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BLAGOSAH, Howard University’s student group (the Black Lesbian and Gay
Organization of Students at Howard) continues its third annual BLAGOSAH Week
with a Poetry Cipher for spoken word artists. 7-9 p.m., Mocha Lounge, 944 Florida
Ave., NW. blagosah@huproud.com.
DANCE & LEARN PARTY, sponsored by Whitman-Walker Clinic’s AIDS Prevention
and Lesbian Services programs. Beginner level Gay Games ballroom, Latin, jive
and salsa classes, 7:30-10 p.m., followed by open dancing and practice until
3 a.m. Free. Between Friends Nightclub, 1115-A U St., NW. 202-232-2544.
FREE MOVIE NIGHT. Lesbian Services Program of Whitman-Walker Clinic presents
a free showing of the film “By Hook or By Crook.” 6:30 p.m. 1432
U St., NW.
GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, hosts “School’s
Out,” a happy hour for gay educators and allies at Larry’s Lounge,
1840 18th St., NW, 5:30-7:30 p.m. All public and independent school educators
and allies welcome. Robert, 202-253-2441.
POETRY & MUSIC POTPOURRI, sponsored by the Community for Creative Self-Development.
7:30-9 p.m. 1909 N. Ohio St., Arlington, Va. 703-534-3459.
COMMUNITY TAI-CHI class focuses on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students.
Professional teacher; free but donations accepted. 8 a.m. Malcolm X (Meridian
Hill) Park, NW, at 16th and Euclid streets. George, 202-332-7570.
GAY MEN’S DINNER GROUP for single men in their 30s. Meet at area restaurants
for socializing. 8 p.m. Dcgm4dresponse@yahoo.com.
SEXUAL MINORITY YOUTH ASSISTANCE LEAGUE YOUTH CENTER hosts a movie night and
games night for youths ages 13-21. 6-8 p.m. 408 7th St., SE. 202-546-5940,
Ext. 108.
TWENTIES GROUP, social meeting for gay and bisexual men in their 20s. 8:30-10
p.m. St. Margaret’s, 1820 Connecticut Ave., NW (back entrance upstairs).
TwentiesGroupDC@hotmail.com. www.twentiesgroup.org.
U STREET TOUR, a walking tour of historical and contemporary sites on U Street.
Begins at Sisterspace and Books, 1515 U St., NW. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $12. 202-332-3433,
www.siteseeingtoursinc.com.
WOMEN IN THEIR 20s, social/discussion group for lesbian, bisexual, transgender
and other interested women. 8 p.m. Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
offices, 1707 L St., NW, Suite 230. witdc@yahoo.com. www.womenintheir20s.org.
12TH ANNUAL TASTE OF D.C. begins, with more than 40 area restaurants represented.
11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Ave. between 7th & 14th Streets, NW. Free.
www.tasteofdc.org.
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY Washington College of Law and the National Center for
Lesbian Rights co-sponsor a conference on the legal issues affecting gay parents.
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 4801 Massachussetts Ave., NW, Rm. 401. 202-274-4075. www.wcl.american.edu/secle.
BLAGOSAH, Howard University’s gay student group, concludes its annual
BLAGOSAH Week with a free screening of Paul Lee’s “The Offering,” with
members of the Asian Pacific Islander Queers United for Action. blagosah@huproud.com.
BURGUNDY CRESCENT VOLUNTEERS, a gay volunteer group for singles and couples,
volunteers for the Human Rights Campaign’s national dinner. Jonathan@burgundycrescent.org.
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN hosts its annual national dinner, 5:30 p.m. Washington
Convention Center Grand Ballroom, 801 Mt. Vernon Place, NW. www.hrc.org.
SIGMA-DC hosts a Dungeon Party for men over 21 who enjoy giving/receiving
DBSM stimulation with other men. Safe, sane and consensual only. No illegal
drugs. 202-728-7589.
THE USHERS, a gay theater-going group, attends “Rough Crossing” at
Metro Stage in Alexandria, Va. $25. Joel, 703-243-7237 or ushers@zzapp.org.
SEXUAL MINORITY YOUTH ASSISTANCE LEAGUE YOUTH CENTER sponsors a Social Justice
Group for youth. Take action on issues important to you. 5:30 p.m. 408 7th
St., SE. 202-546-5940, ext. 108.
12TH ANNUAL TASTE OF D.C. continues, with more than 40 area restaurants represented.
11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Ave. between 7th & 14th Streets, NW. Free.
www.tasteofdc.org.
THE ACADEMY OF WASHINGTON hosts a special benefit for the Rainbow History
Project. Doors open at 2 p.m, show starts at 3 p.m. Admission is $7, and performers’ tips
go to RHP. Hosted by Mame Dennis, with special guest Ella Fitzgerald. Club
55, 55 K St., SE. info@rainbowhistory.org.
BURGUNDY CRESCENT VOLUNTEERS, a gay volunteer group for singles and couples,
volunteers for D.C. Central Kitchen.
Jonathan@burgundycrescent.org.
ENTRE AMIGOS, social group for gay and bisexual Latino men. Sponsored by Oficina
de Servicios Latinos of Whitman-Walker Clinic. 1734 14th St., NW. Call for
meeting time, 202-328-0697.
FIST, Females Investigating Sexual Terrain, S/M leather fetish group for women,
meets. 301-587-8960.
GLITCH - DC, a gay technologists group, meets for brunch. 11 a.m. Dupont Italian
Kitchen, 17th and R streets, NW. www.glitchdc.org.
LAMBDA SCI-FI, L/G science fiction, fantasy & horror fans, monthly meeting
1:30 p.m. Social follows, 2 p.m. 2462 Tunlaw Road, NW. Julian, 202-338-6228,
or James, 202-232-3141. www.lambdasf.org.
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