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Trans Day of Remembrance events for 2022
Observances planned in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
MULUSA: Rainbow Visibility Platform and CAKE Society Co will host “Trans Day of Remembrance Brunch” on Sunday, Nov 20 at 11 a.m. at CAKE Headquarters at 2771 Hartland road, Falls Church, Va.
This event will be in both English and Spanish, and there will be brunch spreads and drinks. There will also be gender-affirming essentials, condoms, HIV at-home testing orders and a leadership library to borrow books from.
Admission to this event is free and you can reserve a spot on Eventbrite.
DC-area organizations including Cake Society, HIPS, the DC Center, DC Trans Picnics and the DC Trans Safety Collective are holding a “Tribute to Trans Day of Remembrance” at Freedom Plaza on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 4-6 p.m. The event will include a candlelight vigil and a rally with community speakers. For more information, go to the DC Area Trans Picnics Instagram.
BONDS Organization will host “Black Trans Joy Brunch” on Sunday, Nov 20 at 11 a.m. at 3439 Benning Rd., N.E.
This event features live performances from Passion Principle, Sybastian Kenedy Armani Sr, San Juan Ova, and Sergio celebrating Black transgender culture. There will also be a limited open bar and free HIV testing.
Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Montgomery Inter-religious Community will host “Transgender Day of Remembrance” on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Bethesda United Church of Christ.
This event is an opportunity for the LGBTQ community to come together to mourn the deaths and honor the memory of those murdered because of anti-transgender hate this year. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
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UPDATE: Impulse Group’s ‘PrEP Pool Party’ cancelled
Organizers announce cancellation of event
Impulse Group DC was to host a “PrEP Pool Party” on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. at Vida Fitness: Navy Yard. However, organizers have announced that the event has been cancelled.
Visit @impulsegroupdc on Instagram for information on future events for Impulse Group DC.
Friday, August 21
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Uproar Rooftop. 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 7:00p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is a relaxing, laid-back evening of games and fun. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Saturday, August 22
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].
Monday, August 24
“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]).
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 “An Unkindness of Ghosts” by Rivers Solomon. For more details, visit the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s website.
Tuesday, August 25
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, August 26
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, August 27
The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the 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.
Anja Dick will host “Song Birds – Live Music Drag Cabaret” on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9 p.m. at Shaw’s Tavern.
This is an all live singing drag hit sensation. The event will debut performances from Breast Midler and Harri Balls.
Tickets start at $17.85 and are available on Eventbrite.
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