Out & About
Inaugural #RainbowRideDC set for June 26
Event to raise awareness, funds for HIPS
The ANC Rainbow Caucus, GGWash, WABA, members of the Bicycle Advisory Committee and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Lime will host the inaugural #RainbowRideDC on Saturday, June 26 at 1 p.m.
The event will celebrate queer liberation history on a ride throughout the District and raise awareness and funds for HIPS, an organization that has promoted the health, rights, and dignity of individuals and communities impacted by sexual exchange and/or drug use due to choice, coercion, or circumstance.
To attend the event, please RSVP. Donations to HIPS can also be made on HIPS’s website.
Out & About
Trans Journalists to host ‘Coping with Stress’ event
Dart Center trainer to lead session
The Trans Journalists Association will host “Coping with Stress, Trauma, and Burnout” on Wednesday, March 12 at 12 p.m. on Zoom.
This 75-minute training will focus on how to cope with stress, trauma, and burnout in turbulent times. It includes basic awareness of the impact of direct trauma exposure, vicarious trauma exposure and related stresses on individual journalists and news teams, as well as evidence-based practices in self-care and collegial support.
The session will be led by Dr. Katherine Porterfield, a senior Dart Center trainer and a founding member of the Journalist Trauma Support Network, an initiative of the Dart Center.
For more details, visit the Trans Journalists Association’s website.
Friday, March 7
“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 details, email [email protected].
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Social” at 7 p.m. at PF Chang’s. 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 8
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’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 9
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Coffee and Conversation” at 1:30 p.m. at As You Are. This event is for someone looking to make more friends and meaningful connections in the LGBTQ+ community. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, March 10
“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 choice. For more details, email [email protected].
Genderqueer DC will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a support group for people who identify outside of the gender binary, whether you’re bigender, agender, genderfluid, or just know that you’re not 100% cis. For more details, visit genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.
Tuesday, March 11
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].
Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a peer-facilitated discussion group and a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. For more details, visit the group’s Facebook.
Wednesday, March 12
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, March 13
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.
Out & About
Celebrate Black Pride and a good cause
Center for Black Equity will host “DC Black Pride Cocktails for a Cause” on Friday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at Thurst Lounge.
This event supports DC Black Pride 2025, which is a Marquee Partner event of World Pride in Washington, DC. Your presence and contributions help us create an unforgettable celebration of Black LGBTQ+ liberation, visibility, and joy.
There will be signature cocktails, live DJs, “Black & Bold” vibes, raffles and giveaways and networking and community.
Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
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