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Calendar through April 4

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Journey to Lo Manthang #5, Leslie Johnston, gay news, Washington Blade
#5, Leslie Johnston, gay news, Washington Blade

ā€˜Journey to Lo Manthang No. 5ā€™ by Leslie Johnston is one of several paintings in the exhibition that is inspired by a 12-day trek into the historically remote upper Mustang region. The area was once known as Nepalā€™s Forbidden Kingdom that was open to the public in the mid-1990s. (Photo courtesy Touchstone Gallery)

Friday, March 29

MOVA (2204 14th St., NW) hosts ā€œMujeres en el Movimientoā€ networking happy hour this evening at 6 p.m. Presented by the Latino GLBT History Project, this as an event for Latina lesbians in Washington in celebration of Womenā€™s History Month. A $5 donation is suggested. For more information, visit latinoglbthistory.org or movalounge.com.

Saturday, March 30

Lambda Sci-fi holds its gaming party this afternoon at 2 p.m. at 1425 S St., NW. Attendees are asked to bring a favorite table game, munchies or soft drinks. A dinner break is planned. For more information, visit lambdascifi.org.

Sunday, March 31

Lincoln Congregational Temple-United Church of Christ (1701 11 St., NW) has a worship service at 11 a.m. The parish consists of progressive Christians who are open to people of all races and sexual orientations. Visit lincolntemple.org for more information.

Monday, April 1

The D.C. Center (1318 U St., NW) holds coffee drop-in for the senior LGBT

community today from 10 a.m.-noon. The Center will provide complimentary coffee and a community to chat with. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

Tuesday,Ā  April 2

Whitman-Walker (1701 14th St., NW) holds its group Starting Over for Women tonight at 7. The group is for women whose long-term relationship with another woman. Registration is required and attendees must call 202-797-3580 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit whitman-walker.org.Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā 

Wednesday, April 3

Touchstone Gallery (901 New York Ave., NW) provides a preview of two upcoming exhibitions: ā€œJourney to Lo Manthangā€ by Leslie Johnston and ā€œPagan Dreamsā€ by Janet Wheeler today at 11 a.m. The opening receptions is April 5 at 6 p.m. For more information, visit touchstonegallery.com.

Thursday, April 4

Georgetown Universityā€™s Department of Performing Arts presents ā€œSpring Awakeningā€ at tonight at 8 p.m. at Davis Performing Arts Center (3700 O St., NW). Originally written by Benjamin Wedekind in 1891, the production (first written as a play) follows the lives of German teenagers as they discover their sexual identities. The show has won eight Tony awards. Tickets are $18 for the general public and $8 for students. Visit events.georgetown.edu for details.

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PHOTOS: New York City Pride Parade

Annual LGBTQ march held in Manhattan

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The 2024 New York City Pride Parade was held on June 30. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The 2024 New York City Pride Parade wound through the streets of Manhattan and past the historic Stonewall Inn on Sunday, June 30.

(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)

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PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Pride

Fourth annual LGBTQ march and festival held in Virginia town

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The 2024 Fredericksburg Pride March wound through the streets of Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The fourth annual Fredericksburg Pride march and festival was held at Riverfront Park in Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday, June 29. The event began with a march around downtown Fredericksburg beginning and ending in the park.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Goodwin Living Pride

Senior living and healthcare organization holds fourth annual march at Falls Church campus

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Drag artist Crimsyn marches alongside residents and supporters at the fourth annual Goodwin Living Bailey's Crossroads community Pride march on June 25. (Photo courtesy of Goodwin Living)

The senior living and healthcare organization Goodwin Living held its fourth annual community Pride march around its Bailey’s Crossroads campus in Falls Church, Va. with residents, friends and supporters on Tuesday, June 25. Following the march, a drag brunch was held with performances by drag artists of SADBrunch: Crimsyn, Sapphire Dupree and Evon Dior Michelle.

(Photos courtesy of Goodwin Living)

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