Out & About
Calendar: March 19-25
Events in the week to come
Friday, March 19
The Atlas Performing Arts Center presents a live virtual performance by Andrew Earle Simpson as he plays the original score to the 1926 silent film “The Flying Ace.” This film tells the fictional story of a WWI African-American pilot and features an all-African-American cast. Simpson co-founded the Atlas Performing Arts Center’s Silent Film Series where he is the curator and resident musician. For free tickets to this and other events, visit atlasarts.org.
Saturday, March 20
Kylie Disco Fever presented by DJ Travis Island is tonight at 9 p.m. via Twitch. This free online event features Kylie Minogue music, videos and chat for this first day of spring. Visit the event pages on Facebook and Twitch for more details.
Sunday, March 21
Freddie’s Beach Bar is serving weekend brunch on the patios and indoors, or takeout orders are available for curbside pickup today at 11 a.m. Guests to this Northern Virginia LGBTQ+, straight friendly venue are asked to call ahead at 703-685-0555 for dining information.
Baltimore’s Annual LGBTQ Seder is today at 5 p.m. This free virtual event is a chance to connect with the LGBTQ Jewish community and allies in a space that is welcoming and affirming of diverse gender expressions and sexualities. To register and for more information, visit queerseder.eventbrite.com or the event’s Facebook page.
Monday, March 22
Transmasculine and Nonbinary Chat, Chill and Game night is today at 5 p.m. This free virtual event is hosted by the DC-area Transmasculine Society and is open to trans and nonbinary folks as well as their friends, spouses and allies of any gender. For more information, visit dcats.org.
A women, trans and gender non-conforming roundtable hosted by the Musical Theatre Factory is tonight at 6 p.m. This monthly virtual drop-in group is based in New York and provides a space for participants who come from different lived experiences and perspectives with a goal of pushing the industry to be more accepting and inclusive. For more information, visit mtf.nyc.
Tuesday, March 23
The Woman’s National Democratic Club presents a virtual discussion with politician and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams today at noon. This free event features Abrams sharing lessons for Georgia and other voting battlegrounds in future elections. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.
Wednesday, March 24
A free virtual Shakespearean Comedy Panel hosted by P&P Live! is tonight at 7 p.m. “That Way Madness Lies” features the bard’s notable works reimagined by award-wining YA authors including LGBTQ authors Mark Oshiro and Anna-Marie McLemore. For more information, visit politics-prose.com.
Thursday, March 25
The Queer Book Club meets tonight at 7 p.m. via Skype. This group meets on the last Thursday of the month to discuss queer books by queer authors. This week’s book is “The Carpet Weaver” by Nemat Sadat and the group hopes to invite the author for a chat. More information is available at thedccenter.org.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Friday, May 3
Center Aging Friday Tea Time will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more information, email [email protected].
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Social” at 7 p.m. at The Commentary. 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.
Saturday, May 4
LGBTQ People of Color Support Group will be at 1 p.m. on Zoom. This peer support group is an outlet for LGBTQ people of color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space that strives to be safe and judgment free. For more details, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Sunday, May 5
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Dinner” at 7 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
AfroCode DC will be at 4 p.m. at Decades DC. This event will be an experience of non-stop music, dancing, and good vibes and a crossover of genres and a fusion of cultures. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Monday, May 6
Center Aging: Monday Coffee & Conversation 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 their choice. For more details, email [email protected].
The Pride Center of Maryland will host “Transend: transgender & Nonbinary Support Group” at 4 p.m. at its offices. This is a safe place for hot topics, food, resources, information, image consulting and community. This event is free to attend and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Tuesday, May 7
Pride on the Patio Events will host “LGBTQ Social Mixer” at 5:30 p.m. at Showroom. Dress is casual, fancy, or comfortable. Guests are encouraged to bring their most authentic self to chat, laugh, and get a little crazy. Admission is free and more details are on Eventbrite.
Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. For more details, email [email protected].
Wednesday, May 8
Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. 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.
Thursday, May 9
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 with Charles M. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s website.
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