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Calendar: Aug. 14-20

Events in the week to come

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Leslie Jordan, gay news, Washington Blade
Comedian Leslie Jordan performs at a virtual event on Aug. 15.

Friday, Aug. 14

BusboysOnLive, an online open mic and poetry slam, will be live on Instagram tonight at 8 p.m. at @busboysandpoets. The event is also every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Admission is free. Details at busboysandpoets.com/events.

Saturday, Aug. 15

The Gay Menā€™s Chorus hosts a virtual event tonight at 7 p.m. featuring Leslie Jordan. There will be performances by the chorus, special guests and a silent auction, which is live until noon tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. Visit gmcw.org to learn more.

Sunday, Aug. 16

The National Museum of Women in the Arts has reopened from 12-5 p.m. on Sundays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Timed-entry tickets must be reserved in advance, and prices range from $8 to $10. Details at nmwa.org/reopening.

Monday, Aug. 17

Summer Restaurant Week, presented by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, begins today and runs until Aug. 30. This year, the event has expanded to include a to-go program with a variety of family-style offerings as well as alcoholic beverage options available over the two weeks. Details at ramw.org/restaurantweek.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

The DC Center will host its monthly Bi roundtable discussion at 7 p.m. The roundtable is an opportunity for people to gather to discuss issues related to bisexuality or as bi individuals in a private setting. Details at thedccenter.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 19

Profs and Pints Online will host ā€œThe Fire of Frederick Douglassā€ tonight, a presentation on the history of the American social reformer with Rick Bell, professor of history at the University of Maryland at 7 p.m. tonight. Tickets are $12. Learn more by visiting profsandpints.com/online-talks.

Thursday, Aug. 20

The DC Area Transmasculine Society is hosting a Transmasc and Nonbinary Game Night at 7 p.m. on Jackbox.tv, a multi-player video game tool. The event is primarily for transmasculine and nonbinary folks, but friends, spouses and allies of any gender are also welcome. Admission is free. Details at dcats.org.

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Celebrate July 4 with area fireworks displays

Festivities planned for National Mall, Baltimore, Rehoboth Beach

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The Independence Day fireworks display is scheduled for July 4. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The National Mall is the most popular place to watch the D.C. fireworks display; spread a blanket near the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, or the Lincoln Memorial. The 17-minute display starts at 9:09 p.m. and will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

In Baltimore, the Inner Harbor Fourth of July festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and the fireworks and drone show will begin at 9:30 p.m. downtown at the harbor.

The fireworks in Rehoboth Beach, Del., will be held on Saturday, July 6.

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Smithsonian Folklife Festival underway

‘Indigenous Voices of the Americas’ program held on the Mall

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A performance at the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. (Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution)

The 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes place on the National Mall June 26ā€“July 1, with the program ā€œIndigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian.ā€

Since 1967, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has been held on the National Mall; events are free. Festival hours are 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with evening concerts Friday through Sunday from 5:30-7 p.m. For details on specific events, visit festival.si.edu/visit.

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Arlington Pride is here

Festival to be held at Long Bridge Park

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The 2024 Arlington Pride Festival will be held Saturday, June 29 at 12 p.m. at Long Bridge Park. 

This event will be a gathering of the community showcasing local talent, food, and vibrant entertainment. The event will be a celebration of diversity and love. 

Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.Ā 

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