Arts & Entertainment
Justin Bieber honors Orlando victims in concert tribute
pop star remembered tragedy with song “Purpose”
(Screenshot via YouTube)
Justin Bieber honored the 49 lives lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting in a tribute during his Orlando tour stop on Thursday.
Bieber performed his song “Purpose” while the names of the Orlando victims scrolled across a large screen. Christina Grimmie, “The Voice” contestant who was shot and killed in Orlando one day prior to the Pulse massacre, was also included in the list.
9news NBC reports Bieber told the audience “You’ve been through a lot here, and my heart goes out to all the families. You can’t take down Orlando!” during the tribute.
Following the performance, Bieber tweeted a picture of the screen from his concert reading “#OrlandoStrong.”
Thank you for tonight. Don’t ever be afraid to be yourself. #OrlandoStrong pic.twitter.com/ezvQT2g4nk
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) July 1, 2016
Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.
There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.
Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free.Â
Out & About
DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday
Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery
The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.
The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.
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