Arts & Entertainment
LGBT protestors plan to ‘werk’ at Trump Hotel
the demonstration will move towards the White House
(Hundreds of people danced in protest outside Vice President Mike Pence’s house. Screenshot via NBC4)
After the wildly successful queer dance party outside of Vice President Mike Pence’s Chevy Chase home in January, the party will continue at the Trump International Hotel.
WERK for Peace, an LGBT grassroots organization, is hosting “WERK in Solidarity: Celebrating Intersectionality & Resistance,” a follow-up dance protest on Friday 6-9 p.m. The protest starts outside of Trump Hotel and will move into a parade towards the White House.
According to the event’s Facebook page, the protest hopes to let President Donald Trump know “discrimination, bigotry, and hate are not tolerated in our country. ”
In an interview with the Huffington Post WERK for Peace founding organizer, Firas Nsar, says the dance protest is in response to the executive orders Trump has passed in his first few days of office.
“We believe that any attempt to marginalize or attack any one community is a direct attack on all of the diverse communities in the U.S.,” Nsar told The Huffington Post. “In response, we choose to use love and connection to uplift our communities, celebrate our intersectionality and differences, and come together as one unified coalition. We want to send the message that we will not allow discrimination, bigotry, or hate against any community in our country to break us apart. We celebrate together.”
The event page encourages participants to bring biodegradable glitter and rainbow paraphinalia.
WERK for Peace was created following the Pulse Nightclub massacre and uses dance to promote peace.
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.
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