Capital Pride Calendar
Pride 2009: June 5-14
Affiliated Events
Wednesday, June 4
7:30 PM
The Voice of a Sage: Rachel Sage and the Sequins
Presented by GLOE at the Washington DCJCC
DC9 Nightclub
1940 9th Street, NW
Washington, DC
Pre-Pride concert with Rachel Sage (and Mara Levi as the opening act). $12 in advance / $15 at the door / 21 and over. A part of the Washington Jewish Music Festival.http://washingtondcjcc.org/
justinl@washingtondcjcc.org, 202-777-3253
Thursday, June 5
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
GAYLAW Pride Social
Presented by GAYLAW (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Attorneys of Washington, D.C.)
Hotel Helix
1430 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Celebrate Pride - drink GAYLAW-tinis on the outdoor patio and meet other GLBT attorneys and law students. No cover.ninachernoff@gmail.com, 202-360-3822
Saturday, June 7
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A Workshop on Diversity from a Spiritual Perspective
Presented by The Institute for the Advancement of Service
111 South Columbus Street
Old Town, Alexandria, VA
This day-long journey invites us to examine our fears and judgments about people who are seemingly different from us. The workshop offers opportunities for healing and spiritual growth in a non-confrontational environment. Guest panelists representing sexual and cultural minorities will share their stories to aid us in healing our fears and judgments.
rhondabuckner@comcast.net, 703-403-3735
6:30 PM
True Colors Concert
DAR Constitution Hall
1776 D Street, NW
Washington, DC
Benefiting the True Colors Fund of the Stonewall Community Foundation
Headliners Cyndi Lauper & The B-52’s are joined by Regina Spektor and Tegan and Sara for five hours of music, fun and celebration in support of LGBT equality. Hosted by Carson Kressley. To purchase tickets or learn more about the Tour, please visit www.truecolorstour.com.
7:00 PM
LURe
717 6th Street, NW
Washington, DC
An event for women beginning with a happy hour and followed by a dance party at 9:00 PM. Cover charge with a portion benefiting Capital Pride.
Sunday, June 8
6:30 PM
Second Annual Blessing of GLBT Couples Living in Committed Relationships
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church
18th and Church Street, NW
Washington, DC
A service of celebration to recognize and bless those people in our community living out their lives in committed and loving relationships. The Celebration will be held in the church's park. Light refreshments will be served following the service. Come and receive God's love and blessings.
cpettigrew@office.stthomasdc.org,
202-332-0607www.stthomasdc.org
7:00 AM
5K Run for Pride
Presented by Targeting a Dream
Rock Creek Park
16th and Colorado Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
A 5K run benefiting the Just a TAD Scholarship Fund. The Fund provides three $1000 scholarships to student leaders who are allies or members of the LGBT community.
Registration opens at 7 AM, warm up takes place at 7:30 AM and the race begins at 8 AM $25 - $30 registration The run/walk will begin behind the Fitzgerald Tennis Center and proceed on paved roads closed to motor traffic along Morrow and Beach Drive.
tamara@targetingadream.org; 703-683-0962
Monday, June 9
8:00 PM
A Different Kind of Ladies' Night Pride Kickoff
Rouge
1315 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC
ADKLN presents a week-long Pride celebration full of events. Start your Pride Week off with a bang! No cover. Drink specials.
www.adifferentkindofladiesnight.com
ADifferentKindofLadiesNight@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 10
6:30 PM
LGBT Friendly Lecture and Happy Hour
Presented by the Alliance Francaise de Washington DC
2142 Wyoming Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
A lecture about French libertine painting followed by a reception with dj, festive drinks and steamy video screenings. $12 admission / $5 for AF members
www.francedc.org/en/
culturalprograms@francedc.org; 202-234-7911
8:00 PM
Tuesday's the New Friday: Ladies' Party at Chi-Cha
Sponsored by A Different Kind of Ladies' Night
1624 U Street, NW
Washington, DC
No cover. Drink and food specials.
www.adifferentkindofladiesnight.com
ADifferentKindofLadiesNight@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 11
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The Onion Pride Happy Hour
Presented by The Onion
Cobalt
1639 R Street, NW
Washington, DC
A special event for Onion readers and anyone who wants to celebrate Pride! Drink specials. No cover.
whitea@washpost.com, 202-334-7776
6:00 PM
"Would Jesus Discriminate?": A Town Hall Meeting
Presented by Capital Area MCC's and HRC MCC Washington 474 Ridge Street, NW
Re. Dr. Cindi Love, Executive Director of Metropolitan Community Churches and Harry Knox, Director of HRC's Religion and Faith Program, join others in discussing this important question.
This event is free.
Revmcpherson@yahoo.com, 202-638-7373
8:00 PM
Celebrate Pride in Style
Presented by A Different Kind of Ladies' Night
Topaz
1733 N Street, NW
Washington, Dc
No cover. Drink specials.
www.adifferentkindofladiesnight.com
ADifferentKindofLadiesNight@gmail.com
Thursday, June 12
8:00 PM
Pride on the Patio
Presented by A Different Kind of Ladies' Night
Helix
1430 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Head out to one of DC's hippest lounges, enjoy drink specials on Helix's amazing patio and mingle with women from up and down the East Coast!
No cover.
www.adifferentkindofladiesnight.com
ADifferentKindofLadiesNight@gmail.com
9:00 PM
"Gaylarious" featuring Judy Gold
Presented by Town DanceBoutique and Riot Act Entertainment
Town
2009 8th Street, NW
Washington, DC
A gay and lesbian stand-up comedy show featuring Judy Gold and with Jason Dudey, Zach Toczynski, Mimi Gonzalez, Matt Henry and Chris Doucette.
$25 tickets with 10% benefiting Whitman-Walker Clinic
Order tickets at www.riotactcomedy.com
Friday, June 13
7:00 PM
Screening of Tiona M's documentary "black./womyn.:conversations..."
Presented by Women In the Life Association
DCJCC's Goldman Theater
1529 16th Street, NW @ Q Street
Washington, DC
Join Women In the Life for this Washington Red Carpet premiere as they kick off their very first film festival - by, for and about lesbians of color.
$20
Post-screening Party
Avenue Nightclub
649 New York Avenue, NW
$15 cover or $10 with film ticket stub
www.womeninthelife.com and www.myspace.com/tionamproductions
7:30 PM
"Songs and Steps of Pride"
Presented by the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW)
545 7th Street, SE
Washington, DC
The program features performances by the Rock Creek Singers of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, Not What You Think and several cabaret singers. "Songs and Steps of Pride" will be a fun evening of entertainment ranging from a set of cowboy songs to a capella harmonies to the story-telling of cabaret to a chance to get up and join the fun!
Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door.
www.chaw.org, 202-547-6839
Saturday, June 14
9:30 AM Walk, 10 AM Run
Welcome Newcomers Pride Weekend Fun Walk and Run
Sponsored by DC Front Runners
Meet at 23rd and P Streets, NW
Washington, DC
DC Front Runners is hosting a special Capital Pride weekend “Welcome Newcomers Fun Walk/Run” on Saturday morning, June 14. The 4-mile walk starts at 9:30 am and 3 or 4-mile run begins at 10 am at 23/P St NW.
www.dcfrontrunners.org
outreach@dcfrontrunners.org
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Volupalooza VI BBQ Fundraiser
Sponsored by Burgundy Crescent Volunteers
Whole Foods Market
1440 P Street, NW
Washington, DC
DJ Brennan Sullivan spins at this annual favorite benefiting DC's best source fo LGBT volunteers.
No cover – just the cost of lunch.
www.burgundycrescent.org
jonathan@burgundycrescent.org
6:00 PM
A Different Kind of Ladies' Night Third Annual Pride Celebration
Gazuza
1629 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Head to Gazuza, located just off the parade route, to celebrate Pride with hundreds of women from up and down the East Coast.
No cover. Drink specials.
www.adifferentkindofladiesnight.com
ADifferentKindofLadiesNight@gmail.com
After the Parade
Mariah Carey CD Release Party
OMEGA DC
2122 P St. , NW (rear)
Washington, DC
Join us after the parade as we celebrate the latest release by Mariah. The NEW album featuring the hit singles "Touch My Body" & "Bye Bye." With VJ Tre
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Sunday, June 15
6:00 PM
Pride Never Ends! A Women's After-Party
Presented by A Different Kind of Ladies' Night
Fab Lounge
1805 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
The celebrations don't end when the Pride Festival does! Head over to Fab Lounge to continue the party.
No cover. Drink specials.
www.adifferentkindofladiesnight.com
ADifferentKindofLadiesNight@gmail.com
Monday, June 16
7:00 PM
Northern Virginia Interfaith Pride Service
Hosted by Hope United Church of Christ
6130 Old Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA
A wonderful celebration of our various faith traditions within our area's LGBT community. Participating and sponsoring churches and organizations include: Hope UCC Church - Alexandria, Little River UCC Church - Annandale, Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia - Fairfax, Dignity of Northern Virginia, Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, and People of Faith for Equality in Virginia.