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10 LGBTQ events this week
Pride Reveal and St. Patrick’s Day parties among highlights
Below are our picks for some of the most fun and creative things to do this week in the DMV that are of special interest to the LGBTQ community.
D.C. Party to benefit Family Equality
Wednesday, March 15
6-9 p.m.
Crazy Aunt Helen’s
713 8th Street, S.E.
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Mingle and learn about Family Equality at this party and benefit at Crazy Aunt Helen’s.
Pride Reveal
Thursday, March 16
7-10 p.m.
Hotel Monaco
700 F Street, N.W.
$25-$40
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The Capital Pride Alliance will announce this year’s theme for Pride at the big party on Thursday.
Oddball
Thursday, March 16
8:30 p.m.
The Runway DC
3523 12th Street, N.E.
$5
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Desiree Dik leads an “Oddball” night of experimental drag on Thursday.
Chi Chi Ray Colby’s Open Stage and St. Patrick’s Day Fun
Friday, March 17
7:30 p.m.
The Lodge
21614 National Pike
Boonsboro, Md.
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Chi Chi Ray Colby on Friday.
Dragnimated
Friday, March 17
9 p.m.
Red Bear Brewing Company
209 M Street, N.E.
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Evry Pleasure hosts an animated-themed show at Red Bear Brewing on Friday. Performers include Baphomette, Desiree Dik, Jayzeer Shantey and Silverware Sidora.
We the Kingz
Friday, March 17
10 p.m.
JR.’s Bar
1519 17th Street, N.W.
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Ricky Rosé hosts a drag king show at JR.’s Bar on Friday.
Ireland at The Wharf
Saturday, March 18
12-6 p.m.
The Wharf
760 Maine Avenue, S.W.
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Come out to The Wharf for a celebration of Ireland on Saturday.
Freddie’s Follies 20th Anniversary
Saturday, March 18
9 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar
555 23rd Street S.
Arlington, Va.
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The popular drag show Freddie’s Follies celebrates a milestone anniversary on Saturday.
Con Acento
Saturday, March 18
9:30 p.m.
JR.’s Bar
1519 17th Street, N.W.
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Evry Pleasure hosts a drag show and dance party celebrating hispanic heritage.
Peach Pit
Saturday, March 18
9:30 p.m.
DC9 Nightclub
1940 9th Street, N.W.
$10-$15
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DJ Matt Bailer leads a dancing celebration inspired by the 90’s at DC9 Nightclub on Saturday.
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Washington Improv Theatre hosts ‘The Queeries’
Event to celebrate queer DMV talent and pop culture camp
The Washington Improv Theatre, along with the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs and the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC, will team up to host “The Queeries!” on Friday, April 26 at 9:30 p.m. at Studio Theatre.
The event will celebrate Queer DMV talent and pop culture camp. With a mixture of audience-submitted nominations and blatantly undemocratically declared winners, “The Queeries!” mimics LGBTQ life itself: unfair, but far more fun than the alternative.
The event will be co-hosted by Birdie and Butchie, who have invited some of their favorite bent winos, D.C. “D-listers,” former Senate staffers, and other stars to sashay down the lavender carpet for the selfie-strewn party of the year.
Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased on WITV’s website.
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Drag Underground returns
Indiana Bones, Bombalicious Eklaver, Shi-Queeta Lee, Cake Pop! to perform
Dupont Underground and the Washington Blade have teamed up to host “Drag Underground” on Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Dupont Underground.
Performers include Indiana Bones, Bombalicious Eklaver, Shi-Queeta Lee and Cake Pop.
Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
The annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner is set for Saturday, April 27 at the Washington Hilton with Colin Jost serving as emcee.
President Biden is scheduled to speak and numerous celebrities are expected around D.C. all weekend for related parties and events.
The Washington Blade is the only LGBTQ outlet that is a member of the Association and is hosting a table of VIPs, including actor Billy Porter and Congressman Robert Garcia (D-Calif.).
“We look forward to the Dinner each year to celebrate our press freedoms and to thank a range of allies and supporters for their work on behalf of the LGBTQ movement,” said Blade Editor Kevin Naff.
D.C. Council member proposes change for Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs
United Methodist Church removes 40-year ban on gay clergy
Republican state AGs challenge Biden administration’s revised Title IX policies
University students have a right to protest
Former CAMP Rehoboth official sentenced to nine months in prison
Md. governor signs Freedom to Read Act
HHS reverses Trump-era anti-LGBTQ rule
4th Circuit rules gender identity is a protected characteristic
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