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‘AN AMERICAN CONVERSATION’ WITH KEN MEHLMAN, Republican National Committee chairman.
7 p.m. at the William G. McGowan Theater of the National Archives Building, Constitution Ave. and 7th St., NW. Free. 202-357-5000 or public.program@nara.gov.
LAMBDA SCI-FI gets the Capital Pride celebrations going early with a video and gaming party. Bring a favorite game, video, snack or drink to share and watch the parade together. Saturday, June 10, 2 p.m. 1425 S St., NW. Peter and Rob, 202-483-6369. www.lambdasf.org.
ANI DIFRANCO, indie-folk icon and gay favorite performs for the first time in almost two years at the 9:30 Club, 815 V. St, NW. June 18, doors open 7:30 p.m. www.930.com.
LESBIAN AND GAY CHORUS of Washington, D.C., a 35-member community chorus featuring gay voices from around the area, sings Broadway favorites in its performance, “Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Musical Theater.” June 18, 4 p.m. Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 201 4th St., SE. $20, 12&under free. Includes post-concert spaghetti dinner. 202-546-1549 or www.lgcw.org.
OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN’S last Maryland show, at the Blue Dog Saloon, Port Tobacco Road (Rt. 6), Port Tobacco, Md, bidding a fond farewell to D.C.’s popular all-girl party band. 301-932-1740 or www.outskirtsoftown.com.
TEDDY THOMPSON, former opening act for gay artist Rufus Wainwright, plays his guitars, keyboard and percussion Saturday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. doors. 9:30 Club, 815 V St., NW. $17. www.930.com.
GLASS SCULPTING CLASSES: Mt. Rainier Studio offers beginners’ classes on the art of glass sculpting Saturday and Sunday, June 10 & 11, 1-5 p.m. each day, co-led by gay glass artist Tim Tate. 3708 Wells Ave., Mt. Rainier, Md. 202-744-8222.
FLOWER AND GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: Learn the art of capturing the wildlife of your backyard and master composition techniques and your camera equipment. Saturdays June 10 through July 1, 8-11 a.m. The United States Botanical Conservatory, 100 Maryland Ave., NW. $150. 202-225-8333 or www.usbg.gov.
IDENTIFIED: CHEHALIS HEGNER & JOHN BORSTEL and Gallery Imperato present a “photographic dialogue on self, sex and psyche.” Photographic exhibition covers identity, sexuality, gender and psychology in a societal context. June 9-July 9 at Foundry on Fort, 921 E. Fort Ave., Ste. 120, Baltimore, Md.
POP ROCKS ART GALLERY: The gay-owned art gallery holds its second annual season opening reception. Featured exhibit, “Many Marilyns,” is a collection of many renditions from local and national artists of the famous face of Marilyn Monroe. Opening June 10, Pop Rocks Art Gallery, 39 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Del. 302-227-0502 or www.poprocksart.com.
QUEERING SOUND 06: ECHO + DECAY is a multimedia presentation made by the Triangle Artists Group of Washington, D.C., a collective of over 100 queer artists. This exhibit, now six years in the making, focuses this year on digital music, noise, art and spoken word. Saturday, June 10, 7 p.m. at the Warehouse Next Door, 1017 7th St., NW. $5. 202-783-3933.
RESULTS GALLERY: Capitol Hill’s Results Gym, 315 G St., SE, showcases over 100 works, ranging from photography to charcoal to watercolor and oil paintings, by 18 area artists in one of the largest gay art exhibits. The exhibit runs through mid-June. www.fishergallery.com.
POSITIVE OUTLOOK, sponsored by HIV Community Coalition. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Discussions on meditation, spirituality and health. Lunch provided, transportation assistance available. 813 L St., SE. Kurt, 202-543-6777.
SISTER TO SISTER, women’s support group on HIV prevention. Fridays, 6 p.m. Children and Families First, Turnabout Division, Georgetown, Del. Debbie Cheatwood, 302-856-2388.
WHITMAN-WALKER CLINIC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA has expanded its testing schedule for STI’s. Syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and hepatitis A, B and C testing is now offered Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. 5 p.m., and Wednesdays, 2-7 p.m. HIV testing is now offered Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., and Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. 5232 Lee Highway, Arlington, Va. 703-237-4900 or wwcnovawwc.org.
BLOWOFF: Iconic gay musicians DJ Rich Morel and rocker Bob Mould, of Husker Du fame, explode their sounds on the 9:30 club floor with Blowoff, their signature electronic dance party. Saturday, June 10, 11:30 doors. 815 V St., NW. $10. www.930.com or www.blowoff.us. 21+.
BAR NUN: Ladies Secret Sundays, 2 for 1 drinks before 10:30 p.m. and free Jello shots while they last. Free before 10:30 p.m. and $7 afterwards. DJ India spins Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Reggaeton and House. 1326 U St., NW. Doors open 9pm-2am.
MADONNA RELEASE PARTY: Join your fellow Madonna lovers at Omega after the Pride parade for a very special release party! VJ Tre plays everyone’s ...
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