Arts & Entertainment
You voted, we counted: Best of Gay DC release party!
Don’t miss the Best of Gay DC party Thursday, 6 p.m. at Hotel Helix.

Thursday night, don’t miss the party at Hotel Helix when we will release our annual Best of Gay DC edition with the readers’ choice poll that you picked!
Party sponsored by Hotel Helix and Eagle Bank.
Stay tuned to the website, Friday, for the release of our special Best of Gay DC online section, complete with biographies of the winners, photos and more.
What is gay DC’s favorite new restaurant? What about favorite veggie fare? When we cross over to Maryland and Virginia where do we like to chow down? Where is the best cocktail? Who makes our favorite music? What about the best house of worship? Which local non-profit do we love to support? Who is our local hero?
Learn all about it tomorrow at the Blade Best of Gay DC release party with special celebrity guests, a multimedia tribute to the winners, and a look back at the last 10 years of Best of Gay DC — along with food, drink and music provided by one of DC’s hottest DJs.

The first Loudoun Pride was held at Claude Moore Park in Sterling, Va. on Saturday, June 26.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)






















The 10th annual Frederick Pride was held at Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick, Md. on Saturday, June 25.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
















Out & About
Rayceen Pendarvis hosts District of Pride Showcase
Mayor’s Office celebrates resilience of D.C.’s LGBTQ community with night of entertainment

The Mayor’s Office for LGBTQ Affairs will host “The District of Pride Showcase” on Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Theatre.
This event is to celebrate the resilience of D.C.’s LGBTQ community with a night of entertainment and performances that will feature the diverse queer talent.
This event will be hosted by Rayceen Pendarvis, with announcer Krylios, featuring DJ Honey. There will also be a performance by “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Candiace.
This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
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