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Weekend packed with dance parties, parade, festival, concerts and more

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Capital Pride Festival (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Friday, June 12

Congregation Bet Mishpachah hosts aĀ National Pride ShabbatĀ at 6th and I Historic Synagogue (600 I St., N.W.) fromĀ 6:30-10 p.m.Ā today. After the service there will be a dinner served.

The third annualĀ D.C. Front Runners Pride Run 5KĀ begins at Congressional Cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) atĀ 7 p.m.Ā tonight. Admission to the race is sold out. After the race there will be a finish line party with beer for race participants, a DJ, entertainment and an awards ceremony for the top runners.

Capital Pride and Brightest Young Things presentĀ Flashback Opening Dance Party, Prideā€™s official opening party, at Arena Stage (1101 6th St., S.W.) tonight atĀ 8:30 p.m.Ā Adore Delano from ā€œRuPaulā€™s Drag Raceā€ and Frenchie Davis from ā€œAmerican Idolā€ and ā€œThe Voiceā€ will perform. Birdie LaCage, Pussy Noir and more will also make appearances. DJ Shea Van Horn, DJ Matt Bailer and many more will play music for the night. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the party. There is no dress code but staying on theme with ā€˜80s workout clothing is encouraged.

Saturday, June 13

Rainbow History Project hosts aĀ historic gay D.C. walking tourĀ beginning at the Dupont Circle Fountain today fromĀ 10-11:30 a.m.Ā Brock Thompson will guide the tour to visit bars, homes and protest sports that held significance to LGBT activism in the ā€˜70s and ā€˜80s.

Dupont Circle Hotel (1500 New Hampshire Ave., N.W.) hostsĀ Crack ofĀ Noon: Parade Day Pride BrunchĀ today fromĀ noon-3 p.m.Ā There will be a gourmet buffet, complimentary mimosa and cash bar featuring Stoli cocktails. There will also be a meet and greet with special guests. Tickets are $65 and must be purchased in advance.

There will be aĀ Family Fun ZoneĀ during the Capital Pride Parade at Stead Park (1625 P St., N.W.) today fromĀ 3-8 p.m.Ā There will be crafts, water inflatables, yard games, balloon art, snacks, face painting and much more.

The Capital Pride ParadeĀ starts at 22nd and P Streets and moves through the Dupont and Logan Circle neighborhoods today fromĀ 4:30-7:30 p.m.Ā There will be floats, entertainment, drag queens, local businesses, politicians and much more.

SMYAL hostsĀ Queer and Now,Ā a youth dance party, at National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Cir., N.W.) tonight fromĀ 6-10 p.m.Ā There will be food, dancing and HIV testing. Admission is free.

The Ladies of Lure, TAGG Magazine and Capital Pride presentĀ F.U.S.E.,Ā a womenā€™s dance party, at Howard Theatre (620 T St., N.W.) tonight fromĀ 9 p.m.-3 a.m.Ā Tickets are $15.

Scorpio Entertainment and Troyal Events hostĀ #UndergroundthrowdownĀ at Dance Loft (4618 14th N.W.) tonight fromĀ 9 p.m.-2 a.m.Ā Music will be focused on the past four decades of gay culture in celebration of Prideā€™s 40th anniversary. Admission is 18 to enter and 21 to drink.

MixtapeĀ ,a gay dance party, is atĀ 9:30Ā Club (815 V St., N.W.) tonight atĀ 11 p.m.Ā DJ Matt Bailer and DJ Shea Van Horn will play music for the night. Tickets are $15.

Sunday, June 14

Scandal D.C. hostsĀ Ladies Tea, a ladies dance party, at Penn Social (801 E St., N.W.) fromĀ 4 p.m.-midnight.

The Capital Pride FestivalĀ is today fromĀ noon-7 p.m.Ā along Pennsylvania Ave. between 3rd and 7th streets. There will be vendors, food, music, entertainment and much more.

The Pride ConcertĀ presented by Hot 99.5 is at the Capitol Concert Stage in front of the U.S. Capitol Building today fromĀ 1-9 p.m.Ā Performers include Wilson Phillips, En Vogue, Katy Tiz and Carly Rae Jepson.

The Cherry Fund and Capital Pride hostĀ an after hours charity dance eventĀ at Tropicalia (2001 14th St., N.W.) fromĀ 3:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.Ā DJ X Gonzalez and Sean Morris will play techno and house music. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.

Flower Party, Prideā€™s official closing party, is at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) tonight fromĀ 10 p.m.-2 a.m.Ā Tickets are $5.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with drag

Charlemagne Chateau hosts brunch on Sunday

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(Screen capture from The Chateau Drag Brunch promotional video on Eventbrite)

Charlemagne Chateau will host ā€œChateau Drag Brunchā€ on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 12:00p.m. at Chicatana.Ā  Enjoy fabulous Mexican food and cocktails while being entertained by a rotating cast of the DMVā€™s best drag performers.

Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

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Calendar: November 29 – December 5

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, November 29

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Community Social in the Cityā€ at 7 p.m. at Hotel Zena. 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, November 30

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Community Brunchā€ at 11 a.m. at Freddieā€™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.

Sunday, December 1

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Community Dinnerā€ at 6:30 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano. Guests are encouraged to come enjoy an evening of Italian-style dining and conversation with other LGBTQ folk. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

AfroCode DC will be at 4 p.m. at Decades DC. This event will be an experience of non-stop music, dancing, and good vibes and a crossover of genres and a fusion of cultures. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.Ā 

Monday, December 2

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 their choice. For more details, email [email protected].Ā 

Tuesday, December 3

Pride on the Patio Events will host ā€œLGBTQ Social Mixerā€ at 5:30 p.m. at Showroom. Dress is casual, fancy, or comfortable. Guests are encouraged to bring their most authentic self to chat, laugh, and get a little crazy. Admission is free and more details are on the organizationā€™s website.

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].Ā 

Wednesday, December 4

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 ā€” allowing participants to move away from being merely ā€œapplicantsā€ toward being ā€œcandidates.ā€ For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.

Center Aging Womenā€™s Discussion and Social Group will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This is a place where older LGBTQ women can meet and socialize with one another. There will be discussion, activities and a chance to share what you want future events to include. For more details, visit the DC Centerā€™s website.Ā 

Thursday, December 5

The DC Centerā€™s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. 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.Ā 

Virtual Yoga with Charles 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 Communityā€™s website.

API Queer Support Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a support group for the Asian and Pacific Islander queer community. For more information, email [email protected].Ā 

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Have a gay Thanksgiving with Go Gay DC

Celebrate with friends at Freddie’s Beach Bar

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LGBTQ+ Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. at Freddieā€™s Beach Bar and Restaurant.Ā (Photo by Olga Pink/Bigstock)

Go Gay DC will host ā€œLGBTQ+ Community Thanksgiving Dinnerā€ on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. at Freddieā€™s Beach Bar and Restaurant. 

This fun annual event brings the LGBTQ community together for delicious food and conversation. It’s free to attend (no cover). You simply pay for whatever you order on your own separate credit card; there’s no group tab to worry about.

For more details, visit Eventbrite.Ā 

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