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Bid a fond farewell to D.C.’s popular all-girl party band the Outskirts of Town at their last Maryland show.
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Friday, June 09, 2006
‘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 favorite Madonna videos all night long. $3 iced teas. Saturday, June 10, Omega, 2122 P St., NW. 202-223-4917 or www.omegadc.com.
DRAWING BACK: CARTOON CRITIQUES OF AMERICA, an exhibition showing the loss of American popularity on the global stage, features examples from the international media and a showcase of protest posters from D.C.’s own Mike Flugennock. June 9-September 23 at Provisions Library, 1611 Connecticut Ave., NW, 2nd floor. 202-299-04600 or www.provisionslibrary.org.
GAY MARRIAGE: FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE? William Eskrige and Darren Spedale discuss their book and expand upon their collected research. Tuesday,
June 13, at 7 p.m. Olsson’s Dupont Circle, 1307 19th St., NW. 202-785-1133.
NEW QUEER SHORTS: A PRIDE CELEBRATION, the latest in queer short film, is a presentation in conjunction with the Reel Affirmations Film Festival. June 18,
3 -5 p.m. National Museum of Women in the Arts,
1250 New York Ave., NW. www.nmwa.org.
THE BOYS NEXT DOOR: Tom Griffin’s story of four men living with mental handicaps who share an apartment supervised by a young social worker, and the struggles each of the characters face. June 9-11, 8 p.m. Mary Washington Hospital Auditorium, Fredericksburg, Va. $15. 540-834-4618 or www.stagedoorproductions.org.
DANCE PLACE PRESENTS DANCE AFRICA, celebrating African culture through traditional foods, music, crafts, hands-on workshops and, of course, dance. Outdoor performances feature Brazilian belly dance, Afro-Cuban drumming and South African Gumboots. June 5 through June 11. Dance Place, 3225 8th St., NE. $7-$25, and two children receive free admission with every paying adult. www.danceplace.org.
THE FACULTY ROOM: The mystery behind the forbidden high school teacher’s lounge is nothing more than a collection of dedicated, inspired, exhausted souls trying to make it through the day. This play offers a touching, caustic portrait of the teachers at Madison Feury High. June 5 through July 9. Woolly Mammoth Theatre, 641 D St., NW. $20-$48. 202-393-3939 or www.woollymammoth.net.
MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT: The Tony Award winner for Best Musical of 2005 and recent winner of the 2006 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album comes to the National Theatre. June 6-July 9. $46.25-$91.25. 800-447-7400 or www.telecharge.com.
ASSASSINS: Gay composer Stephen Sondheim has received lavish praise for the score he created for this “killer musical.” “Assassins” takes a comedic, captivating look at the infamous men who sought to kill American presidents, from John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald. Through July 16. Signature Theatre, 3806 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, Va. $31-$55. 703-218-6500 or www.signature-theatre.org.
LOVE’S LABOR’S LOST: Gay director Michael Kahn helms Shakespeare’s romantic comedy of errors. The play is a battle of the sexes, peppered with deftly-crafted wordplay. June 6 through July 30. Shakespeare Theatre Company, 450 7th St., NW. $14.24 - $71.25. 202-547-1122 or www.shakespearetheatre.org.
SUMMER & SMOKE: Port City Playhouse presents Tennessee Williams’ play about a minister’s unwed daughter and the former flame who courts her after years of separation. June 9-24, all shows 8:00 p.m. Lee Center for the Performing Arts, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, Va. $10-$14. 703-828-2880 or www.portcityplayhouse.com.
BLACK GAY & BISEXUAL MATURE MEN, free drop-in group for men 40 and older. Sponsored by Us Helping Us. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. 3636 Georgia Ave., NW. Elbert, 202-546-8200.
DC AREA TRANSMASCULINE SOCIETY provides support for men who feel inaccurately assigned the female sex at birth, as well as their significant others, friends, families and allies. Sunday, June 11, 5-7 p.m. 1407 S St., NW. www.dcatsinfo.com.
SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE support group held at the D.C. Rape Crisis Center on Thursday evenings. For an appointment, call 202-232-0789, ext. 206.
BUDDHIST MEDITATION HALF-DAY RETREAT: Find your inner loving-kindness through meditation, with the help of a spiritual guide. Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Michell Park Rec Center, 23rd and S streets., NW. Free. 202-588-9144 or www.MindfulnessDupont.org.
WELLSPRING CHURCH CELEBRATES the joy of God’s creation in honor of Pride Sunday. The worship event will be followed by a fellowship hour with fair trade coffee and snacks. Centreville Firehouse #17, 5856 Old Centreville Road, Centreville, Va. 703-257-4111 www.wellspringucc.org.
ADVENTURING, D.C.’s gay outdoor-lovers’ club, sponsors two outdoor trips on Saturday, June 10: biking 42 miles along the lower Patuxent River or hiking around Rock Creek Park for 6.5 miles. On Tuesday, June 13, the group bikes on the residential streets and bike paths of Arlington County, charting 19 miles. For Adventuring’s week of events and more information, visit www.adventuring.org.
OFFICIAL PRIDE KICKOFF DANCE: DJ Kimberly S. spins. Friday, June 9, 9 p.m. Apex, 1415 22nd St., NW.
DYKE MARCH: Not an official Capital Pride event, this annual gathering has become a Pride tradition as well. Meet Saturday, June 10 at 1 p.m. in Dupont Circle park. Route will be announced on the day of the March. www.geocities.com/dcdykemarch.
AN EVENING OF CABARET: Singing duo Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen perform your favorites Friday, June 9, 11 p.m. Mimi’s American Bistro, 2120 P St., NW. Catch their encore performance Saturday, June 10, 9:30 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar, 555 S. 23rd St., Crystal City, Va.
PRIDE PARADE: March proudly through the streets of Dupont and Logan Circles. Saturday, June 10, 6:30 p.m., beginning at the corner of 23rd & P Sts., NW.
LESBIAN SERVICES PROGRAM of Whitman-Walker Clinic welcomes parade-goers afterwards to their open house. Saturday, June 10, 8 p.m. 1810 14th St., NW.
LIQUID LADIES: Parade day ends with dancing at Apex, 415 22nd St., NW, Saturday, June 10, 9 p.m.
STREET FESTIVAL: 200,000 people gather to celebrate Capital Pride and enjoy the sights and sounds, including those of Thelma Houston, CeCe Peniston, Kimberly Locke and many others. Sunday, June 11, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Ave., between 3rd & 7th Sts., NW. www.capitalpride.org.
ALEXandra DOUGLAS-BARRERA
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