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Sen. Coons speaks at Blade Rehoboth party

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6 years ago

September 10, 2020

Philip Van Slooten

Sen. Chris Coons, civil unions, Delware, gay news, gay politics DC — U.S. Sen. **Chris Coons** speaks at the Blade Foundation’s Summer Closing Party in Rehoboth on Sept. 11. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Friday, Sept. 11

Women in their Twenties and Thirties meets via Zoom tonight at 8 p.m. This social discussion group for queer women in the D.C. area is meeting virtually during the pandemic as a way for queer women to meet and make new friends in a fun and friendly setting. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

Blade Foundation Summer Closing Party in Rehoboth Beach is today at 5 p.m., featuring remarks from U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Del.). Tickets at bladefoundation.org/rehoboth.

Saturday, Sept. 12

LGBTQ+ Survivor ArtMake: Who I Am SoulCollage is today from 2:30-5 p.m. via Zoom. This event hosted by the D.C. Anti-Violence Project is an opportunity for LGBTQ survivors of various levels of violence, trauma and abuse to heal and express themselves through art. RSVP by Friday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. by completing a short survey for the link. Visit thedccenter.org for details.

Sunday, Sept. 13

A Scavenger Hunt of the National Zoo (3001 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) hosted by ThingstodoDC.com is today from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Participants will look for items, answer trivia and win prizes all while learning and exploring the zoo. All attendees must wear a mask, be in good health, and social distance while in their teams. For tickets and information, visit thingstododc.com.

Monday, Sept. 14

Showtunes in the Streets hosted by JR.’s Bar (1519 17th St., N.W.) continues tonight at 8 p.m. Videos are streamed both online via Twitter @JRsBar_DC and in-person on a giant projector. Masks and reservations are required for this weekly event. For more information and to make a reservation, click here.

Tuesday, Sept. 15

KhushDC presents Game Night via Zoom tonight at 7 p.m. Queer and trans South Asians are invited to play games and build community every third Tuesday of the month. For more information and the link, visit the group’s Facebook page or thedccenter.org.

Profs & Pints Online: Black Colleges and Jewish Refugees tonight at 7 p.m. This free event discusses how scholars fleeing Hitler’s Germany found a refuge with new lives at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. For free tickets and information, visit the registration page.

Wednesday, Sept. 16

Transcendence: A Sufi Music Festival is presented virtually by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art (1050 Independence Ave., S.W.) today from noon to 1 p.m. this Free music festival features world-renowned performers from Morocco, France, Iran and India all using dance, recitation, poetry and music to gain transcendence and enlightenment. The music expresses longing and yearning as well as the joy and ecstasy of union. For more details and to register, visit asia.si.edu/events or their Facebook page.

Thursday, Sept 17

Shirtless men drink free during shirtless night at the Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.). Masks are still required and seating is limited so reservations are encouraged. For more information, visit greenlanterndc.com or their Facebook page.

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

Organizers announce cancellation of event

Published

2 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.

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Calendar: August 21-27

LGBTQ events in the days to come

Published

2 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.