Arts & Entertainment
Madame Tussauds brings Laverne Cox wax figure to D.C. for Pride
the star’s figure will be on display from June 8-11
(Laverne Cox wax figure at Madam Tussauds. Photo courtesy Madame Tussauds.)
Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. (1001 F St N.W.) will debut a wax figure of Laverne Cox from June 8-11 in celebration of D.C. Pride weekend. She is the first transgender wax figure created in Madame Tussauds’ 250-year history.
The “Orange is the New Black” star’s figure is styled in the dress she wore for her TIME Magazine cover shoot. The figure was unveiled in 2015, but this will be the first time it’s been displayed in D.C.
Visitors can view other wax figures that will be on display this summer for a limited time. Ed Sheeran, Lorde, Sam Smith and Ross Lynch will be on view until the end of June. Chris Hemsworth as Thor will also make his debut in D.C. and be on display from June through August.
This summer will mark 10 years since Madame Tussauds opened in D.C.
“Our 10 year anniversary is the perfect time for new and returning visitors to come experience Madame Tussauds D.C. and see what’s new. This summer, we are excited to offer an exciting mix of new figures,” Therese Alvich, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Washington D.C., said in a statement. “What better time than when school is out, to come celebrate a decade with us.”
Other notable wax figures on display include all 45 U.S. presidents, Taylor Swift, Zac Efron, Justin Bieber, Jimmy Fallon, Oprah, Martin Luther King Jr., among others.
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.
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Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Andy Cohen coming to D.C.
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