Official
Events
As
of Press Time.
Please
note: Times are approximate.
Performers
and schedule subject to change without notice.
Monday, June 9
Mr/Miss
Capital Pride Registration
Whitman-Walker
Clinic
1407
S St. NW
7
p.m.
Metro:
U Street/Cardozo
If
you're planning on competing for the title of either Mr. or Miss
Capital Pride, this mandatory meeting is for you! Application is
available at www.capitalpride.org.
Town
Hall
7
p.m.
Studio
Theatre
1501
14th St. NW
Metro:
Dupont Circle
''Queer
Economies'' is the theme of this year's town hall. Join us for a
discussion of the real truth about the financial status of the LGBT
community. Panelists include Lynne Brown of The Washington Blade, Wes
Combs of Witeck-Combs Communications and Ken White from the Potomac
Executive Network. Moderated by Itay Hod. Free. Cash bar reception
(open to the public) precedes the town hall at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 10
Interfaith
Service
Foundry
United Methodist Church
1500
16th St. NW
7:30
p.m.
Metro:
Dupont Circle
Presented
by the Celebration of the Spirit Coalition
Featured
speaker is Reverend Archene Turner. Music provided by the Jubilee
Singers, a choral group from All Souls Unitarian Church.
Wednesday, June 11
Mr/Miss
Capital Pride Pageant
Town
2009
8th St. NW
Doors
open: 7 p.m.
Pageant
begins: 7:30 p.m.
Metro:
U Street/Cardozo
Honoring
Mr. and Miss Capital Pride 2007 winners Sasha Renee and Xavier
Bottoms. Contestants will compete in pride attire, evening and formal
wear and talent. New winners will be crowned as Mr. and Miss Capital
Pride 2008 to represent the LGBT community throughout the year.
Produced by Cocker Productions.
Be:
Bi at Be Bar Happy Hour
Be
Bar
1318
9th St.
6-9
p.m.
Metro:
Mt. Vernon Square/7th Street/Convention Center
AC/DC,
non-gender specific, gender blender, versatile, bisexual. No matter
how you say it, you're sure to have a blast at Capital Pride's second
annual event celebrating the area's bisexual community.
Thursday, June 12
Bachelor
Auction
Remington's
639
Pennsylvania Ave. SE
9
p.m.
Metro:
Eastern Market
Hosted
by Destiny B. Childs. Bid on some of D.C.'s most desirable bachelors
and their special gift packages. A highlight of Capital Pride that
you won't want to miss. Grab some friends (and your wallet!) for an
evening of fun.
Bachelorette
Auction
RnR
Bar and Lounge
717
6th St. NW
9
p.m.
Metro:
Gallery Place/Chinatown/Verizon Center
Come
bid on your favorite bachelorette and great items such as air
tickets, weekend get-aways, theater and sporting events, restaurants
and more. Presented in cooperation with MIA Promotions.
Friday, June 13
Divas
Outdoors
Hillwood
Estate Museum and Gardens
4155
Linnean Ave. NW
Doors
open: 6 p.m.
Festivities
begin: 7:30 p.m.
One
In Ten's classic film series continues with a special Friday the 13th
screening of Strait-Jacket.
Recently released axe-murderer, Joan Crawford, must convince her
family that the latest beheadings aren't her fault! The evening
features a picnic basket contest and a Joan Crawford look-alike
contest. Ticket includes admission to Hillwood Museum and the movie.
Tickets are $15/adults and $10/children ages 6-18. To purchase
tickets, please call 202-686-5807. For more information, visit www.oneinten.org or www.hillwoodmuseum.org.
DC
Latino Pride
Human
Rights Campaign Equality Center
1640
Rhode Island Ave. NW
6:30
p.m.
Metro:
Dupont Circle
Presented
by the Latino LGBT History Project, this special event features a
panel discussion, poetry, guest speakers, Latin appetizers and
refreshments. After the program, the celebration continues at Club
Fuego (1818 New York Ave. NE) with the DC Latino Pride Dance
featuring fabulous performances from Anaconda Couture, Victoria
Armani, Tamara Garcia and Diana Bustillo. Doors open at 10:30 p.m.
and the show starts at 12:30 a.m. $15 cover.
Official
Capital Pride Men's Dance Party
Town
2009
8th St. NW
9
p.m.-4 a.m.
$10
Cover (9-11 p.m.)
$15
Cover (after 11 p.m.)
18+
Metro:
U Street/Cardozo
The
annual men's party to kick-off the capstone weekend of the Capital
Pride celebration. The night kicks off with a dynamic drag show
hosted by Lena Lett and features fabulous performances by Shiqueeta
Lee, Blair Michaels, Regina Jozet-Adams, Destiny B. Childs, and
Ophelia Bottoms. Downstairs music and video by BacK2bACk featuring
Top 40, pop, and classics. Upstairs main floor music by Wess playing
high-energy, Pop and House! And featuring the special host of the
evening Christian Siriano (winner of Project
Runway). Be careful as Christian will
be walking the club with his own police women giving out ''hot mess''
fashion citations! The evening also features an amazing stage
production by X-Faction. Town is a proud sponsor of Capital Pride and
will donate a portion of each admission to Capital Pride.
Official
Capital Pride Women's Concert & Party
9:30
Club
815
V St. NW
$25/18+
11
p.m.-4 a.m.
Metro:
U St./Cardozo
Featuring
Melissa Ferrick, BETTY, Bitch, Odd Girl Out and the Ladies First DJ
Collective. Special performance by E Clef and the Bad Boyz. Advance
tickets available at www.930.com.
Saturday, June 14
Capital
Pride Parade
Steps
off from 23rd and P Sts. NW
6:30
p.m.-8 p.m.
Metro:
Dupont Circle Metro
The
always-festive and colorful parade retains its ''hometown'' feel as
it marches through the heart of Dupont Circle. Wendy Rieger of NBC4
emcees at the reviewing stand in front of Whole Foods at 1440 P
Street, and Bruce Vilanch is the celebrity grand marshal. DJ Brennan
Sullivan emcees the new announcer's stand at 18th and New Hampshire.
See page 79 for a map of the parade route and page 76 for a listing
of parade contingents as of press time. The Capital Pride Parade is
presented by tangysweet.
Official
Capital Pride UNITY Party
FUR
Nightclub
33
Patterson St. NE
Metro:
New York Avenue/Florida Ave/Gallaudet
9
p.m.-8 a.m.
$15
before 11 p.m.
$20
after 11 p.m.
First
300 admitted for $10
18+
w/ valid ID
Shuttle
service to/from Fur from 17th and R and other locations. Visit
capitalpride.org for the most current details.
Featuring
NYC DJ Steve ''Chip Chop'' Gonzales on the main floor from 9 p.m. to
1 a.m. DJ Steven Henderson follows from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. (DJ Audi
delivers a delicious set of Hip Hop/R&B/Top 40/Dance for ladies
only, from 9-10:30 p.m., in special section of the club.) The After
Hours Party continues deep into the morning, featuring DJ Sin Morera
while DJ Greg Praither spins in the Pride Lounge and DJ Damon spins
in the Martini Lounge.
Sunday, June 15
Capital
Pride Street Festival
Pennsylvania
Ave. between 3rd and 7th Streets NW
Festival
Entrance at 7th St.
11
a.m.-6 p.m.
Metro:
Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter
Join
over 200,000 people for this annual celebration. It's a full day of
vendors, non-profits who need your support and entertainment at both
the Arts Stage (at 6th and Pennsylvania) and on the Mainstage. The
Mainstage is hosted by emcees Bruce Vilanch, Destiny B. Childs, and
Derek and Romaine from Sirius Radio and features performances from
Jason & deMarco, BETTY, Dario, Melange Lavonne, the DC Cowboys
and more. Open to the public. Donations very welcome. Oak Hampton is
the Official LED Screen Partner of the Capital Pride Festival. Donate
with PRIDE -- drop off a contribution of $1 at the festival entrance
to support the future of Capital Pride. See site map on page 81 for
more information. For a list of participating vendors and
organizations, as of press time, please see page 82. For information
on Main Stage entertainment, please see page 87, and for information
on the Arts Stage entertainment listing please see page 88.
Official
Capital Pride Women's Closing Party
Station
9 (formerly Cada Vez)
1438
U St. NW
$20
cover ($5 benefits Capital Pride)
7
p.m.-1 a.m.
End
your Pride week with this party's special host and America's favorite
fire fighter, Dani Campbell from A
Shot at Love with Tila Tequila. Top
40, Pop, House and Classics all night. Pride keepsakes and drink
specials. Produced by FREe2be H.O.T. Entertainment. Visit www.myspace.com/fre2beent.
For updates, please visit www.capitalpride.org
