Tuesday, May 23 |
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| 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 2017 DC Black Pride Awards Reception Human Rights Campaign, 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW, WDC 20036 » Admission: $10 Join us as we honor the 2017 DC Black Pride award recipients: Countess Clarke Cooper and Daryl Wilson (Welmore Cook Award); Check It Enterprises (Leadership Award); SaVanna Wanzer and Shannon Garcon (Unsung Hero Award); Aaron Bryant (President’s Award) and Maurice David Parker (Charlotte Smallwood Volunteer of the Year Award). The evening will include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Program begins at 7:15 p.m. Hosted by Earl Fowlkes Jr., DC Councilman Vincent Gray, Jack E. Hairston Jr., C. Hawkins, Kenya Hutton, Thomas K. King and Jose M. Roman |
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Thursday, May 25 |
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| 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Sexual Health Town Hall | PrEPing for Sex presented by Whitman-Walker Health and DC Department of Health Grand Hyatt Washington » Admission: Complimentary. Breakfast and lunch is included.Registration is requested to ensure a quality experience for everyone. The purpose of this Town Hall style discussion is to help participants take a fresh look at sexual health in a more positive light. Sexual activity has become stigmatized over the resent years with the increase of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases particularly among Black Gay and Bisexual men. The panel discussions will be led by subject matter experts and will be interactive with Town Hall attendees. This conversation is relevant to our entire community regardless of HIV status. |
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| 6 p.m. | Unity Ball 2017
Doors open at 5 p.m Sponsored by The Icon Charles Khan, Legendary Duante Balenciaiga, Twiggy Pucci Garcon, DC Black Pride and Us Helping Us, People In Living, Inc. |
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| 6 – 8 p.m. | Fantasy All Access Pass Distribution #1 (Fantasy) ♂ Grand Hyatt Washington |
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| 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. | 3rd Annual Welcome 2 DC Happy Hour (Unleashed DC 2017) ♁ Dirty Martini, 1223 Connecticut Ave NW, WDC 20036 » Admission: Free before 8 p.m. Start Pride off the right way! Good music, food, drinks, and beautiful women from all over the country. |
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| 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Welcome to DC Ladies Party Greet HER (2017 DC Black Pride Takeover) ♁  L8 (Late) Lounge, 27 15th St NW, WDC 20005» Admission: Free before 8 p.m. Fly music by two DJs, VIP service, hookah and Happy Hour TMS-themed drinks. |
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| 9:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. | The Genesis (Fantasy) ♂ Opera Ultra Lounge, 1400 I St NW, WDC 20005 DJ Damon, MC Roy Jones, MC Keelon |
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| 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. | The Jump Off (Wet Dreamz Reloaded) ♂ Stonefish Lounge, 1708 L St NW, WDC 20036» Admission: $10 before 11 p.m. • Free for Wet Dreamz Reloaded 2017 Party Pass holders Featuring DJ Sedrick and hot go go dancers Early bird party pass Pickup |
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Friday, May 26 |
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| 12 – 9 p.m. | Pride Hospitality Suite & Concierge Desk Open Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Level Foyer |
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| 12 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Game Room Open Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Level Foyer |
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| 3 – 9 p.m. | Wet Dreamz Reloaded 2017 Party Pass Distribution & Happy Hour (Wet Dreamz Reloaded 2017) ♂
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| 4 – 8 p.m. | Fantasy All Access Pass Distribution #2 (Fantasy) ♂ Grand Hyatt Washington |
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| 4 – 9 p.m. | The Warmup Happy Hour (Fantasy) ♂ Vieux Carre, 1413 K St NW, WDC 20005 Complementary buffet and first drink for pass holders. Live DJ Open To Public |
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| 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Opening Reception Grand Hyatt Washington |
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| 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. (Check in begins 7:30 p.m.) |
LGBTQ Speed Dating/Networking Grand Hyatt Washington, Farragut Square/Lafayette (Independence Level) |
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| 9:30 p.m. – 4 a.m. | The Annual 5,000 Men Pride Mega Party (Fantasy) ♂
Featuring K. Michelle live. Four floors. Four DJs: DJ Damon, DJ Momoney, DJ Cameron, DJ Tone, MC Roy Jones, MC Keelon. Dancers. |
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| 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. | DC Friday #Lituation (2017 DC Black Pride Takeover) ♁ Vita Lounge, 1318 9 St NW, WDC 20001
We are rocking the whole city. Guest DJs, huge bar with premium drinks, VIP sections and hookah. |
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| 10:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. | Men N Demand 5,000 ++ Men Takeover Super Party (Wet Dreamz Reloaded 2017) ♂
Featuring Cardi B Dancers, three massive floors of music, two massive outdoor patios, private VIP lounge, multiple bars, food trucks and more. DJs on the set: DJ Scrilla, DJ Tim Nice, DJ Sedrick with MC Hypeman Antman (ATL) & MC Brandon Anthony (LA) |
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| 11 p.m. – 3 a.m. | Pride Deux Club Crawl (Unleashed DC 2017) ♁ Bistro Bistro DC, 1727 Connecticut Ave NW, WDC 20009 and Madrid, 1714 Connecticut Ave NW, WDC 20009
Surprise celebrity guest |
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Saturday, May 27 |
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| 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Grown Folks Speak Out 2017: Multigenerational Reflections from LGBTQ/SGL Black Communities presented by Mary’s House for Older Adults, Inc., AARP DC Grand Hyatt Washington, Wilson/Roosevelt (Constitution Level) » Complimentary. Continental breakfast and lunch to be served. What does life look like for the many communities of Black LGBTQ/SGL people in the current environment? When we collectively talk about Black Lives Matter, are LGBTQ/SGL people, especially elders, included in the conversations? This multi-generational Speak Out will provide a safe space for discussion and reflection from the perspective of growing older individually and collectively as a LGBTQ/SGL persons of African Descent. |
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| 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Pride Hospitality Suite & Concierge Desk Open Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Level Foyer |
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| 11 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. | Workshops Session One Grand Hyatt Washington » Complimentary A. Interfaith Workshop – Lafayette Park (Independence Level) B. The House|Ballroom Community: A Legacy of #BlackExcellence – Latrobe (Constitution Level) C. Don’t Forget the T – Burnham (Constitution Level) D. The IQ (Intergenerational Queers) Project – Franklin Square (Independence Level) |
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| 12 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Game Room Open Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Level » Complimentary |
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| 12 – 2 p.m. | Resume Writing & Interview Prep Workshop presented by Booz Allen Hamilton  Grand Hyatt Washington, Farragut Square (Independence Level)» Complimentary In this workshop the facilitators will provide an overview of the basics of the job application process including best practices for resumes, cover letters and interviewing. Following the general overview, we will divide into groups facilitated by Booz Allen Hamilton consultants. They will provide feedback on your cover letters and resumes. If you do not have a resume there will be resume writing stations with consultants available to assist you. Consultants will also be available for general job application related questions and feedback. Finally, participants will be provided with feedback and insight on how to interview at a consulting company like Booz Allen Hamilton. Topics be covered include: how to present yourself, what to say versus what not to say and how to properly reference your resume in an interview setting. |
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| 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Workshops Session Two Grand Hyatt Washington » Complimentary A. Overcoming Church Hurt in the Black Church – Lafayette Park (Independence Level) B. Masculine of Center (MOC) Panel Discussion – Latrobe (Constitution Level) C. Understanding the Trans Attracted Man – Burnham (Constitution Level) D. ManDate presents Sex, Drugs and Alcohol – Franklin Square (Independence Level) E. Black, Gay & Greek A Panel Discussion – McPherson Square (Independence Level) |
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| 2 – 9 p.m. | The Chill Out Ultimate Day Party(Wet Dreamz Reloaded 2017) ♂
Hosted by Milan Christopher. 4 floors, massive patio, 5 DJs, food & drink specials all day DJs on the set: DJ Scrilla, DJ Unknown, DJ Sedrick, DJ Yezzy, DJ Mikeal with MC Hypeman Antman (ATL), MC Brandon Anthony (LA) & MC Marc Simpson Metro to McPherson Square is recommended as ideal transportation for this event. |
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| 2 – 7:15 p.m. | Film Festival
Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom FGHI (Independence Level)
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| 3 – 9 p.m. | Day Treat Super Party (Fantasy) ♂ Decades DC, 1219 Connecticut Ave NW, WDC 20036 Featuring large complimentary buffet and two drinks for pass holders. |
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| 3 – 10 p.m. | Candyland (Unleashed DC 2017) ♁
Unleashed DC is taking you to Candyland, the longest running indoor/outdoors day party for women. We have the sweetest dancers, drinks, food, and hookah. Hosted by CJ Da Juice & MC Tuffy. |
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| 3:30 – 7 p.m. | Mary’s House for Older Adults’ 5th Annual Party with a Purpose Old School Dance Party
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| 7 – 9 p.m. | Poetry Slam hosted by Mary Bowman
Grand Hyatt Washington, Lafayette Park/Farragut Square (Independence Level)
Come celebrate Black Pride through the words that become flesh, that celebrate our past, present, and future, and that highlight the fierce creativity and talent of the Black LGBTQ community worldwide. First place: $200 cash, basic promotional photo shoot with Hard Copy Photography and an Interview on Honey B’s Open Mic on the WRTR Real Talk Radio Second place:$150 cash and an interview on Honey B’s Open Mic on the WRTR Real Talk Radio Third place: $100 cash How to participate |
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| 9:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. | The Grandiose Fantasy Mega Pride Party (Fantasy) ♂ Royal Wardman Grand Ballroom, Washington Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley Rd NW, WDC 20008
Featuring the greatest female rap superstar of all time, Lil Kim, performing live. Multiple floors DJ Damon, DJ Momoney, DJ Tone, MC Roy Jones, MC Keelon Dancers |
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| 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. | The D.C. Takeover Mega Party 1000+ (2017 DC Black Pride Takeover) ♁
Hosted By ‘The Princess Of Comedy’ Jess Hilarious. 1000+ women, VIP sections, two full bars, best rooftop in DC, three levels, Hookah, #1 Ranked Food, huge dance floor. Music by DCs own DJ L*Stackz and DJ Face and representing that city of brotherly love..the infamous DJ Honey and DJ Shye. with Emcee Dnyce & Emcee Mac Lyfe. |
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| 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. | Loud (Wet Dreamz Reloaded 2017) ♂
Featuring New York’s breakout rap superstar PHresher performing live with special guest Safaree. Venue rated one of the top venues in the world. Massive wrap around balcony, two DJ, dancers, food truck and more. DJs on the set: DJ Scrilla, DJ Sedrick with MC Hypeman Antman (ATL) & MC Brandon Anthony (LA) Uber is recommended as ideal transportation for this event. |
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| 11 p.m. – 4 a.m. | Crème De La Crème: The Mega Party for Ladies (Unleashed DC 2017) ♁
Hosted by The Wire & VH-1’s Love & Hip-Hop New York’s own Felicia Pearson AKA Snoop. Music by DC’s finest DJ Mim and NYC’s DJ Sammii Blendz |
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Sunday, May 28 |
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| 9 – 11 a.m. | Interfaith Worship Service
Grand Hyatt Washington, Farragut/Lafayette (Independence Level) Guest speaker: Pastor Mitchell Jones |
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| 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Us Helping Us in collaboration with AIDS Healthcare Foundation and DC Department of Health presents DC Black Pride Queer Brunch
A fellowship honoring, embracing and celebrating the transformative power of our Black queer brillance. This event hosted by Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc. will be fully catered with complimentary food and beverages. This is an opportunity to fellowship with some of the Black queer brilliance in the DMV area. There will be live performances by some of DMV’s finest poets, lyricist, musicians and vocalist. To register and for more information visit eventbrite.com/e/dc-black-pride-queer-brunch-tickets-33082519707. |
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| 12 – 6 p.m. | Cultural Arts & Wellness Festival (part of Epic Live) Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, WDC 20001 » Admission: $20 |
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| 12 – 6 p.m. | DC Black Pride Brunch (2017 DC Black Pride Takeover) ♁
DJs, unlimited food by Kitchen Cray & Brunch Royalty, unlimited mimosas. Two levels, Two full bars |
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| 12 – 10 p.m. | Daryl Wilson Promotions, LLC & DC Black Pride presents Epic Live ♁ ♂
4 p.m.: Variety Show When we say main event, we mean main event. Featuring Tank live on stage. The largest indoor unity day party festival DC has ever seen. Huge celebrity performance, star studded stage show, vendors, food & multiple bars. Music by DJ Sedrick and DJ Scrilla |
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| 3 – 5 p.m. 6 – 8 p.m. 9 – 11 p.m. |
African-American Collective Theater (ACT) presents ACT@25!
Join the African-American Collective Theater (ACT) to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their very first DC Black Pride Weekend LGBTQ Theater Showcase with a reader’s theater festival of 25 short plays over three separate segments (3–5 p.m.; 6–8 p.m.;9–11 p.m.). For more information visit a-act.org. |
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| 3 – 9 p.m. | The Pride Manhunt Super Day Party (Fantasy) ♂ Ultrabar, 911 F St NW, WDC 20004
Featuring Big Freedia. Four floors |
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| 3 – 10 p.m. | ULIVE Pride-N-The-Park Women’s Festival 2017 ♁
Female spotlight on live music, web series, visual artist, fashion spotlight, female organizations (Car/Bike/Frats), community activist speakers and group panels, paint & sip and much more. For more information visit ulivedmv.com |
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| 4 – 10 p.m. | The Finale: Pride Closeout Rooftop Day Party (Unleashed DC 2017) ♁
This party will be full of good looks and nice views (3 levels and rooftop) you gotta see it to believe it. Fishbowl drinks, food, and music by DJ Mim & DJ Deluxx. You don’t want to miss THE FINALE… |
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| 6 – 8 p.m. 9 – 11 p.m. |
African-American Collective Theater (ACT) presents ACT@25!
Join the African-American Collective Theater (ACT) to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their very first DC Black Pride Weekend LGBTQ Theater Showcase with a reader’s theater festival of 25 short plays over three separate segments (3–5 p.m.; 6–8 p.m.;9–11 p.m.). For more information visit a-act.org. |
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| 9 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Wet Dreamz Super Party (Wet Dreamz Reloaded 2017) ♂ The Park at Fourteenth, 920 14th St NW, WDC 20005» Admission: $20 before midnight • Free for Wet Dreamz Reloaded 2017 Party Pass holders Four floors, massive patio, five DJs, dancers, celebrity host TBA. DJs on the set: DJ Scrilla, DJ Unknown, DJ Sedrick, DJ Yezzy, DJ Mikeal with MC Hypeman Antman (ATL), MC Brandon Anthony (LA) & MC Marc SimpsonMetro to McPherson Square or Uber is the recommended as ideal transportation for this event. |
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| 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. | The Pride Empire Annual Climax Pride Mega Party(Fantasy) ♂ Karma DC, 2221 Adams Pl NE, WDC 20018
Featuring Serayah. |
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| 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. | DC Black Pride Finale (2017 DC Black Pride Takeover) ♁ Club XO, 15 K St NE, WDC 20002» Admission: Performance by Capital Dollhouse Ent. We are taking over Club XO and closing out our Epic Dc Pride Weekend with women, drinks, bottle service, hookah and the best DJs in the City. |
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Monday, May 29 |
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| 12 – 7 p.m. | Annual Us Helping Us Picnic In The Park Fort Dupont Park, 3600 Minnesota Ave SE, WDC 20019 » Admission: Complimentary and open to all Come join Us Helping Us for a day of fun, food, live performances, games, prizes and more! |
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| 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | The Omega Tent at Annual Us Helping Us Picnic at the Park (Fantasy) ♂
Fort Dupont Park, 3600 Minnesota Ave SE, WDC 20019 Free food and beverages for pass holders |
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| 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. | The Block Party Strip Down (Wet Dreamz Reloaded 2017) ♂ DC Eagle Club, 3701 Benning Rd NE, WDC 20019» Admission: $10 all day • Free for Wet Dreamz Reloaded 2017 Party Pass holders Closing out the weekend with a bang with more than 15 dancers, three massive floors of music, two massive outdoor patios, private VIP lounge, multiple bars, food trucks and more. DJs on the set: DJ Tim Nice, DJ Sedrick with MC Brandon Anthony (LA) |
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| 9:30 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. | The Apocalypse Mega Party (Fantasy) ♂ Stadium Club, 2127 Queens Chapel Rd NE, WDC 20018 Dancers |
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Grand Hyatt Washington
DC Eagle Club, 3701 Benning Rd NE, WDC 20019
The Park at Fourteenth, 920 14th St NW, WDC 20005
Presented in collaboration with 
Echostage, 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, WDC 20018
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, WDC 20001
