Arts & Entertainment
Whole lotta Pride!
Coming days packed with celebration, music and fun
Capital Pride Parade (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)
Friday, May 31
Phase 1 (525 8th St., S.E.) hosts the official Capital Pride Women’s Party tonight from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Admission is $10 and limited to guests 21 and over. Visit capitalpride.org or the Phase 1 Facebook page for details.
Ziegfeld’s Secrets (1824 Half St., S.W.) hosts the official Capital Pride Men’s Party tonight from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Admission is limited to guests 21 and over. For more information, visit capitalpride.org or secretsdc.com.
Sunday, June 2
The D.C. Center hosts the Stonewall Kickball Drag Ball Game this afternoon from 2-6 p.m. in Stead Park (1625 P St., N.W.). Visit thedccenter.org or the event on Facebook for more details.
Team D.C., One In Ten and Capital Pride present a “Day In the Park” from 6-10 p.m. following the Kickball Dragball game in Stead Park (1625 P St., N.W.). Guests are welcome to have a picnic, play games and watch an outdoor movie. For more information, visit the event on Facebook or capitalpride.org.
Monday, June 3
Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) presents “Music in the Night” this evening from 8-11 p.m. Joshua Morgan, an actor and co-artistic director at No Rules Theatre, will host the event’s performances and sing-a-longs. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit capitalpride.org.
Tuesday, June 4
The First Congregational United Church of Christ (945 G St., N.W.) holds the official Pride Week Interfaith Service tonight from 7:30-9 p.m. Over 20 faith communities will gather to celebrate LGBT pride, and Rev. Harry Knox is featured as the guest speaker. Visit capitalpride.org or the event on Facebook for more information.
Busboys and Poets (1025 5th St., N.W.) hosts a Women’s Spoken Word open mic night from 8:30-11:30 p.m. this evening. Women of all backgrounds are encouraged to share their stories. For details, visit capitalpride.org or busboysandpoets.com.
Wednesday, June 5
Phase 1 of Dupont (1415 22nd St., N.W.) hosts a ladies Jell-o wrestling competition this evening from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. For more information, visit the event on Facebook or capitalpride.org.
Thursday, June 6
The Latino GLBT History Project hosts the annual D.C. Latino Pride Fiesta Dance Party tonight at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Performances starring Carmen Carrera from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” begin at 10:30. Tickets are $10 and admission is 18+. Visit towndc.com for more information and latinolgbthistory.com to purchase tickets in advance.
AARP (601 E St., N.W.) hosts a community discussion, Town Hall: LGBT Golden Years, this evening from 7-9 p.m. Continued civil rights advocacy and LGBT equity in healthcare are among the topics for discussion. For more details, visit capitalpride.org.
Friday, June 7
Brightest Young Things and Capital Pride present “Spandex: Official Opening Dance Party tonight at the newly restored, historic Wonder Bread Factory (621 S St., N.W.) at 9 p.m. Admission is 18 and up. Tickets are $20 if purchased ahead of time and $25 if purchased the day of the party. Visit capitalpride.org for details.
The D.C. Front Runners launches the Pride Run 5K tonight from 7-9 p.m. starting at the Congressional Cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.). Hundreds of runners from the area will participate, and a portion of the funds raised will benefit an LGBT athlete through the Team DC Scholarship program. Visit capitalpride.org or dcfrontrunners.org for more information.
Saturday, June 8
The official Capital Pride Parade is today from 4:30-7:30 p.m., starting at P and 22nd Streets and ending in Logan Circle. About 100,000 spectators are expected to attend, and around 170 organizations will participate. Lynda Carter (TV’s “Wonder Woman”) is the “super grand marshal.” For more information, visit capitalpride.org or the event on Facebook.
Tagg Magazine, LURe and Capital Pride host “F.U.S.E.: The Capital Pride Women’s Main Event” this evening at Phase 1 of Dupont (1415 22nd St., N.W.). For details, visit capitalpride.org.
Sunday, June 9
The official Capital Pride Festival is today along Pennsylvania Ave. between 3rd and 7th Streets starting at noon. The day will be full of food, entertainment, music, education and celebration. Icona Pop, Cher Lloyd and Emeli Sandé are this year’s headlining performers. For more information, visit the event on Facebook or capitalpride.org.
Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) hosts the official Capital Pride Closing Party tonight from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Admission is 18 and up and there is a $5 cover charge benefiting Capital Pride. Visit cobaltdc.com or capitalpride.org for details.
The Victory Fund held its National Champagne Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton on Sunday, April 27. Speakers included Tim Gunn, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.).
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Music & Concerts
Tom Goss returns with ‘Bear Friends Furever Tour’
Out singer/songwriter to perform at Red Bear Brewing Co.
Singer Tom Goss will bring his “Bear Friends Furever Tour” to D.C. on Sunday, June 8 at 8 p.m. at Red Bear Brewing Co.
Among the songs he will perform will be “Bear Soup,” the fourth installment in his beloved bear song anthology series. Following fan favorites like “Bears,” “Round in All the Right Places,” and “Nerdy Bear,” this high-energy, bass-thumping banger celebrates body positivity, joyful indulgence, and the vibrant spirit of the bear subculture.
For more details, visit Tom Goss’s website.
Friday, May 2
“Center Aging Friday Tea Time” will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected].
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Social in the City” at 7 p.m. at P.F. Chang’s. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Saturday, May 3
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
LGBTQ People of Color Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This peer support group is an outlet for LGBTQ People of Color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space that strives to be safe and judgment free. There are all sorts of activities like watching movies, poetry events, storytelling, and just hanging out with others. For more information and events for LGBTQ People of Color, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Sunday, May 4
“The Chateau Drag Brunch” will be at 12 p.m. at Chicatana. Enjoy fabulous Mexican food and cocktails while being entertained by a rotating cast of the DMV’s best drag performers. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“The Bubble: Queer Brooklyn Comics in DC” will be at 5 p.m. at As You Are. Queer comedians Charlie Flynn, Evan Lazarus and Keara Sullivan are coming down from NYC for a night of fun as they split an hour of standup comedy. For more details, visit Eventbrite.
Monday, May 5
“Center Aging Monday Coffee & Conversation” will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email [email protected].
Tuesday, May 6
Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. For more details, email [email protected].
Wednesday, May 7
Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.
Center Aging Women’s Social and Discussion Group will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This group is a place where older queer women can meet and socialize with one another. We will have discussion, activities, and a chance for you to share what you want future events to include. For more details, email [email protected].
Thursday, May 8
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. To be fair with who is receiving boxes, the program is moving to a lottery system. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245.
Virtual Yoga with Sarah M. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s website.
South Asian Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The peer support group is an outlet for South Asian-identified LGBTQ individuals to come and talk about anything affecting them. It’s a secure, judgment-free environment to discuss relationships, sexuality, health, well-being, identity, culture, religion, or anything that is on your mind. For more details, email [email protected].
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