Out & About
Calendar: Feb. 22-28
Screenings, parties and events in the week to come
Friday, Feb. 22
“Schitt’s Creek: Up Close and Personal” is at DAR Constitution Hall (1776 D St., N.W.) tonight at 8 p.m. “Schitt’s Creek” cast members will appear including Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire and Noah Reid. Tickets range from $45-100. For more information, visit ticketmaster.com.
Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) hosts Night of 1000 Moiras, the official “Schitt’s Creek: Up Close and Personal” after party, tonight from 11 p.m. to close. Catherine O’Hara, who portrays Moira Rose on “Schitt’s Creek” will be the special guest. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best Moira Rose costume. The best Moira Rose look will receive a bag of Schitt. Summer Camp hosts the party and DJ Ed Bailey will spin tracks. For details, visit facebook.com/tradebardc.
DCATS hosts a screening of the documentary “A Year in Transition: A Trans Film by Trans People” at Human Rights Campaign (1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. “A Year in Transition” follows a 20-year-old Arab American transgender man during his first year of transition. Seating for those who RSVP’d is from 6:30-6:45 p.m. Open seating is from 6:45-7 p.m. The screening is from 7-8:15 p.m. followed by a conversation with director Lorne Clarkson from 8:15-8:30 p.m. Light fare will be provided. Tickets are sold out but seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who don’t have tickets. For more information, visit facebook.com/dcatsociety.
The Rowan Tree (1633 S Charles St., Baltimore) hosts Love Stinks Drag show tonight from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Amanda Chase hosts the anti-Valentine’s Day drag show. Karaoke follows the show at 10 p.m. No cover. For more information, visit facebook.com/rowan.tree.baltimore.
Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) hosts Ottermatic 2: Electric Boogaloo tonight from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Cover is $5 and includes clothes check. The Barber Streisand and Kris Sutton will play music. Grant Collins hosts the party. Matt Strother and Scott M. Douglass will serve up drinks for the night. For more information, visit greenlanterndc.com.
Gamma D.C., a support group for men in mixed-orientation relationships, meets at Luther Place Memorial Church (1226 Vermont Ave., N.W.) tonight from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The group is for men who are attracted to men but are currently, or were at one point, in relationships with women. For more information, visit gammaindc.org.
Saturday, Feb. 23
Washington Scandals Rugby host a rugby-watching brunch at Across the Pond Restaurant & Pub (1732 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) today from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The group will have brunch while watching the France vs. Scotland match at 9:15 a.m. followed by the Wales vs. England match at 11:45 a.m. There will be drink specials. No cover. For more information, visit facebook.com/scandalsrfc.
Capital PAH hosts a pet play class and mosh at the Crucible (412 V St., N.E.) today from noon-4 p.m. There will be a puppy play class taught by Mid-Atlantic Handler 2016 Vyvyan and Mid-Atlantic Puppy 2018 Biff Skunk.The event starts at noon and the class is at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for Crucible members and $15 for non-Crucible members. For more details, visit facebook.com/captialpah.
The D.C. Chamber Musicians present a free concert at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (301 A St., S.E.) today at 3 p.m. The program includes “Sinfonietta” for Double Quintet by Joachim Raff, “Andante e tema con variazione” by Gioacchino Rossini and Wind Quintet led by Carl Nielsen. Admission is free but donations are accepted. Proceeds benefit the D.C. Orchestra Society. RSVP is recommended. For more details, visit dccos.org/public-events.
CTRL hosts Qwerty, a queer dance party, at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) tonight from 10 p.m.-2:15 a.m. DJ Adam Kourssari, DJ Dvonne and DJ Jeff Prior will play a mix of vogue-house, hard-pop, queer-step, disco and more. D.C. Drag Wars season 3 winner Vagenesis will give a special performance. No cover. For more details, visit facebook.com/ctrldc.
The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) hosts Beast Bash XXL tonight from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. DJ RyanDoubleYou will play music. DJ Icy Funk will kickstart the night with an opening set. Go-go boys Pup Kalino and Otter Grant will dance for the night. For more information, visit dceagle.com.
Sunday, Feb. 24
Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.) has a drag brunch today with shows at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Drag entertainers will perform as Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Pink and more. Tickets are $41.91 and include an all-you-can-eat buffet and one mimosa or bloody Mary. For more details, visit nelliessportsbar.com.
Monday, Feb. 25
The D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W..) hosts coffee drop-in hours this morning from 10 a.m.-noon for the senior LGBT community. Older LGBT adults can come and enjoy complimentary coffee and conversation with other community members. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 26
The National Theatre (1321 Pennsylvania Ave., N.E.) premieres “Finding Neverland” tonight at 7:30 p.m. “Finding Neverland” tells the origin story of how playwright J.M. Barrie found the inspiration for Peter Pan from four brothers and their widowed mother. The show runs until March 3. Tickets range from $54-99. For more information, visit thenationaldc.org.
GenderQueer D.C., a support group for people who identify outside of the gender binary, holds its monthly support group at the D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) today from 7-9 p.m. For more details, visit thedccenter.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 27
The Health Working Group holds its February meeting at the D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) this evening at 6:30 p.m. The group will discuss LGBT health efforts in D.C. For more details, visit thedccenter.org.
Thursday, Feb. 28
D.C. gays will venture to Freddie’s Beach Bar (555 23rd St., S Arlington, Va.) for a missionary trip tonight from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Freddie’s Beach bar will have Crazy Hour, a version of happy hour, earlier in the day from 4-8 p.m. There will also be karaoke from 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. For more information search “DC Gay’s Missionary Trip to Freddies Beach Bar in Virginia” on Facebook.
D.C. Lambda Squares hosts an open house at National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle N.W.) tonight from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The event will be an introduction to square dancing. No dance experience or dance partner needed. Dress code is casual attire. For more details, visit dclambdasquares.org.
Out & About
Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
Friday, June 12
Bet Mishpachah will host “Pride Shabbat Happy Hour” at 6 p.m. at Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center. This is an in-person happy hour with an open wine and beer bar, great company, and joyful conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Women in their Twenties and Thirties will meet at 8 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social discussion group for queer women in the Washington, D.C. area. For more details, visit Facebook.
Saturday, June 13
Out N Bad will host “SWEET WHINE: DC Pride Queer Caribbean Slow Whine Function” at 9 p.m. at Decades DC. This is a late-night escape into slow and steamy Dancehall & Kompa only. No splits. No headtops. No pressure. Tickets are $22.14 and are available on Eventbrite.
The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center will host a screening of “10s Across the Borders,” a bold pan-Asian queer film that confronts homophobia, transphobia, and racism while celebrating Southeast Asia’s underground ballroom scene. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Sunday, June 14
Beth A Wolfe Yoga will host “Pride Baby Goat Yoga” at 1 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington, Va. The goats will be decked out in their finest Pride apparel, and human participants are welcome to do the same. Proceeds from this event will go to the Trevor Project. Tickets cost $44.52 and are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, June 15
“Center Aging: Monday Coffee Klatch” 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 information, contact Adam ([email protected]).
Tuesday, June 16
“Self-Defense Class with Avi Rome” will be at 12:30 p.m. Rome is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and a full-time Martial Arts instructor with 25 years of teaching experience. He holds a 5th Degree Black Belt in Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do and is the director of the studio’s Adaptive Tae Kwon Do program for students with special needs. He has also run numerous self-defense workshops for various groups and situations. For more details, visit the center’s website.
Center Bi+ Roundtable will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is an opportunity for people to gather in order to discuss issues related to bisexuality or as Bi individuals in a private setting.Visit Facebook or Meetup for more information.
Wednesday, June 17
Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom upon request. 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.
Thursday, June 18
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5:00 pm 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 Class will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This free weekly class is a combination of yoga, breathwork and meditation that allows LGBTQ+ community members to continue their healing journey with somatic and mindfulness practices. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
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