AQUA NIGHT, Friday, September 1, at Apex is Asian/Pacific Islander Queers United for Action’s night to party. Meet at the video bar of Apex, 1415 22nd St., NW, by midnight. $8 cover; 18 to enter and 21 to drink. aquadc@gmail.com or www.aquadc.org .

KHUSHDC, a social and political support group for gay South Asians in the D.C. area, invites you to happy hour on “Chutney Saturday,” September 2. Dine, drink and dance the night away. Dinner at 7:30 p.m., Otello Restaurant, 1329 Connecticut Ave. NW. Drinks at 9:30 p.m. Titan, 1337 14th St. NW. Dancing at 11:30 p.m. Club Chaos, 1603 17th St. NW. www.khushdc.org .

TRAIL RIDE, sponsored by Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association Ride; Sunday, September 3, 11 a.m. Piscataway Stables, Clinton, Md. To sign up for this month’s ride, call Patrick, 202-352-2356.

AGLCA “FIRST TUESDAY” SOCIAL: Get together on Tuesday, September 5, with the Alexandria Gay & Lesbian Community Association 6:30-8:30 p.m. Stardust Restaurant & Lounge, 608 Montgomery St., Alexandria, Va. As a Friend of the AGLCA, Stardust offers 10% the lunch or dinner bills of cardholding members.

MARIAH CAREY, pop goddess and star of the now camp classic “Glitter,” performs on Thursday, September 7, at the Verizon Center, 601 F St., NW. 8 p.m. $19.50-$125. 202-397-7328.

THE AVENGERS, the legendary punk band fronted by hottie Penelope Houston, plays the Black Cat, 1811 14th St., NW, on Thursday, September 7, with the Plus Ones and Partyline. 8:30 p.m. $13. 202-397-7328 or www.blackcatdc.com .

MICHELLE SWAN, Frederick native and Wammie nominee, performs Sunday, September 3, at Foundry United Methodist Church, 1500 16th St., NW. 4 p.m. www.michelleswan.com .

FRONTIERS AND EDGES: a narrative dialogue between experimental film-based photography and experimental digital photography, at the Center for the Arts Manassas/Prince William County, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, Va. The exhibition runs through September 15. www.center-for-the-arts.com/default.htm .

SUMMER SCHOOL, Carl Lennartson and Martha Oatway’s mixed media artistic pieces reflecting the common, well-known elements of school, is presented by the Anne C. Fisher Gallery, 1054 31st St., NW. Exhibition runs through Friday, September 8. 202-625-7555 or www.annecfishergallery.com .

CHAKAIA BOOKER manifests her experiences as a woman and an African American in her sculptures, which range in size from 6-20 feet. Her “post-industrial” artwork is a commentary on the relationship between men and women, what she calls “conditions of unmet needs and desires.” Now through September 24. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave., NW. 202-783-5000 or www.nmwa.org .

A ROYAL AFFAIR of queens and their effects: paintings by CM Dupré and ceramics by Marcia Jestaedt. Various queens are depicted in costumes, crowns, and courts, real or imagined. Opening reception, September 10, 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Exhibit runs through September 30. Torpedo Factory Art Center, Studio 13, 105 North Union St., Alexandria, Va. 703-549-6477.

MEN SPEAKING CONFIDENTIALLY, support group for black men who might be in the closet or not consider themselves gay and who live, work or socialize in Virginia. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. 817-A King St., 2nd floor, Alexandria, Va. Food served. Darnell, 703-618-1885, Darnells_safe_space@hotmail.com .

POSITIVE OUTLOOK, sponsored by HIV Community Coalition. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Discussions on meditation, spirituality and health. Lunch provided, transportation assistance available. 813 L St., SE. Kurt, 202-543-6777.

SISTER TO SISTER, women’s support group on HIV prevention. Fridays, 6 p.m. Children and Families First, Turnabout Division, Georgetown, Del. Debbie Cheatwood, 302-856-2388.

BEACH PARTY, a laborday featuring the hottest hip-hop Friday, Sept. 1, 11 p.m. The Edge, 56 L St., SE. $15 until 12 a.m., $20 after www.202dc.com .

CALOR, D.C.’s newest major club event opens its doors on Sunday, Sept. 3, 10 p.m. Fur Nightclub 33 Patterson St., NE. Circuit regular DJ De León provides the music. $30 in advance, $40 at the door www.experiencecalor.com .

SUNDANCE WEEKEND: Rehoboth Beach’s annual fundraiser for CAMP Rehoboth and Sussex County AIDS Council features a weekend of events in D.C.’s gay summer enclave. Auction on Saturday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. Dance on Sunday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m. Rehoboth Beach Convention Center 229 Rehoboth Ave. Rehoboth Beach, Del. $40 each or $70 for both nights, including an open bar. 302-227-5620.

TAINT, the city’s biggest alternative queer party is always packed on holiday weekends. Show up early to avoid the line. Sunday, Sept. 3, 9 p.m. DC9, 1940 9th St., NW. $3. www.taintdc.com .

WHIRLD, ATLAS Events, the promoters for the long-popular Lizard Lounge Sunday nights, return to their old home at MCCXXIII, 1223 Connecticut Ave., NW, for the latest in a series of holiday weekend events. Sunday, Sept. 3, 9 p.m. $10 before 10 p.m., $15 after. www.atlasevents.com .

WINE, WOMEN, AND SONG, an evening that transforms a lesbian-owned winery into a spot of revelry for nearly 1,000 women. Sunday, Sept. 3, 5 p.m. Nassau Valley Winery. 32165 Winery Way, Lewes, Del. $15 www.ladies2000.com .

MEL WHITE, gay rights advocate comes to Washington, D.C. on September 7th to talk about his new book, “Religion Gone Bad: The Hidden Dangers of the Christian Right,” 7 p.m. at Olsson’s, 1307 19th St., NW. 202-785-1133.

MULHOLLAND DR., David Lynch’s psychological masterpiece featuring two gorgeous lesbians, plays at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 86333 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, Md. Friday, September 1, multiple screenings. www.afi.com/silver .

CYNTHIA LEE, a professor of law at George Washington University Law School, will speak about her book, “Murder and the Reasonable Man: Passion and Fear in the Criminal Courtroom,” a study of the various practices undertaken in the modern court system that center around race, gender, age and sexual orientation, at the Juanita E. Thornton-Shepherd Park Library, 7430 Georgia Ave., NW, on Wednesday, September 6, from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free. 202-829-9289.

3/4 OF A MASS FOR ST. VIVIAN, Theater Alliance’s world premiere by 17-year-old playwright Phoebe Rusch, the story of two young girls who tackle life’s eternal questions. Through Sunday, September 3, at the H Street Playhouse, 1365 H St., NE. $25. 866-811-4111 or www.theateralliance.com .

SILVER SPRING ONE-ACT FESTIVAL: Silver Spring Stage presents a one-act festival, featuring many local playwrights. The festival runs through Sunday, September 3. Performances will be held at Silver Spring Stage in the Woodmoor Shopping Center, lower level (next to the CVS), 10145 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, Md. 8 p.m. $13-$18. 301-593-6036 or www.sssstage.org .

BLACK GAY & BISEXUAL MATURE MEN, free drop-in group for men 40 and older. Sponsored by Us Helping Us. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. 3636 Georgia Ave., NW. Elbert, 202-546-8200.

BLACK GAY & BISEXUAL MEN, free drop-in support group. Sponsored by Us Helping Us. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. 3636 Georgia Ave., NW. Elbert, 202-546-8200.

CLOSED LOOP SOCIETY, support group for married men who want monogamous relationships with other married men, on-line chat. Saturdays, 10:45 p.m. midnight. www.egroups.com/group/closed-loop .

FREE SHORT-TERM COUNSELING by peer-health educators for gay/bi men who need to talk to someone about their sex lives. For more information, call 202-939-7832 or email eliu@wwc.org . Man2Man program.

GAY MEN’S COUNSELING COLLECTIVE meets Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. for mutual support and personal growth group that provides ongoing peer counseling to others in the community. 202-265-6495.

SGI RAINBOW BUDDHAS meets Mondays, 8 p.m., in the Dupont Circle area to discuss Buddhism from the standpoint of daily life issues. 202-232-9092 or lutesong1@yahoo.com .

ZEN GAY BUDDHIST meditation group starting in DC area. For more info, visit www.zenadventure.com and fill out the contact form for Free Groups, or call 202-331-4451and leave a message.

AMERICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH in the United States (ACCUS). Washington, D.C.: rev_gmiller@accus.us; Frederick, Md.: 301-694-5451 or accmdbp@aol.com ; Gaithersburg, Md.: 301-947-3920 or amercathg@aol.com ; and Silver Spring, Md. 301-587-5721 or amercathdc@aol.com .

CATHOLIC APOSTOLIC CHURCH in North America. Celebrates Mass every Sunday in Frederick, Md., at 10 a.m. and in Reston, Va., at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Bishop Carl Gregory, OSB, 717-528-7479, www.cacina.org .

DIGNITY/WASHINGTON, gay and lesbian Catholics celebrate Mass on Sundays, 6 p.m. (Sign-language interpreted), St. Margaret’s Church, 1820 Connecticut Ave., NW. 202-546-2235.

WELLSPRING CHURCH continues a special summer season of study and worship using the book by Marcus Borg, “The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith.” Sunday, September 3, 10 a.m. at Centreville Firehouse #17, 5856 Old Centreville Rd., Centreville, Va. 703-257-4111 or www.wellspringucc.org .

ADVENTURING, D.C.’s gay outdoor-lovers’ club, sponsors various trips. Saturday, September 2, is the Great North Mountain Hike. Sunday, September 3, is the W&OD Bike Ride. Saturday, September 9, is the Rivanna Trail Hike. Sunday, September 10, is the Hagerstown to Antietam Bike Ride. For Adventuring’s week of events and more information, visit www.adventuring.org .

RAINBOW SPINNAKERS SAILING CLUB convenes most weekends in the spring, summer and fall near Alexandria for sailing on the Potomac. Contact info@rainbowspinnakers.org for more information or visit our Web site: www.rainbowspinnakers.org .

OUT AND ABOUT is Columbia’s newest gay bowling league. At the end of the season, Party and Pay out. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Three members to a team, $16 per person per week. Brunswick Columbia Lanes, 7100 Carved Stone, Columbia, Md. 410-381-7750.

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