Throughout history, Americans have fought for freedom. In the mid 20th century, LGBTQ+ people fought for and advanced the gay liberation movement. Seeking equal rights and protections from discrimination, gay rights advocacy took on many forms of resistance, including a…
Join Capital Pride Alliance and Loyalty Bookstores’ Gaysians! Book Club for the May WorldPride Book Club meeting. We’re reading The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang. The Gaysians! Book Club focuses on reading and championing books by Queer…
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…
Join us for a fabulous night of classical music from LGBTQ+ composers, librettists, and poets, or that features an LGBTQ+ story or prominent figure. We are super excited to bring you this show as part of the 50th anniversary of…
The Helen Hayes Awards program was launched in 1984 to recognize excellence in and promote awareness of DC theatre. The program’s volunteer panel of judges, who are now required to be trained in bias-awareness, arts criticism, and accountability; attend and…
The Capital Pride Interfaith Service is an integrated service respectfully demonstrating the breadth, depth, and sincerity of our faith, countering any misconception that anti-gay fundamentalists have a monopoly on faith and religion. We take pride that our community expresses its…
Award-winning and Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen from western North Carolina. Her 2022 debut record, Bible Belt Baby, reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Christian Charts (the first drag performer to achieve this…
The annual WoCo Fest, presented by Boulanger Initiative in partnership with Strathmore since 2019, is a weekend-long celebration of music by gender-marginalized composers, including non-binary and trans folks—voices historically excluded from classical and contemporary music. Held at the Strathmore Music…
Stages around the Nation’s Capital are lighting up during World Pride — with a vibrant festival of shows and productions that uplift queer voices and stories. From bold new works (including a world premiere!) to dazzling musicals and powerful plays,…
We are planning a series of 12 possible events for WorldPride 2025, all designed to center and celebrate the Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, and Hard of Hearing LGBTQ+ communities. These events will provide safe, accessible, and inclusive spaces for social…