Below are our picks for some of the most fun and creative things to do this week in the DMV that are of special interest to the LGBTQ community.
Music in the Night
Monday, October 10doors 6 p.m./showtime 8 p.m.City Winery1350 Okie Street, N.E.$20-$40Facebook | Tickets
Capital Pride presents a Broadway musical and theatrical review with local talent featuring special guest (and everyone’s favorite “Mr. Darcy”) Conrad Ricamora.
¡Reclamación! A celebration of Indigenous People’s Day
Monday, October 108 p.m.Trade1410 14th Street, N.W.Facebook
“Celebrate the reclaiming of ‘Columbus Day’ with your host, Domingo, and a star-studded cast of Latiné drag artists!” Drag performers include Dirty Sanchez, Silver Ware, and Evry Pleasure.
JusticeAid Fall Benefit Concert for SMYAL
Tuesday, October 117 p.m.City Winery1350 Okie Street, N.E.$300Website | Tickets
Enjoy an evening with Kandace Springs at this fundraiser for LGBTQ youth services.
Drag Bingo with Desiree Dik
Tuesday, October 117-9 p.m.Red Bear Brewing Company209 M Street, N.E.Facebook
Desiree and her “bombastic” drag performers liven up a night of bingo at Red Bear Brewing on Tuesday.
Queer Trivia with the Mistresses
Wednesday, October 127-9 p.m.The Dew Drop Inn2801 8th Street, N.E.Facebook
Show your knowledge of all things queer at a trivia night with the Mistresses.
A Speakeasy Evening at NMAAHC
Friday, October 147:30-11 p.m.Heritage Hall, National Museum of African American History and Culture1400 Constitution Avenue, N.W.Free / registration requiredWebsite | Tickets
This unique event is inspired by the speakeasy clubs of the Harlem Renaissance. Go to experience music by DJ MIM, comedy by Sampson McCormick and a moderated panel discussion about Ballroom and Beyond with
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