Our Stories, Our Truth: LGBTQ+ Veterans’ Stories of Joy and Resistance
LGBTQ+ Military Storytelling Event.
Freedom to Be Monument
To kick off World Pride, the ACLU will unveil the Freedom To Be Monument in Washington, D.C., a powerful and living testament to trans resilience and joy. As we await the Supreme Court’s decision in the landmark trans justice case…
AIDS Memorial Quilt
The Dupont Circle BID is partnering with the National AIDS Memorial to display 20 panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. The Quilt panels will be on display at Shevchenko Park, located at 22nd and P Streets, NW on Saturday, May…
Maker Talk: Lite Brite Neon Studio | Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s “Untitled” America
In this Maker Talk, matteline deVries-dilling of Lite Brite Neon Studio will be talking about their process for fabricating light strings for Felix Gonzalez-Torres's artwork, "Untitled" (America), currently on display at the MLK Library in conjunction with a major exhibition…
Author Showcase: Michael Roberson’s “BALLROOM” in conversation with jarrett hill
More than a dance, more than a scene—Ballroom is a defiant celebration of life, identity, and fierce creativity that refuses to be silenced. Author Michael Roberson will be in conversation with journalist/author jarrett hill on his latest work. With roots…
Author Showcase: Andrew Joseph White
Join the Library for a conversation with YA author Andrew Joseph White in conversation with author Ellen Oh of We Need Diverse Books. White will discuss his writing at the intersection of transgender and autistic identity through the lens of…
Lisa Friday in Concert: Celebrating Pride
Acclaimed actor, musician, and writer Lisa Stephen Friday takes the Keegan Theatre stage to celebrate Pride with a healthy dose of Trans Pride, Trans Joy, and Trans Resilience! Join us to experience solo acoustic versions of her original songs, as…
Being Queer in Times of Trouble
Join historian Samuel Huneke for a talk exploring how queer people have navigated moments of political and social crisis across history. In conversation with activists Mai Manion and Andrew Tisell, Huneke will examine the resilience of queer life in times…
Sweden at World Pride: Stockholm Underground
In celebration of World Pride, the Embassy of Sweden and Stockholm Business Region invite you to a festive evening at Dupont Underground, full of special displays and surprises. Discover what makes Stockholm so unique while connecting, and dancing the night…
Celebrating WorldPride 2025: Nordics for Equality
In celebration of WorldPride 2025, join the Nordic Embassies in Washington for an insightful discussion on LGBTQI+ policy in the Nordic countries, featuring artists, parliamentarians, and activists. Speakers will discuss how they work to promote LGBTQI+ rights in their respective…