Spotlight

KenCen's Michael Kaiser converses with Terrence McNally
Terrence McNally, the four-time Tony Award-winner, known for musicals (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Ragtime, The Full Monty) as well ...[more]
Not My Label at Flashpoint's Mead Theater
Ambassador Theater presents a staged reading of "Not My Label: A Journey of Discovery," written by and starring Rula. The ...[more]
Sake Tasting and Tour at The Textile Museum
The Textile Museum offers an evening program focused on sake, the alcoholic beverage made from rice and a craft in ...[more]
Humble Tripe at Phase 1
The Durham, N.C.-based queer band has only been together a year, but it's already opened for the likes of Amy ...[more]
Thom Bierdz soaps up at Books-A-Million
Thom Bierdz, the gay star of The Young and The Restless, who plays the openly gay Phillip Chancellor III, reads ...[more]
Capturing Fire Queer Spoken Word Summit and Slam
A first of its kind, this national summit and slam is open to all local and national GLBT performance artists. ...[more]

Leading Light

Openly gay actor Nicholas Rodriguez ushers Washington into spring with a starring role in Arena's Light in the Piazza'

Ice Capade

Stars on Ice denies allegations that Olympian Johnny Weir was excluded from tour because he's ''not family friendly.''

Glamour, Glitter & Gold

The DC Center's 5th Annual Oscar Gala brought a little Hollywood-style glamour and glitz to Town Danceboutique

The Latest

So, You Think You're a Drag Queen @ Town Danceboutique
Town's monthly contest celebrating the aspirations of amateur drag queens in Washington continues with its biggest and best show yet

Motley's NOM Money
National opponents of same-sex marriage donate to D.C. candidate challenging marriage bill author David Catania

Ice Capade
Stars on Ice denies allegations that Olympian Johnny Weir was excluded from tour because he's ''not family friendly.''

Glamour, Glitter and Gold
The DC Center's 5th Annual Oscar Gala brought a little Hollywood-style glamour and glitz to Town Danceboutique

No, Virginia, There Is No Nondiscrimination Policy
News Analysis: Virginia Gov. McDonnell's executive directive on employment discrimination is about appearances, not policy

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News

Motley's NOM Money
National opponents of same-sex marriage donate to D.C. candidate challenging marriage bill author David Catania

Ice Capade
Stars on Ice denies allegations that Olympian Johnny Weir was excluded from tour because he's ''not family friendly.''

No, Virginia, There Is No Nondiscrimination Policy
News Analysis: Virginia Gov. McDonnell's executive directive on employment discrimination is about appearances, not policy

Festival's Future
Amid harsh economic realities and an evolving community, One In Ten calls for town-hall meeting to chart gay film fest's fate

Time for Tributes
Nominations now open for Capital Pride Heroes and Metro Weekly's Next Generation Awards

Husbands and Wives
Group same-sex wedding ceremony in D.C. may be one for the Guinness record book

D.C.'s Failing Grade
Local LGBT students not included in national CDC survey of risk behaviors; District did not achieve adequate response rate for surveys

D.C. Marriage: A Political Achievement
As the first couples to enjoy legal marriage in the nation's capital celebrate their unions, some see a blueprint in the District's success

''My Rock, My Life, My Love''
Marriage equality arrives with a string of same-sex weddings, the first to be performed in and legally recognized by D.C.

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Opinion

Political Proof
It may seem counterintuitive, but we need Virginia's Republican governor and attorney general to pursue their far-right, anti-gay platform

Transformational Tie
Marriage may not change our relationship, but it changes our relationship to our community

How We Won
Bringing marriage equality to Washington has been years in the making

Celebrating Victory
Marriage Equality in D.C. should be met with great joy, even as we work to protect it from opponents of equality

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Feature

Leading Light
Openly gay actor Nicholas Rodriguez ushers Washington into spring with a starring role in Arena's Light in the Piazza'

Above and Beyond: Comedy, Spoken Word, Tastings, Tours, Etc.
Spring Arts Preview 2010

Classical Music
Spring Arts Preview 2010

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Nightlife

Bar & Club Events Tonight
Calendar of Gay and Lesbian Nightlife

Complete Guide to DC Nightclubs
Get the latest on your favorite gay club, or find a new place to hang out - pics, maps, links...

Clublife: Full Exposure
New York's Black Party will be more elaborate this year, and, launching with an Expo, slightly less mysterious

Clublife: A Perfect 10
DC Kings, the country's longest-running drag king troupe, celebrates a decade of performance

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Arts

Music: Lube Job
The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington presents turns Grease into a gay high school musical fantasy

Film: Son Dance
The documentary Prodigal Sons is not what you expect and not always easy to watch, but it's well worth your time

Film: Small Wonder
Tim Burton's take on the Alice tale has a few smatterings of visual splendor, but lacks compelling performances

Film: Easy Pickings
The 2010 Academy Awards will feature a parade of already-anointed winners and a bloated Best Picture category

Art: Jewish Soupçon
The late, gay painter serves as inspiration for a comedic monologue about Jewish identity now at Theater J.

Events: Soap Opera Expressionism
Gay soap opera star Thom Bierdz's personal tragedy helped him develop a greater sense of compassion

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Domestic Partner

Horoscope
March 11-17, 2010

Travel: Divine Desert
What Santa Fe lacks in revelry, it more than makes up for with art, history, culture and calm

Weddings: Questions and Carats
Local jeweler introduces new same-sex ring line and gay wedding consultant offers guidance at upcoming event

Spree: Sticky and Sweet
Valentine's Day can be both classic and kinky

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Community

Community Events
Be social with these upcoming health, politics, religion, sports & support happenings

Community Groups
Most complete list of LGBT resources for DC, Maryland and Virginia

Do It!: Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington

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