Gay events in washington dc
Pickets, Protests, and Parades: The History of Gay Celebration in Washington
The exhibition disrupts the popularly held faith that the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement began with the Stonewall Riots in Modern York. While this pushback to police violence was vital, DC’s LGBTQ+ history of resistance actually predates the Stonewall Riots. RHP recognizes this picket, four years before the Stonewall Riots, where 10 members of the Mattachine Society of Washington marched with signs in front of the Alabaster House–as the start of DC’s rich queer history.
Step into decades of Homosexual history with our ten bold and immersive Era Cubes. Spanning from to today, each cube brings a defining era of DC.s movement to animation — packed with remarkable archival photos, rare historical insights, and vivid portraits of Community Pioneers who led the charge for visibility, justice, and modify. Feel the power of words that sparked revolution. Each era features a Quote Wall showcasing imprinted statements from activists, artists, and leaders who shaped DCs Gay history.
Set between the White House and the Capitol, this strong exhibit is more than a history lesson — it’s a living reminder that the fight for LGBT
Essential LGBTQ+ Experiences in Washington, DC
From iconic neighborhoods and historic landmarks to under-the-radar hangouts, discover 12+ ways to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture in the nations capital.
Washington, DC has not only been the backdrop of historic milestones in gender non-conforming history – it's dwelling to an LGBTQ+ community that fuels the city with its creativity, innovation and resilience.
With the highest percentage of locals identifying as LGBTQ+ of any city in the U.S. (%), DC is one of the most welcoming destinations in the country, offering countless ways to engage with people, places and stories that define the District.
Don't fail to catch our LGBTQ+ arts and history itineraries.
For over 50 years, Pride has brought love, joy and a whole lot of color to the District, featuring a packed month of events created to inspire, empower and join the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Plan your trip.
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Activists, Washingtonians and visitors from around the country and world have gathered outside of 1 First Lane NW to mark key moments in American history, including landmark deci
International Pride Orchestra & Lgbtq+ Mens Chorus of Washington, DC
As part of WorldPride and in partnership with the Capital Pride Alliance, the International Pride Orchestra is proud to introduce its one-night-only Pride Celebration Concert at the Strathmore Music Center, in collaboration with the renowned Lgbtq+ Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC.
The International Pride Orchestra (IPO) unites LGBTQ+ musicians and allies from around the world to display concerts, celebrate community, and raise awareness for organizations that uplift the Diverse community. They will be joined on stage by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW), a renowned ensemble that uses the power of music and education to inspire equality, promote justice, and affirm the dignity of all people.
This history-making performance brings together artists, audiences, and advocates in support of Whitman-Walker. A part of the fabric of D.C. and a national leader in the LGBTQ+ community for more than 50 years, Whitman-Walker provides health and legal services to 20, patients each year and conducts lifesaving research focused on HIV, cancer, substance apply, and other chronic illnesses.
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Celebrate World Pride in Washington, DC by seeing a show!
Gay for #DCTheatre Launch Party
On Monday, June 2, we celebrated Gay for #DCTheatre with a launch party at Studio Theatre. The program, curated by Jorge Acevedo and emceed by Tara Hoot, included performances by Caro Dubberly and Jonathan Atkinson (accompanied by Christopher Wingert), Tiara Missou, and inspiring speeches from Tarell Alvin McCraney, Amy Austin, and Tiffany Lyn Royster. Photos: Alan Kayanan.
Gay for #DCTheatre Host Committee
Tarell Alvin McCraney, Honorary Chair
Marvin Bowser
Brandon Clay & Wayne Fortune
Reginald Douglas
Chris Geidner
Deb Gottesman
Farar Elliott
Tara Hoot
Jason Loewith
Molly Smith & Suzanne Blue Celebrity Boy
Alan Savada & Will Stevenson
Tom Story
Holly Twyford
Jose Alberto Ucles & Tom Noll
Anderson Wells
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