Metro Weekly

Community

  • Partners Metro D.C.

    Members of Partners Metro D.C. MISSION: Founded in 1996, Partners Metro D.C. supports committed gay and lesbian couples and fosters acceptance and understanding of these...

  • Potomac Fever

    Members of Potomac Fever MISSION: Founded in 1983, Potomac Fever is a men's a cappella ensemble, upholding the highest musical performance standards through the presentation...

  • SigMa (Special Interest Group Men's Association)

    Members of SigMa ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: SigMa is devoted to providing an environment where like-minded men can safely and sanely explore alternative sensual experiences, from bondage...

  • Divas of Pride

    Today's pop music industry prefers its women doe-eyed and bird-brained. Pin-up pretty but deep-down dumb. But not every woman plays along. ''I'm not the dumb...

  • BETTY'S Back!

    When the woman-powered BETTY opens the mainstage at Sunday's Capital Pride Festival, it will be a homecoming of sorts. You see, they've played Pride before,...

  • The Week in Pride

    A partial selection of events, dances and social gatherings surrounding the 30th Annual Capital Pride Festival Wednesday, June 8th Mr. and Miss Capital...

  • Rock It, Man

    Like any alternative rocker worth his weight in angst, Bob Mould is not a carefree man. In fact, he's very concerned about the self-destructive nature...

  • Fear Factor

    ''It's like this infectious elation,'' says SONiA of the feeling she gets performing at Gay Prides. ''It's just a beautiful thing.'' This being SONiA, of...

  • Chi Chi Confidential

    ''I've always loved porno,'' purrs Chi Chi LaRue in a seductive cigarette meets gravel voice. ''It started with straight porno, but I soon realized that...

  • The Porn Star Next Door

    If you've ever worn a ''Porn Star'' t-shirt, then you've probably imagined the life of an adult film star: glamorous parties, easy riches and endless...

  • PrideScopes

    Heavenly Round-Up: There's so much to do and see you're liable to meet yourself coming and going. Pencil yourself in for time to regroup early...

  • 2005 Parade Participants

    In alphabetical order, as of press time. Subject to change. Saturday, June 11, rain or shine. Stepoff is 6:30 p.m. at 23rd & P Streets...

  • Capital Pride Heroes 2005

    Each year, the Capital Pride Planning Committee selects a number of individuals to honor as ''Capital Pride Heroes.'' These honorees have gone above and beyond...

  • D.C. Coalition, Inc.

    ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: Founded in 1978, the D.C. Coalition seeks to abolish discrimination against, and build a strong political and economic base for the black LGBT...