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Calendar: Jan. 3-9

Parties, performances and events in the week to come

Published

7 years ago

January 2, 2020

Philip Van Slooten

Capital Classics presents **“Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure”** at 7:30 p.m. at Landmark’s West End Cinema on Jan. 8.

Friday, Jan. 3

Poker Face 2000s Dance Party is tonight at 9 p.m. at the DC9 (1940 9th St., N.W.). Tickets are free in advance and $5 the day of for this 21-and-up event. For more information, visit dc9.club.

Saturday, Jan. 4

The Scavenger Hunt of the Smithsonians is today from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. beginning at Ollie’s Trolley Restaurant (425 12th St., N.W.). The race starts at noon and first prize is free admission to an upcoming Embassy Gala. Tickets are $20 on thingstododc.com.

Rewind: Request Line is tonight at 9 p.m. at Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.). This dance party is hosted by D.J. Darryl Strickland and features ‘80s and ‘90s music videos all night long. For more information, visit greenlanterndc.com.

Sunday, Jan. 5

Today is Free Community Day at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (1250 New York Ave., N.W.) from noon-5 p.m. Admission is free to explore current exhibitions and events such as “Judy Chicago” and “Fierce Women.” For more information, visit nmwa.org.

Monday, Jan. 6

Singing with the Sisters is tonight at 9 p.m. for weekly Karaoke at Green Lantern (1335 Green Court, N.W.). The public is invited to join the D.C. Sisters for heavenly mayhem at happy hour prices. More information is available at greenlanterndc.com.

Tuesday, Jan. 7

Jesse Valenzuela of the Gin Blossoms performs at Rams Head on Stage (33 West St., Annapolis, Md.) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 on Eventbrite.

Wednesday, Jan. 8

Lez Read is tonight from 7-8 p.m. at Politics and Prose (5015 Connecticut Ave., N.W.). This group reads a wide selection of fiction and nonfiction books on lesbian and queer themes or titles that were written by lesbian or queer-identified writers. For more information, email [email protected].

Capital Classics presents “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” at 7:30 p.m. at Landmark’s West End Cinema (2301 M St., N.W.). Actor-comedian Paul Reuben’s quirky ‘80s character searches for his stolen bike in this cult classic. Ticket information is available on landmarktheatres.com.

D.C. Lambda Squares offer beginning dance lessons starting tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church (755 8th St., N.W.). Sessions will run for 20 weeks. Cost is $90. Details at dclambdasquares.org.

Thursday, Jan. 9

Thirst Trap Thursdays hosted by Venus Valhalla is tonight at Pitchers (2317 18th St., N.W.) at 11 p.m. This weekly event features drink specials and queer performers. Visit pitchersbardc.com and Facebook events for more information.

“Once Upon a Time in Shanghai: Behind the Scenes of the Chinese Film Industry” author Mark Parascandola will discuss and sign copies of his book tonight at Politics and Prose (1270 5th St., N.E.) from 7-8 p.m. For more information, visit the Politics and Prose Facebook page.

Out & About

UPDATE: Impulse Group’s ‘PrEP Pool Party’ cancelled

Organizers announce cancellation of event

Published

5 days ago

August 21, 2026

Staff reports

(Poster via @impulsegroupdc/Instagram)

Impulse Group DC was to host a “PrEP Pool Party” on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. at Vida Fitness: Navy Yard. However, organizers have announced that the event has been cancelled.

Visit @impulsegroupdc on Instagram for information on future events for Impulse Group DC.

Calendar

Calendar: August 21-27

LGBTQ events in the days to come

Published

5 days ago

August 21, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, August 21

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Uproar Rooftop. This is a chance to relax, make new friends, and enjoy happy hour specials at this classic retro venue. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Trans and Genderqueer Game Night will be at 7:00p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is a relaxing, laid-back evening of games and fun. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.

Saturday, August 22

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Black Lesbian Support Group will be at 1 p.m. on Zoom. This is a peer-led support group devoted to the joys and challenges of being a Black lesbian. For more details, email [email protected].

Monday, August 24

“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]).

Queer Book Club will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The Queer Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month to discuss books by queer authors. This month’s reading is “An Unkindness of Ghosts” by Rivers Solomon. For more details, visit the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s website.

Tuesday, August 25

Genderqueer DC will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a support group for people who identify outside of the gender binary, whether you’re bigender, agender, genderfluid, or just know that you’re not 100% cis. For more details, visit g e nderqueerdc.org or Facebook.

Wednesday, August 26

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.

Asexual and Aromantic Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a space where people who are questioning this aspect of their identity or those who identify as asexual and/or aromantic can come together, share stories and experiences, and discuss various topics. For more details, email [email protected].

Thursday, August 27

The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the Center. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. 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, breath work and meditation that allows LGBTQ+ community members to continue their healing journey with somatic and mindfulness practices. For more details, visit the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s website.