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Calendar: March 1-7

Shows, groups and parties in the upcoming week

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Jonathan Van Ness has a stand-up set on Saturday. (Screenshot via YouTube)

Friday, March 1

D.C. Front Runners host a happy hour at Exiles Bar D.C. (1610 U St., N.W.) this evening at 6 p.m. Friends and interested runners are invited to join. For more details, search ā€œDC Front Runners Happy Hourā€ on Facebook.

The Lodge (21614 National Pk., Boonsboro, Md.) hostsĀ Miss Lodge 2019 Diva Renaissance PageantĀ tonight from 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. ChiChi Ray Colby, Brooke Lane, Araya Sparxx, Ashley Bannks, Stephanie Michaels and Sasha Renee will perform. Truly Fabu and Ingenue will host the pageant. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and the pageant starts at 9:30 p.m. The dance floor opens at midnight with music from DJ Kuhmeleon. For more information, visitĀ facebook.com/thelodgemd.

ā€œQueer Eyeā€ star Jonathan Van Ness performs his stand-up comedy show ā€œRoad to Beijingā€ at the Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $39-175.For more details, visit kennedy-center.org

Letā€™s Go Play hosts Baltimore Pup Night at Flavor (15 E Centre St., Baltimore) tonight from 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. DJ Pup Ultra will play music for the night. Pup Thunder will give demos. There will also be a Doggy Diner and Jell-O shots. Attendees must be 19 and over or 18 with a college ID. Cover is $10. For more details, visit facebook.com/letsgoplay93.

The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) hosts Woof Happy Hour and Porn Star Bingo today at 5 p.m. Eddie Danger hosts the party. There will be free pizza at 7:30 p.m. Drink specials include $4 rail drinks, $4 draft beers and more. No cover before 8:30 p.m. For more details, visit dceagle.com.

Saturday, March 2

SHAED performs at 9:30 Club (815 V St., N.W.) tonight at 7 p.m. The D.C.-based band consists of members Chelsea Lee and twin brothers Spencer and Max Ernst, who is gay. Their single ā€œTrampolineā€ was recently used in Appleā€™s MacBook Air commercial. JP Saxe opens the show. Tickets are $18. For more details, visit 930.com.

ā€œQueer Eyeā€ star Jonathan Van Ness brings his stand-up comedy show ā€œRoad to Beijingā€ to the Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center (12 North Eutaw St., Baltimore) tonight at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $55-149. For more information, visit france-merrickpac.com.

The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) hosts Daddy, a menā€™s jock and underwear party, tonight 8 p.m.-4 a.m. DJ Strike Walton Stone and DJ Dean Douglas will play music. Bryan Thompson will go-go dance for the night. General admission tickets are $10. VIP meet and greet tickets are available. For more details, visit dceagle.com.

The Wharf (690 Water St., S.W.) hosts a Mardi Gras celebration today from 2-6 p.m. There will be a NOLA-inspired parade down Wharf Street, a dance party with live music at District Pier, arts and crafts, activities and a fireworks finale. Admission is free. For more information, visit facebook.com/thewharfdc.

Sunday, March 3

Nellieā€™s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.) has a drag brunch today with shows at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Drag entertainers will perform as Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Pink and more. Tickets are $41.91 and include an all-you-can-eat buffet and one mimosa or bloody Mary. For more details, visit nelliessportsbar.com.

Monday, March 4

The D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) hosts coffee drop-in hours for the senior LGBT community this morning from 10 a.m.-noon. Older LGBT adults can come and enjoy complimentary coffee and conversation with other community members. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

Tuesday, March 5

Fleetwood Mac performs at Capitol One Arena (601 F St., N.W.) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $69.50-199.50. For more details, visit ticketmaster.com.

Republic (6939 Laurel Ave., Takoma Park, Md.) hosts Alegre Happy Hour, an LGBT happy hour, from 5-7 p.m. For more information, visit republictakoma.com.

Wednesday, March 6

D.C. Fray hosts Men Seeking Men Speed Dating at Pitchers (2317 18th St., N.W.) tonight from 7-10 p.m. This speed dating event is for gay men in their 20s and 30s. There will be happy hour drink specials until 10 p.m. and a chance to win raffle prizes. No dress code. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit dcfray.com/events.

Bookmen D.C., an informal gay menā€™s literature group, discusses ā€œVery Recent History: An Entirely Factual Account of a Year (c. AD 2009) in a Large Cityā€ by Choire Sicha at the Cleveland Park Library (3310 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) tonight at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, visit bookmendc.blogspot.com.

The Job Club, a weekly job support program, meets at the D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) today at 6 p.m. The group works to improve self confidence and productivity in job searching and networking. For more details, visit thedccenter.org.

Thursday, March 7

Le Kon Mexican Restaurant (3227 Washington Blvd., Arlington, Va.) hosts its weekly Pride Night today from 6-9 p.m. 15 percent of all bar proceeds will be donated to NOVA Pride. For more details, visit novapride.org.

The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) hosts Blackout Thursdays tonight from 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Drink specials include $2 off all drinks, $10 bottomless Bud and Bud Lights and $12 bottomless premium drafts. Guys in harnesses, jocks and underwear will receive $3 rail and domestic drinks. For more information, visit dceagle.com.

A support group for the Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Community meets at the D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) tonight from 7-8 p.m. The group is co-sponsored by the Asian Pacific Islander Queer Society D.C. and Asian Queers United for Action. For more details, visit thedccenter.org.

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Celebrate Trans Day of Vision in D.C.

Potluck picnic and rally to be held at Malcolm X Park

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Trans rights supporters will gather Sunday at Malcolm X Park. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The DC Center for the LGBT Community will celebrate Trans Day of Vision with a potluck picnic and rally on Sunday, March 30 at 1 p.m. at Malcolm X Park.

At this event, attendees will gather in community and solidarity and share their vision and what liberation means to them as the D.C. queer community loudly proclaims that visibility and polite requests for acceptance are not enough.

Visit the DC Centerā€™s website to RSVP.Ā 

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Hereā€™s how to give back to the queer community

DC Center to host ‘Support Group Facilitator Training’

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(Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host a ā€œSupport Group Facilitator Trainingā€ on Saturday, March 29 at 1 p.m. on Zoom. 

This training will provide information required for becoming a Support Group Facilitator at the DC Center. The training will also provide support for concerns from current facilitators as well as provide an opportunity to discuss ethics and best practices. Group leaders and facilitators that operate support groups within the DC Center are encouraged to come to learn, share challenges, and solutions.

To RSVP, visit the DC Centerā€™s website.Ā 

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Calendar: March 28-April 3

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, March 28

ā€œCenter Aging Monthly Luncheon and Yogaā€ will be at 12 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. Lunch will be held in the climate-controlled atrium at the Reeves Center. For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

Trans Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group 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].Ā 

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Community Happy Hourā€ at 7 p.m. at DIK Bar. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Saturday, March 29

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Community Brunchā€ at 11 a.m. at Freddieā€™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.

Sunday, March 30

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Community Coffee and Conversationā€ at 12 p.m. at As You Are. This event is for those looking to make more friends and meaningful connections in the LGBTQ community. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Community FunDay Socialā€ at 4 p.m. at Moxy. This event is a gathering of members of the LGBTQ+ Community. About 20 LGBTQ folk are expected. It’s free to attend and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Monday, March 31

ā€œCenter Aging Monday Coffee & Conversationā€ 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 details, email [email protected].Ā 

Tuesday, April 1

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].Ā 

Wednesday, April 2

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 ā€” allowing participants to move away from being merely ā€œapplicantsā€ toward being ā€œcandidates.ā€ For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.

ā€œProtecting Your Peace and Cultivating Queer Joyā€ will be at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free 1.5-hour workshop discussing boundaries, resilience, and forms of resistance for the LGBTQ community in the Washington, D.C., region. For more details, register on the DC Center for the LGBT Communityā€™s website.Ā 

Center Aging Womenā€™s Social and Discussion Group will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older LGBTQ women can meet and socialize with one another. There will be discussion, activities, and a chance for you to share what you want future events to include. For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

Thursday, April 3

The DC Centerā€™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.Ā 

Virtual Yoga with Sarah 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 Communityā€™s website.

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