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10 LGBTQ events this week
SMYAL for the New Year, joining kickball and dancing among highlights
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.
Stonewall Kickball new players info session
Wednesday, January 23
7-9 p.m.
Kiki
915 U Street, N.W.
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Feel out the Stonewall Kickball organization and see if you might want to take part in the popular sports and social club.
SMYAL for the New Year
Thursday, January 26
6-8 p.m.
Red Bear Brewing Company
209 M Street, N.E.
$10-$500
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Support LGBTQ youth programs at a fundraiser at Red Bear Brewing on Thursday.
Haus of Bambi: An Intimate Night with Bambi and Molasses
Friday, January 27
7-10 p.m.
Dance Place
3225 8th Street, N.E.
$25
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“Cabaret extravaganza explores intimacy and the stories that shape us.” There is also a Saturday show (7-10 p.m.) with an ASL interpreter.
Monumental Drag Brunch
Saturday, January 28
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
All-Purpose Pizzeria Capitol Riverfront
79 Potomac Avenue, S.E.
$20+
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Join Darcy de la Cuadra, Echinacea Monroe, Labianna, Sirene Noir and Thea Trickality for an afternoon with bottomless mimosas, bellinis and aperol spritzes (with purchased package). A portion of the proceeds are slated to benefit SMYAL.
Stonewall Kickball new player registration and league social
Saturday, January 28
2-4 p.m.
Number Nine
1435 P Street, N.W.
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Welcome new players to registration and social time.
New Year Queer Affair
Saturday, January 28
8:30 p.m.
Private residence in Dupont Circle
Location emailed upon RSVP
$10-$20
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Join LesbiFriends Travel for a party with wine, snacks, games and conversation. “This is where all the cool kids will be.”
DC Rawhides: Country Western Dance
Saturday, January 28
7-11 p.m.
Eastern Market
225 7th Street, S.E.
$5 minimum donation / 21+
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Learn to dance in the country western style, see old friends or meet new ones. Lessons are from 7-8 and then the music will play on for dancing for the next three hours.
Gangsters & Dragsters drag brunch
Sunday, January 29
1:30 p.m.
DC Improv Comedy Club
1140 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
$20+
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Vagenesis leads a drag show at the DC Improv Comedy Club on Sunday. Doors open at 12:15.
Free Queer Tango all-levels class and practica
Sunday, January 29
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Petworth Neighborhood Library
4200 Kansas Avenue, N.W.
Free
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Practice Argentine tango skills in a safe (queer) environment with Jose Otero and the DC Queer Tango Collective. There is a free class in the beginning followed by dancing time through 4:30.
Domingo’s Got Talent Presents: META(((PHYSICAL)))
Sunday, January 29
8-11:30 p.m.
DC9 Nightclub
1940 9th Street, N.W.
$10 suggested donation / 21+
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Domingo and Evry Pleasure co-host a spiritual disco and “Varie-Tea Show” on Sunday. Doors open at 7 p.m.
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Come unleash your inner artist at the DC Center
Watercolor painting class held on Thursday
“Watercolor Painting with Center Aging” will be on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 12 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community.
In this winter-themed painting class for seniors led by local artist Laya Monarez, guests will learn about watercoloring techniques, be given a demonstration, and allowed to create their own watercolor pieces. There will also be a break for lunch and plenty of snacks throughout. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Friday, December 6
“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 “First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at P.F. Chang’s. 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, December 7
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.
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, December 8
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Dinner” at 6:30 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. 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.
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, December 9
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 their choice. For more details, email [email protected].
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 www.genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.
Tuesday, December 10
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. For more details, email [email protected].
Wednesday, December 11
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.
Thursday, December 12
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.
Charlemagne Chateau will host “Chateau Drag Brunch” on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 12:00p.m. at Chicatana. Enjoy fabulous Mexican food and cocktails while being entertained by a rotating cast of the DMV’s best drag performers.
Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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