Community Calendar
List of the DC Area's Lesbian, Gay, Bi & Trans Events: culture, health, politics, social, sports, religion, more
Metro Weekly's Community Calendar highlights important events in the gay community, from alternative social events to volunteer opportunities. Event information should be sent by e-mail to ; by fax to 202-638-6831; or by mail to Metro Weekly, Attn: Community Calendar, 1012 14th St. NW, Suite 209, Washington, D.C., 20005. Deadline for inclusion is noon, the Friday before publication. Announcement submissions that are not date-specific may run for two weeks, with the option for listing organizations to resubmit if appropriate. Questions about the calendar can be directed to the Metro Weekly office at 202-638-6830.
Thursday, September 2
Join Capital Queer Prom and The Trevor Project for a fundraising happy hour to benefit both groups, Cocktails by the Water. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Nick's Riverside Grill, Georgetown's National Harbor, 3050 K St. NW. $10 donation includes glass of wine or draft beer. .
The Center presents its Fall Reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Artists Inn Residence, 1824 R St. NW. Honorees are D.C. Allen, June Crenshaw, Councilmember Jim Graham and Linda McAllister. Tickets are $50, available at dccenter.org.
Federal GLOBE presents its monthly happy hour from 6-8 p.m. at Cobalt, 1639 R St. NW. fedglobe.org.
Weekly Events
Andromeda Transcultural Health offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appointment). Call 202-291-4707, or visit andromedatransculturalhealth.org.
Caregiver Support Group is a safe space to share with other caregivers. Free for LBT women who are caregivers. Registration required. Call 202-332-5536 or e-mail .
DC Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at the Takoma Aquatic Center, 7:30-9 p.m. Visit swimdcac.org.
DC Frontrunners is a running, walking and social club serving greater Washington's LGBT community and its allies. The group hosts an evening run/walk today. dcfrontrunners.org.
DC Lambda Squares gay and lesbian square-dancing group features mainstream through advanced dancing, National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW, 7-9:30 p.m. Singles and couples welcome; casual dress. E-mail , call 301-257-0517 or visit dclambdasquares.org.
The Dulles Triangles Northern Virginia social group meets for happy hour at the Sheraton in Reston, 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive, 2nd-floor bar, 7-9 p.m. All welcome. E-mail or visit dullestriangles.com.
Whitman-Walker Clinic's Gay Men's Health and Wellness/STD Clinic is open at 6 p.m., at 1701 14th St. NW Patients are seen on a walk-in basis. There are no appointments. Screening for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia are free of charge. There are fees for hepatitis and herpes testing. wwc.org.
HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. The Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. At the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 202-483-TEST. Visit wwc.org.
The HIV Working Group of the DC Center hosts its weekly ''Packing Party,'' where volunteers work to assemble safe-sex kits consisting of condoms and lube, at the Green Lantern, 1335 Green Court, NW at 7 p.m. thedccenter.org.
Karing with Individuality (K.I.) Services, at 3333 Duke St., Alexandria, hosts a black gay and bisexual men's support group. 6 p.m. Also, free HIV testing, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 703-823-4401.
Renegades Rugby, a Division III Men's Club in the Potomac Rugby Union, practices from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at Cardozo High School field located at 1300 Clifton St. NW. Visit dcrugby.com.
SMYAL's weekly discussion group ''Chat it Up!'' explores a range of LGBTQ topics for ages 13-21. 5-7 p.m., Youth Center, 410 7th St. SE. Call 202-567-3155 or e-mail .
SMYAL offers free HIV Testing for youth 21 or younger, 5-7 p.m., by appointment. Youth Center, 410 7th St. SE. Call 202-567-3155 or e-mail .
Us Helping Us hosts a Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. The group is independent of UHU. For details, call 202-446-1100.
Friday, September 3
The Center presents an open-mike night of queer poetry and spoken word at 8 p.m. at the Center, 1318 U St. NW. dccenter.org.
Weekly Events
Andromeda Transcultural Health offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appointment). Call 202-291-4707, or visit andromedatransculturalhealth.org.
Bet Mishpachah, founded by members of the GLBT community, holds Friday night Shabbat services followed by an "oneg" social hour at 8:30 p.m. Services in the Community Room of the DCJCC, 1529 16th St. NW. Visit betmish.org.
Gay District, a weekly, non-church-affiliated, discussion and social group for GBTQ men between 18 and 35, meets at 8:30 p.m. at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 1820 Connecticut Ave. NW; E-mail or visit gaydistrict.org.
Gay Married Men's Association (GAMMA) is a peer-support group that meets in Dupont Circle every second and fourth Friday at 7:30 p.m. Visit gay-married.com or e-mail .
HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. D.C.: Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. At the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE, from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For an appointment call 202-483-TEST. Visit wwc.org.
Karing with Individuality (K.I.) Services, at 3333 Duke St., Alexandria, offers free ''rapid'' HIV testing and counseling, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 703-823-4401 for details.
National City Christian Church, an inclusive congregation, hosts a Pipe Organ Recital, 12:15-1 p.m., at 5 Thomas Circle NW. For details, call 202-797-0103. nationalcity.org.
SMYAL's Rec Night provides a social atmosphere for GLBT and questioning youth, featuring movies, dances, contests and more, at the Youth Center, 410 7th St. SE, from 5-7 p.m. Contact AJ King, at 202-567-3155, .
SMYAL offers free HIV Testing, from 5-7 p.m., by appointment for youth 21 and under, at the Youth Center, 410 7th St. SE. Call 202-567-3155 or e-mail .
Transgender Health Empowerment "Diva Chat" support group. 6-8 p.m., 1414 North Capitol St. NE. Snacks provided. Call 202-636-1646.
Saturday, September 4
Adventuring outdoors group hikes a steep canyon in Shenandoah National Park, followed by prime swimming holes. Strenuous hike is 5.5 miles. Bring plenty of beverages, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, swimsuit, towel and $20 for fees. Carpool at 9 a.m. from East Falls Church Metro, Kiss & Ride lot. Call 202-462-0535. adventuring.org.
Weekly Events
Andromeda Transcultural Health offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appointment). Call 202-291-4707, or visit andromedatransculturalhealth.org.
Brazilian GLBT Group, including people of other nationalities interested in Brazilian culture, meets. For location and time, e-mail .
DC Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at Montgomery College in Takoma Park, 8:30-10 a.m.; visit swimdcac.org.
DC Frontrunners is a running, walking and social club serving greater Washington's LGBT community and its allies. The group hosts a morning run/walk today. dcfrontrunners.org.
DC Thirty Something, a social group for gay guys in their 30s. Dinners, concerts, sporting events and more. Send name and e-mail to .
Dignity Northern Virginia sponsors a mass each Saturday for the LGBT community, family and friends. 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 Seminary Road, Alexandria. All are welcome. Call 703-912-1662 or e-mail .
DC Sentinels basketball team meets. Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE, 2-4 p.m. For players of all levels, gay or straight. teamdcbasketball.org.
Us Helping Us hosts Exercise Group: Stretching and Low-Impact Aerobics, 10-11 a.m., 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. $15. Call 202-446-1100.
Sunday, September 5
Chrysalis arts and culture group visits the National Geographic Society to view "DaVinci: The Genius." Free. Meet 10:45 a.m. by the auditorium. Enter on M Street NW. Lunch follows. Call Craig, 202-462-0535. .
Weekly Events
DC Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at the Takoma Aquatic Center, 9-10:30 a.m. Visit swimdcac.org.
Bethel Church-DC is a progressive and radically inclusive church with services weekly at 2 p.m. in the St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton St. NW. betheldc.org.
Believers Covenant Fellowship Sunday worship, 11 a.m., Worship and Ministry Center, 8466 Tyco Road, Vienna. believerscovenant.org.
Dignity Washington offers Roman Catholic Mass for the LGBT community. 6 p.m., St. Margaret's Church, 1820 Connecticut Ave. NW. All welcome. Sign interpreted. Call 202-546-2235, e-mail , or visit dignitywashington.org.
First Congregational United Church of Christ welcomes all to 1 p.m. service, at First Trinity Lutheran, corner of 4th and E Streets NW. Visit fccuccdc.org or call 202-628-4317.
Friends Meeting of Washington meets for worship, 10:30 a.m., 2111 Florida Ave. NW, Quaker House Living Room (next to Meeting House on Decatur Place), 2nd floor. Special welcome to lesbians and gays. At 10:30 a.m., in the Meeting House, gathering of Spiritual Light. Handicapped accessible from Phelps Place gate. Hearing-assistance system. Visit fmw.quaker.org.
Freedom Fellowship Christian Church, a Christ-centered, affirming church, offers worship service, 10 a.m., 4649 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE. Visit ffccdc.org.
Hope United Church of Christ welcomes GLBT community for worship. 10:30 a.m., 6130 Old Telegraph Road, Alexandria. hopeucc.org
Lincoln Temple United Church of Christ, multiracial, multicultural, open-and-affirming, offers worship with Songs of Praise. 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, all ages, 9:30 a.m., with Rev. Nathan A. Harris. 1701 11th St. NW. Call 202-288-4699 or e-mail .
Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia services at 11 a.m., led by Rev. Kharma Amos. Children's Sunday School, 11 a.m. 10383 Democracy Lane, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-691-0930 or visit mccnova.com.
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C. services at 9 a.m. (ASL interpreted) and 11 a.m. Children's Sunday School at 11 a.m. 474 Ridge St. NW. Visit mccdc.com or call 202-638-7373.
National City Christian Church, inclusive church with GLBT fellowship, offers gospel worship, 8:30 a.m., and traditional worship, 11 a.m. 5 Thomas Circle NW. Call 202-232-0323 or visit nationalcitycc.org.
Rainbow Families DC's ''Maybe Baby'' series for single men and couples considering parenthood meets 3-5 p.m. For details, e-mail .
Riverside Baptist Church, a Christ-centered, interracial, welcoming-and-affirming church, offers service at 10 a.m. 680 I St. SW. Call 202-554-4330 or visit riverside-dc.org.
St. Stephen and the Incarnation, an ''interracial, multi-ethnic Christian Community'' offers services in English, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and in Spanish at 5:15 p.m. 1525 Newton St. NW. 202-232-0900, saintstephensdc.org.
Unitarian Church of Arlington, an LGBTQ welcoming-and-affirming congregation, offers services at 10 a.m. Virginia Rainbow UU Ministry leads and participates in all UUCA activities to promote LGBTQ equality. 4444 Arlington Blvd. E-mail .
Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring invites LGBTQ families and individuals of all creeds and cultures to join the church. Services 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. 10309 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, Md. uucss.org.
Universalist National Memorial Church, is a welcoming and inclusive church of the UUAC. GLBT Interweave social/service group meets monthly. Services at 11 a.m., Romanesque sanctuary. 1810 16th St. NW. 202-387-3411, universalist.org.
Monday, September 6
Adventuring outdoors group hosts an annual Labor Day hike, from Old Town Alexandria to National Harbor. Bring beverages, lunch, sunscreen, $2 trip fee and $8 for the water taxi back to Alexandria. Meet at 11 a.m. at attendant's kiosk, King Street Metro. Call Craig at 202-462-0535. adventuring.org.
Weekly Events
Andromeda Transcultural Health offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appointment). Call 202-291-4707 or visit andromedatransculturalhealth.org.
DC Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at Marie Reed, 8-9:30 p.m. Visit swimdcac.org.
DC Radical Faeries weekly dish-and-discussion potluck, 7-10 p.m. Visit dcradfaes.org.
HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. D.C.: Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. At the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE, from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For an appointment call 202-483-TEST. Visit wwc.org.
Karing with Individuality (K.I.) Services, at 3333 Duke St., Alexandria, offers free ''rapid'' HIV testing and counseling, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 703-823-4401 for details.
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, D.C., sponsors an HIV-positive support group at 7 p.m., 474 Ridge St. NW. The group is open to all. For more information contact Matt at .
SMYAL offers free HIV Testing, from 5-7 p.m., by appointment for youth 21 and under, at the Youth Center, 410 7th St. SE. Call 202-567-3155 or e-mail .
Us Helping Us hosts a black gay men's affinity group tonight at 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. For details call 202-446-1100.
Washington Wetskins Water Polo Team practices, 7-9 p.m. at Takoma Community Center Pool, 300 Van Buren St. NW. Inexperienced and newcomers with at least basic swimming ability are always welcome. Visit wetskins.org, call Tom at 703-299-0504 or e-mail .
Whitman-Walker Clinic HIV/AIDS Support Group for newly-diagnosed individuals, meets at 7 p.m. For details, call 202-939-7671; .
Tuesday, September 7
Weekly Events
Andromeda Transcultural Health offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appointment). Call 202-291-4707, or visit andromedatransculturalhealth.org.
Asians and Friends weekly happy hour and dinner afterward, kicks off at 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Cobalt/30 Degrees Lounge, 1639 R St. NW. Visit afwashington.net.
DC Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at the Takoma Aquatic Center from 7:30-9 p.m. Visit swimdcac.org.
DC Frontrunners is a running, walking and social club serving greater Washington's LGBT community and its allies. The group hosts an evening run/walk today. dcfrontrunners.org.
Whitman-Walker Clinic's Gay Men's Health and Wellness/STD Clinic is open at 6 p.m., at 1701 14th St. NW Patients are seen on a walk-in basis. There are no appointments. Screening for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia are free of charge. There are fees for hepatitis and herpes testing. wwc.org.
HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. D.C.: Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. At the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For an appointment call 202-483-TEST. Visit wwc.org.
The HIV Working Group of the DC Center hosts its weekly ''Packing Party,'' where volunteers work to assemble safe-sex kits consisting of condoms and lube, at the Green Lantern, 1335 Green Court, NW at 7 p.m. thedccenter.org.
Karing with Individuality (K.I.) Services, at 3333 Duke St., Alexandria, offers free ''rapid'' HIV testing and counseling, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 703-823-4401 for details.
Renegades Rugby, a Division III Men's Club in the Potomac Rugby Union, practices from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at Cardozo High School field located at 1300 Clifton St. NW. Visit dcrugby.com.
SMYAL offers free HIV Testing, from 5-7 p.m., by appointment for youth 21 and under, at the Youth Center, 410 7th St. SE. Call 202-567-3155 or e-mail .
Support group for LGBTQ youth ages 13-21 meets at the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League, 410 7th St. SE, 5-7 p.m. For details, call Leandrea Gilliam, 202-546-5940, ext. 116, or e-mail .
Us Helping Us hosts a support group for black gay men over 40, from 7-9 p.m., at 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. Call 202-446-1100.
Wednesday, September 8
The Mautner Project offers Smoking Cessation Group at 7 p.m., 1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 710. Call 202-332-5536.
Weekly Events
Andromeda Transcultural Health offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appointment). Call 202-291-4707, or visit andromedatransculturalhealth.org.
Ad Lib, a group for scintillating, freestyle conversation and coffee, meets about 7:45 p.m. in the covered patio area of Cosi at Connecticut Avenue and R Street NW. All welcome. For information call Jamie at 703-892-8567.
Believers Covenant Fellowship Intercessory Prayer and Worship, 7:30 p.m. at the Worship and Ministry Center, 8466 Tyco Road, Vienna. Call 703-790-9199.
DC Aquatics Club (DCAC) practice session at Marie Reed, from 8-9:30 p.m., for details, visit swimdcac.org.
Full Equality Now DC holds its regular planning meeting at the Metropolitan Community Church-D.C., 7 p.m. 474 Ridge St. NW. .
Karing with Individuality (K.I.) Services, at 3333 Duke St., Alexandria, offers free ''rapid'' HIV testing and counseling, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 703-823-4401 for details.
HIV Testing at Whitman-Walker Clinic. D.C.: Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. At the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For an appointment call 202-483-TEST. Visit wwc.org.
Prime Timers of DC, a social club for mature gay men, hosts its weekly happy hour and dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Windows Bar above Dupont Italian Kitchen, 1637 17th St. NW. Call Carl at 703-573-8316 or Bill at 703-671-2454.
SMYAL's LGBTQ Youth Arts Program, for youth 13-21, meets today from 5-7 p.m., at the Youth Center, 410 7th St. SE. Call Stephanie Remick, at 202-567-3163, or e-mail .
SMYAL offers free HIV Testing, from 5-7 p.m., by appointment for youth 21 and under, at the Youth Center, 410 7th St. SE. Call 202-567-3155 or e-mail .
Us Helping Us hosts ''A Positive U,'' a support group for black gay men who are living with HIV/AIDS, 7-9 p.m., 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-446-1100.
Washington Wetskins Water Polo Team practices, 7-9 p.m., Takoma Community Center Pool, 300 Van Buren St. NW. Newcomers with at least basic swimming ability always welcome. Tom, 703-299-0504 or . wetskins.org.
Saturday, September 11
NOVA-GLP (Gay and Lesbian Professionals) presents a Mega Game Night Redux! at Bailey's Pub and Grill, Ballston Common Mall, 4233 Wilson Blvd. 7:30 p.m. www.meetup.com/novaglp.
Brother Helps Thyself, providing financial and other support to nonprofit organizations serving the LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities, presents Gay Day at Kings Dominion. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets $32 in advance, $35 at the door. brotherhelpthyself.org.
Sunday, September 12
Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association's Monthly Trail Ride at Piscataway Stables in Clinton, Md., begins at 11 a.m. Contact Patrick at 202-352-2356 or by 10 p.m., Sept. 11, if interested. $25 per rider. asgra.org.
Lambda Sci-Fi's monthly meeting and social for LGBT sci-fi/fantasy/horror fans. 1:30 p.m. at 1414 17th St. NW. Call James, 202-232-3141, or visit lambdasf.org.
