Arts & Entertainment
Arts news in brief: Jan. 13
George Hamilton in ‘La Cage,’ HRC women’s party and more
George Hamilton stars as Georges in the Kennedy Center's production of ‘La Cage aux Folles.’ (Photo by Paul Kolnik, courtesy Kennedy Center)
Hamilton stars in ‘La Cage’
Tony Award-winning musical, “La Cage Aux Folles” opens at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber.
“La Cage” tells the story of the gay owner of a nightclub in Saint-Tropez, his partner and what happens when their son brings his fiancée’s conservative parents home to meet them.
Tickets range from $65 to $130 and can be purchased online at kennedy-center.org.
HRC plans women’s party
Human Rights Campaign and Lure present D.C.’s Her HRC DJ Throwndown on Sunday at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) from 6 to 11 p.m. featuring DJs Vanniety Kills, MIM, Ladyface and Rosie.
There will be a VIP reception from 6 to 6:45 p.m. when the doors open for general attendance. The reception will include refreshments and a special guest. The DJs start spinning at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $40 for VIP admission and $10 for general admission. Tickets include an annual HRC membership. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit hrc.org/herhrc.
Lesbian hip-hop party planned
She Scenes Entertainment, a group that plans lesbian events for women, is celebrating its third anniversary with a party and concert on Jan. 21 at Argana (2147 P St., N.W.) from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. with live performances by Lower Case Letters, Dark Side Creative and openly gay rapper DDM.
The party will also serve as a launch for a new LGBT clothing line, “C.O.C.K.Y.” and to promote the efforts of She Scenes’ monthly Charity Brunch series, which has raised funds for six local non-profits so far.
Tickets are $10 in advanced and can be purchased online atconcertedition.eventbrite.com. There are also a limited number of VIP packages.
For more information on She Scenes, visit sweetscenesent.com.
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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