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Imperial Court Coronation events are next weekend
New emperor, empress to be named at Sept. festivities
The Imperial Court of Washington presents its Coronation VIII, “Gala of the Americas,” at the Viceroy Donovan Hotel (1155 14th St., N.W.) next weekend, Sept. 5-8.
On Thursday, the In Town Show is at the Donovan Hotel from 8-10 p.m. No cover. There will be a a cocktail reception at the Sphinx on K Lounge (1315 K St., N.W.) from 6-7 p.m. followed by the Out of Town Show at 7 p.m. Saturday will have a cocktail reception at Sphinx on K Lounge from 6-7 p.m. The Coronation VIII is from 7-11 p.m. at Sphinx on K. After the event, the Imperial Court hosts an after party at the Donovan Hotel with drinks and pizza. There will be an Awards Brunch Sunday at Sphinx on K from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Victory Show, a day party, is at Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.) from 2-5 p.m. The party includes a fundraiser for the court’s Monarch Promotional Fund.
For a complete list of events, visit imperialcourtdc.org.
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Equality Chamber hosts Pride in Business Expo and Profits & Pours
Entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals to meet at Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs
The Equality Chamber of Commerce is bringing together LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, business leaders, professionals, advocates, and community partners on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 2:30 p.m. at the D.C. Mayor’s Office for LGBTQ Affairs (899 N. Capitol Street, NE).
This is an afternoon and evening focused on one essential question: How do we build businesses and a business community that can thrive? The Pride in Business Expo and Profits & Pours with Stephanie will create a powerful forum for connection, practical knowledge, and economic opportunity at the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs. The Pride in Business Expo, taking place from 4-7 p.m., brings the region’s LGBTQ+ business community together to showcase businesses, build relationships, discover resources, and create new opportunities.
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Learn more about Virginia’s queer history
‘The Remarkable Visibility of Hannah Nokes’ event scheduled for Wednesday
Queer Virginia Contributor Amy Bertsch will host “The Remarkable Visibility of Hannah Nokes” on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. at Sprouse Rare Book Room inside the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (717 Queen St., Alexandria, Va.).
Amy will share the story of Hannah Nokes, an African-American transgender woman who made headlines in 1933 when she testified in a high-profile murder trial. Learn about Nokes’s life, her place in history, and the broader social context of her remarkable story. Her story is among those featured in the book “Queer Virginia: New Stories in the Old Dominion.”
Register at the Alexandria Library website.
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Annapolis Pride arrives this weekend
Sixth annual LGBTQ celebration held in Maryland capital
The Sixth Annual Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. on the streets adjacent to St. John’s College.
The theme of this year’s Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival celebration is “United in Pride, Together We Thrive!” Saturday’s parade will begin on St. John’s Street adjacent to St. John’s College, continue along Calvert Street to Northwest Street, to Church Circle, and onto West Street. The parade route then turns onto Amos Garrett Boulevard and eventually ends on Constitution Avenue near Maryland Hall.
Those with disabilities will be able to watch the parade from a special viewing porch at the Graduate Hotel at 126 West St. An Annapolis Pride volunteer will be there and available to assist.
For more details, visit the festival’s website.
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