photo courtesy Dupont Underground
From Dupont Underground and Washington Blade:
“DC Royals: A Celebration of Drag June 4-27
Opening:
Friday, June 4 at Dupont Underground
19 Dupont Circle NW
5pm – General admission
8pm – Live drag performance
The exhibition showcases a mix of photographs and video footage that authentically honor the roots of drag in America, while celebrating the power, pride, and leadership that define the community. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to share this letter my friend in Shaw received via USPS…
I’m not sure if others in the neighborhood received the same letter. But the envelope was stamped and mailed.
My friend has BLM and Pride signage on their house.”
Photo by Bradley Lautenbach
Thanks to all how messaged us the new crosswalk at 17th and P Street, NW in Dupont Circle. (more…)
Photo by Dean Scott
Thanks to Dean for sharing: “DC Pride comes to life here on 13th Street, today, near Logan Circle.”
From an email:
“Last year when ANXO Cidery set out to celebrate pride in a meaningful way, they partnered with local nonprofit Casa Ruby to host a dinner and opportunity to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community. After hearing about Casa Ruby’s mission to create successful life stories among transgender, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals, ANXO knew they wanted to use their platform to spread awareness and raise money for an organization that continuously supports one of DC’s most vulnerable communities. Today, ANXO is celebrating Pride with the release of a special edition can of their flagship Cidre Blanc cider, with a portion of sales going to Casa Ruby. (more…)
639 Florida Ave, NW
Stephen writes: “I walked past Uproar Lounge earlier and the sign was down and paper was over the window. I hope this isn’t what I think it is!”
Their twitter is still live but hasn’t been updated in a while, their website is still live and their Facebook indicates they were doing take out as recently as Friday. Anyone know if they are still doing take out?
“Dear PoPville,
Thought I’d share something we came across while venue searching- did you know that St Francis Hall (a super popular venue!) doesn’t allow gay couples to get married there? There is a lovely person there who’s been trying to fight the policy but hasn’t had any luck. (more…)
1001 North Capitol Street, NE at K Street
I’m only a week late but better late than never (thanks to all who messaged!) Mark Lee broke the news on his Facebook:
“DC ABC Board approves licensing for gay nightclub Town to re-open at new location in a former church building at the corner of North Capitol and K Streets, rejecting ANC and protest group objections. Board grants extended operating hours (5AM Fri-Sat, 4AM Sun-Thurs) but limits use of outdoor space until 2AM.”
Town Danceboutique closed after 10 years in Shaw in 2018. Updates as 2.0 gets closer to opening.
1321 14th Street, NW Photo by PoPville flickr user Josh
The Washington Blade reports:
“The Crew Club, which has operated as a gym, sauna and bathhouse for gay men in the nation’s capital for 25 years, will close its doors for good at its Logan Circle area location on February 29, according to its founder and co-owner DC Allen.” The report goes on to say that the building has been sold to Douglas Development.
“Dear PoPville,
Most gay men in this city have some “coming of age” story associated with this club. (more…)
821 Upshur Street, NW
The Washington Post reported the awfulness that’s been happening at Taqueria Del Barrio:
“D.C. police are investigating after a restaurant owner in Petworth reported receiving dozens of phone calls, some threatening to “kill the staff,” which the owner believes are tied to a monthly drag queen brunch and a separate drag trivia night.
Most of the comments were homophobic in nature, Bran-Leis said, noting that her staff members are nearly all part of the LGBTQ community. She said the calls came from four different phones with different voices, some of whom said “they were going to burn down the restaurant and kill the staff.”
As we showered Comet Ping Pong with love in their time of need, I say we do the same for Taqueria Del Barrio. Let us show them the power of love. Have a look at their menu here and plan a visit soon!