Metro Weekly

Pride Guide

  • Deep Impact

    When Wanda Alston was fatally stabbed in March by a neighbor in a crack-induced stupor, Washington lost a woman who was arguably the most powerful...

  • Divas of Pride

    Today's pop music industry prefers its women doe-eyed and bird-brained. Pin-up pretty but deep-down dumb. But not every woman plays along. ''I'm not the dumb...

  • BETTY'S Back!

    When the woman-powered BETTY opens the mainstage at Sunday's Capital Pride Festival, it will be a homecoming of sorts. You see, they've played Pride before,...

  • The Week in Pride

    A partial selection of events, dances and social gatherings surrounding the 30th Annual Capital Pride Festival Wednesday, June 8th Mr. and Miss Capital...

  • Rock It, Man

    Like any alternative rocker worth his weight in angst, Bob Mould is not a carefree man. In fact, he's very concerned about the self-destructive nature...

  • Fear Factor

    ''It's like this infectious elation,'' says SONiA of the feeling she gets performing at Gay Prides. ''It's just a beautiful thing.'' This being SONiA, of...

  • Letter from Robert York

    DEAR FRIENDS, On behalf of the Capital Pride committee, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 29th annual Capital Pride Festival. We hope...

  • Letter from Cornelius Baker

    As Charles Dickens wrote, ''it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'' For the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community, it...

  • Festival Booths and Vendors

    In alphabetical order, as of press time. Subject to change. The Capital Pride Festival Site, located along Pennsylvania Avenue, between 3rd and 7th Streets NW,...

  • The Arts Corner Stage

    For the fifth year running, the GLBT Arts Consortium is proud to sponsor the performance stage at the Capital Pride Arts Corner from 11:45 a.m....

  • Entertainment Main Stage

    The following is a partial listing of entertainers and speakers scheduled to appear on the Capital Pride Mainstage at 3rd and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Sunday,...

  • 2004 Capital Pride Parade

    2004 Capital Pride Parade Participants In alphabetical order, as of press time. Subject to change. Saturday, June 12, rain or shine Stepoff is at 6:30...

  • Capital Pride Heroes

    Each year, the Capital Pride Planning Committee selects a number of individuals to honor as ''Capital Pride Heroes.'' These honorees have gone above and beyond...

  • Pride Events

    Thursday, June 10th Official Events The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and Capital Pride First Annual Wine Tasting. Join the NGLCC, Capital Pride...