Arts & Entertainment
‘Old school’ dance party benefits gay causes
Mary’s House for Older Adults & Metropolitan Community Church to be benefited
Westminster Presbyterian Church (400 I St., SW) hosts “Party With a Purpose: The Old School Music Dance Party” in benefit of the Mary’s House for Older Adults, Inc. and Metropolitan Community Church of Washington on Saturday from 3-8 p.m.
Mary’s House is a developing residential facility that is LGBT friendly and it is a response to bigoted and prejudicial practices in housing directed toward older adults who are part of the LGBT community. Metropolitan Community Church is an inclusive church that accepts everyone despite age, race, gender and sexual orientation.
Tickets are $25. There will be a DJ and dancing. Bring your own beverage. Ice and cups provided. Soft drinks available for $1.
Visit maryshousedc.org for more information.
The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.
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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball
Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride
The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
D.C.-area productions honored at Theatre Washington’s annual ceremony
Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.
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