Arts & Entertainment
Capital Pride calendar
All the official events for the weekend and beyond
TODAY (Friday)
Brightest Young Things and Capital Pride present “Wild Life” tonight at the Howard Theatre (620 T St., N.W.) at 9 p.m. featuring Amanda Lepore, J.D. Samson of Le Tigre and Men, Big/Bright, Natty Boom, DJ Majr and more. Tickets are $25 and available online at dcpride2012.evenbrite.com.
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Saturday, June 9
The official Capital Pride Brunch is today at Beacon Bar & Grill (1615 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.) from noon to 4 p.m.
The Pride Parade Beer Garden is today at JR.s (17th and Church streets) from 3 to 10 p.m. where attendees can enjoy the outdoors, beer and watch the parade. Admission is $5.
The Capital Pride Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. The parade starts at 22nd and P streets N.W. and ends at Thomas Circle. Visit capitalpride.org for details.
After the parade, National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle), a gay-welcoming congregation, will have refreshments and information about its church, worship and LGBT programs for anyone interested from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Ladies of LURe and B.O.I. Marketing and Promotions presents “Fuse,” the official Capital Pride Women’s Party tonight at Phase 1 of Dupont (1415 22nd St., N.W.) with DJs Rosie and Mim as well as the DystRuXion dancers and entertainers. Admission is $15. Doors open at 8 p.m. Attendees must be 21 or older.
Green Lantern (1335 Green Court, N.W.) and 495 Bears present Bears Can Dance tonight at 8 p.m. following the parade.
Sunday, June 10
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington (474 Ridge St., N.W.) is hosting the Pride worships services from 9 to 11 a.m.
The Capital Pride Street Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Pennsylvania Avenue at 7th Street.
Green Lantern (1335 Green Court, N.W.) is hosting a special tea dance immediately after the festival featuring DJ Shane Phoenix.
The official Capital Pride after party is at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) tonight from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. There is a $5 cover.
Thursday, June 14
In partnership with Whitman-Walker Health, Capital Pride is having an official town hall, “Take Pride in Our Health” tonight at the Metropolitan Community Church of Washington (474 Ridge St., N.W.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Panelists will include Leslie Calman of Mautner Project, Leandrea Gilliam of SYMAL, Juan Carlos Loribel of Whitman-Walker, Brant Miller of the D.C. Center, Ron Simmons of Us Helping Us/People Into Living and Brian Watson of Transgender Health Empowerment.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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