Queen of the Hall’s first-ever drag competition at the venue. There will be three categories- presentation, talent and a top 2 lip sync. Prizes include $350 cash, $1,000 in bookings, a custom mix, a custom wig, and a custom costume. This event is free and more information is available on Eventbrite.Ā 

Wednesday, June 8

Job Club will be at 6 p.m. in person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community and online on Zoom. The Job Club 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 ā€œapplicants.ā€

DC Fray will host a free bingo series at 7 p.m. at As You Are. This is a LGBTQ happy hour bingo night. DC Fray will provide the game night host, bingo materials including daubers, and awesome prizes. For more information, visit Eventbrite.Ā 

Thursday, June 9

The DC Center’s Food Pantry Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be fair with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. 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.Ā 

The 16th Official DC Latinx Pride Party will be at 9 p.m. at the Howard Theatre. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased on Ticketweb.

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Calendar: September 22-28

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, September 22

ā€œCenter Aging Monthly Luncheon with Yoga and Bingoā€ will be at 12 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. Bingo will be hosted by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. To RSVP, visit the DC Center’s website.Ā 

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Social in the Cityā€ at 7 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott Dupont Circle. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Trans Support 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 or expression to join together in community and learn from one another. For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

Women in their Twenties and Thirties will be at 8 p.m. on Zoom. This is a discussion group for queer women in the D.C. area. For more details, visit WiTT’s closed Facebook group.Ā 

Saturday, September 23

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Brunchā€ at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. Guests are encouraged to come enjoy brunch with other LGBTQ folk. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Black Lesbian Support Group will be at 11 a.m. on Zoom. This is a support group devoted to the joys and challenges of being a Black lesbian. For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

Sunday, September 24

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Coffee & Conversationā€ at 12 p.m. at As You Are. This event is ideal for those looking to make new friends & connections in the DMV’s LGBTQ community. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

AfroCode DC will be at 4 p.m. at Decades DC. This event will be an experience of non-stop music, dancing, and good vibes and a crossover of genres and a fusion of cultures. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Monday, September 25

Center Aging Monday Coffee and Conversation will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. LGBT Older Adults — and friends — are invited to enjoy friendly conversations and to discuss any issues you might be dealing with. For more information, visit the Center Aging’s Facebook or Twitter.Ā 

Queer Book Club will be at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. This month’s reading is ā€œAce: What Sexuality Reveals About Desire, Society and the Meaning of Sexā€ by Angela Chen. For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

Tuesday, September 26

Pride on the Patio Events will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Social Mixerā€ at 5:30 p.m. at Showroom. This event is a weekly cocktails and dinner social mixer for the LGBTQIA community in Frederick, Md. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Genderqueer DC will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a support group for people who identify outside the gender binary, whether bigender, agender, gender fluid, or just know that you’re not 100% cis. For more details, visit genderqueerdc.org.Ā 

Wednesday, September 27

Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. 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 ā€œapplicantsā€ toward being ā€œcandidates.ā€ For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.

Asexual & Aromantic Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom and in person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is a place where people questioning this aspect of their identity or those who identify as asexual or aromantic can come together, share stories and experiences and discuss various topics. For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

Thursday, September 28

Virtual Yoga Class with Jesse Z. will be at 12 p.m. online. This is a weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. Guests are encouraged to RSVP on the DC Center’s website, providing your name, email address, and zip code, along with any questions you may have. A link to the event will be sent at 6 p.m. the day before.

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Calendar: September 8-14

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, September 8

Center Aging Friday Tea Time will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. For more details, email [email protected].Ā Ā 

Women in Their Twenties and Thirties will meet at 8 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social discussion group for queer women in the Washington, D.C. area. For more details, visit their closed Facebook group.Ā 

Saturday, September 9

Universal Pride Meeting will be at 1 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Brunchā€ at 10 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. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Sunday, September 10

AfroCode DC will be at 4 p.m. at Decades DC. This event will be an experience of non-stop music, dancing, and good vibes and a crossover of genres and a fusion of cultures. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.Ā 

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Dinner & Conversationā€ at 6 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano. Guests are encouraged to come enjoy an evening of Italian-style dining and conversation with other LGBTQ+ folk on the enclosed front patio. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.Ā 

Monday, September 11

Center Aging Monday Coffee and Conversation will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. LGBT Older Adults — and friends — are invited to enjoy friendly conversations and to discuss any issues you might be dealing with. For more information, visit the Center Aging’s Facebook or Twitter.Ā 

ā€œReign: A Variety Drag Showā€ will be at 8 p.m. at Dupont Italian Kitchen. Logan Stone willĀ  host the event, featuring Dabatha Christie, Hennessey, Sirene Noir Sidora Jackson, and Anamosity. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.Ā 

Tuesday, September 12

Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a peer-facilitated discussion group and a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. For more details, visit the group’s For more information, visit the Coming Out Discussion Group Facebook page.Ā 

Trans Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group is intended to provide 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.Ā  For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

Wednesday, September 13

Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. 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 ā€œapplicantsā€ toward being ā€œcandidates.ā€ For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.thedccenter.org/careers.

Thursday, September 14

The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be more with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5:00 pm 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.Ā 

Virtual Yoga Class with Jesse Z. will be at 12 p.m. online. This is a weekly class focusing on yoga, breathwork, and meditation. Guests are encouraged to RSVP on the DC Center’s website, providing your name, email address, and zip code, along with any questions you may have. A link to the event will be sent at 6 p.m. the day before.

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Calendar: September 1-7

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, September 1

ā€œCenter Aging: Friday Tea Timeā€ will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This event is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. For more information, contact [email protected]. Ā 

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Socialā€ at 7 p.m. at The Commentary. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite. Ā 

Saturday, September 2

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Brunchā€ at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. Guests are encouraged to come enjoy brunch with other LGBTQ+ folk.. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

LGBTQ People of Color Support Group will be at 1 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 the strives to be safe and judgment free. There are 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.Ā 

Sunday, September 3

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Coffee & Conversationā€ at 12 p.m. at As You Are. This event is ideal for those looking to make new friends & connections in the DMV’s LGBTQ+ community. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

AfroCode DC will be at 4 p.m. at Decades DC. This event will be an experience of non-stop music, dancing, and good vibes and a crossover of genres and a fusion of cultures. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Monday, September 4

ā€œReign: A Variety Drag Showā€ will be at 8 p.m. at Dupont Italian Kitchen. Logan Stone will host the event, featuring Dabatha Christie, Hennessey, Sirene Noir Sidora Jackson, and Anamosity. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.Ā 

Center Aging Monday Coffee and Conversation will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. LGBT Older Adults — and friends — are invited to enjoy friendly conversations and to discuss any issues you might be dealing with. For more information, visit the Center Aging’s FacebookĀ orĀ Twitter.Ā 

Tuesday, September 5

Pride on the Patio Events will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Social Mixerā€ at 5:30 p.m. at Showroom. This event is a weekly cocktails and dinner social mixer for the LGBTQIA community in Frederick, Md. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Wednesday, September 6

Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. 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 ā€œapplicantsā€ toward being ā€œcandidates.ā€ For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.

Center Aging: Women’s Social & Discussion Group will be at 6 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. 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 events they want to include in the future. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.

Thursday, September 7

API Queer Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This support group for the Asian and Pacific Islander queer community is hosted by APIQS (Asian Pacific Islander Queer Society DC) and AQUA (Asian Queers United for Action). For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

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