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10 LGBTQ events this week
Holiday parties and more in the days to come

Below are our picks for some of the most fun and creative things to do this week in the DMV that are of special interest to the LGBTQ community.
Not Another Drag Show

Monday, December 19
8 p.m.
DIK Bar
1637 17th Street, N.W.
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Not Another Drag Show is a fun, relaxed evening of drag at Dupont Italian Kitchen Bar (second floor) tonight.
Monday Night Showtunes: HoliSLAY Special

Monday, December 19
8 p.m. / performances at 10:30 p.m.
JR.’s Bar
1519 17th Street, N.W.
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Citrine and Millie Meringue host a holiday edition of Monday Night Showtunes at JR.’s Bar.
Christmas Week Bingo with Kristina Kelly

Tuesday, December 20
7:30 p.m.
Shaw’s Tavern
520 Florida Avenue, N.W.
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Kristina Kelly hosts Christmas Bingo at Shaw’s Tavern on Tuesday. Be sure to reserve your spot!
Trivia Night at Freddie’s

Tuesday, December 20
7-8:30 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar and Grill
555 23rd Street S
Arlington, Va.
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Compete for prizes and have a taco at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Grill on Tuesday.
DC Gaymers: Magic the Gathering

Wednesday, December 21
7-10 p.m.
Red Derby
3719 14th Street, N.W.
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The DC Gaymers host playtime of Magic the Gathering at Red Derby on Wednesday.
Glam Rock Karaoke with Killer Queen Christine

Wednesday, December 21
9 p.m.
The Runway DC
3523 12th Street, N.E.
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Killer Queen Christine hosts a night of Glam Rock Karaoke at The Runway DC on Wednesday.
Naughty or Nice: Holiday Xtravaganza

Thursday, December 22
10 p.m.
Privilege DC Nightclub
1115 U Street, N.W.
$20
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Impulse Group, the Capital Ballroom Council and Us Helping Us have a Naughty or Nice party at Privilege DC on Thursday complete with an ugly sweater contest.
LGBTQ+ Happy Hour

Friday, December 23
7-9 p.m.
Amuse at Le Meridien
1121 19th Street N
Arlington, Va.
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Meet up with members of the community in Arlington for a relaxed happy hour at Le Meridien on Friday.
¡COQUITO!

Friday, December 23
10 p.m.
As You Are DC
500 8th Street, S.E.
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Rico Pico and Ricky Rose host ¡COQUITO! at As You Are on Friday. Come party with your favorite kings and queens.
Candala Xmas Latin Fiesta

Saturday, December 24
9 p.m.
Uproar Lounge and Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
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Party for Christmas at Uproar Lounge and Restaurant at Candela Xmas on Saturday.
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Are you down for a queer rock experience?
‘Unfiltered Night of Alt Rock & Pop’ scheduled for Feb. 10

Jammin Java will host “An Unfiltered Night of Alt Rock & Pop” on Monday Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at its location on 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna, Va.
This will be an unforgettable evening as four critically acclaimed queer artists bring their raw energy to the stage for a cathartic, high-octane alt rock and pop experience. There’ll be bangers about trauma, drama, pterodactyls, situationships, witchy business, and queerness, all pan seared and served up fresh with more hooks than Peter Pan’s nemesis.
Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased on Jammin Java’s website.

Friday, January 31
“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected].
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at Hotel Zena. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Saturday, February 1
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 food and conversation. Attendance 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 that strives to be safe and judgment free. For more information and events for LGBTQ People of Color, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, February 2
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Dinner” at 6:30 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano. Guests are encouraged to come enjoy an evening of Italian-style dining and conversation with other LGBTQ folk. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community FunDay Social & Games” at 4 p.m. at Moxy. This event is ideal for making meaningful new connections and informal community building. Or just to unwind and enjoy the group happy hour. Fabulous people from all over the world are expected. Nametags will be provided. This event is free to attend and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, February 3
“Center Aging Monday Coffee & Conversation” 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 details, email [email protected].
Tuesday, February 4
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].
“The Ultimate Queer Game Show” will be at 8 p.m. at the DC Arts Center. This is a comedy show hosted by The Carmichaels – comedians Krystal & Samiyyah Ali – that will pit two teams competing for the Queer Championships. Get ready for a night of queer trivia, queer news, and of course, tons of laughs! Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Wednesday, February 5
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 “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. For more details, email [email protected].
Thursday, February 6
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce 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.
Virtual Yoga with Sarah M. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s website.
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2025 is the year to prioritize LGBTQ wellness
Community center hosts workshop ‘prioritizing self-care & community care’

The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center will host “Prioritizing Self-Care & Community Care in 2025 Workshop” on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.
This will be an engaging conversation about how to prioritize self-care and community care in the upcoming year. This one-hour workshop will be facilitated by Program Director & Psychotherapist Jocelyn Jacoby. This workshop is designed to be a place where LGBTQ people can be in community with each other as the community grapples with fear and hope and comes up with practical ways to promote resiliency.
Registration for this event is mandatory and can be accessed on the DC Center’s website.
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