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study show that some landlords displayed against Same-Sex Couples and
a bias against gay male applicants but Transgender Individuals.
appeared to treat lesbians and straight The report says the study arranged men, the reports states. Providers According to the study, the landlords
women the same. for 1,200 in-person tests split evenly were slightly less likely to schedule an appeared to treat the testers self-
The studys lead author, Urban between women and men posing as part appointment with gay men, it says, adding, identifying as members of a lesbian couple
Institute researcher Diane K. Levy, told of a same-sex couple in the Los Angeles The average yearly costs agents quoted the same as they treated heterosexual
the Washington Blade that in the D.C. and Dallas-Fort Worth areas where they gay men were $272 higher than the costs women who said they were part of an
tests, 100 of the testers identied as showed up at a rental oce to inquire quoted to heterosexual men. opposite-sex couple by not displaying
transgender and 99 did not say anything about nding an apartment. Levy said the testers who self-identied any dierence in oering to show them
about their gender identity and were Rental agents or landlords told gay men as gay men or lesbians did so by telling an apartment available for rent.
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REPORTER & INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR an anvil on social media, Town Dancebou- its impending closure, making way for countless countries, and knowing you
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Dyke March aims for safe space for all unless youre Jewish
By IAN SUGAR prominence on the Israeli ag, the rst arche- rael. While one can and should speak out is still illegal. They should support the thou-
ological example of the symbol can be found against Israeli government policies when sands of LGBTQ Palestinians who seek and
Pride weekend is a celebration unlike any in Israel, appearing in a stone from a 3rd or their conscience demands it, this act clearly receive refuge in Israel, who fear that return-
other. For LGBTQ activists like myself, it is 4th century synagogue. The star continues to not only crossed, but also demolished any ing home would lead to certain violence and
an opportunity to bring our diverse com- appear through the historical record into the line Israels enemies claim exists between likely death.
munity together. To celebrate how far we Middle Ages and into the 20th century. anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism. One day, if we stick together, we can all
have come. And to honor the lives of those The history turns darker before and dur- The most meaningful part of Pride each march together in Ramallah or Gaza City to
brave men and women whose shoulders ing World War II, when Jews in Nazi Germany year is beholding the immense diversity of celebrate what brings us together, and not
we stand on, who fought tirelessly for equal and across occupied Europe were severely the people who just show up: cis people what drives us apart. Sadly, this is not pos-
rights for all people. Oh, and to have just a punished for not identifying themselves and trans people, straight allies, Muslims, sible today.
little bit of fun. clearly with the star on their clothing. Later, Christians, Jews, atheists, conservatives, American Jews have been on the forefront
And so it was profoundly disappointing to Jews were forced to wear the star on their liberals, people of color and whites, and ev- of every civil rights movement in American
read reports from the recent Dyke March, a uniforms in the death camps before being eryone in between. We rally under the rain- history - from supporting better working con-
separate but conuent event with Chicagos murdered in gas chambers. All in all, more bow ag to show our support for all LGBTQ ditions for workers during the industrial revo-
traditional annual Pride parade. The Dyke than six million Jews were exterminated dur- people, including the many millions around lution, to the ght for womens surage, to
March was supposed to be intersectional, ing the Holocaust. the world struggling for basic equality. the bloody civil rights movement for people
sold by its organizers as more inclusive But before historys greatest criminal en- From Syria to Russia, from Nigeria to Iran, of color, to the right for marriage equality.
and more social justice-oriented. Just that terprise, righteous gentiles around Europe and from Jamaica to Palestine, LGBTQ peo- Jews have consistently fought for the rights
their inclusiveness and justice-oriented world stood with their Jewish compatriots by wear- ple cannot be who they are. They must hide of the marginalized and oppressed. And
stopped with the Jews. At the event, three ing the star in the streets. This act of mean- in the shadows or risk arrest, torture, and yet the Jewish community faces new dan-
queer women were asked to leave the march ingful resistance helped defy the Nazi invad- execution by barbaric regimes whose intol- gers from the far-right and the far-left. Hate
because they were holding a rainbow ag ers and was a powerful show of solidarity erance knows no bounds. crimes against Jews are on the rise. Our cem-
adorned with the Jewish Star of David. The with their Jewish friends and compatriots. The Dyke March organizers have a eteries are being defaced, and our students
women were bullied by being asked if they Like the brave European gentiles who standing invitation to join me in Israel for are being bullied on college campuses.
were Zionists.When they answered in the af- proudly wore their Star of David under Nazi next years Pride to see for themselves the Laying the seeds of peace and tolerance
rmative, this was so upsetting to marchers dictatorship, the Dyke March organizers thriving pluralistic democracy that exists in isnt easy. Advancing the rights of all margin-
and organizers that they were triggered and had an opportunity to embrace the symbol a region lled with intolerance and hate, in- alized people across the world will require
made to feel unsafe. in the spirit of resistance. Instead, the orga- cluding Palestine where LGBTQ people are hard work from everyone. Even if youre
The Star of David, of course, has only re- nizers accomplished something very dier- routinely harassed. openly Jewish.
cently been used to identify with Zionism and ent and sinister. If they really are what they claim to be,
the State of Israel, and it is indeed used today They acted so that any openly Jewish they should join me and many others in de- IAN SUGAR is the chief of sta of The Israel
as a symbol of modern Jewish identity and person does not have a place under the manding equal rights for Palestinians in the Project (TIP), and a member of the Gay &
Lesbian Victory Funds Campaign Board of
Judaism. Despite its recent renaissance and rainbow ag unless they denounce Is- West Bank and Gaza, where homosexuality Directors.
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As always, the District has no shortage Scandalous Summer Night on Saturday, La Ti Dos are on Aug. 7 and 21. Street corridor. Details at dogdaysdc.com.
of summer events whether you want to July 15 at DIK Bar (1637 17th St., N.W.) Genderqueer D.C. has its monthly The OutWrite LGBT Book Festival
lounge at a pool party, walk in a protest, from 7-11 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, July 25 at the D.C. runs Aug. 4-6 featuring LGBT authors, at
nd a new LGBT rec. league or whatever. A ladies tea will be held at Hanks Center (2000 14th St., N.W., suite 105). The the D.C. Center (2000 14th St., suite 105
Most of these events have Facebook Cocktail Bar (819 Upshur St., N.W.) on August meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 22. N.W.). Its free. Details at thedccenter.org.
pages. If no URL is given, search for the Saturday, July 15 from 3-6 p.m. A Drag Salute to Divas & Devos is BLUF: D.C. is Sunday, Aug. 6 at the D.C.
event there. The No Kings Collective celebrates its Thursday, July 27 at the Kennedy Centers Eagle and every rst Sunday of the month.
Several more Pride events are eight-year anniversary and the new mural Millennium Stage at 6 p.m. Its free. Cockblocked, a storytelling event, is at
coming soon including Panhandle on Whitman-Walkers Elizabeth Taylor The D.C. Rawhides perform line Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) on Tuesday, Aug. 8.
(in Shepherdstown, W.Va.) Pride on Building on Saturday, July 15 from 5-10 p.m. dancing at Bear Happy Hour at Town A community forum on LGBT faith
Saturday, July 8; Hagerstown (Md.) Pride War on the Catwalk: the Queens (2009 8th St., N.W.) on Friday, July 28 and issues will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12
on Saturday, July 15; and Shenandoah from Season 9 features alums of this Aug. 25. Theyre there every fourth Friday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Smithsonians
Valley Pride on Sunday, July 23. Youth season of RuPauls Drag Race on Sunday, of the month. Anacostia Community Museum (1901
Pride in D.C. has been postponed July 16 at the Warner Theatre (513 13th The National Rally for Healthcare: Our Fort Pl. S.E.). Tickets at eventbrite.com.
again. The Youth Pride Alliance plans a St., N.W.) featuring Sasha, Eureka, Trinity, Lives Are On the Line is Saturday, July 29. The Capital Area Gay & Lesbian
discussion forum on Saturday, July 15 Aja and Farrah. Trixie Mattel hosts. Tickets The Masculine of Center Conference, Chamber of Commerce has an LGBT
at Whitman-Walker Health to hear what at ticketmaster.com. a weekend to unbox the issues business enterprise certication workshop
the community wants. No further details The Kinsey Sicks bring Things You that concern the multi-faceted LBT at the national chambers headquarters
were available. Shouldnt Say to Theater J (1529 16th St., community, is July 28-30 at Tysons Corner (729 15th St., N.W.) on Wednesday, Aug.
The monthly Distrkt C party has events N.W.) July 19-30. Details at theaterj.org. Marriott (8028 Leesburg Pike, Tysons, 16 at 9:30 a.m. Tickets at eventbrite.com.
at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 (Teddy Bear Cyndi Lauper plays Jiy Lube Live Va.). Details at mocconference.com. BARE has its eighth annual White Party
Romp) and Saturday, Aug. 12 (Winter (7800 Cellar Door, Bristow, Va.) with Rod Queen and Adam Lambert play the at Cobalt on Saturday, Aug. 19.
White) at the Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., Stewart on Wednesday, July 19. Verizon Center on Monday, July 31. The 17th Street Festival runs noon-6
N.E.). Details at distrktc.com. An education march will be held on Paint Nite D.C. has an art-and- p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26. Tickets are $10.
Stonewall Sports has its national Saturday, July 22. cocktails event at Nellies Sports Bar (900 Tuesday Night Movies at 1905 (1905
tournament July 14-16 on the National Kink Fest: a Leather and Fetish Expo U St., N.W.) on Monday, July 31 at 7 p.m. 9th St., N.W.) screens All About Eve on
Mall. Details at stonewallsports. is Sunday, July 23 at the D.C. Eagle (3701 Details at paintnite.com. Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 8:30 p.m.
leagueapps.com. Benning Rd., N.E.). The 18th annual Mid-City Dog Days Cher returns to the MGM
BARE by the Ladies of LURe is Saturday, La Ti Dos July installment features doo- Sidewalk Sale kicks o Friday, Aug. 4 at 6 National Harbor Aug. 31-Sept. 10.
July 15 at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.). wop songs. Its Monday, July 24 at Bistro p.m. at Miss Pixies (1626 14th St., N.W.). Tickets at ticketmaster.com or
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Hot summer days are a great time to Foundry Gallery (2118 8th St., The National Museum of American advanced and beginner gardeners. For
stay cool indoors while learning about a N.W.) presents, A Mathematically History (14th St. and Constitution Ave., more details, visit usbg.gov/youcangrowit.
range of topics including science, art and Transformed World, an exhibit by N.W.) presents JFK Centennial Celebration, National Geographic Museum (1145
history. Whether its with kids, friends, a artist Allen Hirsh, through July 30. Hirsh a commemoration of John F. Kennedys 17th St., N.W.) presents SHARKS: On
signicant other or even a solo trip there distorted images, ranging from abstract 100th birthday anniversary, through Aug. 27. Assignment with Brian Skerry through
are plenty of museum options to take landscapes to President Donald Trump, The showcase will display nine photographs Oct. 15. Skerry is an Award-winning
advantage of in the city. using mathematical programs he of Kennedy and his family taken in 1961. National Geographic photographer who
Renwick Gallery is oering Parallax Gap, designed himself. Admission is free. Visit It will be included as part of the American documented sharks using photography.
designed by architectural design practice foundrygallery.org for more details. Presidency exhibit. Visit americanhistory. His work highlights the importance of
FreelandBuck through Feb. 11, 2018. The Connecting the Dots by Claudia si.edu/exhibitions for more details. sharks in the ecosystem and explores
piece will be suspended from the ceiling Samper, an exhibit consisting of drawings, Artechouse D.C. (1238 Maryland why they should be protected and
and surround the length of the Renwick. paintings and transparencies, is on Ave., S.W.) presents XYZT: Abstract appreciated. The exhibit also includes
The installation combines both Eastern and display at Touchstone Gallery (901 New Landscapes, an interactive, sensory models, large-scale images, videos,
Western perspectives in nine depictions of York Ave., N.W.) from July 5-30. Sampers experience, through Sept. 3. Visitors can artifacts, and interactive experiences.
famous American buildings. For more details, work uses avian imagery to examine experience walking on grass or touching Skerrys new National Geographic book
visit amercianart.si.edu/exhibitions. human communication. Touchstone sand using modern technology to create SHARK is an accompanied piece to the
National Building Museum (401 F St., Gallery will also present its Touchstone a realistic, virtual reality. Guests can view exhibit. Regular tickets are $15. Member,
N.W.) hosts Hive, a large-scale model built Gallery Member Show and work from the exhibit during daytime hours from 10 student, military and senior tickets are
from 2,700 wound paper tubes, from July youth and adults from New Community a.m.-4 p.m. or evening hours from 5:30- $12. Children tickets are $10. Tickets
4-Sept. 4. The installation is 60 feet tall with ArtSpace. Free admission. For more 10 p.m. Guests six and up are invited to also give entry into National Geographic
a reective silver exterior and magenta information, visit touchstonegallery.com. the daytime showing. Visitors must be Presents: Earth Explorers, an interactive
interior. Other Hive summer programming The National Museum of Natural 21 and over for evening hours. General exhibit that lets visitors emulate National
include behind-the-scenes construction History (10th St. and Constitution Ave., admission tickets are $15. Tickets for Geographic explorers in the eld. For more
tours and an after-hours program for teens N.W.) opens Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic children, students and seniors is $10. For information, visit nationalgeographic.org/
on Aug. 10. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 Legend on Aug. 3 through 2019. The more information, visit artechouse.com. dc/exhibitions/sharks.
for students and seniors and $5 for Blue exhibit will explore the connection between U.S. Botanical Garden Conservatory Drawing Justice: the Art of Courtroom
Star children ages 3 and up.The museum narwhals and the Inuit. Guests can see real (100 Maryland Ave., S.W.) hosts You Can Illustration is at the Library of Congress
will also host Hill Country Backyard narwhal tusks and skulls, Inuit artwork and Grow It through Oct. 15. Visitors can (101 Independence Ave., S.E.) through
Barbecue on the West Lawn on Thursdays cultural artifact. An 18-foot, life-sized model explore the outdoor and indoor gardens Oct. 28. Original art depicting courtroom
and Fridays from 4-9 p.m. and Saturdays of a narwhal will be suspended above while learning the basics of growing dynamics from cases in the last 50 years are
and Sundays from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.For more the rst oor. For more information, visit plants and how to solve plant problems. on display in the Thomas Jeerson Building.
information, visit nbm.org/exhibition/hive. naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/narwhal. The exhibit is recommended for both For more details, visit loc.gov/exhibitions.
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ANDREW BRADY, left, and husband BEN FISHEL, D.C. residents, atop Buck Mountain in Lake
George, N.Y. They hiked to the top this week to revisit the spot where they got engaged three
years ago. There are lots of great outdoor tness options in D.C. as well, if you know where to
look.
The summer is the perfect time to PADDLEBOARDING RIDE A HORSE IN zone and still be home in time for lunch.
get outside, enjoy the sunshine and do Details at spartan.com.
something dierent. From cycling and
ON THE POTOMAC ROCK CREEK PARK
hiking, to paddle boarding and horse Want to get out on the water? Head Did you know there are horse stables
back riding, D.C. oers an endless array down to the Potomac River where in Rock Creek Park? You can book one-
TRY THE ROPES
of outdoor activities, if you just only know you can rent a stand up paddleboard hour trail rides right next to the creek COURSE AT GO APE
where to look. for an active day on calm waters. itself. No experience needed. These arent Go Ape is a treetop adventure course
Its excellent for your core. Some fast gallops, but rather just casual walks on the Maryland side of Rock Creek
yoga classes are even taught on the down the trail. But your thighs will still get Park. Featuring six sections of treetop
CYCLE HAINS POINT OR paddleboards. Looking for something a quality workout. You can pair this with a obstacles leading higher into the forest
THE MT. VERNON TRAIL different? You can rent a kayak or go nature hike to make a full day of it. Youll canopy as well as zip lining and Tarzan
If youre into cycling, D.C. has no rowing as well. barely even realize youre still in the District. swings and more. You can master your
shortage of quality places to ride. Details at rockcreekhorsecenter.com. fear of heights, challenge yourself to get
While many of those spots are out of your comfort zone and catch some
outside the city, you can get a great
HIKE GREAT FALLS great views. And you can experience
ride without having to travel just by Ever heard of the Billy Goat Trail?
RUN A SPARTAN RACE some quality team building while youre
heading out to Hains point or the Its a beautiful route in Northern With events at Nationals park on at it. Details at goape.com.
Mt. Vernon Trail. Hains Point offers Virginia with technical trails and Saturday, July 22 and in Maryland on
the benefit of minimal traffic and a beautiful sights. Need something Saturday, Sept. 9, you have multiple Its easy to get stuck in a rut when it
cool breeze that constantly blows off more relaxed? Youll have no trouble attempts to conquer your rst obstacle comes to your routine. Its also easy to
the water that surrounds it. The Mt. finding the perfect route on one of race this summer. Run, jump, climb and forget that theres so much the District
Vernon trail boasts miles of riverside the countless trails throughout Great carry your way through a 3-5 mile event has to oer that isnt highly advertised.
path and gorgeous views of the most Falls. You can piece a nice hike with with about 25 obstacles. The course at But if you know where to look and youre
historic sites in the District from friends together with a picnic to have Nats park is especially appealing given willing to take some initiative, youll nd a
the edge of Virginia. Either route is a relaxing day that allows you to its Metro accessibility and the fact theres range of options to get outside and just do
easily accessible from the National forget about the hustle bustle of the no mud in that race. Its an excellent something dierent. Take advantage this
Mall area. city for a day. opportunity to get out of your comfort summer, because the time is going to y.
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Youve heard it before and Ill repeat plays 10-person cast includes out actors romantic relationship with then-rst lady Michael Mahler (music and lyrics), Alice
it here: Theater is transportive; it can Jaysen Wright, Alex Mills and Desmond Eleanor Roosevelt. Written and acted by (played by Helen Hayes Award winner
take you places youve never been. And Bing, and local trans actor/author Dane lesbian playwright Terry Baum. Details at Erin Weaver) nds herself in a battle of
while two hours in Cabarets Berlin or Edidi. Details at tudiotheatre.org. 1ststagetysons.org. the bands and triumphantly proves hers
90 minutes with a new singer may not Woolly Mammoth is reprising last Out Helen Hayes award-winning actor worth on keyboard and drums.
be two weeks on the Dalmatian coast, seasons An Octoroon (July 18-Aug. 6) Philip Fletcher is playing God in Synetic Also at Imagination is Ratn en
live performance will add excitement and by playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Theatres The Mark of Cain (July 19- Movimiento! A New Bilingual Version
adventure to your D.C. staycation. and directed by Nataki Garrett. Its a Aug. 13). An original work from the of Mouse on the Move! (through July 30).
The Kennedy Center continues its provocative and still timely ri on a 19th movement-based company renowned Performed in English and Spanish, the play
summer of musicals all national tours century melodrama that helped shape the for its inventiveness and t actors, follows the adventures of two mice as they
of Broadway revivals. Next up is Kander debate around the abolition of slavery. The The Mark of Cain is described as neo- explore the world out of their mouse-hole.
and Ebbs Cabaret (July 11-Aug. 6), a cast includes talented out actor Jon Hudson surrealist distillation of human history, Details at imaginationstage.org.
backstage story of life and love in Berlins Odom. Details at woollymammoth.net. seen through the eyes of Cain, the worlds And at Adventure Theatre MTC in Glen
decadent Kit Kat Club during the last Olney Theatres summer musical is a rst criminal. Details a synetictheater.org. Echo Park theres Allison Gregorys Junie
gasp of Germanys Weimar Republic. nontraditional take on Lerner and Loewes For cabaret lovers, theres Creative B. Jones Is Not a Crook (through Aug.
The original source material is gay writer old chestnut My Fair Lady (through July Cauldons Summer Cabaret Series (July 14) based on the book series by Barbara
Christopher Isherwoods enjoyable Berlin 23). Danny Bernardy stars as phonetics 8-Sept. 23) in Falls Church, featuring an Park and staged by out director/actor Rick
Stories, a perfect poolside read. And then professor Henry Higgins who on a bet eclectic collection of seasoned artists. Hammerly. Junie (played by Megan Graves)
comes Rodgers & Hammersteins The makes over Cockney ower seller Eliza Included in the lineup are People with is forced to confront some moral issues
King and I (July 18-Aug. 20), the beloved Doolittle played by Brittany Campbell. Helen Hayes Award-winner, Iyona Blake, after her favorite black mittens disappear.
musical about an English governess The score includes familiar favorites like who takes a look at life through anothers Details at adventuretheatre-mtc.org.
relationship with a strong-willed monarch The Rain in Spain, On the Street Where perspective; Somewhere Over the Rose, Theres also, as usual, LGBT content at
and his many children. The score includes You Live, and Get Me to the Church on a celebration of Judy Garland and Bette this years Capital Fringe Festival, which
Shall We Dance?, Getting to Know You, Time. Details at olneytheatre.org. Midler with Kathy Halenda; Sedaka is runs through July 30. Among highlights
Something Wonderful and more. Details 1st Stage in Tysons is presenting the Back! with Jim Van Slyke; and Stephen are Last Ditch Playlist by Brad Baron
at kennedy-center.org Logan Festival of Solo Performance Gregory Smiths Moment, a look back about a rocky romance between two
Studio Theatres summer production is (July 6-16). The one-person works include on the out actors career. Details at young men. It runs in Lab II at Atlas
Wig Out! (July 17-Aug. 17) penned by out second generation Columbian immigrant creativecauldron.org. Performing Arts Center (1333 H St., N.E.)
playwright Tarrell Alvin Mcraneys whose Juan Francisco Villas Empanada for a If keeping kids engaged plays into your through Wednesday, July 12.
In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue Dream, an exploration of what it means staycation, there are plenty of quality youth Drama/mystery Repentance by
inspired the Academy Award-winning to be an American; E.M. Lewis The theater oerings. Imagination Stage in Michael E. Hammond tells of a fallen
lm Moonlight. Wig Out! explores the Gun Show, an entertaining glimpse Bethesda presents Wonderland: Alices priest being tormented by a demon. It
experiences of an unsuspecting young into the divisive issue of gun control Rock & Roll Adventure (through Aug. opens on Thursday, July 13 and runs
man whose new boyfriend draws him in in America; and Hick: A Love Story, 13), a musical take on the classic Lewis through Saturday, July 22 at Shopkeepers
the storied world of African-American drag drawn from actual letters revealing Carrol classic. In this updated version (1231 Florida Ave., N.E.). Full Capital
ball culture. Directed by Kent Gash, the trailblazing journalist Lorena Hickoks by Rachel Rockwell (book and lyrics) and Fringe details at capitalfringe.org.
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Morphosis by SALEM BEIRUTI features artwork of beautiful men. Its one of this summers best
coeetable books.
One of the nicest things about a After a young painter is stricken with Davis (out now), which questions why than were most heterosexual couples, but
staycation is you nally have a chance to artists block, shes invited to work at a and where as a society, we need gender their state forbade marriage. They sued to
read for pleasure. Here are some books mysterious estate, where she must learn categories anyhow. change that, and this book tells the story.
slated for summer release. to listen to her heart. Thats the basic plot What was it like to be on the front For something on the lighter side, look
The novel lover in you should be happy of The Gallery of Unnished Girls, a lines of activism in the rst days of the for Queer, There, and Everywhere:
to see a new book by John Boyne. Set in young adult novel by Lauren Karcz (July). AIDS epidemic? In The Pox Lover: An 23 People Who Changed the World
Ireland, The Hearts Invisible Furies Will the young woman nd the courage to Activists Decade in New York and by Sarah Prager, illustrated by Zoe More
(August) is the story of a man who is tell her best friend shes in love with her? Paris by Anne-christine dAdesky (out OFerrall (out now). Its a book lled
adopted as a child and spends the rest Or will the estate itself change what she now), youll read about the work done with quick-to-read bios of LGBT game-
of his life trying to get to know who he nds within herself? on several continents to keep the virus changers that you may (or may not have)
really is. If youve ever read Boyne, you If your taste in reading runs more front and center in the minds of those heard of before. Its a fun read for those
know youre in for a treat; if youre new to into biographies, then look for Self- who would have rather forgotten it. But times when you need a distraction that
Boyne, get thee to a bookstore now. Made Woman by Denise Chanterelle this book isnt all serious; surprisingly, you can put down fast.
In A House Among the Trees by Julia DuBois (August). Its the story of a little dAdesky has some fun with her memoir, And nally, if your summer will fail
Glass (out now), a childrens book author boy growing up in the 1960s, at a time and it cant be missed. without a book thats just meant to look at,
dies and leaves everything to his assistant, when people didnt have words for the Accidental Activists: Mark Phariss, then youll want to nd The Box by Ron
who is baed by whats in his will. Shed girl inside the boy. That leads to a lifetime Vic Holmes, and Their Fight for Amato and Morphosis by Salem Beiruti
known him most of her life, through his of ghting past the pain with a dangerous Marriage Equality in Texas by David (out now). Theyre both photography
fame, his secrets and eccentricities and mix of outside methods and, for the Collins, forewords by Evan Wolfson and books from the Bruno Gruemender folks,
his battle with AIDS. But did she really book, an ultimate triumph. You might by Julian Castro (August) tells the story of so you know theyre quality.
know him? As she unravels what hes left also want to look for Beyond Trans: a lawsuit and the men behind it. Phariss And so there you are, books to ll your
her, she looks to a future without him. Does Gender Matter by Heath Fogg and Holmes had been together longer summertime with goodness. Happy reading!
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It may ocially be called the Capitol buttery lobster stued into split top buns, One of the best values is the Rubentis style summer ale packed with fresh
Riverfront, but I like to call it #DCRiviera. soft shell crabs given the spicy Nashville Txakolina, a Spanish oering from the ginger in place of traditional hops.
Wander on any summer day along the treatment, and fried clam bellies straight Basque region laced with bright strawberry Cantina Marina (600 Water St., S.W.;
waterfront area of Southeast D.C. near out of Ipswich. While a frosty Narragansett notes and a touch of saltiness linked to the cantinamarina.com) has been anchoring
the Washington Navy Yard and into the lager goes down a treat with fried vineyards seaside locale; its also slightly the Southwest boat community for more
adjacent Southwest neighborhood, which seafood, check out the refreshing Saltier eervescent for those who prefer their than a decade, a local version of the
is about to explode with dining options Dog cocktail and be sure to order up the ros to sparkle in the sunshine. Margaritaville-style marina bars found
once the District Wharf development Wicked Good Daiquiri. Bardo (25 Potomac Ave., S.E.; bardo. dotting Floridas inland waterway. When
opens this fall, and youll nd spectacular Whaleys (301 Water St., S.E.; beer) has now evolved into its fourth not arriving from the Waterfront Metro
water views and a holiday atmosphere. whaleysdc.com) is bright, airy and air- iteration, after moving from Bladensburg station, patrons pull up to the doc by kayak
Why sit in Rehoboth Beach trac when a conditioned all things that we like Road to a new waterfront spot just and catamaran as well, and live-aboards
quick ride on the Green Line can oer up on a steamy July afternoon but their steps from Nationals Park. While theyve from the Gangplank Marina, where the bar
a daiquiri in the sunshine before youve recently opened Ros Garden is worth recently gotten into a bit of a spat with is located, can be counted as regulars.
even decided which SPF tanning lotion to forsaking a few creature comforts. local bicyclists who had the audacity to Theres plenty of classic rock and
use? Grab your bikini and dive in. Located just outside the restaurant suggest that the provided bike racks quick service, as waitresses in short
The Salt Line (79 Potomac Ave., S.E.; with a view of the Yards Park manmade might need a bit of improvement to shorts navigate the crowd with platters
thesaltline.com) is the newest hot spot waterfall and the Anacostia River beyond, accommodate popular types of bike of sh tacos and fried calamari; one of
near Nationals Stadium, and with good the small patio is cheerily decked out locks, the space is still big and fun and the favorite items plenty big enough
reason. With a kitchen led by Kyle Bailey, in hot pink and amingos, and while breezy. Located right on the Anacostia, for a table to share is the Super
a culinary perfectionist if there ever was the host sta can occasionally get a bit youll nd plenty of cornhole and picnic Nachos, an impressively large portion of
one, and a bar program overseen by shirty with ros-loving customers eagerly tables, along with an eclectic array of chips, queso, and pico de gallo topped
Donato Alvarez, who made a name for looking for a seat (fair warning: tables can freshly brewed oerings. with shrimp, steak, Andouille sausage,
himself through his perfectly nuanced be scarce and weve heard of three-hour Canine companions are not only jalapenos and avocado. The housemade
cocktails at Sixth Engine, the restaurant wait times), the overall eect is charming. welcome, they are encouraged, with a large spicy Michelada can be made with your
already has the building blocks of a stellar Youll nd just a few snacks on hand dog run built into the center of the beer choice of beer, or opt for any of the well-
waterfront establishment. including toast topped with uni butter, garden, and while theres no food menu, priced cocktails, like the Black Eyed Wolf,
If you yearn for clear New England Maryland crabmeat and slivered radishes patrons are allowed to bring in take-out. their version of the ocial Preakness
summer days, the Salt Line is the place and the ubiquitous oysters on the half The beer menu is ever-changing, with about cocktail, or just kick back with a Dark n
where you can try to forget about the shell and a couple of cocktails and beer, a dozen oerings, which have been brewed Stormy and watch the sailboats gliding
sweltering mid-Atlantic humidity. The but were here for the ros, summertimes on-site in a glittering array of stainless steel past Hains Point.
raw bar features a rotating selection favorite wine. Your best bet is to order a beer tanks, on tap at any one time.
of fresh oysters hailing from Maine, bottle or two for the table, as there are Keep an eye out for the Chinook Pacic
Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well only a few wines available by the glass, Northwest Ale, which oers up plenty of
KRISTEN HARTKE is a D.C.-based food writer;
as varieties farmed a bit closer to home, and this is your opportunity to sample bright hoppiness on a hot day, and the follow her dining adventures on Instagram, @
and the dinner menu is packed with ross that are not from France. Bunbaberg Ginger Lager, an Australian kristenhartke.
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Indoors or out
80S, 90S CLASSICS GALORE ON OUTSIDE MOVIE SCREENS THROUGHOUT REGION
BY BRIAN T. CARNEY
Its summer in the city and outdoor NoMa Summer Screen (@nomabid) MEANWHILE IN kicks o its summer programming
movie screens have sprung up all over oers Robin Williams in the political satire with a number of amazing series
the Metro D.C. area. If youre staying in Man of the Year on Wednesday, July 12. VIRGINIA, SUMMER including tributes to Lina Wertmller,
the city this week, heres a quick guide to The Union Market DC Drive-In (@ SCREENINGS ARE Jonathan Demme and Diana Keaton
whats showing on screens both inside UnionMarketDC) welcomes Eddie Murphy and retrospectives on Harry Potter
and out. in Coming to America on Friday, July 7.
HEATING UP AT: and International Crime Cinema. The
D.C. Outdoor Films (@dcoutdoorlms) (Ground seating is free, but there is a $10 Canada Now series include lms by
has a complete updated guide to free charge for drive-in parking.) Summer Movies at Arlington Mill (@ gay wunderkind Xavier Dolan (I Killed
alfresco screenings, but here are some of ArlingtonCPRO) is oering the 1987 My Mother and Its Only the End
the great movies that will be showing this Coen brothers hit Raising Arizona on of the World) and the delightful 1987
week (as well as their Twitter handles in case
OUTDOOR SCREENINGS Thursday, July 13. lesbian drama Ive Heard the Mermaids
of inclement weather). In D.C., check out: IN M ARYLAND INCLUDE: At Strawberry Park in the Mosaic Singing, the debut feature of acclaimed
Capital Riverfront (@capitolrvrfront) District (@mosaicdistrict) you can see lesbian lmmaker Patricia Rozema.
will be hosting Moana on Thursday, Columbias Lakefront Summer Festival Little Giants on Sunday, July 9. AFI Silver also oers free outdoor
July 13. Movies at Columbia Town Center (@ Outdoor Movies at Penrose Square screenings in August.
Movie Nights in Chinatown Park (@ ColumbiaAssn) oer three fabulous on Columbia Pike in Arlington (@ As part of its Summer Season, the
dcmoapia) will also be welcoming the screenings this week: Pirates of the ArlingtonCPRO) brings sizzle to the Washington Jewish Film Festival oers an
popular Moana on Wednesday, July 12. Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl screen with the original Dirty Dancing encore screening of Fannys Journey
The Dumbarton House Jane Austen on Friday July 7, Cars on Monday, July on Saturday, July 8. on Tuesday, July 11.
Film Festival (@DumbartonHouse) will 10, and, Marvels Guardians of the Other summer screens in Virginia In Baltimore, summer movies are sizzling
be screening the classic Sense and Galaxy on Friday, July 14. include the City of Alexandrias screenings at the newly-renovated Parkway Theatre.
Sensibility on Wednesday, July 12. The Blairs District: Movies Under the at Waterfront Park, the Lovettsville Movies In addition to exciting programming on
(General admission is $6.) Stars at Sonnys Green in Silver Spring (@ on the Green, the Rosslyn Cinema, South three screens, the Maryland Film Festival
Georgetown Sunset Cinema (@ liveatthepearl) kicks o its season with Riding Movie Night and Stonebridge at oers a variety of special features. This
georgetowndc) presents the evergreen Captain America: Winter Soldier on Potomac Town Center. weeks events include The Shining as
A League of their Own on Tuesday, Saturday, July 8. On indoor screens, queer favorites like part of the monthly Gunkys Basement
July 11. National Harbor Movies on the Wonder Woman, Beatriz at Dinner, series on Wednesday, July 12 and Black
The Golden Cinema Series in Farragut Potomac (@NationalHarbor) oer the The Beguiled and The Big Sick Girl, the 1966 feature by acclaimed
Park (@GoldenTriDC) will be showing camp classic Mean Girls on Thursday, are still going strong. Openings include Senegalese director Ousmane Sembne
the 2016 remake of Ghostbusters on July 13. Spider-Man Homecoming starring as part of the Free Thursdays in July
Friday, July 7. Other weeks you can also check out Rihanna impersonator Tom Holland, the program on Thursday, July 13.
Library of Congress Movies on the the great free screenings at Outdoor French psychological thriller Moka, and Finally, the week closes with some
Lawn (@librarycongress) will be oering Movies at Shamrock Park in Bel Air (@ the pansexual delight The Little Hours, interesting openings on Friday, July 14.
the classic The Princess Bride on belairmainst), Bethesda Outdoor Movies a loose adaptation of Boccaccios The Woody Harrelson battles a CGI Andy
Thursday, July 13. (@BethesdaUP), Fredericks Movies Decameron starring Dave Franco, Molly Serkis in War for the Planet of the Apes
Mitchel Park Films in the Field in on Carroll Creek (@dwntwnfrederick), Shannon, John C. Reilly, Nick Oerman and two very dierent ghost stories come
Kalorama brings back the original Hagerstown Outdoor Movies (@ and Alison Brie, Kathy Micucci and Aubrey to D.C. screens: the romantic fantasy A
Raiders of the Lost Ark on Thursday, hagerstownparksandrecreation) and the Plaza as a trio of lusty nuns. Ghost Story and the documentary City
July 13. Wine Bin in Ellicott City (@winebinec). AFI Silver in downtown Silver Spring of Ghosts.
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IDINA MENZEL makes her debut at MGM National Harbor this weekend.
PHOTO COURTESY WARNER BROS.
Idina Menzel is a household name performer is in much demand in theater, love letter to the LGBT community for that club, then I hadnt made it, she says.
(outside of the Travoltas that is), and is TV and lm. Shes currently on a world Billboard, in which she wrote: You are As soon as I felt like I was being included
beloved by young and old alike. tour and thinking about her next projects, the courageous heroes who have showed and appreciated and supported (by the
After making her Broadway debut in which will include a sequel to Frozen. the rest of us what it means to be true and LGBT community), it just really meant
Rent, she won a Tony Award for her Thats one of the reasons more young honest and stand up for each other and everything to me.
performance as Elphaba in Wicked, people are showing up at her concerts. to love that very thing about ourselves It was while working on Rent when
a show that gave us Defying Gravity; My audience is such a wide that might set us apart from others. Menzel rst started to notice the
and shes the reigning queen of Disney, demographic and I love that, Menzel says. She says she has long been inspired by connection. She often received letters
having voiced Elsa in Frozen, the movie I used to have kids coming because they her LGBT fan base and is honored to be from kids struggling with their sexual
that had the world singing Let It Go. loved Wicked and now many of them are considered something of a gay icon in orientation who thanked her for helping
Once a decade I have had a great older and thats the nice thing about my the entertainment world, something she them be brave and come out by playing
project I have been lucky enough to be a journey, we kind of grow up together. aspired to be when she was young. such a strong and empowered character
part of and audiences stick with me, says Menzel, who played lesbian Maureen Just look at all the women that Ive as Maureen.
Menzel, who plays the MGM National Johnson in the original Broadway revered in my life, theyve all been beloved Wicked, Frozen and her most recent
Harbor this weekend. production of Rent, as well as in the by the gay community and I always knew
Her vocal prowess is incredible and the movie a decade later, recently penned a when I was starting that if I wasnt in with CONTINUES ON PAGE 49
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O L I VE R ST AB B E
How long have you been out and who What was your last Facebook
was the hardest person to tell? post or Tweet?
I came out as queer at 13, but I dont think My last tweet was: How do I unlink
I ever had a moment where I vocalized that I my FB and my twitter? I only follow Cher
was coming out as transgender. and have 9 followers. The world doesnt
need to know that.
Whos your LGBT hero?
I have countless LGBT heroes! There are If your life were a book, what would
so many people who have made waves, I the title be?
PHOTO BY LORI EANES; COURTESY POINT FOUNDATION could never name just one. In the D.C. area, I Im Taller on the Inside
consider Ms. Ruby Corado to be my hero. Her
story is testament to what change just one If science discovered a way to change
By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO person can create. In my own life, I really look sexual orientation, what would you do?
joeyd@washblade.com up to Katherine Ott at the Smithsonian, whos Not a damn thing.
been an endless source of love and support,
Getting a haircut is no big deal for most of us, but for Oliver Stabbe, one he no matter what. I also would hate to leave out What do you believe in beyond the
got as a sophomore in high school proved to be a life-altering moment. Drago Renteria, everyone involved at Trans physical world?
Stabbe, whos transgender, says after years of hating my feminine Lifeline, Jacob Tobia (also a Point alumnus!), I believe in the power of Brittany
hairstyle, he made a snap decision one day to go to a barber. Janet Mock and Mara Keisling. Spears. She transcends space and time.
I didnt think through what I wanted before I sat down in the chair, the
21-year-old Washington native, says. I saw a picture of the barbers 8-year- Whats Washingtons best nightspot, Whats your advice for LGBT
old son with a faux-hawk taped to the mirror and told the barber I wanted past or present? movement leaders?
that style. It was a ridiculous haircut, but I loved it. Im not much of a night person, but Im Social justice advocacy, no matter the
The reaction at home, unfortunately, didnt go so well. a sucker for a cup of coee at the Coupe intention nor experience of the person
There was a lot of screaming and it became clear that I had to rely on my and a live performance. Theyve got leading, will never be perfect. Make
friends support from that point on, Stabbe says. My moms response was some real talented performers there. mistakes, listen and learn.
the toughest to deal with. She wanted me to look like a normal girl. It just
wasnt me. In retrospect, Im still glad I was brave enough get that cut and Describe your dream wedding. What would you walk
begin to live my truth. Everything youd expect, but instead of across hot coals for?
Last week, Stabbe was named one of this years Point Scholars one of 52 to bouquets of owers, wed have puppies. Id do it just for fun.
receive scholarships from the Point Foundation, the countrys largest scholarship-
granting organization for LGBT students. This year, 27 were named scholars and What non-LGBT issue are you most What LGBT stereotype
another 25 were recognized in the Community College Scholarship Program. passionate about? annoys you most?
About 2,000 applied. A full list of recipients is online at pointfoundation.org. Im passionate about deaf and That all queer people know each
This fall, Stabbe will enter his senior year at the University of Rochester, disability rights. Systematic inaccessibility other. Its got some truth to it, but
N.Y. where he studies sign language and psychology. He has encountered is a life-changing barrier for anyone doesnt mean that I cant be annoyed by
really ignorant attitudes and transphobic comments at times on campus deaf and disabled. Twenty percent of the stereotype.
but says the school itself is arming and has great policies in place for trans the U.S. population has a disability of
students like gender-neutral bathrooms, name change procedures and more. some kind, yet few people are aware Whats your favorite LGBT movie?
He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in psychology. of how to adequately accommodate But Im A Cheerleader will always
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leader and believe in my ability to create change, Stabbe says. Im thrilled, people aware of discrimination that this
thankful and overwhelmed. population experiences. Whats the most overrated
Stabbe enjoys crocheting, hiking, board games, movies and reading in his free time. social custom?
What historical outcome I hate small talk. I want to know about
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culture moment of your lifetime? one day. Im not sure which category, but
Im incredibly lucky that I got to go to it could happen!
Obamas rst inauguration. I was stuck so
far back that I couldnt see anything. When What do you wish youd known at 18?
he was sworn in I had no way of seeing I wish I knew that though things were
what was going on, but there was a wave tough, my life was going to improve
of cheers and chants that reverberated drastically very soon. I wish also I knew
back that let me know. Being there with how to pronounce colonel.
so many likeminded and hopeful people
made that day impossible to forget. Why Washington?
I was born there and I wouldnt have
On what do you insist? it any other way. Im not sure what my
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thank you very much.
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LES NUBIANS Margaret Cho, known for her comedy routines surrounding race and
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL TOUR sexuality, will perform at the Lisner Auditorium (730 21st St., N.W.) at the George Eleanor Roosevelt play
Washington University on Thursday, July 13 at 7 p.m.
SAT, JULY 15 Cho is a longtime ally of the LGBT community and identies as bisexual. She featured at Logan Festival
TOWN MOUNTAIN has appeared in numerous TV shows and is also an author. Her performance is 1st Stage Theatre (1524 Spring Hill
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AN EVENING WITH INGRATITUDE: Among the weekend events are yoga and spin classes, Stonewall Bocce pick- Society of Washington on Monday, July
A TRIBUTE TO EARTH, WIND, & FIRE up games, kickball, social events at local bars and restaurants, a closing-night 17 at 3 p.m. at the African-American Civil
party at Town and more. War Museum (1925 Vermont Ave., N.W.).
Stonewall Sports is a non-prot organization founded in 2010 with the mission Tickets are $12 for this event.
of providing low-cost, inclusive sport leagues. Ticket prices vary based on event
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com two weeks prior to your event. Space is lim- at 1 p.m. Supplies will be provided and
ited so priority is given to LGBT-specic events there will be a professional artist as well as
or those with LGBT participants. Recurring
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For more information, visit paintnite.com.
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Maestro Glenn Pearson and Hasani
Otter Den D.C. is raising money for Allen, a 2017 Helen Hayes Award
immigration equality tonight at the nominee, are featured in tonights
Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) edition of the monthly Show Tunes
with Otter Crossing, an inclusive and Cocktails at the Beacon Bar &
monthly party. DJs Mike Babbitt Grill (1615 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) at
and StrikeStone will spin. For more 7 p.m. There will be selections from the
information, visit facebook.com/events. Beacons happy hour menu, as well as
There is an inclusive LGBTQ social theatre ticket giveaways. Admission is
tonight at Pinzimini Lounge (801 N. pay what you can. For more information,
Glebe Rd., Arlington, Va.) at 7:30 p.m. visit theatrewashington.org.
hosted by Go Gay D.C. The club was
designed as a civic booster to foster gay TUESDAY, JULY 11
community spirit and frequently hosts
meetups. For details, visit gogaydc.org. Georgetown Sunset Cinema 2017
Local gay singer/actor Will begins tonight with a free screening of A
Gartshore performs tonight at League of Their Own at the Georgetown
Signature Theatre (4200 Campbell Waterfront Park (3303 Water St., N.W.)
Ave., Arlington, Va.) at 9 p.m. tonight at 7 p.m. Attendees are advised
Gartshore will read self-penned to bring a blanket. For more information,
poems and works by other poets. visit georgetowndc.com.
Long-time accompanist Christopher
Wingert will play piano. Tickets are WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
$35. For more information, visit
sigtheatre.org. Big Gay Book Group will meet
Farrah Flosscett will spin at the this evening to discuss Life and
QREW tonight, a monthly party Adventures of Jack Engle by Walt
designed to present a queer-bi- Whitman. Newcomers are welcome.
trans-positive space. The evening will The group will meet at 6:45 p.m. at
begin with conversation at 10 p.m. at East City Bookshop (645 Pennsylvania
Songbyrd (2477-2475 18th St., N.W.), Ave., N.E.) For more information, email
with dancing beginning at 11 p.m. biggaybookgroup@hotmail.com.
There is a $5 cover. For details, visit The Lambda Bridge Club meets
facebook.com/qrewdc. tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Dignity Center
(721 8th St., S.E.) Attendees will generally
SATURDAY, JULY 8 play around 20 hands of bridge, no
partner is needed. There will be light
Wolf Trap and the National refreshments. For more information, visit
Symphony Orchestra present Harry thedccenter.org.
Potter and the Sorcerers Stone in Pride Fund is hosting a happy hour
concert tonight at 8:30 p.m. at 1551 tonight with Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam
Trap Rd., Vienna, Va. The event will at Local 16 (1602 U St., N.W.) at 7
screen the film in high-definition as the p.m. Northam is the Democratic
orchestra performs the score. Tickets candidate for Governor of Virginia
start at $35. For more information, and will speak alongside Chris Hurst,
visit wolftrap.org. a candidate for the Virginia House of
In celebration of Teddy Bear Picnic Delegates. Tickets are $50 and act as
day, Dawson and & Shane Stiel will DJ the a contribution toward Pride Fund. For
Teddy Bear Romp at the D.C. Eagle (3701 more information, visit pridefund.org.
Benning Rd., N.E.) tonight at 10 p.m.
Tickets are $25. For more information, THURSDAY, JULY 13
visit distrktc.com.
David Mariner will present volunteer Chris White hosts happy hour
orientation for the D.C. Center (2000 trivia at the D.C. Improv Comedy Club
14th St., N.W. no. 105) today at 2 p.m. The PHOTO BY MINDY TUCKER (1140 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) tonight
D.C. Center seeks to educate, empower at 6:30 p.m. Happy hour trivia at the
and celebrate the LGBT community by KEVIN ALLISON brings his show RISK! to the Black Cat on Saturday, July 8. comedy club has been recognized
promoting health, social support and as one of the most challenging and
the arts. For more information and performers. Allison is openly gay and fun competitions in Washington with
registration details, visit thedccenter.org. known widely as the Red Head Gay SUNDAY, JULY 9 prizes for first through third place. To
Kevin Allison of MTVs The State from The Slate. Doors open at 8 make reservations for your team, email
will host RISK! tonight, a show where p.m. and the show begins at 9 at Black Paint Nite D.C. will be held today at trivia@dcstandup.com with your name
people tell stories they never thought Cat D.C. (1811 14th St., N.W.) Tickets James Hobans Irish Restaurant and Bar and team size. Teams are limited to
theyd share in public. The show will are $20. For more information, visit (1 Dupont Circle, N.W.) Attendees may eight people or less. For other details
feature Allison as well as D.C.s local blackcatdc.com. engage their creative side as they paint visit dcimprov.com.
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