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Calendar: June 19-25

Events in the week to come

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6 years ago

June 19, 2020

Philip Van Slooten

gay events dc, gay news, Washington Blade — 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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Calendar: January 9-15

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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4 days ago

January 9, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, January 9

Women in Their Twenties and Thirties will be 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.

“Backbone Comedy” will be at 8 p.m. at As You Are. Backbone Comedy is a queer-run fundraiser comedy show at As You Are Bar DC, where comics stand up for a cause. Each show, a percentage of proceeds go to a local organization – Free Minds DC, a reentry organization for individuals impacted by incarceration. Tickets cost $19.98 and are available on Eventbrite.

Saturday, January 10

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.

Monday, January 12

“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]).

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 genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.

Tuesday, January 13

Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so — by sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. For more details, visit the group’s Facebook.

Trans Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group is intended to provide an emotionally and physically safe space for trans people and those who may be questioning their gender identity/expression to join together in community and learn from one another. For more details, email [email protected].

Wednesday, January 14

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 Center for the LGBT Community will partner with House of Ruth to host “Art & Conversation” at 3 p.m. at 1827 Wiltberger St., N.W. This free workshop will involve two hours of art making, conversation, and community. Guests will explore elements of healthy relationships with a community-centered art activity. This workshop involves paint, so please dress accordingly. All materials will be provided. For more details, email [email protected].

Thursday, January 15

The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. 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, 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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Calendar: December 12-18

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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1 month ago

December 12, 2025

Tinashe Chingarande

Friday, December 12

“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be at 12 p.m. in person at the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s new location at 1827 Wiltberger St., N.W. To RSVP, visit the DC Center’s website or email [email protected].

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Women in Their Twenties and Thirties will be at 8 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social discussion group for queer women in the Washington, D.C. area. For more details, go to Facebook.

Saturday, December 13

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 12 p.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 Center for the LGBT Community will host “Sunday Supper on Saturday” at 2 p.m. D.C.’s queer community will gather for good food, laughter, and community. For more information, email [email protected].

Sunday, December 14

SADBrunch will host “HokiSlay Drag Brunch” at 12 p.m. at Throw Social. This festive affair brings fierce performances, over-the-top holiday looks, and more sparkle than a tinsel explosion. Expect powerhouse lip-syncs, laughter, and cheer hotter than your spiked cocoa. Cake Pop will host the event. Tickets cost $28.52 and are available on Eventbrite.

Monday, December 15

Tuesday, December 16

Center Bi+ Roundtable will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is an opportunity for people to gather and discuss issues related to bisexuality or as Bi individuals in a private setting. Visit Facebook or Meetup for more information.

The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host “Self-Defense Class with Avi Rome” 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 Fifth 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.

Wednesday, December 17

Asexual and Aromantic Group will be 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, December 18

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 Center’s website.

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Team DC’s holiday party set for Dec. 8

Local LGBTQ sports community celebrates at Trade

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1 month ago

December 5, 2025

Tinashe Chingarande

Team DC’s holiday party will be held Monday. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Team DC will host its annual holiday party on Monday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at Trade. This event will celebrate Team DC’s sports community, athletes, and Team DC’s accomplishments this past year. Food will be catered by Seasons, and there will be a clothing drive to benefit the DC Center for the LGBT Community.

To RSVP, visit Team DC’s Instagram page.