TO ENTER:

In 1-2 sentences leave your best response to the following question:
“Who would you most want to see Cyndi Lauper perform a duet with and what song would they sing?”
*Make sure to leave your actual email with your response or we won’t be able to contact you to let you know that you’ve won!

THE PRIZE:

1 pair of tickets to see Cyndi Lauper & Dr. John at 930 Club on 10/18/11.

THE TERMS:

This giveaway will run now through Friday, October 14th, 2011 at 6PM EST. At that time the staff of The New Gay will select our favorite response and notify the winner by email. You will NOT be notified by email if you are not selected as a winner!

TO ENTER:

In 1-2 sentences leave your best response to the following question:
“If you could be ‘Away From Here,’ where would you be and who would you be with?”
*Make sure to leave your actual email with your response or we won’t be able to contact you to let you know that you’ve won!

THE PRIZE:

1 pair of tickets to see Uh Huh Her at 930 Club on 10/12/11.

THE TERMS:

This giveaway will run now through Monday, October 10th, 2011 at 6PM EST. At that time the staff of The New Gay will select our favorite response and notify the winner by email. You will NOT be notified by email if you are not selected as a winner!

TO ENTER:

In 1-2 sentences leave your best response to the following question:
“If you could design the ultimate lollipop, what flavor would it be and what would be inside?”
(creativity will be rewarded!)
*Make sure to leave your actual email with your response or we won’t be able to contact you to let you know that you’ve won!
THE PRIZE:

1 pair of tickets to see Ladytron at 930 Club on 10/11/11.
THE TERMS:

This giveaway will run now through Friday, October 7th, 2011 at 6PM EST. At that time the staff of The New Gay will select our favorite response and notify the winner by email. You will NOT be notified by email if you are not selected as a winner!

TO ENTER:

In 1-2 sentences leave your best response to the following question:
“Have you ever been mesmerized by someone or something? Describe.”
*Make sure to leave your actual email with your response or we won’t be able to contact you to let you know that you’ve won!

THE PRIZE:

1 pair of tickets to see The Bangles at 930 Club on 10/6/11.

THE TERMS:

This giveaway will run now through Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 at 6PM EST. At that time the staff of The New Gay will select our favorite response and notify the winner by email. You will NOT be notified by email if you are not selected as a winner!

Details:

Saturday, September 24
George Washington University Yard on H St between 20th and 21st Streets, NW
11:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Free and open to all ages.

On the eve of the Romanian Revolution, and under the eternal watch of the secret police, two families (one poor and one wealthy) struggle to retain their friendship — and to survive the winter. But once the violence has ceased and the euphoria has lifted, will anything have changed? A blend of journalism, fantasy, and harsh realism, Mad Forest delves into the madness and fervor of a society on the brink of upheaval.

The show features company members Rose McConnell and Alexander Strain, and Charlotte Akin, Joe Brack, Matthew Dougherty, Mark Halpern, Ashley Ivey, Jim Jorgensen, Dana Levanovsky, Stephanie Roswell, and David Winkler.

Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. Additional shows Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 10, 2011 at 7:30 PM, and Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM. Open Forum discussions will follow the performances on October 6, October 8, October 13 and October 15. There will be two Pay-What-You-Can Previews on Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23.

Tickets are $25 for all performances ($20 for seniors, groups, and Round House subscribers; $15 for students and patrons under 30). To purchase, visit www.forum-theatre.org or call the Round House box office at 240-644-1100.

The work and evolution of Food & Friends is favorably reviewed by John in his new book. Books will be available for purchase at a special event price.

Details:

Thursday, September 22
Bank of America Building
10th Floor Penthouse Veranda
730 15th Street, NW
7:00 p.m.
Free
Cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
RSVP to lwebster@foodandfriends.org or (202) 269-6875.

Good music, cheap drinks, cool dudes and ladies, dive bar, free pool table… What more would want from a queer lounge night?

Details:

Friday, September 23
Chief Ike’s Mambo Room – Upstairs
1725 Columbia Road, NW
9:30 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.
21+
No Cover

These emerging artists challenge and reinvent tradition, romance, gender roles/expectations, and sexuality.  Their work also investigates what we keep, save, and treasure in contrast to what is discarded. Photography, installations, mixed media work, and paintings present the domestic, nostalgic, and personal in new contexts.

The show is is curated by Becca Kallem and hosted by Michael Schaeffer and Taurus Development Group, and works will be on view September 15 – November 15 by appointment.

Details:

Thursday, September 15
GreenHouse 11
1123 11th Street, NW
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public.

TO ENTER:

In 1-2 sentences leave your best response to the following question in the comments below:
“What one element of modern love would not have been possible 50 years ago?”
*Make sure to leave your actual email with your response or we won’t be able to let you know that you’ve won!

THE PRIZE:

1 pair of tickets to see Matt Nathanson on 9/28 at 930 Club!

THE TERMS:

This giveaway will run From 9/12/11 through 9/26/11 at 6PM EST. At that time the staff of The New Gay will select our favorite response and notify the winner by email. You will NOT be notified by email if you are not selected as a winner!

TO ENTER:

In 1-2 sentences leave your best response to the following question in the comments below:
“If you and your mates were in charge of naming the 51st state (assuming it weren’t already named), what would you name it and why?”
*Make sure to leave your actual email with your response or we won’t be able to contact you to let you know that you’ve won!

THE PRIZE:

1 pair of tickets to see Mates of State on 9/21/11 @ 930 Club.

THE TERMS:

This giveaway will run now through 9/19/11 at 6PM EST. At that time the staff of The New Gay will select our favorite response and notify the winner by email. You will NOT be notified by email if you are not selected as a winner!

TO ENTER:

In 1-2 sentences leave your best response to the following question in the comments below:
“Did you ever have a night where you remember nothing and only know what happened from the bits and pieces you were told the next day? Describe.”
*Make sure to leave your actual email with your response or we won’t be able to let you know you’ve won!

THE PRIZE:

1 pair of tickets to see Peter Hook on 9/21/11 at 930 Club.

THE TERMS:

This giveaway will run now through 9/19/11 at 6PM EST. At that time the staff of The New Gay will select our favorite response and notify the winner by email. You will NOT be notified by email if you are not selected as a winner.

TO ENTER:

In 1-2 sentences leave your best response to the following question:
“What is your favorite song with ‘girls’ in the title and why?”
*Make sure to leave your actual email with your response or we won’t be able to contact you to let you know that you’ve won!

THE PRIZE:

1 pair of tickets to see Girls at 930 club on 9/19/11

THE TERMS:

This giveaway will run now through 9/16/11 at 6PM EST. At that time the staff of The New Gay will select our favorite response and notify the winner by email. You will NOT be notified by email if you are not selected as a winner!

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. Also, you can always find out about all kinds of DC-related events and stories by following the TNGDC Twitter feed.

Friday

• Beat City is a queer lounge night featuring pure, real rock and roll in a queer environment. Everything from Alice In Chains to ZZ Top. Details: Chief Ike’s Mambo Room – Upstairs, 1725 Columbia Road, NW, 9:30 p.m. – 2:30 a.m., 21+, No Cover.

Saturday

• For its final act, DC’s only theater company dedicated to smut, Cherry Red Productions, will take on the dirtiest joke of all time, The Aristocrats. Details: Warehouse Theater, 645 New York Ave, NW, 8:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., Tickets are $29-$49 and are on sale online now or, in cash, at the Warehouse Theater, 30 minutes prior to each performance, Proceeds to benefit the DC Arts Center.

Sunday

• Shearon Van Riggins (aka Shea Van Horn + Aaron Riggins) is back with the 4th Annual Summer Games officiated by naughty drag queen Summer Camp. Details: Meridian Hill Park, (lower level next to the fountain), 1:30 p.m.
• The Eggplant Faerie Players, a vaudeville circus troupe based in Tennessee, bring their show to the DC Center. Details: The DC Center, 1318 U Street, NW, 8:00 p.m., $10 suggested donation. $5 suggested donation for those with limited income.

TO ENTER:

In 1-2 sentences leave your best response to the following question in the comments below:
“What everyday event would you consider a sideshow, and why? (Other than actual circus or sideshows)
*Make sure to leave your actual email with your response or we won’t be able to let you know you’ve won!

THE PRIZE:

1 of 2 pair of tickets to see The Sweater Set Sideshow on Wednesday September 7, 2011 at 6th & I Historic Synagogue.

THE TERMS:

This giveaway will run now through Monday Sept. 5 at 6PM EST. At that time the staff of The New Gay will select our favorite responses and notify the winners by email. You will NOT be notified by email if you are not selected as a winner.

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The Sweater Set Sideshow

Wednesday, September 7 at 8:00 pm

This circus-themed show features multi-instrumental duo The Sweater Set, swing band Shotgun Party, and circus performers Katie Balloons and Mab Just Mab on our Downstairs stage. More info here.

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue • 600 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 • 202.408.3100

The Eggplant Faerie Players use juggling, circus , music, drag, storytelling and theater to tell their tales of country life. Faerie Players MaxZine and TomFoolery are joined by Chicago bassist/cellist Maya Jensen for this tour. This show reflects their experiences of living in a queer intentional community in Tennessee for the last 17 years.

Details:

Sunday, August 28
The DC Center
1318 U Street, NW
8:00 p.m.
$10 suggested donation. $5 suggested donation for those with limited income.

Founded in 1995 by Ian Allen and Chris Griffin, Cherry Red Productions has served up numerous raunchy, silly hits.

This show will be a big mess. They’ll try to keep it on the stage, but, just in case… Please dress appropriately. Cherry Red Productions will not be responsible for anyone’s dry cleaning. The show is recommended for ages 18+.

Details:

Saturday, August 27
Warehouse Theater
645 New York Ave, NW
8:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Tickets are $29-$49 and are on sale online now or, in cash, at the Warehouse Theater, 30 minutes prior to each performance.
Proceeds to benefit the DC Arts Center.

If you still aren’t sold check out a sampling of the bands:

HARD Summer Tour 2011 Mixtape by Digitalism — tour.hardfest.com by HARD hardfest.com

HARDfest Radio mix by DestructoHARD

This year, the games move back to their birthplace, Meridian Hill Park. And the theme is SKIN! Shearon encourages you take your top off and join either the Skins or the Skins.

Summer Games are easy. Teams of four compete in events for gold, silver, or bronze metals (or rice cakes).

Here’s how it works:

1. Show up around 1:30 PM to register your team of four members. If you don’t have a team of four, Shearon will assign you to a team. No one is left out.

2. Sign up for events. Super fun games include favorites like ALL YOU CAN EAT BANANAS, SHARPIE PEN FENCING, and BUKAKE EXTRAVAGANZA. And new favorites like DIRTY PIGGY BJ SHOT RELAY.

3. Witness the Opening Ceremony officiated by Summer Camp, Aaron Riggins, and their sexy referees.

4. Play games.

5. Win medals (or lose).

6. Watch Summer Camp extinguish the Olympic Flame.

7. Wander to Nellie’s for the Official After Party at GUIL-TEA w/ DJ vANNIEty Kills.

Details:

Sunday, August 28
Meridian Hill Park
(lower level next to the fountain)
1:30 p.m.

This will be an evening of fun, community, music, and refreshments as they provide a safe space for our local LGBT college students, youth, and allies to come together with the broader DC community. There will also be many LGBT professionals from the metropolitan area attending this event, so there will be plenty of opportunities to network and connect with your community.

Details:

Thursday, August 18
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington
474 Ridge Street, NW
7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public.

For $15, you get: A swimsuit competition with amazing prizes; special performances to be announced; a not eating contest; hot dudes and babes treating the pool deck like the catwalk; inflatables to cuddle on; and a free burger. Plus, $2 off MIXTAPE+.

Details:

Saturday, August 20
Capitol Skyline Hotel
10 I Street, SW
12:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
$15

TO ENTER:

In 1-2 sentences leave your best response to the following question in the comments below:
“What was the best fashion trend or accessory from the 1990s and why?”
(Dig deep and think, Flannel is not gonna cut it as an answer!)
*Make sure to leave your actual email with your response or we won’t be able to notify you to let you know that you’ve won!

THE PRIZE:

1 pair of tickets to see Erasure at 930 Club on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011.

THE TERMS:

This giveaway will run from 8/10/11 through Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 6PM EST. At that time the staff of The New Gay will select our favorite response and notify the winner by email. You will NOT be notified by email if you are not selected as a winner. This giveaway is open to all however transportation and/or lodging WILL NOT be provided.

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Over the course of the week, an all-volunteer staff of educators, musicians, artists and community organizers, provide campers with instruction on electric guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals, turntables and digital music production. Campers form bands, and are coached by volunteer musicians to write and perform original songs and DJ sets.  And, most importantly, the camp gives young women a safe place to create music and a healthy self-image.

After a week of camp, the girls will showcase their new musical skills by presenting their original works at DC’s 9:30 Club on Saturday.

Details:

Saturday, August 13
9:30 Club
815 V Street, NW
11:00 a.m.
The showcase is open to the public.
Tickets are $10 and are available at the 9:30 Club box office and at the door.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER. THE WINNER HAS BEEN AWARDED BY EMAIL. THANK YOU FOR ENTERING AND FOR READING THE NEW GAY!

The New Gay has a pair of tickets to give to you the reader to see Thievery Corporation LIVE at Kastles Stadium at the Wharf in DC! They’ll be playing with w/ The Arkives • The Funk Ark • Volta Bureau (DJ Set) on Saturday August 20th.

TO ENTER:

In 1-2 sentences leave your response to the following question in the comments below:
“In today’s muddled political and media spheres who do you think is most responsible for creating and spreading a ‘culture of fear’?”
*Make sure to leave your actual email with your response or we won’t be able to contact you to let you know that you’ve won!

THE PRIZE:

1 pair of tickets to see Thievery Corporation LIVE at Kastles Stadium at the Wharf in DC on Saturday August 20th.

THE TERMS:

This giveaway will run now through Wednesday, August, 17th at 6PM EST. At that time the staff of The New Gay will select our favorite response and notify the winner by email. You will NOT be notified by email if you are not selected as a winner! This giveaway is open to all however transportation and/or lodging will NOT be provided.

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