Arts & Entertainment
MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Kris Oseth
Meet D.C.’s top 20 LGBT bachelors and bachelorettes
Kris Oseth (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Name: Kris Oseth
Age: 35
Occupation: Psychotherapist in private practice and at Whitman-Walker Health
Identify as: Genderqueer
What are you looking for in a mate? A femme who loves trans-masculinity, is self-aware, driven and passionate about what they do. Someone who loves adventure, appreciates community and wants to bring joy into the lives of others. Also, someone who doesn’t mind slowing down, doing absolutely nothing and watching absurd TV shows with me once in a while.
Biggest turn-off: Lack of self-awareness, apathy, transphobia.
Biggest turn-on: Kindness, altruism, insight, determination, someone who wants to leave their mark and a little bit (or a lot) of sass.
Hobbies: In all honesty, work keeps me pretty busy, but in my free time I like bodybuilding, watching a game or playing poker with friends, checking out local queer and burlesque performance and getting involved with local trans/queer support groups. I’m starting a new LGBTQ harm reduction support group for substance use every third Saturday of the month at the D.C. Center for the LGBT Community.
Describe your ideal first date: I really love a lot of what is happening in the queer performance scene. So probably some kind of culinary adventure followed by an evening stroll by the water in Georgetown, and then checking out a local show.
Favorite TV show: “Top Chef”
Celebrity crush: Lady Gaga
One obscure fact about yourself: On my birthday, I don’t eat birthday cake. Donuts are where it’s at.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Andy Cohen coming to D.C.
Want to dance for a good cause?
Calendar: May 3-9
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