This post was submitted by John "Jolly" Bavoso

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Event Details: DC Weekend Preview: No More Snow! Edition - :

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As a child growing up in New York, I used to unconditionally love the snow. The past few months, however, have helped to confirm what I’ve been fearing for awhile: I’m becoming an actual adult. One of the big signs of this transformation is that every time the forecast has called for snow this winter (which is been, like, DAILY), my first reaction has not been one of child-like glee and anticipation, but instead more of a grunt accompanied by a mumble along the lines of “ugh, it’s going to be a pain to get to the bus stop in the morning.” It hasn’t helped at all that the snow keeps coming on the weekend, ruining my plans, rather than during the week, which would allow me to work from home in my pajamas. Those willing to brave the snow in DC this weekend, however, will be rewarded with a number of fine events around our nation’s capital. Read on for more info on a few of them.

As always, if you know of an event coming up that you think your fellow TNG readers might enjoy, send the details to events@thenewgay.net and/or leave them in the comments below and we’ll get them on the calendar ASAP. And don’t forget, you can always find out about all kinds of DC-related events and stories by following the TNGDC Twitter feed.

Tonight

• Hosted by DC-based songwriter Laura Tsaggaris and featuring Dean Fields and Ellen Cherry, Modern Underground is a new acoustic showcase at Ebenezers Coffeehouse on Capitol Hill. Details: Ebenezers Coffeehouse, 201 F Street Northeast, 7:30 p.m., All Ages, $7.
• Magnetic Fields are taking the stage at GW’s Lisner Auditorium tonight, just in time to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day. Details: The George Washington University Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street, NW, 8:00 p.m., $35.

Friday

• After a brief hiatus, HottBoxx is back at the Phase, complete with its focus on a punk/rock attitude for the dance floor. Details: Phase 1, 525 8th St. SE, 10:00 p.m – Close, 21+, $5.
• Step into a three-way battle for pop supremacy DJ Dredd’s Prince vs. Madonna vs. Michael Jackson Party at the 9:30 Club, which debuts this weekend. Details: 9:30 Club, 815 V Street, NW, 11:00 p.m., Tickets are $15 and may be purchased in advance online.
• Get to the Green Lantern early and use the main entrance as RAW takes over both of the bar’s two floors for this month’s installment of the disco sleaze dance party. Details: The Green Lantern, 1335 Green Court NW (Main Entrance), 10:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m., 21+, Free entry before 11:00 p.m., $3 after.

Saturday

• Geoff Ault’s art show “Azul” has been extended into February and Studio H will be holding a closing show this Saturday. Check it out before it’s gone! Details: Studio H, 408a H ST, NE, 6:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m.
• DC-based queer musicians Matt Alber and Tom Goss are teaming up to put on a special concert this weekend. Get pumped for the show by listening to them play exclusive new track “This Is Who We Are” just for us! Details: DeLaski Theater, 1700 Kalorama Rd, NW, 5:00 p.m., Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online.
• This week’s Lost premiere not enough time-shifting for you? Then flash forward with BACKDOOR to the Future: a futuristically clandestine dance party. Details: 9:30 Club Backbar, 815 V St. NW, 11:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m., 21+, $5.

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