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Taste of Pride
Get ready to embark on a delectable culinary journey like never before during our highly anticipated Taste of Pride!
From January 30th through July 31st, we’re bringing you an exquisite celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and dining flavors in the National Capital Region. Your talented chefs and amazing restaurants will curate exceptional menus that showcase the best of their culinary artistry.
Taste of Pride (ToP) is an annual multi-tiered event series celebrating the rich connection between the LGBTQ+ and culinary communities. This year’s program will feature a multi-month collaboration between DC’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDS) that showcase the distinctive flavors and culinary talents within these vibrant neighborhoods.
Taste of Pride aims to blend the culinary artistry of our city with the pride and diversity that define our community, paving the way for a vibrant WorldPride celebration.
Your participation in this culinary experience will raise money for the Pride365 Fund and support LGBTQ+ organizations in our community.
Various Days and Locations
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A Matter of Pride Juried Exhibition
June 6–29 · 6:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Washington Studio School
Brought to you by Washington Studio School
Washington Studio School is proud to present A Matter of Pride, a celebration of the rich, multifaceted experiences of LGBTQIA+ artists and their allies. This exhibition brings together visual stories that speak to the beauty, strength, and complexity of queer existence — stories rooted in resilience, love, becoming, and joy. This show is a space for resistance and tenderness, identity and transformation, solidarity and celebration. Every work is a testament — to the vibrant spectrum of queer life and to the power of creative expression as both mirror and movement.
In curating A Matter of Pride, we sought works that offer insight, provoke conversation, and invite connection. The artists represented here span a wide range of identities, experiences, and practices, from emerging voices to seasoned creators. Each piece contributes to a collective chorus: unapologetic, radiant, and necessary.
May this exhibition be a reminder that queer art is not just a matter of pride, but a matter of presence, purpose, and power.
Taste of Pride: Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District
June 27–29 · 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Various Locations
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Washington, DC 20009
Save time by getting your pass today for Taste of Pride! This multi-event, multi-restaurant experience spans across the District. Discover participating restaurants and activate your pass to receive notifications. Sign up early to ensure you don’t miss out!
Taste of Pride: Georgetown Business Improvement District
March 14–16 · 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Various Locations
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Washington, DC 20057
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Taste of Pride: Adams Morgan Partnership BID
April 4–6 · 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Various Locations
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Washington, DC 20009
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Taste of Pride: Southwest Business Improvement District
May 9–11 · 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Various Locations
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Washington, DC 20009
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Taste of Pride: NoMa Business Improvement District & Union Market
May 15–17 · 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Various Locations
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Washington, DC 20009
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Colors of Pride
May 17 – June 8 · 12:00 am – 11:45 pm
Wunder Garten/Proust Partners LLC*
1101 First Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20002
Brought to you by Wunder Garten/Proust Partners LLC*
Wunder Garten Celebrates World Pride | May 17 – June 8
Wunder Garten is proud to celebrate World Pride with a dynamic, month-long tribute to the vibrancy, diversity, and creativity of the LGBTQIA+ community. From May 17 through June 8, we invite guests to join us in honoring Pride with an exciting lineup of events that showcase the Colors of Pride in full spectrum.
Throughout the season, visitors can expect weekend LGBTQ DJ and band takeovers, themed dance parties, surprise activations, and more — all designed to celebrate bold self-expression and community spirit.
Pride Grand Finale – June 7
Join us for our Grand Finale celebration on Friday, June 7, kicking off at 9:00 AM with Work Pride Field Days presented by @workdcfitness, and proudly sponsored by @lululemon. This all-day celebration features a high-energy schedule of performances and activities, including:
• L. Rodgers – Finalist from NBC’s The Voice
• Jessica Wild – Fan-favorite from RuPaul’s Drag Race
• Cake Pop! – Electrifying pop drag performance
• Abigail Beverly Hillz – Glamorous queen and showstopper
Wunder Garten is committed to creating an inclusive space where everyone can come together in celebration, joy, and Pride. We invite our community to go big, go bold, and go all out with us this Pride season.
Follow @wundergartendc on social media for updates and share your moments by tagging your crew!
Taste of Pride: Downtown DC Business Improvement District & 14th St.
May 23–25 · 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Various Locations
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Washington, DC 20009
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Taste of Pride: Dupont Circle BID & 17th Street
May 30 – June 1 · 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Various Locations
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Washington, DC 20009
Save time by getting your pass today for Taste of Pride! This multi-event, multi-restaurant experience spans across the District. Discover participating restaurants and activate your pass to receive notifications. Sign up early to ensure you don’t miss out!
Arlington Pride @World Pride Weekend
May 30–31 · 6:15 pm – 11:00 pm
The Hyatt Regency of Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
2799 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22301
Brought to you by The Inclusive Kreative
Arlington Pride @World Pride Weekend starts May 30th-31st at The Hyatt Regency of Crystal City at 2799 Richmond Highway Arlington VA 22202. We began Friday at 7pm with the 3rd Miss Arlington Pride Pageant . Saturday begins with the 4th Arlington Pride Festival and vendor market packed with advocacy, food trucks, Virginia Lottery, adult novelty and craft vendors from 9am-6pm. The Arlington Pride Salute to Divas Drag Brunch buffet hosted by THEE Shi-Queeta Lee and special celebrity guest RuPauls Drag Race Allstar, AJA with performances and meet & greet. Next there’s the Sapphic Speed Dating with Bachata/ Salsa instructed by Orlando Dolce and hosted by Drag phenomenon Ms. Hennessey from 3pm-6pm. We end Arlington Pride with THE Black Queer VIP EXPERIENCE with DJ MEESH and DJ Suspense.
Glitter Ball Drag Show!
May 30 · 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Shaw's Tavern
520 Florida Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001
Brought to you by Shaw's Tavern
Join us at Shaw’s Tavern on Friday. May 30th for a fun night fille of Drag hosted by the incredible Mama Naytch. No cover for the show, but please make table reservations at shawstavern.com
The Pride Plays
June 2–8 · 1:36 pm – 1:37 pm
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
641 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
Brought to you by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Pride Plays was founded by actor Michael Urie (currently on Broadway with ONCE UPON A MATTRESS), Doug Nevin, and Nick Slie to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stonewall in NYC. Post pandemic, Pride Plays has returned, under the leadership of producers Sam Gravitte (also a Broadway actor), and Sammy Lopez (a Broadway producer in his own right) and is excited to expand to Washington DC in celebration of WorldPride before heading back to NYC at the end of June. The goal of Pride Plays is to showcase the rich tapestry of LGBTQIA+ experiences through the power of theatre, specifically in a festival format, with readings and events taking over Woolly Mammoth with works from the canon as well as new plays. The festival will not only highlight DC based LGBTQ+ artists but also to bring folks in from around the country to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues and celebrate the community’s resilience and diversity during this historic moment of WorldPride.
Taste of Pride: Mount Vernon Business Improvement District
June 5–7 · 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Various Locations
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Washington, DC 20009
Save time by getting your pass today for Taste of Pride! This multi-event, multi-restaurant experience spans across the District. Discover participating restaurants and activate your pass to receive notifications. Sign up early to ensure you don’t miss out!
Paris x Madrid Underground
June 12 · 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Dupont Underground
Brought to you by Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, DC
Honor the contributions of LGBTQ artists and allies with an evening of music and dancing, featuring two DJs spinning popular French and Spanish tracks night long.
Celebrate World Pride with an evening dedicated to the vibrant LGBTQ+ cultures of Paris and Madrid, two cities renowned for their rich histories of queer expression in Europe. This event is part of a program series at dupontunderground by members of EUNIC DC — the European Union National Institutes for Culture, in connection with World Pride and the Berlin Underground exhibition.
Experience a dynamic musical journey as two acclaimed DJs bring the sounds of these European capitals to Washington, D.C., mixing iconic tracks by LGBTQ artists and allies. The evening will also include a tribute to those lost to AIDS during the 1980s.
The event will be held at Dupont Underground, a historic 1949 streetcar station now operating as an innovative arts venue. A cash bar will be available, offering a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
David Dupre
Originally from France, David Dupre became an active figure in the Los Angeles music scene after relocating to the United States, with DJ residencies at venues including the Ace Hotel and C-Loft in the Arts District. Now based in Washington, D.C., he holds a residency at Opaline at the Sofitel and hosts the One For You show on Eaton Radio. His musical style blends elements of sophistication and underground influence.
Recent appearances include performances under the name One4u at the Feel Listening Lounge, and at NBC’s Roads to Paris event held at the French Ambassador’s residence in honor of the 2024 Olympics.
Pamplo
Originally from Spain, Pamplo began his career by DJing informal gatherings, which soon evolved into professional opportunities through his work with an event production company. Over the past decade, he has performed at a wide range of venues and events in Washington, D.C., as well as internationally in countries such as Colombia, Barbados, El Salvador, and Spain.
An open-format DJ, Pamplo seamlessly blends multiple genres —including electronic and mainstream styles— aiming to create an energetic and engaging atmosphere. He is continuously refining his sound and broadening his musical library to keep his sets fresh and dynamic.
Taste of Pride: Golden Triangle Business Improvement District
June 13–15 · 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Various Locations
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Washington, DC 20009
Save time by getting your pass today for Taste of Pride! This multi-event, multi-restaurant experience spans across the District. Discover participating restaurants and activate your pass to receive notifications. Sign up early to ensure you don’t miss out!