Pink and Purple Weekend returns to DC for the third year this Friday with DUSK: a party for women & their friends, hosted by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. The annual ladies event is part of the Task Force’s Pride Kickoff Weekend. Founded in 1973, the Task Force is the oldest national LGBT [...]
Three things come to my mind when I think about summer: day drinking, rooftop parties, and beach trips. And none of these things would be complete without the perfect soundtrack to accompany it. With the first OverEasy of the season quickly approaching- it’s SUNDAY- and this week’s Best Coast ticket giveaway, co-sponsored by the 9:30 [...]
By Guest Contributor, Cara Rockhill I like to watch the reactions when I tell someone I’m talking to in a bar that I’m in seminary. It’s like this: Or this: Or this: Okay, so I don’t like it when someone walks away, but generally it’s a fun reaction that leads to an interesting conversation. Frequently, [...]
From our friends over at Homogroud- Homoground is giving away a pair of tickets to see Mount Moriah at DC9 on March 27th, 2013. There are 4 days left to enter, so get on it – RIGHT HERE! Last month, Mount Moriah released their sophmore album, Miracle Temple. They will be touring over the next [...]
By now you’ve probably noticed there’s a new collective in town- or at least the Femmes have noticed. Yes, I’m talking about the DC Femme Collective – set on creating an inclusive, encompassing space for all those identified under the Femme umbrella. But let’s make sure one thing is clear: “Femme is for everyone. It’s [...]
Hallmark and florists’ favorite holiday is descending upon us–that’s right, the big V Day is tomorrow. And somehow, it never seems to matter whether your single, coupled, or casually dating there’s always SOME stress. Are you spending too much? Are you not spending enough? Is it too cheesy? Is it lame? Did she mean it [...]
Lights are up, Georgetown is decorated with Swiss chesse-like trees, and Christmas music is busting out of every other store in the District. Yes, the holidays are officially upon us and while I like to think it’s all about trees and dreidels, it’s also about presents. And that far-too-long-list you’re already stressing over. Take a [...]
This weekend Reel Affirmations Film Festival takes over the District. From November 1st through Sunday the 4th, DC’s International LGBT Film Festival will showcase some of the best films created by and about queers. In it’s 21st year, the 2012 festival features one of our very own filmmakers. “Over & Out” written by Kelsey Brannan, [...]
Let’s face it, Halloween might just be the greatest holiday ever (other than Pride). No families, no fancy dinners, did I mention no families? Halloween is all about you and your friends, and scary movies, and dressing up, and acting like a kid. There’s no stress to it! …unless you’re one of those people who [...]
Remember that contest we had – where you could win tickets to see Alanis Morissette this Tuesday at Fillmore Silver Spring? We asked you to share with us what made your day gay – lesbionic – homoerotic – or just in general, queer. You answered. We loved it. Here’s what you told us! I practiced [...]