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Calendar: June 19-25

Events in the week to come

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Trans pop star Kim Petras will appear at a virtual event dubbed ‘Can’t Stop Pride’ on June 25. (file photo courtesy Big Hassle Media)

Friday, June 19

D.C. Vigils Against Racism hosted by the All Souls Church Unitarian (1500 Harvard St., N.W.) continue today at 5 p.m. The goal of this weekly vigil is to bring people together from various congregations and organizations and backgrounds to take peaceful public action against racism and police violence. More information in available on its Facebook event page. 

Pitch a Queer: Quarantine Edition is tonight at 8 p.m. This online Pride month event invites participants to pitch via a Facebook Live slide presentation why some lucky audience member should date their queer friend. For details, visit this event’s Facebook page. 

Cherry’s Bi-Weekly Quarantine Kiki continues tonight at 9 p.m. DJs TWiN and The Cherry Fund host this online event. For more information, visit cherrydc.com. 

Saturday, June 20

National Pride Inside hosted by the LGBTQ Victory Fund is this evening at 6 p.m. online. Special guests include U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, former and Democratic Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg and more. For tickets and information, visit victoryfund.org. 

Sunday, June 21

The D.C. Center hosts a Black lesbian support group today at 1 p.m. via Zoom. This peer-led group invites participants who either identify as a lesbian or are questioning that aspect of their identity. For more information, visit thedccenter.org. 

P&P Live! presents Garret Peck to discuss his new book “A Decade of Disruption” today at 3 p.m. This virtual event explores the disruptive first decade of the 21st century in America from the dot-com meltdown, to the 9-11 terror attacks, to the Great Recession. For more information, visit politics-prose.com.

Monday, June 22

“On the Abolition of Police” presented by Profs and Pints Online is tonight at 7 p.m. This interactive online talk asks what it would mean not to have police and explores policy proposals such as 8Can’tWait. For more information, look for the event on Facebook. 

Pride Week Trivia hosted by Red Bear Brewing continues at 7 p.m. tonight via Zoom. Event includes five rounds of trivia for a $10 entry fee. The Zoom call starts promptly at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are available at redbear.beer/store and more information is available on the Facebook event page. 

Tuesday, June 23

“Hide/Seek: Portraits for LGBTQ+ Pride Month” presented by the Tommie L. Pegues and Donald A. Capoccia Conversation Series is tonight at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Discussions will include the intent of the exhibition, the process of bringing it to the public and controversies surrounding it. To register, visit smithsonian.zoom.us.

Wednesday, June 24

Queer Book Club Series: Giovanni’s Room is tonight at 7 p.m. with host Lost City Books. Tickets start at $5 for this online discussion of James Baldwin’s 1956 iconic LGBTQ novel. For tickets and information, visit the Facebook and Eventbrite pages. 

Thursday, June 25

D.C. Arts Market — Pride Edition hosted by the D.C. Fray is tonight at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Tickets are $10 for general admission. This event highlights and celebrates many of the District’s LGBTQ artists and includes raffles to support local LGBTQ-owned businesses as well as a panel discussion on various topics. Visit this event’s Facebook page for more information. 

“Can’t Cancel Pride: a COVID-19 Relief Benefit” will be presented virtually today by iHeartRadio’s Elvis Duran and trans actress Laverne Cox. Adam Lambert, Big Freedia, Billy Porter, Katy Perry, Kim Petras, Melissa Etheridge, Ricky Martin, Sia and more are slated to appear for this one-hour stream at 9 p.m. Details at prideradio.com or view it on the iHeartRadio app. Organizers P&G and iHeartMedia will use proceeds to help LGBT folks affected by COVID-19. Donations are being accepted at cantcancelpride.com or text “rainbow” to 56512. 

New York City Pride will hold a virtual human rights conference conversation today from 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. EST with Daniel Reyes, Mitchell Kuga, Brooke Sopelsa, Ashlee Marie Preston, Jonathan Van Ness and more. Free registration is available at nycpridehrc2020.eventbrite.com. 

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LGBTQ Military Happy Hour set for Sept. 15

In-person gathering to be held at Tom’s Watch Bar

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A scene from the 2026 Capital Pride Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Modern Military Association of America will host “Pride in Service: An LGBTQ+ Military Happy Hour” on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 4 p.m. at Tom’s Watch Bar. 

This in-person gathering is the perfect chance to connect, share stories, and celebrate the diversity within the military community. Come relax, meet fellow LGBTQ+ service members and allies, and enjoy a fun, supportive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on an evening full of pride, camaraderie, and good vibes. Visit Eventbrite for more details. 

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LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, September 11

Go Gay DC will host “Out in DC LGBTQ+ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at Hotel Zena.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. 

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, September 12

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.

The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center will host screenings of “Princess Sparkles” and “Kiloran Bay” at 1:30 p.m. “Kiloran Bay” is a 13-minute musical short set amid the wild beauty of the Scottish Hebrides and the fierce joy of a wedding cèilidh. “Princess Sparkles” is about a girl who accidentally signs up to pet-sit a princess only to discover she’s actually a nippy, Fox News-watching pig. More details are available on the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center’s website. 

Sunday, September 13

“Nellie’s DC Drag Brunch” will be at 12 p.m. at Nellie’s Sports Bar. Come get served like a queen by a queen. Join Sapphire Blue, Deja Diamond and their team of amazing drag performers for the most fun you’ll have all weekend. Tickets are $58.51 and are available on Eventbrite. 

Monday, September 14

“Center Aging: Monday Coffee Klatch” will be at 10:00a.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, September 15

Center Bi Pan+ 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, September 16

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.

The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center will host “Movement for Healing” at 3 p.m. This trauma- and yoga therapy–informed class is designed to help guests gently reconnect with their body and their breath. Through mindful movement, somatic awareness, and grounding practices, guests will explore how to release tension, increase mobility, and cultivate a deeper sense of safety and ease within. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website. 

Thursday, September 17

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 LGBTQ+ Community Center’s website.  

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Blade Foundation to host fundraiser in Rehoboth on Sept. 12

Mayor-elect Stewart, state Rep. Snyder-Hall to give remarks

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Rehoboth Mayor-elect Susan Stewart will speak at the Blade Foundation fundraiser on Sept. 12.

The Washington Blade Foundation will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Rehoboth Beach featuring remarks from Rehoboth’s Mayor-elect Susan Stewart and Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall.

The Foundation funds fellowships for aspiring queer journalists and enterprise journalism projects.

The event will be held at a private home in Rehoboth. Tickets are $100 and include open bar from Diego’s, catered appetizers from the Blue Moon, entertainment, guest speakers, and an auction. Tickets are available here.

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