Out & About
LGBT themes abound at Fringe Festival
Burlesque, Whitman, Poe and more continue all month


(Photo courtesy CFF)
Capital Fringe Festival, a performing arts festival, presents several LGBT-themed shows during its run. It kicked off this week and runs through Aug 2.
“mostly the Voice: a black lesbian journey,” a musical theater solo performance about a young black lesbian poet and songwriter, begins at Gallaudet University in the Eastman Studio Theatre (800 Florida Ave., N.E.) Saturday at 6:15 p.m. The show runs through July 26. J. scales wrote, composed and stars in the show.
“St. Jimmy Celebrates ‘The Food at Our Feet,’” a comedy cabaret show about cooking “divinities” such as Rachael Ray and Paula Deen by gay playwright Jimmy Grzelak, is at Dance Place in the Hyman M. Perlo Studio (3225 8th St., N.E.) on July 18 at 3 p.m. and runs through July 16.
“Bare Naked Comedy,” a comedic burlesque show, shows at Logan Fringe Arts Space in the Trinidad Theatre (1358 Florida Ave., N.E.) on July 11 at 8:05 p.m. The show runs through July 24 and features local burlesque performers such as Dainty Daindridge, Glam Gamz and more.
“Poe Whitman,” a solo performance by Robert Michael Oliver of Edgar Allen Poe’s “Silence,” “The Raven” and “Eureka” and Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” is at Dance Place in the Hyman M. Perlo Studio. Performances of Poe’s and Whitman’s poems will be done on different nights. Whitman’s poetry will be performed on July 10 at 6:30 p.m., July 15 at 7 p.m. and July 23 at 8 p.m. Oliver will perform Poe’s poetry on July 12 at 2:30 p.m., July 18 at 7:15 p.m. and July 26 at 1:45 p.m.
“Interconnected,” a dramatic play about three families’ lives that are affected by the death of the father of one of the families, is at Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St., N.E.) starting July 11 at 4:30 p.m. The play features a bisexual character. The show runs through July 25.
Tickets for each performance are $17. For a complete list of performances in the festival and show times, visit capitalfringe.org.
Music & Concerts
Tom Goss returns with ‘Bear Friends Furever Tour’
Out singer/songwriter to perform at Red Bear Brewing Co.

Singer Tom Goss will bring his “Bear Friends Furever Tour” to D.C. on Sunday, June 8 at 8 p.m. at Red Bear Brewing Co.
Among the songs he will perform will be “Bear Soup,” the fourth installment in his beloved bear song anthology series. Following fan favorites like “Bears,” “Round in All the Right Places,” and “Nerdy Bear,” this high-energy, bass-thumping banger celebrates body positivity, joyful indulgence, and the vibrant spirit of the bear subculture.
For more details, visit Tom Goss’s website.

Friday, May 2
“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 “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, May 3
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 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 judgment free. There are all sorts of activities like watching movies, poetry events, storytelling, and just hanging out with others. For more information and events for LGBTQ People of Color, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, May 4
“The Chateau Drag Brunch” will be at 12 p.m. at Chicatana. Enjoy fabulous Mexican food and cocktails while being entertained by a rotating cast of the DMV’s best drag performers. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“The Bubble: Queer Brooklyn Comics in DC” will be at 5 p.m. at As You Are. Queer comedians Charlie Flynn, Evan Lazarus and Keara Sullivan are coming down from NYC for a night of fun as they split an hour of standup comedy. For more details, visit Eventbrite.
Monday, May 5
“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 choice. For more details, email [email protected].
Tuesday, May 6
Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. For more details, email [email protected].
Wednesday, May 7
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 thedccenter.org/careers.
Center Aging Women’s Social and Discussion Group will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older queer women can meet and socialize with one another. We will have discussion, activities, and a chance for you to share what you want future events to include. For more details, email [email protected].
Thursday, May 8
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be fair with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. 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 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.
South Asian Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The peer support group is an outlet for South Asian-identified LGBTQ individuals to come and talk about anything affecting them. It’s a secure, judgment-free environment to discuss relationships, sexuality, health, well-being, identity, culture, religion, or anything that is on your mind. For more details, email [email protected].

Point Foundation will host its annual “Taste of Point Reception” on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Room & Board.
The popular event will take place on the top floor and outdoor terrace at Room & Board, featuring small plates from area restaurants, hand-crafted cocktails from local mixologists, and a speaking portion where guests will hear directly from Point Foundation scholars. This year, Point is supporting a record-breaking class of 755 scholars and guests’ support will allow Point to continue its mission. Point Foundation is the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students of merit.
Tickets are tax deductible and can be purchased at Point’s website.
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