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Upper Chesapeake Pride returns
Free festival planned for Oct. 4
The Upper Chesapeake Bay Pride Foundation will host its annual Pride Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. at Concord Point Lighthouse Park in Havre de Grace, Md.
This yearās festival is bigger and better than ever, expanded by an extra hour and featuring entertainment on two stages. The festival is a free, family-friendly event and will be hosted by returning emcees Vagenesis, the “National Bearded Empress 2022,” and Venus Fastrada, “Baltimoreās Broadway Glamour Monster.”
They will introduce a diverse lineup of performances from local and regional artists, including music headliners Laura Cheadle + The Girls, Mama’s Black Sheep, and SONiA disappear fear.
For more details, visit UCB Prideās website.Ā Ā
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UPDATE: Impulse Group’s āPrEP Pool Partyā cancelled
Organizers announce cancellation of event
Impulse Group DC was to host a āPrEP Pool Partyā 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 āLGBTQ+ Community Happy Hourā 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.Ā
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 Centerās website.Ā
Saturday, August 22
Go Gay DC will host āLGBTQ+ Community Brunchā at 11 a.m. at Freddieās Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation.Ā 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].Ā
Monday, August 24
āCenter Aging: Monday Coffee Klatchā 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 monthās reading is āAn Unkindness of Ghostsā by Rivers Solomon. For more details, visit the DC LGBTQ+ Community Centerās website.Ā
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 youāre bigender, agender, genderfluid, or just know that youāre not 100% cis. For more details, visit genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.Ā
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 ā allowing participants to move away from being merely āapplicantsā toward being ācandidates.ā 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].Ā
Thursday, August 27
The DC LGBTQ+ Community Centerās 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.Ā
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 Centerās website.Ā Ā
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Live music drag cabaret set for Shawās Tavern
Anja Dick hosts ‘Song Birds’ on Saturday
Anja Dick will host āSong Birds – Live Music Drag Cabaretā on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 9 p.m. at Shawās 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.
