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Calendar: Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2018

Dances, concerts and more in the week to come

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Alex Newell of ā€˜Gleeā€™ fame performs at The Red Party Saturday night. (Photo courtesy Capital Pride)

Friday, Nov. 30

The D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.) hostsĀ Queer Tango ClassĀ tonight from 7-9 p.m. Liz Sabatiuk, instructor of Tango Mercurio, will lead the class. The course is designed for beginner dancers to learn tango vocabulary and technique. The class will also discuss the assumptions of gender in dance and welcomes students to experiment with both gender roles. There is a $10 donation to support the D.C. Center. Sliding scale tickets are also available. For more information, visitĀ thedccenter.org.

The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) hostsĀ Woof Happy Hour and Porn Star BingoĀ 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. For more details, visitĀ dceagle.com.

Saturday, Dec. 1

Capital Pride AllianceĀ celebrates its 10th anniversary with the Red Party at Echo Stage (2135 Queens Chapel Rd., N.E.) tonight from 9 p.m.-3 a.m. There will be performances from ā€œGleeā€ star Alex Newell, ā€œRuPaulā€™s Drag Raceā€ alum Jujubee, local and veteran queen Kristina Kelly and Pretty Boi Drag co-producer Pretty Rik E. DJ Tezrah, DJ Wess and DJ Tracy Young will play music. Tickets are $15. Total ticket proceeds will benefit the Capital Pride Legacy Fund. For more information, visitĀ capitalpride.org.

Whitman-Walker Health and Real Talk D.C. hostĀ Walk & 5K to End HIVĀ at Freedom Plaza (14th St., N.W. and Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.) today from 7-11 a.m. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. The 5K begins at 9:15 a.m. and the walk is at 9:20 a.m. Post-event actives begin at 10 a.m. Runner registration is $25, walker registration is $25, student/senior walkers are $15 and ā€œSleepwalkers,ā€ those who cannot attend the event, are $40. Register atĀ walktoendhiv.org.

The D.C. EagleĀ (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.) hosts Daddy, a menā€™s jock and underwear party, tonight from 8 p.m.-4 a.m. DJ Strike Walton Stone and DJ Dean Douglas Sullivan will spin tracks. Bryan Thompson will be the go-go dancer for the evening. VIP meet and greet tickets are available. General admission tickets are $12. For more details, visitĀ facebook.com/eagledc.

Sunday, Dec. 2

Swazz Bazaar, a queer holiday bazaar, is at 1620 North Capitol St., N.W. today from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be queer vendors selling and displaying art, fashion, magazines and other products. There will also be performances from local queer musicians, performance artists and designers. For details, visitĀ facebook.com/swazzevents.

ā€œWaiting to Exhale Twistedā€Ā is at Chateau Remix (3439 Benning Rd., N.E.) tonight at 7:30 p.m. The sold-out play follows two drag queens and two transgender female friends as they navigate relationships with transgender and gay men and each other. Shi-Queeta-Lee, Riley Knoxx, Tanya Clarke and Capri Bloomingdale star. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. For more information, visitĀ facebook.com/queetaspalace.

Friendship Place hostsĀ Winter Warmth,Ā a free winter clothing drive, hot meal, hair cut and shave event, at Washington Hebrew Congregation (3935 Macomb St., N.W.) today from 2:30-5:30 p.m. There will be a shuttle bus from Tenleytown Metro for people attending the event. For more information, visitĀ friendshipplace.org.

Pop a cappella groupĀ PentatonixĀ performs at the Anthem (901 Wharf St., S.W.) for their ā€œThe Christmas is Here Tourā€ tonight at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $59.50-149.50. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more details, visitĀ theanthemdc.com.

Monday, Dec. 3

The InternetĀ brings its ā€œHive Mind Tourā€ to the Fillmore (8656 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, Md.) tonight at 8 p.m. The indie-R&B band features lesbian lead singer Syd Tha Kid and bisexual guitarist Steve Lacy. Moon Child opens the show. Tickets are $35. For more details, visitĀ fillmoresilverspring.com.

Pride Fund to End Gun ViolenceĀ hosts Cocktails with a Cause Happy Hour at Number Nine (1435 P St., N.W.) tonight from 7-9 p.m. The happy hour will celebrate the Pride Fundā€™s successes from 2018 and prepare for a new year of advocacy. General admission tickets are $50. Young Professional tickets are $25. For more information, visitĀ facebook.com/pridefund.

Tuesday, Dec. 4

Rainbow Youth AllianceĀ hosts a Happy Hour at Nellieā€™s Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.) today at 6 p.m. All adults who support LGBT youth are welcome to attend. Drag bingo kicks off at 7 p.m. Nellieā€™s will donate a portion of the eveningā€™s proceeds to Rainbow Youth Alliance. For more details, visitĀ facebook.com/ryamoco.

Capital PrideĀ hosts its Holiday Heat Wave party at Human Rights Campaign (1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) tonight from 7-10 p.m. There will be culinary stations from Asia Nine Bar & Lounge, Mason Dixie Biscuit Co., Mixology Bartending & Catering and more. Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Heineken and Titoā€™s will provide beverages. General admission tickets are $15. VIP tickets with open bar are $30. For more information, visitĀ facebook.com/capitalpridedc.

StartOut Rising D.C. hostsĀ a LGBT entrepreneurs and startup happy hourĀ at Number Nine (1435 P St., N.W.) tonight from 6-8 p.m. StartOutā€™s mission is to connect and educate LGBT entrepreneurs and to create jobs for LGBT individuals in the local community. No cover. For more details, visitĀ meetup.com/startout-rising-dc.

Wednesday, Dec. 5

Bookmen D.C., an informal menā€™s gay literature group, discusses ā€œThe Immoralistā€ by Andre Gide at the Cleveland Park Library (3310 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) tonight at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For details, visitĀ bookmendc.blogspot.com.

The Tom Davoren Social Bridge ClubĀ meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Dignity Center (721 8th St., S.E.) for social bridge. No partner needed. For more information, call 301-345-1571.

Thursday, Dec. 6

GLOE, Bet Mishpachah, Nice Jewish Boys DC and Nice Jewish Girls hostĀ Oh Gaydel, Gaydel, Gaydel! Queer Chanukah Happy HourĀ at Pitchers (2317 18th St., N.W.) tonight from 6-9 p.m. This is an annual gathering of the local LGBT Jewish community. No cover. For more information, search the event on Facebook.Ā 

Reel AffirmationsĀ screens ā€œBuddiesā€ at Human Rights Campaign (1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) tonight at 7 p.m. in honor of World AIDS Day. The film, directed by Arthur J. Bressan Jr., tells the story of a young gay man who volunteers to be a ā€œbuddyā€ to an AIDS patient. There will be a possible cast talk back and catered cocktail reception with co-star David Schachter. Rayceen Pendarvis hosts the screening. VIP tickets are $25 and include VIP seating, one complimentary cocktail, beer or wine and movie candy or popcorn. General admission tickets are $12. For more details, visitĀ thedccenter.org/events/buddies.

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