Counterclockwise from left: DIONNE WARWICK plays DAR next weekend. Photo courtesy DAR; a shot from last year’s 17th Street Festival. Washington Blade photo by Michael Key; and grizzly bear at the Maryland Zoo. Photo courtesy the zoo.
17th Street Festival is Aug. 24
Drag Bingo event is Center fundraiser
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets presents the 10th annual 17th Street Festival Saturday, Aug. 24 from noon-6 p.m. in the 1500-1600 blocks of 17th Street, N.W. The public is welcome to attend this free event which includes artists, music and a special Kids Zone with an inflatable slide, snow cones and activities. “The Festival does not have a stage,” says Bill McLeod, executive director. “But we have a variety of acoustic entertainers all day roving up and down the street, including an African band, flamenco dancer, mariachi band, a Chinese lion dancer and a New Orleans jazz band. Our guests love the more intimate interaction with our musicians.” To learn more, visit 17thstreetfestival. org or dupontcirclemainstreets.org.
Never-ending Summer Drag Bingo will be held at the Orioles Nest 331 (1037 W Patrick St., Westridge Plaza, Frederick, Md.) hosted by Jayden Elyse and Lolli Cox with music from DJ Sidekick on Saturday, Aug. 24 starting at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $35, $45 at the door for this 21-and-up event. Ticket price includes picnic food (vegan and gluten-free options available). Cash bar available. Proceeds benefit the Frederick Center’s (an LGBT community center) programs. Email info@thefrederickcenter. org for more information.
The first-ever LGBT family day at the Maryland Zoo (1 Safari Place, Baltimore) is Sunday, Aug. 25 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. hosted by FreeState Justice. Tickets are $20 and available via eventbrite.com. FreeState Justice works statewide to improve the lives of LGBTQ Marylanders and their families through legal services, policy advocacy, outreach, education, and coalition building. Proceeds particularly benefit services for low-income residents. For more information, visit freestatejustice.org.
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