Out & About
25 LGBTQ events this week
Drag shows, dance parties and United Night Out among attractions
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.
Thursday Night Karaoke
Thursday, August 24
9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
21+
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UPROAR hods its weekly karaoke night with $6 burgers and $3 rail drinks.
Thirst Trap Thursdays
Thursday, August 24
10 p.m.
Pitchers DC
2317 18th Street, N.W.
No cover
Facebook
Pitchers has its rowdy weekly drag show on the dance floor featuring Cake Pop and Venus Valhalla on Thursday.
ElectroPop: Millennium
Thursday, August 24
10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
No Cover
Website
DJ Mike Babbit brings the music to this ultimate throwback Thursday party with music from the 2000s.
DC Rawhides Funky Fridays
Friday, August 25
Doors 5 p.m. / Lesson 6:30 / Dancing until 9 p.m.
Eastern Market
225 7th Street, S.E.
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Don your boots and cowboy hats (if you want) for some country dancing with the DC Rawhides. New to the scene? No problem. Lessons start at 6:30 p.m.
LGBTQ+ Social @ DIK Bar
Friday, August 25
7 – 9 p.m.
Dupont Italian Kitchen Bar
1637 17th Street, N.W.
Eventbrite
Go Gay DC presents an LGBTQ+ Social event at DIK Bar on Friday.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars Viewing Party
Friday, August 25
8 – 9:30 p.m.
JR.’s Bar
1519 17th Street, N.W.
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Watch Drag Race All Stars with other enthusiasts at JR.’s Bar on Friday. The viewing party is hosted by Citrine and features special guests.
Cub Country
Friday, August 25
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
No Cover / 21+
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Enjoy drink specials at the country-themed party night at UPROAR on Friday.
Kicks & Giggles Glow Party
Friday, August 25
9 p.m.
Green Lantern
1335 Green Court, N.W.
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Join Kicks & Giggles for a glow party at Green Lantern on Friday.
Trans Agenda
Friday, August 25
10 p.m.
As You Are
500 8th Street, S.E.
Free
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Join host Mas Vusi for a gender-affirming drag show and dance party at As You Are on Friday. Performers include Stefon Royce, Lemon X Fluiditea and Chata Uchis.
Haus Fridays with DJ TDon
Friday, August 25
10 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
VIP Tickets $10
Website
DJ TDon of Dallas brings the music to Friday’s Haus Party at Bunker.
LGBTQ+ Brunch @ Freddie’s
Saturday, August 26
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar
555 23rd Street S
Arlington, Va.
Eventbrite
Join Go Gay DC for a social brunch at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Grill in Arlington, Va. on Saturday.
DC Drag Brunch
Saturday, August 26
12 – 3 p.m.
Lima Twist
1411 K Street, N.W.
Reservations
Monet Dupree hosts the DC Drag Brunch on Saturday at Lima Twist.
Beat the Heat Party
Saturday, August 26
5 p.m.
Nellie’s Sports Bar
900 U Street, N.W.
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Nellie’s Sports Bar and Grill holds a Beat the Heat Party on Saturday.
United Night Out
Saturday, August 26
6 p.m. Pre-game / 7:30 Kickoff
Audi Field
100 Potomac Avenue, S.W.
$30
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Join Team DC and the Federal Triangles Soccer Club for the annual United Night Out at Audi Field on Saturday.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour
Saturday, August 26
8 p.m.
MGM National Harbor
101 MGM National Avenue
Oxon Hill, Md.
$55-$138
Facebook | Ticketmaster
The RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour comes to the D.C. area on Saturday for a show at MGM.
Dirty Pop with DJ Drew G
Saturday, August 26
8-10 p.m. no cover happy hour / 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. Party
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
VIP Tickets $20
Website
Drew G brings the music to Bunker for Dirty Pop on Saturday night.
Drag Me To Penthouse
Saturday, August 26
8 p.m.
VIDA at The Yards Penthouse Pool Club
1212 4th Street, S.E.
$20-$249
Facebook | Eventbrite
RuPaul’s Kornbread performs alongside local artists Druex Sidora, Sasha Adams and Crystal Edge at the Penthouse Pool Club of VIDA (The Yards) on Saturday. You don’t have to be a member of VIDA to enjoy the evening.
Playeros
Saturday, August 26
9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
As You Are
500 8th Street, S.E.
Instagram
Rico Pico and Dirty Sanchez host a show with Ricky Rosé, Indiana Bones, Artemis the Demon and Ignacio Daddy on Saturday at As You Are.
Candela! Fiesta Latina at Uproar
Saturday, August 26
9 p.m. – 3 a.m.
UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
Instagram
Celebrate the Fiesta Latina “Candela!” at UPROAR with Bombalicious Eklaver and Nadia Cole on Saturday.
JOX: The GL Underwear Party
Saturday, August 26
9 p.m.
Green Lantern
1335 Green Court, N.W.
$5 Cover / Free clothes check
Facebook
Strip down for an underwear party, “JOX,” at Green Lantern on Saturday.
Avalon Saturdays: Lights OUT
Saturday, August 26
10 p.m.
Soundcheckdc
1420 K Street, N.W.
$25-$30 / 18+
Facebook | Tickets
Light up the dance floor with thousands of glowsticks and ultraviolet body paint at “Lights Out” on Avalon Saturdays at Soundcheck on Saturday.
Werq the World Tour Official Afterparty
Saturday, August 26
11 p.m.
Shakers
2014 9th Street, N.W.
Instagram
See the show after the show at Shakers following the Werq the World Tour event across town.
LGBTQ+ Brunch @ Puro Gusto
Sunday, August 27
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Puro Gusto Cafe
1345 F Street, N.W.
Eventbrite
Go Gay DC hosts an LGBTQ+ social brunch at Puro Gusto on Sunday.
Dupont Drag Brunch
Sunday, August 27
11:30 a.m.
City Tap
1250 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Reservations
Crystal Edge hosts a drag brunch at City Tap with Cake Pop, Sasha Adams Sanchez, Tiara Missou-Sidora and Christina Doll on Sunday.
LGBTQ+ Dinner & Conversation
Sunday, August 27
6 – 7 p.m.
Federico Ristorante Italiano
519 23rd Street S
Arlington, Va.
Eventbrite
Go Gay DC holds a social dinner event at Federico Ristorante Italiano in Arlington, Va. on Sunday.
Daddy Disco with DJ TDon
Sunday, August 27
7 p.m.
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
No cover
Website
Daddy Disco at Bunker features music by DJ TDON on Sunday.
Drag Show for Charity
Sunday, August 27
8 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar
555 23rd Street S
Arlington, Va.
Eventbrite
Raise money for the Equality NoVa Scholarship Program at a Drag Show for Charity at Freddie’s Beach Bar on Sunday.
Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free.
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DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday
Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery
The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.
The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.
Friday, June 5
“Center Aging: Pride Monthly Luncheon with Chair Yoga & Drag Bingo” will be at 12:00 p.m. at the DC LGBQ+ Community Center. Lunch will be provided. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
“Comedy Show for LGBTQ+ Prosperity” will be at 7 p.m. at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center. This will be a funny, queer show produced by Grassroots Comedy to celebrate the DC LGBTQ+ Center and the beginning of Pride month. Across the country, LGBTQ+ people are losing access to care, protection, and support. These aren’t abstract policy changes – they are real people losing the resources they rely on to stay safe and well. And when that happens, many come to Washington, DC, a place long considered a site of refuge for these vulnerable populations. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Saturday, June 6
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.
Sunday, June 7
Pride Month Sound Bath Meditation will be at 10:30 a.m. at Atlas Salon DC. Pride Month sound bath meditation is an immersive morning of sound to slow down, reset, and rest in community while supporting LGBTQIA+ youth. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, June 8
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]).
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, June 9
Trans Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This event is intended to provide an 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].
Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so — by sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. For more details, visit the group’s Facebook.
Wednesday, June 10
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.
Thursday, June 11
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC LBTQ+ Community Center. 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, breathwork 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.
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