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Touchstone Gallery is one of Around Town.

1. Touchstone Gallery

901 New York Ave NW (at 9th St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Art Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 10 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: MiniSolos@Touchstone: work of 37 area artists & a small companion show, Summer Sampler: works by the gallery’s members, will run through Aug. 27. Gallery open from 11am-6pm. More in the Blade!

The DC Center for the LGBT Community is one of Around Town.

2. The DC Center for the LGBT Community

8.4
2000 14th St NW Unit 105 (14th St. and U. St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Community Center · U-Street · 34 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Free HIV testing Saturday from 4 to 7pm. The Center will provide free condoms and lube safe sex kits for stopping in. Get tested--know your status!

Lafayette Square Park is one of Around Town.

3. Lafayette Square Park

8.3
1601 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 39 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: The DC Slutwalk Saturday 11am ending at National Sylvan Theater. Slutwalk is a demonstration of “frustration and anger” protesting the blaming of victims of sexual violence based on what they wear

Busboys and Poets is one of Around Town.

4. Busboys and Poets

8.9
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: “The 11th Hour” poetry slam hosted by “2Deep” the Poetess, Friday at 11pm in the Langston room. There is a $5 admission, but its totally worth it. Get there early to avoid cover!

Meridian Hill Park is one of Around Town.

5. Meridian Hill Park

9.3
2500 16th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Columbia Heights · 70 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Citizen Effect's 2nd annual Yoga Challenge’s free yoga in the park Wed from 6 to 7:30pm partnering with yoga studios around the city to raise $250 for Becky’s Fund, addressing domestic violence in the

6. Kennedy Center Metro Shuttle

Washington, D.C.
Bus Line · Northwest Washington · 1 tip

Washington BladeWashington Blade: “Shear Madness,” a comedy whodunit, will be performed twice Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m. At the Theater Lab. “Madness” takes place in present-day Georgetown, in the Shear Madness Hair Styling Salon.

Kennedy Center Shuttle Stop is one of Around Town.

7. Kennedy Center Shuttle Stop

900 23rd St NW, Washington, D.C.
Bus Stop · George Washington University · 2 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: “Shear Madness,” a comedy whodunit, will be performed twice Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m. At the Theater Lab. “Madness” takes place in present-day Georgetown, in the Shear Madness Hair Styling Salon. Ticke

Rehoboth Beach Convention Center is one of Around Town.

8. Rehoboth Beach Convention Center

City Hall Dr., Rehoboth Beach, DE
Convention Center · 3 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: The D.C. Cowboys will be performing for one show only Saturday at 9 p.m. benefiting the Camp Rehoboth Community Center. Tickets range from $30 to $40

Thoreau Middle School is one of Around Town.

9. Thoreau Middle School

2505 Cedar Ln, Vienna, VA
Middle School · 3 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: D.C. Lambda Squares, an LGBT square dancing group, will be dancing at Thoreau Middle School, tonight from 8 to 10 p.m. Ett McAtee will be calling.

10. Busboys and Poets

8.9
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: American Sign Language open mic night Friday at 11 p.m. in the Langston room. Anyone with sign language knowledge may sign up by e-mailing djsupalee@aol.com. $5 admission

11. Sisterspace & Books

3717 Georgia Ave NW (New Hampshire Ave), Washington, D.C.
College Bookstore · Petworth · 2 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Friday, Black LGBT authors at @SisterSpaceDC: Aaron Anson, Aisha Karefa among those slated to appear http://goo.gl/uFUa0 great time to get your book signed!

Colony House Furniture is one of Around Town.

12. Colony House Furniture

1700 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA
Furniture and Home Store · Colonial Village · 1 tip

Washington BladeWashington Blade: On Thursday, come to the 'Mix Mingle and Save' event from 6-9 benefiting Whitman-Walker Health. Big prizes, bigger discounts. Great cause. Read about it at the Blade http://goo.gl/yiKBx

Level One is one of Around Town.

13. Level One

1639 R St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 50 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Sherry Vine & Joey Arias will begin the night with a dinner cabaret show at 9pm. Are you going? http://goo.gl/CSW3g

ACKC Cocoa Bar is one of Around Town.

14. ACKC Cocoa Bar

1529C 14th St NW (at Q St), Washington, D.C.
Dessert Shop · Logan Circle - Shaw · 25 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Come see Special Agent Galactica here tonight at 7:30 performing "A Song and Chocolate Pairing," featuring special chocolates meant to compliment each song.

Browseabout Books is one of Around Town.

15. Browseabout Books

8.8
133 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Bookstore · 27 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Hoda Kotb & Kathy Lee Gifford will be in town July 23 and Browseabout has lots of surprises in store, including a special ice cream treat: Kathy deLeecious!

The Coffee Mill is one of Around Town.

16. The Coffee Mill

7.6
127 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Coffee Shop · 29 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Hoda Kotb and Kathy Lee Gifford will be in town July 23 and will likely pick up some java at this Rehoboth Beach hotspot.

Duplex Diner is one of Around Town.

17. Duplex Diner

2004 18th St NW (at U St NW), Washington, D.C.
Diner · Adams Morgan · 32 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Meatloaf, Mac & Cheese and a tater tot side are hot, but you can couple it with an incredible martini at this unique establishment. Tidbit: a portion of Bob Hattoy's ashes are behind the bar!

Bell & Lincoln Soccer Field is one of Around Town.

18. Bell & Lincoln Soccer Field

7.7
Columbia Heights, Washington, D.C.
Soccer Field · Columbia Heights · 2 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: The official field of the Federal Triangles Soccer Club LGBT summer of freedom league. Games are Tuesday nights until August 23, games every hour from 6pm until 10pm. Come cheer for the Blade team!

Madame Tussauds is one of Around Town.

19. Madame Tussauds

1001 F Street, NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Museum · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 50 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Ever want to shake hands with the President, how about all of the Presidents? You can find wax figures of almost every important American political figure here!

Nationals Park is one of Around Town.

20. Nationals Park

9.0
1500 S Capitol St SE (btwn N St SE & Potomac Ave SE), Washington, D.C.
Baseball Stadium · Navy Yard · 475 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Enjoy a dog and some baseball! The old gay bars that once stood here are gone, but plenty of LGBT Nationals Fans still find good times in this neighborhood.

Dupont Circle is one of Around Town.

21. Dupont Circle

8.8
1 DuPont Cir NW (at Connecticut Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: In 1975, Dupont Cir. area Lambda Rising bookstore ran the nation's first gay-orientated television commercial. This historic gay neighborhood is one of America's first. Don't miss the fountain!

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library is one of Around Town.

22. Dr Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library

8.0
901 G St NW, Washington, D.C.
Library · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 30 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Saturday, Burgundy Crescent Volunteers help with Books Plus, the nonprofit library store. Volunteers will get special pricing and dibs on books they would like to purchase.

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (Filene Center) is one of Around Town.

23. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (Filene Center)

9.2
1551 Trap Rd (at Dulles Access Rd.), Vienna, VA
Performing Arts Venue · Wolf Trap · 93 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: The Beach Boys will be performing Sunday at 3pm. Tickets range from $25 to $38.

Keegan Theatre is one of Around Town.

24. Keegan Theatre

9.1
1724 Church St NW (btwn 17th & 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Northwest Washington · 6 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: 'Steel Magnolias,' Keegan Theatre THIS SUNDAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE!

H Street Playhouse is one of Around Town.

25. H Street Playhouse

1365 H St NE (14 St. NE), Washington, D.C.
Theater · Capitol Hill · 4 tips and reviews
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (Filene Center) is one of Around Town.

26. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (Filene Center)

9.2
1551 Trap Rd (at Dulles Access Rd.), Vienna, VA
Performing Arts Venue · Wolf Trap · 93 tips and reviews
Busboys and Poets is one of Around Town.

27. Busboys and Poets

8.9
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Friday American Sign Language open mic night at 11pm in the Langston room. Email djsupalee@aol.com ahead of time if you know ASL. More details in the Blade calendar

Busboys and Poets is one of Around Town.

28. Busboys and Poets

8.9
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Open mic & talent showcase tonight at 11pm hosed by Ne'a Posey. This event is for all performers, not just poets. Admissions is $5. Read more.

The DC Center for the LGBT Community is one of Around Town.

29. The DC Center for the LGBT Community

8.4
2000 14th St NW Unit 105 (14th St. and U. St. NW), Washington, D.C.
Community Center · U-Street · 34 tips and reviews
Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill is one of Around Town.

30. Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill

6.7
400 New Jersey Ave Nw (at D St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 60 tips and reviews
Artisphere is one of Around Town.

31. Artisphere

1101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Performing Arts Venue · 25 tips and reviews
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is one of Around Town.

32. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
2700 F St NW (at New Hampshire Ave), Washington, D.C.
Performing Arts Venue · Northwest Washington · 178 tips and reviews
The Crucible is one of Around Town.

33. The Crucible

8.0
412 V St NE, Washington, D.C.
Social Club · Eckington · 2 tips and reviews

Washington BladeWashington Blade: Uniform party, CODE D.C. is hosting a party Friday & Saturday (Jan 11, 12) night 9 p.m.-3 a.m. $60 at the door Read more.

DC Arts Center (District of Columbia Arts Center) is one of Around Town.

34. DC Arts Center (District of Columbia Arts Center)

8.4
2438 18th St NW (Mintwood Pl.), Washington, D.C.
Art Gallery · Adams Morgan · 6 tips and reviews