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Mariah Carey takes her fans on ‘The Adventures of Mimi,’ stopping by the Verizon Center on Thursday, September 7. (Photo by Jennifer Graylock) |
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AQUA NIGHT, Friday, September 1, at Apex is Asian/Pacific Islander Queers United for Action’s night to party. Meet at the video bar of Apex, 1415 22nd St., NW, by midnight. $8 cover; 18 to enter and 21 to drink. aquadc@gmail.com or www.aquadc.org.
KHUSHDC, a social and political support group for gay South Asians in the D.C. area, invites you to happy hour on “Chutney Saturday,” September 2. Dine, drink and dance the night away. Dinner at 7:30 p.m., Otello Restaurant, 1329 Connecticut Ave. NW. Drinks at 9:30 p.m. Titan, 1337 14th St. NW. Dancing at 11:30 p.m. Club Chaos, 1603 17th St. NW. www.khushdc.org.
TRAIL RIDE, sponsored by Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association Ride; Sunday, September 3, 11 a.m. Piscataway Stables, Clinton, Md. To sign up for this month’s ride, call Patrick, 202-352-2356.
AGLCA “FIRST TUESDAY” SOCIAL: Get together on Tuesday, September 5, with the Alexandria Gay & Lesbian Community Association 6:30-8:30 p.m. Stardust Restaurant & Lounge, 608 Montgomery St., Alexandria, Va. As a Friend of the AGLCA, Stardust offers 10% the lunch or dinner bills of cardholding members.
MARIAH CAREY, pop goddess and star of the now camp classic “Glitter,” performs on Thursday, September 7, at the Verizon Center, 601 F St., NW. 8 p.m. $19.50-$125. 202-397-7328.
THE AVENGERS, the legendary punk band fronted by hottie Penelope Houston, plays the Black Cat, 1811 14th St., NW, on Thursday, September 7, with the Plus Ones and Partyline. 8:30 p.m. $13. 202-397-7328 or www.blackcatdc.com.
MICHELLE SWAN, Frederick native and Wammie nominee, performs Sunday, September 3, at Foundry United Methodist Church, 1500 16th St., NW. 4 p.m. www.michelleswan.com.
FRONTIERS AND EDGES: a narrative dialogue between experimental film-based photography and experimental digital photography, at the Center for the Arts Manassas/Prince William County, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, Va. The exhibition runs through September 15. www.center-for-the-arts.com/default.htm.
SUMMER SCHOOL, Carl Lennartson and Martha Oatway’s mixed media artistic pieces reflecting the common, well-known elements of school, is presented by the Anne C. Fisher Gallery, 1054 31st St., NW. Exhibition runs through Friday, September 8. 202-625-7555 or www.annecfishergallery.com.
CHAKAIA BOOKER manifests her experiences as a woman and an African American in her sculptures, which range in size from 6-20 feet. Her “post-industrial” artwork is a commentary on the relationship between men and women, what she calls “conditions of unmet needs and desires.” Now through September 24. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave., NW. 202-783-5000 or www.nmwa.org.
A ROYAL AFFAIR of queens and their effects: paintings by CM Dupré and ceramics by Marcia Jestaedt. Various queens are depicted in costumes, crowns, and courts, real or imagined. Opening reception, September 10, 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Exhibit runs through September 30. Torpedo Factory Art Center, Studio 13, 105 North Union St., Alexandria, Va. 703-549-6477.
MEN SPEAKING CONFIDENTIALLY, support group for black men who might be in the closet or not consider themselves gay and who live, work or socialize in Virginia. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. 817-A King St., 2nd floor, Alexandria, Va. Food served. Darnell, 703-618-1885, Darnells_safe_space@hotmail.com.
NUTRITION COUNSELING PROGRAM. Carl Vogel Center helps PWAs understand their nutritional needs while managing HIV. Katherine Dennison, 202-638-0750.
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 STIs. 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 www.cnovawwc.org
BEACH PARTY, a laborday featuring the hottest hip-hop Friday, Sept. 1, 11 p.m. The Edge, 56 L St., SE. $15 until 12 a.m., $20 after www.202dc.com.
CALOR, D.C.’s newest major club event opens its doors on Sunday, Sept. 3, 10 p.m. Fur Nightclub 33 Patterson St., NE. Circuit regular DJ De León provides the music. $30 in advance, $40 at the door www.experiencecalor.com.
SUNDANCE WEEKEND: Rehoboth Beach’s annual fundraiser for CAMP Rehoboth and Sussex County AIDS Council features a weekend of events in D.C.’s gay summer enclave. Auction on Saturday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. Dance on Sunday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m. Rehoboth Beach ...
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