Dehli 2 Dublin – Canadian band gives head to your Lager beer. You will spill before the end of the 1st set tune. Dreamy, hot- hot Ravi Binning sings straight from his heart to your heart. His Indian eyebrows go wild for you and his voice is piercing like a teenage heart throb call. Don’t get too close to the stage or these guys will burn your pants down! They have maple syrup hearts pouring over us with, “This is an S.O.S. – we must stop the stress from East to West. One Heart, One Mind. Ohm Shanti Ohm”.  That may sound cheesy here but, they bring international genres together in the most harmonious uplifting ways and often singing in Punjabi.

Multiculturalism is no dream at a Dehli 2 Dublin show!  Their collision of musical scales from East to West convinces us we are all one and the same. From Canadian heritage Celtic folk to Bhangra , a little reggae to classical stringed solos all wrapped with a western ribbon of electronica/ Dub- they simply evaporate borders. DJ Tarun spins the tables and beats heavy on the intoxicating tabla drums. Andrew Kim is an Asian kilt wearing Irish jig dancing electric sitar player. The Klezmer, blues infused artist Jaron Freeman Fox does guest appearances, burning up his violin, turning it into a heavy metal fiddle, trashing on it while holding it above his head. He is Caucasian but, is relentless in Indian raga battling –which sounds like freestyle rapping on spiritual speed. He and Ravi go at it, a quarter way in to their show.

With the mix of Indians in the audience, the Bhangra dancing, the high energy dramatics on stage, this felt like a Bollywood movie set where no one was left out.

See the new electrifying “Apples” Music video and check out the JUST RELEASED Delhi 2 Dublin EP: Delhi 2 Dubland. For a limited time, you can purchase this collaboration and remix album, all on the reggae and dubwise tip, on Bandcamp for just $5 bucks!

Thursday, September 29

PUNKABILLYTONK w/Handsome HAWK Valentine

Handsome Hawk Valentine invites you to spend this Thursday at Alameda’s newest Hep Kat hangout, Swell Bar (formerly McGrath’s). Drinking and Grooving to Hawk’s blend of Punk, Rockabilly, and Honky Tonk (maybe some Smiths and Indie too).

9:00pm – 2:00am

Friday, September 30

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Party and Afterparty

HSB for short, is an annual free music festival held the first weekend of October in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The first festival was held in 2001, originally only inviting bluegrass musicians. By 2004 artists from other genres were invited and the “Hardly” was added to reflect the expanded scope.

Free.

Golden Gate Park
Speedway, Lindley & Marx meadows
San Francisco

11:00am – 7:00pm

Deep Soul Suite

A Celebration of Dance, Music, & Life W/ special guest DJ MKL. MKL has a wide spectrum of influence embedded in his art. As a DJ, his desire to blend genres and flex his appreciation for music is focused around community – the end goal is to bring people together. Catch MKL with supporting DJs Said, Ra Fa’ El, and Discaya.

$10 / 21+ With ID

SomaR Bar
1727 Telegraph Avenue,
Oakland, CA

9:00pm – 2:00am

Saturday, October 1

Club Leisure @ Cat Club

First Saturday of every month, it’s popscene presents Club Leisure with DJs Aaron, Omar, and extra special guests. All spinning the best in classic Britpop, Madchester, 90s Indie, power pop, 60s soul and Britpop Karaoke in the front room with Union Jackoff Karaoke.

21+

Cat Club
1190 Folsom St @ 8th

San Francisco, CA

10:00pm – 3:00am

Sunday, October 2

THE HADES CHANNEL Classic TV Goes to HELL!

A marathon featuring the best in Satanic episodes of:
LOST IN SPACE,
KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER,
THE GIRL FROM U.N.C.L.E.,
STARSKY & HUTCH,
and A HELL OF A LOT MORE!

plus  GENE RODDENBERRY’S SPECTRE

$6.66

The Vortex Room SF Cult Film & Cinematic Lounging
1082 Howard Sy (off  7TH)
San Francisco, CA

6:66pm to 2am

By Beatrice Lazar

Formed in 1972, Black Uhuru is considered a leader in the wave of second generation reggae bands. They were the first reggae group to win a grammy (1985) and have broken trends playing alongside bands like The Clash, The Police and Rolling Stones. This is a huge feat when you consider that so many international genre’s simply stay confined to the “world music” section. Not to mention the decades of oppression it’s surpassed. Last week in San Francisco the Jamaican band headlined with current members Five Star General, Lion Lieutenant, Andrew Bees and original founding member Duckie Gong. There was also a woman who occasionally sang lead, dressed in a beautiful flowing gown of rasta colours.

They performed legendary songs like “What Is Life”, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and “I love King Salassie”. Haile Salassie was Ethiopia’s Emperor in the early 1900′s and has remained a symbol of freedom and peace for the Rastafarian movement. His image has been a backdrop for many concerts throughout reggae history.

Given that reggae has mostly been synonymous with the political movement of Rasta- I’m always amazed at the cool easy going mellowness of the genre. The hypnotic drum and bass sounds, peaked with twittering dub keyboards and layered harmonious sing song melodies. The relentless messages for equality often sound like lullabies.

There is a spiritual aspect that goes along with rasta. You can see it in the dancing and hear it in the lyrics. Andrew Bees flailed his dreads, spinning around in trance as his musical comrades marched cooly on the spot, one dressed in a white uniform style jacket and dark shades. They looked strong and wise- like they carried stories the audience was very far removed from. I was in a crowd of mostly white urban hippies. Yet everyone was fully engaged with the rasta messages from this group called “Black Freedom”. “Uhuru ” is a Swahili word for “freedom”. This all seemed surreal in some sense but the music speaks for itself and the ideas of world unification and spiritualism can relate to anyone and I think that is largely why this music conquered on an international level. Some of the lyrics were related in the Jamaican sounding dialect and I was surprised to see a couple of white kids jumping up and down and reciting. I only wished I could join in.

I went to this show alone – alot of my friends have the impression that reggae is pigeon holed to a very specific crowd and sound. I think they might be right as reggae has been exploited by the consumerist sound as happens with any genre. But Black Uhuru brings us back to some of that originality that you simply can’t resist.

Thursday, Sep 22

Bicycle Film Festival San Francisco

The 2011 Bicycle Film Festival returns to SF for the seventh year for a weekend full of bike movies, music, art, street party and after parties. Saturday, September 22nd, is the Goldsprints Kick-Off Party, where it’s free to race, with drink specials, prizes, and DJ Nate Rotsko & DJ Serious Leisure.

The Knockout
3233 Mission St. San Francisco
9:30pm- 2:00am (Goldsprints at 10pm)
 

Friday, September 23

Velvet SF – Pre-Folsom Play Party!

Ever been to a hot and heavy queer dance party, found a sweaty little cutie and wished you had some place to sneak away to get it on? VELVET has that. Featuring dancing, sex, dancing, Chloe Camilla’s Girl-on-Girl workshop,  Allison Moon’s new lesbian book “Tales of the Pack.” and more sex! All for lovely ladies, fierce femmes, badass butches, bois, transmen, genderqueer, trans women, and intersex queers.

Click the link above for more information.
 

Saturday, September 24

PUBLIC WORKS 1 Year Anniversary Party

Public Works thanks you for 1 glorious year! So their bringing together a superstar line-up of local hero’s that have helped make them the most talked about 2 story dance-floor multi-functional event space in San Francisco. Both the San Francisco Bay Guardian and the SF Weekly have included Public Works in their Best of San Francisco issues.  And if you bring donations for friends, SF Smiles, you get a free cocktail before 11pm!

Free Before 10PM (Must click attending), $5 Before 12AM (Must click attending), $10 admission after

Public Works SF
161 Erie St,
San Francisco, Ca

9:00pm - 4:00am

Sunday, September 25

Folsom Street Fair 2011

Folsom Street Fair is the world’s largest and most beloved leather and fetish event with 400,000 fetish enthusiasts spread out over 13 city blocks of San Francisco’s South of Market district .With two live stages, a massive dance area (presented by Gold’s Gym), and 200+ adult alternative lifestyle vendors, you’ll be entertained from start to finish!

Folsom Street between 7th and 12th Streets
San Francisco, CA

11:00am – 6:00pm

Hard French Hit Me! Folsom Block Party w/ Miracles Club

Hard French is gearing up for what promises to be one hell of an event by joining forces with Honey Soundsystem, Some Thing and Folsom Street Events to bring you a bat- shit, crazy, twelve hours of naughty, dancey fun with super fun, special guests Miracles Club.

Outside of Public Works on Erie Street at Deviants 2011
161 Erie St.
San Francisco, CA

4:00pm – 8:00pm

On hand for the festivities:

Live Performances by Miracles Club (Portland), Hard Ton (Milan, Italy), DJ Bunny and DavO (Blood, Sweat, and Queers, SF)

Featured DJs: Honey Soundsystem (SF), Hard French DJ’s (SF), Dabecy (Electronic Music Bears, Dial Up), Doc Sleep (Honey Soundsystem, Dial Up), Kim Anh (Booby Trap, LA, Saint Le Roq), DJ Beyonda (Hole in Your Soul, Portland).

Featured Personalities: Courtney Trouble (Nofauxxx.com), Princess Donna (Kink.com).

Are you deviants still with me? Good! Because TNG has two tickets to give away! In the comments section below this post, describe to me your favorite fetish item– be it thigh high leather boots, chaps or maybe just a pair of jeans with strategically placed rips and holes. But do me a favor and keep it clean lest my faint-hearted editors ban me from this website! The first two responses will each win a ticket to Deviants. Please make sure you leave me your full name and an email address. If you don’t, I can’t get you in the door.

And if you miss this chance, well– you can still come join us anyway!

Details:

Deviants Folsom Street Fair Closing Party
Sunday, September 25, 3 PM – 3 AM
Public Works
161 Erie Street @ Mission
$20 Presale, $30 At the Door
Presale tickets now on sale at www.folsomstreetfair.com and at select neighborhood businesses and nightlife events.

DEVIANTS – FOLSOM STREET PARTY 9/25/11 PUBLIC WORKS SF from Dirtyglitter on Vimeo.

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

Thursday, September 15

Project Bandaloop In Uptown, Oakland

The company, under the artistic direction of Amelia Rudolph, creates a blend of dance, sport, ritual, and environmental awareness. Inspired by the possibilities of climbing and rappelling, the choreography draws on aerial, vertical and horizontal movement to craft dances, many site-specific and explores the relationship between movement, gravity and stimulates viewers’ awareness of their natural & built environments. Since 1991, the company has enjoyed performing for close to half a million people.

Catch their show on Friday, September 16th and Saturday 17th

The Great Wall of Oakland
West Grand Avenue
(between Broadway and Valley Street)
Oakland, CA

(6:30pm) 8:30pm – 11:30pm
“Doors” open at 6:30PM, show begins at 8:30PM

Friday, September 16

J Boog & Bayonics (Double Album Release Party!!)

J BOOG is a man of many influences. He will be backed by The Detour Posse for the “Backyard Boogie” album release!! Bayonics define today’s Bay Area experience, fusing the musical genres of hip-hop, Latin music, funk and reggae with elements of rock and jazz. They’ll be releasing their album “MIssion Statement” with special guests and DJs: Jah Warrior Shelter and more.

21+, 25$ Presale tickets

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IGLHRC Fall Cocktail Party
September 15, 2011
Madiba Resturant
195 Dekalb Avenue (Fort Greene, Brooklyn)
6-9PM

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.

Thursday, September 8

PST Summer Soul Series 

Pacific Standard Time is a Left Coast union of party people, community organizations, artists and game changers.  Join them this Thursday as they welcome back Europe’s tastemaker par excellence, Lefto. A visit from Lefto is rare, as he lives all the way over in Europe. So, welcome him as only the Bay Area knows how, and enjoy his world-reknowned music ear, which has gotten love from peers like Rich Medina, DJ Spinna and Benji B.

9:00pm – 2:00am

Friday, September 9

EXTENDED PLAY – This Friday @ Bench & Bar

If you listen very closely, at 2 am in Oakland, California you can hear the faint sound of hearts breaking throughout the city. It’s moment the music stops. Their mission: EXTEND THE PLAY … introducing EP aka Extended Play featuring resident deejays Cecil & Cali.

FREE before 11 / $10 after

Bench & Bar
510 17th St.
Oakland, CA

9:00pm – 3:00am

Sissy Strut: Queer Soul, Oldies, R&B Dance Party

Oldies, Motown, Doo Wop, Girl groups, Disco, Rhythm & Blues, Stompers and Soul jams, DJ’s Ponyboy & Durt plus special guest Toshio! returning to play the hits and all brought to you by the Handsome Young Men DJ crew.

21+, $3-5

Saturday, September 10

Milonga Queer: Abrazo Dulce

It’s tango for everyone. DJ Zeycan rocks her alternative and traditional tango music, while Glenn Corteza, the musicality maestro and queer tango favorite, teaches the beginning lesson. The indulge in marvelous morsels and performances by local dancers. No partner necessary or experience required.

$12

8:00pm – 12:00am

Sunday, September 11

Honey with Mister Saturday Night NYC

Honey has long admired the fine programing and vibe at the events by Eamon Harkin and Justin Carter (Mister Saturday Night, Sunday Best and Mister Sunday). Besides sharing guests like Stefan Goldmann and Horse Meat Disco, they also share a love for Sunday.

8:00pm – 2:00am

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Friday, September 9th
Spank VIKING Boat Party
DJs: Will Automagic and Sean B
Hosts: Jason Roe and Special Guest Host Matthew LeBaron
Tickets: $25 (space is limited, advance tickets only)
BUY TICKETS HERE

Saturday, September 10th
Spank YACHT Boat Party
DJs: Sean B and Will Automagic plus Special Guest DJ Gant Johnson
Host: Jason Roe
Tickets: $25 (space is limited, advance tickets only)
BUY TICKETS HERE

Thursday, September 1

Capital Cities live @ popscene

“Whether you’re a fan of an up-beat tempo or maybe a more mellow soul, Capital Cities’ debut EP provides a range of styles that will cater to your every need… ” so, catch CAPITAL CITIES performing live  at the record release party for NEON INDIAN’s latest album ‘Era Extraña’ with DJs Omar + Aaron Axelsen.

$10 for 21+, $12 for 18+

POPSCENE
Rickshaw Stop: 155 Fell St
San Francisco, CA

10:00pm – 2:00am

Friday, September 2

HEARTBEAT sessions :: OAKLAND ART MURMUR with DJ LadyRyan and guests

“The mission of the Oakland Art Murmur is to support art and cultural venues that are dedicated to increasing popular awareness of and participation in the arts of Oakland…” OAKOLLECTIV has opened their doors to bring you fashion, art, and local music for this upcoming Art Murmur. Catch Oakland locals DJ LadyRyan on the decks with live performances by Heaven El-Bacha and the Newly Weds.

FREE. All Ages.

Oakollectiv
1427 Broadway

Oakland, CA

7:00pm – 10:00pm

OAKLAND PRIDE – LOVE SPECIAL EDITION

The pride momentum is kept going with LOVE Fridays, a special feel good Friday in honor of PRIDE!
DJ Olga T. is going to take you on a Pride Ride spinning everything from Top 40, House, Hip Hop, reggae and r&B until afterhours for the countdown to the Oakland Pride Festival.

Free before 11pm

Bench and Bar
510 17 th Street
Oakland, CA

9:00pm – 3:00am

HOTBOX- Oakland Pride Weekend Kickoff – No Cover

Hotbox is opening its doors for a Oakland Pride Kick off party and this is your last chance to win 2 VIP Tix to FiveTen: An Oakland After Pride Fest featuring MC Lyte on the decks this week with DJ Ai-Lo, don’t miss it!

21+

House of Music
420 14th Street,
Oakland, CA

10:00pm – 2:00am

Saturday, September 3

OAKLAND PRIDE – 2 Hot Hip Hop Afterhours Parties Rimshot

It’s Pre -Pride fun this Saturday at the one and only Club Rimshot! Where they plan to keep it hot and set the weekend on fire with their Hip – Hop parties before and after Oakland Pride.

Bench and Bar

510 17th Street @ Bench & Bar
Oakland, CA

9:00pm -  3:00am

Sunday, September 4

OAKLAND PRIDE 2011

September mean its time for the 2nd Annual Oakland Pride Celebration. This year’s theme is “We Are Family” for Labor Day Weekend and their counting on you to help make this year even better (last year had over 50,000 attendees!) Oakland Pride will feature over 75 entertainers, visual artists, food booths, children and family play area, community based organizations and so much more!

Downtown Oakland
20 & Franklin St.
Oakland, CA

11:00am – 7:00pm

DY-NO-MITE! – “Oakland Pride After Party”

DY-NO-MITE! is what happens when two of Oakland’s most popular parties for the LGBTQ community come together for one amazing eclectic night of music, food and hundreds of beautiful people; GOOD TIMES meets SHIPS in the NIGHT for Oakland Pride.  MC Mona Webb will be keepin the flow on the mic, delicious food by local independent business woman Teena Johnson of Catered To You, 2 levels, 2 dance floors, 2 fully stocked bars and a family vibe that will make you feel hella proud to be queer and in Oakland baby!

21+ w/ I.D., $8 all night

The Den,
1912 Telegraph
Oakland, CA

6:00pm – 12:00am

FiveTen: An Oakland After Pride Fest w/MC Lyte

FiveTen loves Oakland and Oakland Pride so much that they whipped a bit of somethin’, somethin’ for everybody. They swing open their doors to keep the party going all night long with 3 Levels, 3 Stages, 8 DJs, 4 Dancefloors, 20 Performers, 15 Vendors, 6 Food Vendors, Live Art,  and featuring lyricist, pioneer, icon, veteran and entrepreneur, MC Lyte!

All Ages-1st floor, Entrance to the ALL AGES FLOOR closes at 11pm.
$8 Pre-Sale, $10 @ the Door $15 after 11pm
$20 Pre-Sale VIP
$5 off at the door with any other afterparty wristband

House of Music
420 14th Street
Oakland, CA

6:00pm – 2:00am

Thursday, August 27

I LOVE COCHINA TONGA’S! DEBUT PARTEE!

Ambrosia Salad, Taco Tuesday, Stanley Frank have been serving you for years, but this is their debut party!
Come see San Francisco’s wackiest family juggle and struggle to keep you entertained at the infamous cabana bar with a view;
Cochina Tonga’s! With music by Taco Tuesday and Stanley Frank, tropical drinks, and delicious food served ’til 10pm!

FREE

The Lookout
3600 16th st @ Market
San Francisco, CA

9:00pm – 2:00am

Friday, August 26

Yoruba Gets Deep with Osunlade & Marques Wyatt

Yoruba Records founder Osunlade makes his first appearance at Deep SF in celebration of his final House full-length, Pyrography. This will be Osunlade’s only Northern California stop on his worldwide Pyrography tour and there will be a special art exhibition and reception from 7:30 – 9:30 pm at Mighty. Fatsouls label head DJ Said and Don Guapo will be opening the night along with Deep creator Marques Wyatt.

21+, $20 door, $15 Discount presales available

Mighty
119 Utah St.
San Francisco, CA

Art exhibition: 7:30 pm – 9:30pm, Party: 10:00 pm – 4:00 am

Hubba Hubba Revue SUMMER CAMP!

Join the happy campers of San Francisco’s biggest, wildest burlesque & variety revue as they take you back to another sexy summer of campfire comedy & astonishing acts of nature at beautiful Camp Hubbawatha. Plus dance to the summer sounds of Fans Of Jimmy Century.

21 & Up w/valid ID, $15, $12 advance tickets
POISON OAK DISCOUNT: from 9:00-9:30PM, tickets at the box office are just $10!

DNA Lounge
375 Eleventh Street
San Francisco, CA

Saturday, August 27

Sistahs Steppin’ In Pride – 10th Annual March & Festival

Gather at 11am at the Top of the Pillars of Lake Merritt and march at Noon to the Festival at Snow Park with the East Bay Dyke March. Ride before hand with the SOS bike crew who meet at 10:45 at the Lake Merritt Pillars and will definitely be makin it out there with spoke cards/patches/bike mechanics/first aid making noise, wearing funky costumes & foxy costumes to be a part of the march & festivities! Then head over Sistahs Steppin’ in Pride AFTER PARTY with DJs Black, Lady Ryan, Pam the Funktress, and Trinity! and party the night away.

Lake Merritt Pillars

SOS Ride: 10:45 – 2pm

March and Festival: 12pm- 6pm

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After Party: 21+, $10- $20 sliding scale

Sunday, August 28

“Industry Night” @ Disco Volante W/DJ MERE of the OAKLAND FADERS

Every 2nd & 4th Sunday, join your resident OAKLAND FADERS DJs Mere and Enki for rocking Hip-Hop classics from the 80s & 90s, cheap drinks and goods vibes on a slamming sound system.

FREE, All ages

Disco Volante
347 14th Street @ Webster
Oakland, CA

9:00pm-12:00am

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.

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.