Out & About
Calendar: Aug. 28-Sept. 3
Events in the week to come
Friday, Aug. 28
Labyrinth Virtual Senior Game Day hosted by the D.C. Center is today from 12-2 p.m. This Zoom event is for seniors to enjoy games with friends and enter a raffle for a chance to win a $25 gift card. For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org.
Friday Tea Time is a virtual social gathering at 2 p.m. for older LGBTQ adults via Zoom. Participants are encouraged to bring their beverage of choice while socializing with new and old friends. Visit thedccenter.org for details.
Women in their Twenties and Thirties meets today at 8 p.m. via Zoom. This social discussion group for D.C.-area queer women meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month and is facilitated by the D.C. Center. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.
Saturday, Aug. 29
Brunch at Freddies hosted by National Landing BID, Go Gay D.C. and Freddie’s Beach Bar (555 23rd St., S, Arlington, Va.) is today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brunch is served on the patios and inside, or is available for curbside takeout. Call ahead to 703-685-0555 for more information or visit freddiesbeachbar.com.
LGBTQ People of Color Support Group holds its virtual meeting today at 1 p.m. via Zoom. This support group is an outlet for the queer POC community to come together and talk about anything in a safe and judgement-free environment. More information is available at thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, Aug. 30
The second annual Funk Parade Photo Gallery, sponsored by Humanities D.C., the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities and Funk Parade, is today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Eaton D.C. (1201 K St.). COVID protocols will be strictly enforced at this event, which includes both an in-person photo exhibition and online discussions. For tickets and reservations, visit fpgallery.givesmart.com and the event’s Facebook page.
Monday, Aug. 31
Center Aging Coffee Drop-In is today from 10 a.m. to noon via Zoom. LGBTQ older adults and friends join in friendly conversations during this virtual social event. For more information visit thedccenter.org and Center Aging on social media.
Tuesday, Sept. 1
P&P Live!: Louise Penny with Hillary Rodham Clinton is an online discussion tonight at 5 p.m. and hosted by Politics and Prose. This event is a conversation with former first lady, U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is also most recently the co-author of “The Book of Gutsy Women” with her daughter Chelsea Clinton. The cost for admission and the book begin at $30 and are available here.
KhushDC Virtual Happy Hour is today at 7 p.m. via Zoom. This event is an opportunity for queer and trans South Asians to build community and socialize virtually. For details on this group and this event, visit thedccenter.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Virtual Job Club meets today at 6 p.m. via Zoom. This weekly support program helps job seekers improve their self-confidence, resilience and motivation needed for effective job searching and networking. Discussions include strategies, techniques and goal plans needed to find meaningful and satisfying employment. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.
Thursday, Sept. 3
First Thursdays Open Mic hosted by A League of Her Own (2319 18th St., N.W.) is tonight from 7-9 p.m. Participants can sign up at 7:30 and the show kicks off around 8 p.m. This event provides a welcoming space for the community to express musical, spoken word, comedic or other talents. Email the manager at [email protected] for more information and for details on how to become a featured artist for a future show.
The Asian Pacific Islander Queer Support Group is today at 7 p.m. via Zoom. This group is co-sponsored by the Asian Pacific Islander Queer Society D.C. and AQUA, Asian Queers United for Action. More information is available at thedccenter.org.
Friday, June 26
Trans Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This event 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].
DC Bird Alliance will host “Second Annual Ride for Pride” at 9 a.m. at the Yards Marina. This event is for celebrating community, belonging, and our shared connection to nature. Together, we’ll enjoy a guided one-hour boat ride departing from The Yards Marina, exploring the river’s wildlife, history, and ongoing restoration. Along the way, participants may spot Ospreys, herons, egrets, cormorants, Bald Eagles, turtles, and other species that call the Anacostia home. For more details, visit Eventbrite.
Saturday, June 27
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.
“Sunshine: A Sapphic Pride Day Party” will be at 1 p.m. at Spark Social. This is a patio party for queer women & sapphics 35+. For more details, visit Eventbrite.
Sunday, June 28
Trap Laughsss Pride Comedy Night will be at 7 p.m. at Sid’s Gold Request Room. This in-person event is where comedy meets Pride, bringing you hilarious performances that’ll have you rolling in the aisles. Whether you’re here to celebrate or just enjoy some fantastic jokes, this night is all about fun, community, and laughs. Don’t miss out on the best comedy bash around! More details are on Eventbrite.
Monday, June 29
“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 30
The DC Center for the LGBTQ+ Community will host a screening of “Swann Queen” at 7 p.m. This is a short film by Lcedeño Miller inspired by the true story of William Dorsey Swann – considered one of the world’s first drag queens. Billy Swann and their brother Dan are preparing to host their third masquerade ball. When the police raid the party, Billy must decide whether to run or resist. Swann Queen is a story about community, survival, and the legacy of LGBTQ+ resistance in Washington, D.C. Screening followed by conversation. For more details, visit the Center’s website.
Wednesday, July 1
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 www.thedccenter.org/careers.
Thursday, July 2
The DC Center for the LGBTQ+ Community’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 The DC Center for the LGBTQ+ Community’s website.
The Baltimore Orioles will take on the Washington Nationals on Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. for Pride Night at Oriole Park.
The first 15,000 fans will receive an exclusive Pride Night Orioles jersey. The Washington Blade is a media sponsor of this event.
To purchase tickets, visit Orioles.com/Tickets.
Out & About
Writers’ association hosts Capital Love LitFest
Inaugural literary salon scheduled for Sunday
The Washington Writers’ Publishing House (WWPH), the nation’s longest continuously operating cooperative nonprofit literary press, will present the inaugural “Capital Love LitFest” on Sunday, June 28 at 10 a.m. at The Writer’s Center in Bethesda, Md.
Designed as a full-day literary salon and cultural gathering, the event will feature more than 25 writers, nine workshops, and panel discussions, readings, and conversations centered on love, relationships, identity, healing, creativity, and connection in divisive times. Admission is pay-what-you-can, beginning at free.
The LitFest celebrates the release of “Capital Love,” WWPH’s new anthology featuring 55 writers from across the DMV, including contributors from Baltimore, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The pocket-sized collectible anthology explores love in its many forms through poetry and prose and serves as a literary response to today’s social and political climate.
For more details, visit Washington Writers’ website.
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