DC Black Pride Schedule
Official DC Black Pride events are listed on this page. If an event is not listed below, it is not an officially recognized DCBP event. All events being held in the Grand Hyatt Washington (host hotel) are complimentary unless otherwise noted. For a list of unofficial events happening during DC Black Pride, download the OurPride App and view OurCalendar.
Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28 are the official DCBP 2018 dates. There are some special pre- and post-DCBP events. Events, times and locations are subject to change.
DC Black Pride Events and Parties
Social events and parties are a very important part of DCBP. The social events and parties are planned and managed by the organization listed. If an event, social event or party is not listed on this page, it is not an official DC Black Pride event. Partner organizations are:
Female Parties ♁
- A 2 Zee Events, MIMSOL Entertainment and Onyx Entertainment (Unleashed DC 2018)
- TMS Entertainment (UNCNZRD)
Male Parties ♂
- Daryl Wilson Promotions, LLC (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition)
- Omega Entertainment in collaboration with K5 and Xavier Entertainment (Supreme Fantasy)
Tuesday, May 22 |
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| 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 2018 DC Black Pride Awards Reception The Park at 14th, 920 14th St. NW, WDC 20005 » $10 | Purchase TicketJoin us as we honor the 2018 DC Black Pride award recipients: Anthony Fox and Anika Simpson, Ph.D. (Welmore Cook Award); Impulse DC (DC Black Pride Leadership); Mary Bowman and Achim Jeremiah Howard (Unsung Hero Award); Genise Chambers-Woods (President’s Award); Kathy Neal (Charlotte Smallwood Volunteer of the Year Award); Monet Dupree (Earline Budd Award); U.S. Congressman John Lewis and Washington DC Councilmember Anita Bonds (Eleanor Holmes Norton Award); Octane Public Relations/Everett E. Hamilton (DC Black Pride Small Business Award) and Curtis L. Etherly Jr. (Curtis L. Etherly Jr. Ally Award).The evening will include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Program begins at 7:15 p.m.Master of Ceremonies: Fox News contributor and national syndicated radio host Richard A. FowlerHost Committee: Earl Fowlkes Jr., Honorable Vincent C. Gray, Jack E. Hairston Jr., C. Hawkins, Kenya Hutton, Ron Simmons Consulting LLC and Ron Swanda.Join the host committee. As a host committee member, you “lend us your name” to help promote the event on materials, including the reception’s digital invitation. We’ll ask that you help to spread the word and create a buzz about the event among friends, colleagues, and family. We ask Host Committee members to make a commitment of $100. To become a member of the host committee, complete the Host Commitment Form. |
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Wednesday, May 23 |
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| 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Wicked Wednesday – DC Pride Kickoff (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) ♂
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Thursday, May 24 |
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| 5 – 10 p.m. | Welcome to DC “UNLEASHED” Happy Hour (Unleashed DC 2018) ♁
Music by DJ Jai Syncere and DJ Kidd Fresh. |
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| 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Welcome 2 DC Mix’her (UNCNZRD)♁
Happy hour featuring some of the DMV’s funniest comedians. Drink specials. Hookah. Comedians: Nik Snow, Rudy Wilson, Patrice DeVeaux, Anthony Oakes, D.Lo, Fenando Madrigal, Woo Woo and Chelsea Shorte. Sounds by DJ T-Juan |
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| 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. | #SlayTheVote Ball 2018 Presented by Icon Charles Khan, Legendary Duante Balenciaga and Legendary Twiggy Pucci Garcon. Sponsored by Impulse DC and Center for Black Equity.Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom » Complimentary  Doors open: 7 p.m.; LSS: 8 p.m.; Ball ends: 1 a.m.In a time where politics in America are in a complete uproar, its time for us to reclaim our time by owning our civic participation. On May 24, we relaunch #SlayTheVote, a national campaign focused not only on getting ballroom patrons around the country registered to vote, but also deeply engaged in their municipal, state, and national politics.Commentator: Kirk BOOM Balenciaga and Snookie Lanore 007DJ: Tony Play |
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| 9:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Genesis Chapter X (Supreme Fantasy)♂
Two DJs, 10 Dancers, 500 Men. |
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| 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. | The Set Up – Welcome to DC Party (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) ♂ Club Elevate, 15 K St NE, WDC 20002» $10; Free with DWP Party Pass Early bird party pass pickup. |
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Friday, May 25 |
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| 12 – 9 p.m. | Pride Hospitality & Vendor/Exhibitor Area Open Concierge Desk Open Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Level |
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| 3 – 9 p.m. | Happy Hour/Meet & Greet Happy Hour/Meet & Greet (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) ♂
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| 4 – 6 p.m. | Sexual Health Symposium: “Sex, Lies & Video Tapes”
Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom E&D |
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| 5 – 9 p.m. | The Pregame Happy Hour (Supreme Fantasy)♂ Venue TBAGeneral Pass Distribution #2 |
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| 6 – 9 p.m. | HIV/AIDS and STI Testing Grand Hyatt Washington, McPherson Square/Franklin Square » Complimentary |
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| 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | DC Black Pride Opening Reception – Black Joy Experience presented by Impulse Group DC Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom » Complimentary |
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| 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. (Check in begins at 7:30 p.m.) |
LGBTQ Speed Dating/Networking Grand Hyatt Washington » Complimentary |
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| 9 – 11 p.m. | The Intergenerationally Queer (IQ) Project Workshop/Panel Discussion Presented by Women in the Life Association & National LGBTQ Task Force & DC Black Pride  Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom E&D» Complimentary, however registration is requested | Register NowJoin Black Lesbian and Queer women advocates in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s for a very frank conversation that breaks down walls that divide us and remind us that despite our ages, we have more similarities than differences.Register Now |
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| 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Game Room Open Grand Hyatt Washington, McPherson Square |
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| 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. | Wet and Sexy Ladies Party (UNCNZRD)♁
Hosted by the ladies of Capitol-Doll-House. Emcee Dnyce Sounds by: DJ L*Stackz and DJ Kidd Fresh Parking garage directly next door. Plenty of street parking. Hookah. Early drink specials |
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| 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. | The 3,000 Men Big Bang Mega Party (Supreme Fantasy)♂ Karma, 2221 Adams Pl NE, WDC 20018Featuring Keysha Cole. 3 DJs, 15 Dancers. |
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| 10:30 p.m. – 4 a.m. | Rock The Block All Male Super Party (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) ♂
Special guest Shangela from Rupaul’s Drag Race Allstars. DJ Sedrick (DC). DJ Maestro (ATL). MC Brandon Anthony (LA) DC Black Pride |
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| 11 p.m. – 3 a.m. | Allure All White Party (Unleashed DC 2018) ♁ Bistro Bistro, 1727 Connecticut Ave NW, WDC 20009» Advance Tickets: $15 | Door: $20 before 12 a.m., $20 after Two floors. Two Bars. Three DJs. |
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Saturday, May 26 |
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| 9:30 a.m. – 2 :30 p.m. | Grown Folks Speak Out II: Elders World Café – Washington, DC and Beyond presented by Mary’s House for Older Adults, Inc.Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom B » ComplimentaryIncludes light breakfast and lunch.This year’s event, the World Café is again being produced in conjunction with the Center for Black Equity and will provide a vehicle for LGBTQ/SGL seniors (and others) from Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina and beyond, to share their unique experiences and opinions on issues of aging, spirituality, housing, care-giving, isolation and discrimination. Mary’s House for Older Adults will capture the lived experiences of older, Black Americans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender queer/same-gender loving (LGBTQ/SGL), who came of age during a time before people began living openly, when being LGBTQ was often misunderstood and grounds for fear, harassment, discrimination and even death. For more information contact Mr. George Kerr at George@giiiassociates.com. |
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| 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Pride Hospitality & Vendor/Exhibitor Area Open Concierge Desk Open DC Black Pride 2018 Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Level |
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| 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Hip Hop & Heels Exercise Session Grand Hyatt Washington, Lafayette Park/Farragut Square » Complimentary |
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| 12 – 2 p.m. | Resume Writing & Interview Prep Workshop presented by Booz Allen HamiltonIn 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 being 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 – 7 p.m. | ONYX U at DC Black Pride presented by ONYX, a leather fraternity for gay and bisexual Men of ColorONYX University will be an extended “event” designed to educate Black LGBTQ+ people on kink, BDSM, and Leather while establishing ONYX as a presence and resource outside of typical Leather spaces and events.Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom I » Complimentary |
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| 1 – 4 p.m. | DC Black Pride Literary Café: Remembering James Baldwin hosted by Marcel Emerson Grand Hyatt Washington, Lafayette Park » Complimentary  Participating authors: Jamar Dunnigan, Rashid Darden, Sophia Ellis, Jeanette Ferrell, Anthony Bernard Green, LaToya Hankins, Margaret Irvin-Ferrell, Donovan James, Ronald Martin, Kasaundra Owens, Monika Pickett, Michael Riggins, Warren Stewart and Dwayne Vernon |
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| 2 – 4 p.m. | Youth Summit
Grand Hyatt Washington, Franklin Square |
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| 2 – 4 p.m. | Transgender Town Hall – May is? “All About Trans”
Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom G The Black Transgender community continues to grow stronger and develop their collective voice in the face of transphobia, violence, lack of employment opportunities, HIV/AIDS and homelessness. The resilience and progress of the Black Transgender community is remarkable considering these and other obstacles. This town hall format will allow members of the Transgender community and their allies to explore the issues that are important to them in a “safe space”. |
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| 2 – 4 p.m. | Mandate Symposium
Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom H |
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| 2 – 4 p.m. | “Ask the Doc” Women’s Sexual Health Workshop
Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom F DC Black Pride is offering our first workshop dedicated to women’s sexual health. Women who identify as lesbian, bisexual or transgender encounter barriers to health care that include concerns about confidentiality and disclosure, discriminatory attitudes and treatment, limited access to health care and health insurance, and often a limited understanding as to what their health risks may be. The goal of this workshop is to provide an informative and non-biased symposium of reproductive health care information, testing and referrals for LBT women of color. Anonymous questions can be submitted via mobile phone throughout the workshop. This work workshop will be facilitated by prominent Washington, DC area gynecologist, Dr. R. Jones, MD FACOG, Attending Physician OB/GYN at the University of Maryland Prince Georges Hospital Center and United Medical Center. |
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| 2 – 9 p.m. | Baewatch – Legendary Chill Out Day Party (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) ♂
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| 3 – 10 p.m. | Candyland (Unleashed DC 2018)♁
Music by five of the hottest DJs. |
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| 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 6th Annual Party with a Purpose Old School Dance Party presented by Mary’s House for Older Adults, Inc.Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom C, D & E » Donation: $40 advance | $50 at the door. Purchase tickets at maryshouseDC2018.eventbrite.com. Benefits the production of safe, affordable and inclusive housing in WDC.Featuring light buffet at 4 p.m., West Coast swing dance, DJ Lady D, silent auction and cash bar. |
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| 4 – 9:30 p.m. | Royal Men In White Super Party (Supreme Fantasy)♂ SAX Restaurant and Lounge, 734 11th St NW, WDC 20001 Featuring KeKe Wyatt performing live. 2 DJs, 10 Dancers. |
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| 7 – 9 p.m. | Poetry Slam Hosted by Mary Bowman. Presented in collaboration with Honey-Coated Nightlife. Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom G & F » Complimentary  Poet sign up is 6:15 – 6:45 p.m. |
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| 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Game Room Open DC Black Pride Grand Hyatt Washington, McPherson Square » Complimentary |
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| 10 p.m. | DC Pride Lesbian Mega Party (UNCNZRD)♁ Power Nightclub (XS Nightclub), 2335 Bladensburg Rd NE, WDC 20018» Purchase ticketsEmcee DNyce on the mic.Sounds by DJ Mz Deluxx (Philly) and DJ Jai Syncere (DMV)Plenty of street parking.Hookah.Table specials 2 full bars |
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| 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. | The Culture: Men N White – The World’s Largest Hip Hop Party (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) ♂
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| 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. | The 5,000 Men Supreme Fantasy Mega Party (Supreme Fantasy)♂
Hosted By Jussie Smollett, with special guests June’s Diary. Featuring R&B soul superstar Jazmine Sullivan. 4 floors with 4 Super DJs. 20 Dancers. Performance by Jazmine Sullivan. |
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| 11 p.m. – 4 am. | Chocolate City Invasion: The MEGA Women’s Party (Unleashed DC 2018) ♁ Howard Theater, 620 T St NW, WDC 20001» Advance Tickets: General Admission $20, VIP $30 | Door: General Admission $30, VIP $40Celebrity DJs and hosts TBA. |
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| 3 a.m. – until | The Red Eye After Hours (Supreme Fantasy)♂
DC Eagle, 3701 Benning Rd NE, WDC 20019 |
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Sunday, May 27 |
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| 9 – 11 a.m. | Pride Praise
Grand Hyatt Washington, Independence Ballroom C & B
Bishop Allyson Abrams |
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| 10 a.m. 12 | The Finale DC Pride Lesbian Brunch and Day Party (UNCNZRD)♁ 12 Twelve, 1210 H St NE, WDC 20002»Brunch: Must purchase advance tickets for guaranteed seats. Walk Ups will be accepted if seating is available. Brunch entry includes free day party entryBrunch: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Day Party: 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.Food prepared by chef extraordinaire, Chef SherardbHookah available.Mimosas available.Full bar. Brunch Entry Includes Free Day-Party Entry |
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| 12 – 4 p.m. | Communities Building Communities Pride Brunch presented by Honey Coated NightlyfeCheers @ The Big Chair, 2122 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, WDC 20020 » Tickets: $40–$50 | Purchase tickets at bpt.me/event/3396966.  Join Honey-Coated NightLyfe for a day of brunch on the patio, community and conversation. Gather at the historic Cheers at The Big Chair, enjoy the brunch buffet, bottomless mimosas and more! Meet community leader and Council woman-at-large candidate, Dionne Reeder. Learn about LOTUS Girl Workshops and enroll your pre-teen and teen in their summer enrichment program. There will even be opportunities to register to vote. This edition of Honey-Coated Nightlyfe is for the community, with the community in the community. We Are Proud! |
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| 1 – 9 p.m. | Epic Live (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) ♂
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| 4 p.m. 8 p.m. |
African-American Collective Theater (ACT) presents MOUTH PIECE/s
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St. NW, WDC 20001
This year, ACT’s celebration, MOUTH PIECE/s consists of a pair of “Readers Theater” style performances – each featuring a different line-up of short plays – with Program A at 4 p.m. and Program B at 8 p.m. |
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| 4 – 9:30 p.m. | The Annual Manhunt Day Party (Supreme Fantasy)♂
10 Sexy Dancers. 1,000+ Men. |
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| 4 – 10 p.m. | THE FINALE: Pride Closeout Rooftop Day Party (Unleashed DC 2018) ♁ Avery’s Bar and Lounge, 1370 H St NE, WDC 20002» $10 | Purchase TicketFood options. Three levels. Music by DJs Deluxx (Philly) and MIM (DC). |
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| 8 p.m. | African-American Collective Theater (ACT) presents MOUTH PIECE/s
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St. NW, WDC 20001
This year, ACT’s celebration, MOUTH PIECE/s consists of a pair of “Readers Theater” style performances – each featuring a different line-up of short plays – with Program A at 4 p.m. and Program B at 8 p.m. |
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| 8 p.m. – 4 a.m. | Men N Demand Super Party – Daryl Wilson Sundays @ Park (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) ♂
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| 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. | Melanin Magic ♁ Aqua Club & Lounge, 1818 New York Ave NE, WDC 20002» $10 before midnight | $15 afterMusic by DJ Mim. |
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| 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Match! The National Traffic Light Hookup Party (Supreme Fantasy)♂
National recording artist performance TBA. 4 Floors, 4 DJs. 15 Dancers. 3,000 Men. |
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Monday, May 28 |
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| 12 – 7 p.m. | Cultural Arts & Wellness Festival (The Outdoor Festival in The Park) Fort Dupont Park, 3600 Minnesota Ave SE, WDC 20019 » Complimentary and open to all.Vendor/Exhibitor Sign-up |
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| 12 – 7 p.m. | Daryl Wilson presents The Outdoor Festival in The Park ♁ ♂
Stage show produced by Theresa Beavers Jackson |
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| 4 – 9 p.m. | The Rooftop Party (Supreme Fantasy)♂ Eden Lounge DC, 1716 I St NW, WDC 20006 |
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| 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Take It Off – Dance Party (Wet Dreamz The Luxury Edition) ♂
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| 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. | The Legendary Meatloaf Apocalypse Chapter X (Supreme Fantasy)♂ Stadium Club, 2127 Queens Chapel Rd NE, WDC 200182 DJs, 15 Dancers. 1,000+ Men |
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FELT Lounge at MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, Md. 20745
MVP Lounge, 1015 7th Street NW, WDC 20001
Pure Lounge (upstairs), 1326 U St NW, WDC 20009
Barcode, 1101 17th St NW, WDC 20036
Grand Hyatt Washington
Abigail DC (previously Huxley), 1730 M St NW, WDC 20036
Ziegfeld’s, 1824 Half St SW, WDC 20024
The Park at Fourteenth, 920 14th St NW, WDC 20005
Stadium Nightclub, 2127 Queens Chapel Road, NE DC 20018
Echostage, 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, WDC 20018
Bliss Super Club, 2221 24th Pl NE, WDC 20018
Join us for an authentic Pride Praise fest. Exhortations will be given by local dynamic pastors and bishops. You can sing along with the choir or dance with mimers. Bring your praise. Featuring
The Bullpen at Half Street Fairgrounds, 1201 Half St SE, WDC 20003
In what has become an annual spring event since 1992, African-American Collective Theater (ACT) returns with the latest in its ongoing series of LGBTQ Theater Showcases presented to commemorate DC Black Pride Weekend.
Ultrabar, 911 F St NW, WDC 20004 
The Park at Fourteenth, 920 14th St NW, WDC 20005
Decades DC, 1219 Connecticut Ave NW, WDC 20036
Fort Dupont Park, 3600 Minnesota Ave SE, WDC 20019
Ziegfeld’s/Secrets, 1824 Half St SW, WDC 20024
