Arts & Entertainment
Capital Pride calendar
All the official events for the weekend and beyond
TODAY (Friday)
Brightest Young Things and Capital Pride present “Wild Life” tonight at the Howard Theatre (620 T St., N.W.) at 9 p.m. featuring Amanda Lepore, J.D. Samson of Le Tigre and Men, Big/Bright, Natty Boom, DJ Majr and more. Tickets are $25 and available online at dcpride2012.evenbrite.com.
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Saturday, June 9
The official Capital Pride Brunch is today at Beacon Bar & Grill (1615 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) from noon to 4 p.m.
The Pride Parade Beer Garden is today at JR.s (17th and Church streets) from 3 to 10 p.m. where attendees can enjoy the outdoors, beer and watch the parade. Admission is $5.
The Capital Pride Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. The parade starts at 22nd and P streets N.W. and ends at Thomas Circle. Visit capitalpride.org for details.
After the parade, National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle), a gay-welcoming congregation, will have refreshments and information about its church, worship and LGBT programs for anyone interested from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Ladies of LURe and B.O.I. Marketing and Promotions presents “Fuse,” the official Capital Pride Women’s Party tonight at Phase 1 of Dupont (1415 22nd St., N.W.) with DJs Rosie and Mim as well as the DystRuXion dancers and entertainers. Admission is $15. Doors open at 8 p.m. Attendees must be 21 or older.
Green Lantern (1335 Green Court, N.W.) and 495 Bears present Bears Can Dance tonight at 8 p.m. following the parade.
Sunday, June 10
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington (474 Ridge St., N.W.) is hosting the Pride worships services from 9 to 11 a.m.
The Capital Pride Street Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Pennsylvania Avenue at 7th Street.
Green Lantern (1335 Green Court, N.W.) is hosting a special tea dance immediately after the festival featuring DJ Shane Phoenix.
The official Capital Pride after party is at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) tonight from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. There is a $5 cover.
Thursday, June 14
In partnership with Whitman-Walker Health, Capital Pride is having an official town hall, “Take Pride in Our Health” tonight at the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington (474 Ridge St., N.W.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Panelists will include Leslie Calman of Mautner Project, Leandrea Gilliam of SYMAL, Juan Carlos Loribel of Whitman-Walker, Brant Miller of the D.C. Center, Ron Simmons of Us Helping Us/People Into Living and Brian Watson of Transgender Health Empowerment.
The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at “The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia” at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Out & About
Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
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