Out & About
10 LGBTQ events this week
Social gatherings, shows 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, February 27
8 p.m.
Dupont Italian Kitchen Bar
1637 17th Street, N.W.
Eventbrite | Proudout
The easiest way to start your week: catch a relaxed drag show at DIK Bar.
JR.’s Showtunes

Monday, February 27
9 p.m.
JR.’s Bar
1519 17th Street, N.W.
Facebook
Belt your favorite showtunes with your friends at JR.’s on Monday.
Survivor Queer Watch Party

Wednesday, March 1
7 p.m.
As You Are
500 8th Street, S.E.
Facebook
Show your skills at “Survivor” trivia and then hang around for a queer watch party at As You Are on Wednesday.
Sleaze: March!!!

Thursday, March 2
9 p.m.
DC9 Nightclub
1940 9th Street, N.W.
$10
Facebook | Eventbrite
The monthly LGBTQ dance party at DC9 holds its March offering on Thursday.
Kinky Bears

Friday, March 3
6-10 p.m.
UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
No cover
Facebook
Enjoy $18 bottomless Bud Light on tap and hang with your bear pals at UPROAR on Friday.
“Homebird” screening at Capital Irish Film Festival

Friday, March 3
7 p.m.
AFI Silver Theatre
8633 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, Md.
$13
Website | Tickets
Queer, trans filmmaker Caleb Roberts will be honored at the Capital Irish Film Festival with the Norman Houston Award for “Homebird.” Watch the film on Friday.
Slay Them Drag Pageant

Friday, March 3
9 p.m.
Red Bear Brewing Company
209 M Street, N.E.
Facebook
The annual drag pageant is finally upon us with the culmination of the Slay Them competitions at Red Bear Brewing Company to be held on Friday. Desiree Dik hosts the event featuring Evry Pleasure as the contestants vie for the crown.
Drag Bingo and a Show

Saturday, March 4
6 p.m.
Crazy Aunt Helen’s
713 8th Street, S.E.
$10
Facebook | Eventbrite
Bearded Empress Vagenesis joins Tara Hoot for some drag bingo and a show on Saturday.
“Sons of Douglass” at Atlas Intersections Festival

Saturday, March 4
6 p.m.
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street, N.E.
$32 / Mask required / rated adult content
Facebook | Tickets
“Sons of Douglass” confronts questions of masculinity, race, sexuality, and religion. The Black Leaves Dance Company holds a panel discussion after the performance.
Mariah Paris Balenciaga at Kiki

Sunday, March 5
7 p.m.
Kiki
915 U Street, N.W.
No cover
Instagram
Mariah Paris Balenciaga performs at Kiki alongside Crystal Edge, Sasha Adams and Druex Sidora on Sunday.
Out & About
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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