Apr 21, 2006   | COMMENTS     

COMMUNITY

YOUTH PRIDE DAY celebrates its 10th year of uniting the gay youth of D.C., as well as the gay youth of states as far away as Pennsylvania and New York. Saturday, April 22, 12-5:30 p.m. Rock Creek Park, 23rd and P Sts., NW. www.youthpridedc.org. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place Saturday, April 29. "Infatuation" is the nightlife portion of Youth Pride Day. 6-10 p.m. Nation, 1015 Half St., SE. $5. Ages 24 and under.

D.C. GARDEN PARTY is a benefit for Lambda Legal, the national organization for gay public policy changes and litigation. Sunday, April 23, 4:30-7 p.m. Georgetown’s historic Halcyon House, 3400 Prospect St., NW. Tickets start at $150. James Hoagland, 404-897-1880, ext. 221, or www.lambdalegal.org/dcgarden.

FLOAT BUILDING 101 is workshop on building your own fabulously festive float for this year’s Capital Pride Parade. Thursday, April 27, 7 p.m. Whitman-Walker Clinic, 1407 S St., NW. RSVP 202-797-3510 or capitalpride@wwc.org.

CONCERTS

THE KLEMPERER TRIO, made up of the critically acclaimed Erika Klemperer on violin, Gordon Black on piano and Ronald Crutcher on cello, plays selected works of Haydn, Brahms and Mendelssohn. Saturday, April 22, 8 p.m. The Theatre at Washington, Virginia, 291 Gay St., Washington, Va. $20 for adults, $5 for students 18 and under. 540-675-1253 or www.theatre-washington-va.com.

MELISSA MANCHESTER, a gay and lesbian cabaret favorite, sings a collection of hits like "Whenever I Call You Friend" and "You Should Hear How She Talks About You" at her Wolf Trap performance Monday, April 24, 8 p.m. 1635 Trap Road., Vienna, Va. $35. 1-877-WOLFTRAP or www.wolftrap.org.

ISLANDS, featuring two ex-members of the gay-inclusive, electronic group The Unicorns, is a 7-member, electro-pop, indie wonder playing Monday, April 24, 9 p.m., at the Ottobar, 2549 North Howard St., Baltimore, Md., and Tuesday, April 25, 8:30 p.m., at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St., NW. www.theottobar.com or www.blackcatdc.com.

JESSE COLIN YOUNG, lead singer of the Youngbloods, launches the tour of Celtic Mambo, his newest project. Blending ukelele and congas with violin and bass, the Hawaiian ensemble produces a unique, tropical sound. Jesse Colin Young and Celtic Mambo perform Wednesday, April 26, 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va. $25. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.

SAFFIRE: THE UPPITY BLUES WOMEN is a lesbian-inclusive trio of women with soul. Equipped with guitars, a harmonica, a piano and sassy vocals, the group performs Friday, April 28, 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, Va. $25. 1-877-WOLFTRAP or www.wolftrap.org.

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU: The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington’s a cappella group Potomac Fever performs alongside guests HeartAches, from Kansas City’s Heartland Men’s Chorus. Saturday, April 29, 8 p.m. Frances and Armand Hammer Auditorium at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St., NW. $25. www.gmcw.org.

MICHELLE SWAN, lesbian folk singer/songerwriter, celebrates St. Elmo’s 10th Anniversary with an all-day, outdoor festival featuring herself and her fellow local artists. Saturday, April 29, 12-4 p.m. St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. 703-739-9268 or www.michelleswan.com.

GALLERIES | EXHIBITS

SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW is a juried exhibition and sale of fine art pieces ranging from metal work and furniture to wearable art, produced by 120 American craft artists, including gay D.C. resident Robert Weiner. His featured intricate glass work won this year’s NICHE award, an honor of the American Craft Council, for fused glass. Now through Sunday, April 23. National Building Museum, 401 F St., NW. $15. 1-888-832-9554 or www.smithsoniancraftshow.org.

BARTON LIDICÉ BENES, the gay, Brooklyn-based artist, is famous for collecting rubbish and refuse and turning them into works of art. His gallery talk and reception for "Museum Muses," an exhibition he shares with fellow collection-themed artist Justine Cooper, is Sunday, April 30, 1:30-3:30 p.m. National Academy of Sciences, 2100 C St., NW. Free. 202-334-2436 or www.nationalacademies.org/arts.

HIV/AIDS

CONCERNED OTHERS support group, sponsored by Montgomery County Department of Health, for partners, family members, friends and other caregivers of people with HIV/AIDS. Thursday, April 27, 7:30-9 p.m. Rockville, Md. Marge, 301-217-1775.

FREE ANONYMOUS HIV TESTING for youth ages 13-21, provided by the Washington Free Clinic. Tuesday, April 25, 4-5:30 p.m., and Friday, April 28, at the same time. Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League Youth Center, 408 7th St., SE. 202-546-5940, ext. 108.

NIGHTLIFE

CHERRY WEEKEND has finally arrived! The highly anticipated fundraising event kicks off with the Friday Night Welcome on April 21, featuring DJ Manny Lehman on the main stage and DJ Josh Gram at the back bar of Apex, 1415 22nd St., ...