CALENDAR |

Friday, July 07

Center Aging Friday Tea Time will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. For the Zoom link or more information, email adamheller@thedccenter. org.

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Social” at 7 p.m. at The Commentary. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea sharing, and community building. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Saturday,

July 08

Universal Pride Meeting will be at 1 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. The group facilitator will be actor/disability advocate Andy Arias and can be reached at andyarias @gmail.com.

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Games” at 7 p.m. at The Board Room VA. The event will be co-hosted by Equality NOVA and attendees are encouraged to come enjoy board and card games. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Sunday,

July 09

AfroCode DC will be at 4 p.m. at Decades DC. This event will be an experience of non-stop music, dancing, and good vibes and a crossover of genres and a fusion of cultures. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

GoGay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Dinner & Conversation” at 6 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano. Guests are invited to enjoy an evening of Italian-style dining and conversation with other LGBTQ+ folk on the enclosed front patio. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

Monday, July 10

Center Aging Monday Coffee and Conversation will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. LGBT Older Adults — and friends — are invited to enjoy friendly conversations and to discuss any issues you might be dealing with. For more information, visit the Center ging s acebook or witter.

“Reign: A Variety Drag Show” will be at 8 p.m. at Dupont Italian Kitchen. Logan Stone will host the event which will feature Dabatha Christie, Hennessey, Sirene Noir Sidora Jackson, and Anamosity. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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Tuesday, July 11

Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a peer-facilitated discussion group. It is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so. For more details, visit the group s acebook page.

Trans Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group is intended to provide emotionally and physically safe space for trans people and those who may be questioning their gender identity/expression to join together in community and learn from one another. For more details, email supportdesk@thedccenter.org.

Wednesday,

July 12

Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email centercareers@thedccenter.org or visit www.thedccenter.org/careers.

“Xtreme Hip Hop” will be at 7 p.m. at The Fituation Room. This event is a step aerobics class done with popular music. ll fitness levels are welcome and the class is beginner-friendly. Tickets cost $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Thursday, July 13

Virtual Yoga Class with Charles M. will be at 12 p.m. online. This is a weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. Guests are encouraged to RSVP on the DC Center’s website, providing your name, email address, and zip code, along with any questions you may have. A link to the event will be sent at 6 pm the day before.

OUT & ABOUT

Vanguard to host party at Safari DC

Vanguard will host “July Vanguard” on Saturday, July at p.m. at Safari DC.

DJs from vanguard’s resident crew will play extended sets, and there will also be performances from Ultra Violet Rah, Villainess, and Johnny Panic. There will also be jewelry and oil vendors and tarot readings from rasnaya ose.

Tickets are $7 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Queer art exhibition to open with dance party

rt oving will host ueer rt Salon pening & Dance Party” on Friday, July 7 at 8 p.m. at Selina nion arket Cowork.

This art exhibition will feature works from 16 D.C.-area artists, including Albert Ting, AnaMarie King, and Anthony Le, among others. The exhibition will be open all night long and the dance party will begin at p.m. with a set played by DJ John Kim.

Art Roving will partner with SMYAL for this event and donations of $10 per person are suggested, though donations of any amount will be accepted at the event via cash, credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and CashApp. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.