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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
Facebook | Tickets
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.
Facebook
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.
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.
Friday, August 14
Go Gay DC will host “First Friday LGBTQ+ Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant.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.
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 Facebook.
Saturday, August 15
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 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, August 16
“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, August 17
“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, August 18
“Self-Defense Class with Avi Rome” will be at 12:30 p.m. Rome is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and a full-time Martial Arts instructor with 25 years of teaching experience. He holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do and is the director of the studio’s Adaptive Tae Kwon Do program for students with special needs. He has also run numerous self-defense workshops for various groups and situations. For more details, visit the center’s website.
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, August 19
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.
The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center will host “Movement for Healing” at 3 p.m. This trauma- and yoga therapy–informed class is designed to help guests gently reconnect with their body and their breath. Through mindful movement, somatic awareness, and grounding practices, guests will explore how to release tension, increase mobility, and cultivate a deeper sense of safety and ease within. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Thursday, August 20
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 Center’s website.
Mr. Henry’s Victorian Pub will host a gala celebrating its 60th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m.
There will be signature cocktails, beer and wine; plentiful throwback hors d’oeuvres, three live bands and a cocktail attire red carpet.
Tickets start at $50 and can be purchased at mrhenrysdc.com.
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