Out & About
10 LGBTQ events this week
Mixers, entertainment and more in the days to come
Below are our picks for some of the most fun and creative things to do this week in the DMV (and Rehoboth, Del.) that are of special interest to the LGBTQ community.
Karaoke Night
Monday, July 11
8 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar
555 23rd Street S
Arlington, Va.
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Sing your heart out at Karaoke Night at Freddie’s Beach Bar on Monday. No cover, must be 21+.
Team DC Summer SportsMixer
Tuesday, July 12
5 p.m.
Dacha Beer Garden
1600 7th Street, N.W.
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Join the 43 member clubs of Team DC for the Summer SportsMixer and raise money for Ukrainian Relief programs. Get Happy Hour prices until 9 p.m. with a $20 donation.
Pride on the Patio
Tuesday, July 12
5:30-9 p.m.
Showroom
882 N East Street
Frederick, Md.
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LGBTQ friends and allies join for drinks, dinner and conversation at Showroom on Tuesday.
SMYAL for Summer
Wednesday, July 13
6 p.m.
Hook Hall
3400 Georgia Avenue, N.W.
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The SMYAL young donor club hosts the 10th annual SMYAL for Summer fundraiser at Hook Hall on Wednesday. SMYAL is an LGBTQ youth services organization that provides life-saving programs and support. Tickets range from $10 student admission / $20 general admission to any amount you can give to help LGBTQ youth.
Queer Trivia
Wednesday, July 13
7-9 p.m.
Dew Drop Inn
2801 8th Street, N.E.
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Join the Trivia Mistresses for a night of Queer Trivia at the Dew Drop Inn on Wednesday.
Chi Chi’s Open Stage Battle Season 5
Friday, July 15
7:30 p.m.
The Lodge
21614 National Pike
Boonsboro, Md..
No cover from 7:30-8:45 p.m. $5 cover until 10 p.m., $8 after 10 p.m.
21+
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Start your Friday night early with a viewing party of RuPaul’s All Stars hosted by Chasity Vain and Haley Hemorrhoid followed by Chi Chi’s Open Stage Battle.
Dragnimated
Friday, July 15
9:30 p.m.
Red Bear Brewing Co.
209 M Street, N.E.
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Evry Pleasure hosts a cartoon-inspired drag show at Red Bear Brewing Co. on Friday.
Hair and Heels Weekend
Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17
The Pines
229 Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, Del.
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Dance parties, a giant drag brunch and more are slated for a fabulous weekend in Rehoboth. Read more about it in our story here. Ticket prices vary depending upon event, but purchase your tickets early for special deals at The Pines website.
One Year at Crazy Aunt Helen’s
Saturday, July 16
7 p.m.
Crazy Aunt Helen’s
713 8th Street, S.E.
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Join Tara Hoot for bingo and a show to celebrate one year at Crazy Aunt Helen’s.
The Bear Cave
Saturday, July 16
9 p.m.
Green Lantern
1335 Green Court, N.W.
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Join DJ Popperz, Shane, Axton and JB for a bear night out at the Green Lantern on Saturday.
Crystal Cove Mermaid Pageant
Sunday, July 17
6 p.m.
Trade
1410 14th Street, N.W.
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Sirene Noir and Sidora Jackson host the Crystal Cove Mermaid Pageant at Trade on Sunday.
Out & About
Celebrate July 4 with area fireworks displays
Festivities planned for National Mall, Baltimore, Rehoboth Beach
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
The 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes place on the National Mall June 26–July 1, with the program “Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian.”
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.
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.
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