An Assortment of Official Events, Dances and Social Gatherings Surrounding the 32nd Annual Capital Pride Festival, June 2-10, 2007.
Saturday, June 2
It's
A Prom!
6
p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Arlington,
Va.
$10
An
elegant dinner-dance for high school age youth from throughout the
greater Washington metro area. Sponsored by the Unitarian
Universalist Church of Arlington, GLSEN-Northern Virginia, NOVAM,
TGEA and SMYAL. Visit www.itsaprom.com for more details.
''Pride
Obsession'' Ladies Dance
Presented
in cooperation with B.O.I. Productions
DeLounge
11305
Georgia Avenue
Wheaton,
Md.
10
p.m.
$3
to $5 suggested donation benefits Capital Pride
It's
time to get your Pride on and kick-off Capital Pride week the right
way! Come out and enjoy great women, music from DJ Shyi, dancing and
fabulous prizes. Wheaton Metro station (Red line).
Sunday, June 3
Capital
Trans Pride
Westminster
Presbyterian Church
400
I St. SW
1
p.m. - 1 a.m.
Free
until 7 p.m./$20 after 7 p.m.
A
full day of activities marks Capital Pride's first-ever event to
celebrate the area's transgender community. Free afternoon events
include workshops covering legal, health and spiritual concerns and
an informational fair featuring representatives from local
organizations serving the transgender community. A screening of
TransAmerica begins at 4:30. An awards dinner and dance (with
DJ Lady Coco) caps the day's festivities. $20 admission to the dance.
Waterfront Metro station (Green line).
Mr./Miss
Capital Pride Pageant
Registration
and Orientation
Whitman-Walker
Clinic
1407
S St. NW
7
p.m. sharp
If
you're planning on competing for the title of either Mr. or Miss
Capital Pride, this mandatory meeting is for you! Application
available at www.capitalpride.org.
Bachelorette
Meet and Greet
Presented
with MIA Promotions
RNR
Bar and Lounge
717
6th St. NW
8
p.m. - 11 p.m.
Ladies,
here's your chance to get a ''sneak peek'' at the bachelorettes
before Thursday's big event! Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station
(Red/Yellow/Green lines).
Monday, June 4
Town
Hall Meeting: ''Building a Bridge to a Better Future''
The
Studio Theatre
1501
14th St. NW
6:30
p.m.
Moderated
by Jason Bellini, anchor with CBS News on LOGO, this meeting brings
together local grassroots and elected GLBT leaders to discuss how
disparate elements of the LGBT community can work together to achieve
common goals. Dupont Circle Metro (Red line).
Tuesday, June 5
''The
DL Chronicles'' Sneak Preview
Presented
with One In Ten
Westminster
Presbyterian Church
400
I St. SW
6
p.m. - 10 p.m.
$5
admission
Come
get a sneak preview of the first two episodes of here! tv's sexy and
controversial new series. Doors and food concessions open at 6,
episode one screens at 7 and episode 2 at 7:45. A panel discussion
follows at 8:30. Waterfront Metro (Green line).
Interfaith
Service
''Together
in Pride, Together In Faith!''
Presented
by the Celebration of the Spirit Coalition
Lincoln
Congregational Temple United Church of Christ
1701
11th St. NW
7:30
p.m.
The
guest speaker is Bishop Rusty Smith of the Evangelical Anglican
Church and director of the Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry. Music
provided by Mosaic Harmony, led by David North. The Celebration of
the Spirit Coalition includes: Al Fatiha, Bet Mishpachah, Capital
Area Interweave, Cedar Lane UU Church, City of Refuge D.C., Dignity
Washington, Connect D.C., D.C. Radical Faeries, Faith Temple,
Ecumenicon, Evangelical Anglican Church in America, Religion and
Faith Program of HRC, Lincoln Temple UCC, Luther Place Memorial
Church, Metropolitan Community Church D.C., Riverside American
Baptist Church, Saint James Episcopal Church, Stone Circle Tradition
of Wicca, and Unity Fellowship D.C.
For
more information, contact cotsc.gwu@verizon.net. Shaw/Howard U or U
Street Metro (Green line).
Wednesday, June 6
Be:
Bi Happy Hour
Be
Bar
1318
9th St. NW
6
p.m.
AC/DC,
non-gender specific, gender blender, versatile, bisexual. No matter
how you say it, you're sure to have a blast at Capital Pride's
first-ever event to celebrate the area's bisexual community!
Featuring half-price candy martinis and $2 rail drinks with a $5
donation to Capital Pride. Mt. Vernon Square-7th St/Convention Center
Metro station (Green/Yellow lines).
Health
and Wellness Night
Westminster
Presbyterian Church
400
I St. SW
6
p.m. - 9 p.m.
A
dynamic evening of complimentary health featuring free demonstrations
and classes in areas such as yoga, massage and reiki among others.
Free health screenings also available including blood pressure, blood
sugar and HIV rapid testing. For more information, visit www.wellnesspride.info. Waterfront Metro (Green line).
Mr.
and Miss Capital Pride Pageant
Presented
by Cocker Productions
Apex
1415
22nd St. NW
Doors
open at 8 p.m., pageant begins promptly at 9 p.m.
$15
cover
Honoring
Victoria Jaymes (Miss Capital Pride 2006) and Eric Rainbow (Mr.
Capital Pride 2006) and hosted by Patti Lovelace. These annual
pageants celebrate the talents of those competing and the diversity
of the LGBT community. The winners will appear on the main stage at
Sunday's festival and will represent Capital Pride throughout the
coming year. Dupont Circle Metro (Red line).
Thursday, June 7
Ari
Gold in Concert
Presented
with DCJCC-GLOE
Cobalt
1639
R St. NW
7:30
p.m.
Ticket
Info at www.wjmf.org
Part
of the DCJCC's Washington Jewish Music Festival, this award-winning
recording artist, songwriter and producer brings his bold and soulful
blend of R&B, pop and dance back to the Nation's Capital for this
special Capital Pride week performance. Dupont Circle Metro (Red
line).
Bachelor
Auction
Remington's
639
Pennsylvania Ave. SE
9
p.m. - Midnight
Hosted
by Destiny B. Childs. Bid on some of D.C.'s most desirable bachelors
and their special gift packages. A highlight of Capital Pride that
you won't want to miss. Grab some friends (and your wallet!) for an
evening of fun.
Eastern
Market Metro (Orange/Blue lines).
Bachelorette
Auction
Presented
with MIA Promotions
RNR
Bar and Lounge
717
6th St. NW
9
p.m. - midnight
New
for 2007! It's finally time for the ladies to get in on the auction
action! Jo Arnone emcees and serves as auctioneer. Come bid on your
favorite bachelorette and great items such as air tickets, weekend
getaways, theater and sporting events, restaurants and more. Gallery
Place-Chinatown Metro (Red/Yellow/Green lines).
Friday, June 8
20
Aņos de Lucha! 20 Years of Struggle!
Presented
with the Latino LGBT History Project
Human
Rights Campaign
1640
Rhode Island Ave. NW
6:30
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
An
historic exhibit and panel discussion featuring key Latino LGBT
leaders will provide a better understanding of the 20 years of
struggle to create a movement in Washington, D.C. This event is also
sponsored by Human Rights Campaign, Gertrude Stein Democratic Club
and Latin@s en Accion. Dupont Circle Metro (Red line).
''Reveal''
Men's Dance Party
Apex
1415
22nd St. NW
9
p.m.
$14
cover
18
to enter, 21 to drink
Let
loose and celebrate the start of the big weekend! Dance the night
away as DJ sensation Alex Lauterstein (NYC) makes a very special
Washington, D.C. appearance. Visit www.apex-dc.com.
''Possession''
Women's Dance Party
Tom
Tom
2333
18th St. NW
9
p.m. until close
21
+
$10
suggested donation benefits Capital Pride and The Mautner Project
A
special performance by Lindsay Bloom will be a highlight of this
evening as the big weekend really gets underway!
Mr./Ms.
Capital Pride Leather
Presented
by Cocker Productions
The
D.C. Eagle
639
New York Ave. NW (between 6th and 7th)
9
p.m.
Come
out to honor Allen Washington, Mr. Capital Pride Leather 2006, and
enjoy the competition to determine who his successor will be to
represent Capital Pride throughout the coming year. Mr. Capital Pride
Leather is an official preliminary contest for Mr. Mid-Atlantic
Leather 2007.
New
for 2007! Be there for the competition as the first woman to hold the
title of Ms. Capital Pride Leather is determined. Applications for
both competitions available at www.capitalpride.org. Gallery
Place-Chinatown Metro (Red/Yellow/Green lines).
Saturday, June 9
Capital
Pride Parade
Steps
off from 23rd and P Streets NW
6:30
p.m.
The
always-festive and colorful parade retains its ''hometown'' feel as
it marches through the heart of Dupont Circle. Reviewing stand is in
front of Whole Foods at 1440 P Street NW. See page 75 for a listing
of parade contingents as of press time and page 79 for a map of the
parade route. Dupont Circle Metro station (Red line).
''Pride
Expression'' Youth Dance
8
p.m. - 11 p.m.
Free
Southwest
Washington
Visit www.youthdance.info for more information
A
free evening of food, music and dancing for youth up to age 20.
Collision
A
Dance Event for the Entire LGBT Community, Allies and Friends
LOVE
1350
Okie St. NE
8
p.m. - 3 a.m.
21
+
Doors
open at 8. Free admission until 10; $20 after ($15 with an official
invitation -- look for them at the parade.)
''Collision''
will be a sexy fusion of uptown girls and downtown boys, each with
their own space. Experience the moment as four floors of LOVE vibe
under one roof. It will be an unpredictable, unforgettable and
unprecedented experience. Come early and enjoy the cuisine of Chef
Lois Spencer as she prepares a dinner buffet to compliment your
favorite Absolut beverage. Featuring DJ Steve Henderson, DJ John
Mank, DJ Ting, DJ India, DJ Wes, DJ KOS and special performances from
God-Des and She and Rachel Panay. Have you experienced LOVE yet?
Visit www.lovetheclub.com. Advance tickets and VIP tickets available
at www.groovetickets.com.
Sunday, June 10
Capital
Pride Street Festival
Pennsylvania
Ave. between 3rd and 7th Streets NW
11
a.m. - 6 p.m.
Free.
Donations most welcome.
Join
over 200,000 people for this annual celebration. It's a full day of
vendors, non-profits who need your support and entertainment at both
the Arts Stage (at 6th and Pennsylvania) and on the Mainstage. The
Mainstage is hosted by emcees Randi ''Voice of Metro'' Miller,
Destiny B. Childs, and Derek Hartley and Frank DeCaro from Sirius
Radio and features performances from Wicked Jezabel, Tom Goss, The
Mesmers, God-Des and She, Rachel Panay, and Crystal Waters. Open to
the public; donations very welcome. For a list of participating
vendors and organizations, as of press time, please see page 75. See
site map on page 80 for more information. For information on
Mainstage entertainment, please see page 85, and for information on
the Arts Stage entertainment listing please see page 87.
Archives-Navy Mem'l-Penn Quarter Metro (Yellow/Green lines).
For updates, please visit www.capitalpride.org.
Also see: The Week in Pride: Affiliated Events
