Out & About
10 LGBTQ events this week
Mardi Gras 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.
Monday Night Showtunes: Galentine’s Day Special
Monday, February 13
9 p.m.
JR.’s Bar
1519 17th Street, N.W.
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Join Citrine and Molasses with music by Landon Cox at a special “Galentine’s” edition of Monday Night Showtunes at JR.’s Bar. Performances begin at 10:30 p.m.
Galentine’s Night Out
Tuesday, February 14
7 p.m.
Cambria Rooftop
69 Q Street, S.W.
$25
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Bombalicious Eklaver leads a show with some of D.C.’s most legendary drag performers at Galentine’s Night Out on Tuesday at the rooftop of Cambria.
Kennedy Davenport at Thirst Trap Thursday
Thursday, February 16
8 p.m. / 9 p.m. meet-and-greet / Show 10 p.m.
Pitchers DC
2317 18th Street, N.W.
21+ / no cover
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RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Kennedy Davenport makes an appearance here in D.C. at Pitchers for Thirst Trap Thursday. Special guests include Crimsyn and Druex Sidora. There is a meet-and-greet scheduled for 9 p.m. Get your free tickets by arriving early at 8. The show, hosted by Cake Pop! and Venus Valhalla starts at 10 p.m.
Arty-Gras
Friday, February 17
8 p.m.
WHINO
4238 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 2110
Arlington, Va.
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Artomatic hosts its first Arty-Gras party on Friday at WHINO in Arlington, Va. Enjoy a masquerade party and parade of costumes and win cash prizes. Free admission, but space is limited.
Slay Them Winner’s Circle Drag Show
Friday, February 17
9 p.m.
Red Bear Brewing Company
209 M Street, N.E.
21+ / no cover
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Desiree Dik hosts a Slay Them Drag Show with contestants Venetian, Kit Chensin, D’Manda Martini, Mota, Bombshell Monroe and Thea Trickality at Red Bear Brewing Company on Friday.
We The Kings
Friday, February 17
10 p.m.
JR.’s Bar
1519 17th Street, N.W.
21+ / no cover
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Ricky Rosé hosts a show featuring Lúc Ami, Reign Showers, Artemis The Demon and Jesus Vice at JR.’s Bar on Friday night after the RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing party.
Mardi Gras Parade
Saturday, February 18
3-7 p.m.
The Wharf
760 Maine Avenue, S.W.
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Catch a spirited parade with floats down Wharf Street and dance away with a live music party on District Pier. It is all capped off with fireworks. The event is free!
Tara Hoot’s One Year Anniversary
Saturday, February 18
6 p.m.
Crazy Aunt Helen’s
713 8th Street, S.E.
$10
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Tara Hoot celebrates one year of Drag Bingo at Crazy Aunt Helen’s on Saturday with performers Shelita Ramen and Foxxy Moron.
Con Acento
Saturday, February 18
9:30 p.m.
JR.’s Bar
1519 17th Street, N.W.
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The monthly drag show and dance party celebrating hispanic heritage returns to JR.’s Bar on Saturday. The event is hosted by Evry Pleasure and features Desiree Dik, Indiana Bones and Yeveah Altieri.
FreeForm – Black Excellence Edition
Saturday, February 18
11 p.m.
Songbyrd Music House
540 Penn Street, N.E.
18+ / no cover
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An open stage drag event and dance party comes to Sonbyrd Music House on Saturday featuring Sirene Noir Sidora Jackson and Silver Ware Sidora. The Show starts at 11:30 p.m.
Out & About
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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