Capital Pride 2014 Events Calendar
Washington, DC's LGBT events: June 5-14 include the Pride Parade & Festival
Thursday, June 5, 2014
AARP presents “Who’s Taking Care of You?” Networking reception and panel discussion on issues related to illness and aging. 6:30 p.m. at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams DC, 1526 14th St. NW. Free admission. For more information, facebook.com/events/1378847159071532
Bozzuto Management Company presents a rooftop rally at the City Market at O, located between 7th and 9th Streets NW. Participants welcome to use rooftop pool. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Latino GLBT History Project presents DC Latino Pride: La Fiesta Dance Party at Town Danceboutique. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. 18+ with ID, $10 cover. For more information, email David Perez at sponsor@LatinoGLBTHistory.org, or visit LatinoGLBTHistory.org.
Friday, June 6, 2014
Bet Mishpachah and GLOE present the National Erev Pride Shabbat. Reception 6:30 p.m., service 7:30 p.m. At Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. Happy hour $6. Tickets at ticketfly.com/purchase/event/562851?utm_medium=bks.
The DC Front Runners, the local LGBT running club, host their annual DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K race at Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE, at 7 p.m. On-site registration available. For more information, visit dcfrpriderun.com.
Capital Pride and BYT present the Blast Off! Official Pride Opening Party. Dock 5 at Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE. 9 p.m. Tickets $20 plus fee in advance, $25 plus fee on day of event. Available at bytblastoff.eventbrite.com
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Capital Pride and City Paper present Proud Garden Party: The Official Pre-Parade Party. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the “Secret Garden.” O Street between 16th and 17th Streets NW. General admission, $15, VIP tickets $55. For tickets, visit wcp.xorbia.com/proud14.
The Mansion on O Street is hosting a Gay Pride Bar. Tour themed rooms & search for 70 secret doors before the parade cash bar. $12 at the door. Reservations not necessary. Noon to 6 p.m. at O Street Mansion, 2020 O St. NW.
Rainbow History Project presents an Historic Gay DC Walking Tour of Dupont Circle, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tour starts across street from Dupont Circle Metro at Q and 20th Streets NW. More info, rainbowhistory.org.
Marriott presents the Capital Pride Parade, between Dupont and Logan Circles NW. 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Parade travels 1.5 miles and includes more than 170 contingents marching. More info, capitalpride.org/parade.
SMYAL presents Queer & Now: Youth Dance at Capital Pride. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas CircleNW. Free dancing, food, HIV testing. For more info, contact ryan.drab@smyal.org.
Ladies of LURe, Tagg Magazine and Capital Pride present the F.U.S.E. Women’s Main Event at Dirty Bar, 1223 Connecticut Ave. NW. 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/399931043483326.
MIXTAPE gay dance party at Howard Theatre, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Featuring DJs Shea Van Horn and Matt Bailer. For more information, visit MIXTAPEdc.com
Thunderdome leather and gear party at Tropicalia, 2001 14th St. NW. 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Hot 99.5 presents the 39th annual Pride Festival. Noon to 7 p.m. Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets NW. For more info, capitalpride.org/festival. Pit Pass $25 and VIP upgrade $75, available at capitalpride.wufoo.com/forms/tickets-pit-pass-vip.
Capitol Sunset Closing Party at the Capitol Main Stage, on Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets NW. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Featuring DJ Tracy Young. For more info, visit https://facebook.com/events/724701930881731/?ref=5.
Closing AfterParty at Cobalt. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information, visit cobaltdc.com.
Cherry Fund & Capital Pride Afterhours party at Tropicalia, 2001 14th St. NW. 3:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Featuring DJ BennyK. Net proceeds benefit local HIV/AIDS service community. $35 in advance, $40 at door. More info, cherryfund.org.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Habitat Humanity of Washington, DC hosts first ever Rainbow Build event. Happy hour reception benefitting Rainbow Build. 5:30 p.m. at MOVA Lounge, 2204 14th St. NW. Visit
dchabitat.org/rainbowbuild.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Team DC presents 10th anniversary of Night OUT at the Nationals, the largest LGBT community night in professional sports in the United States. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Nationals Park. For information, tickets, visit teamdc.org/noan.
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