15 LGBTQ events June 8

Capital Pride Rooftop Pool Party tonight

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Below are our picks for some of the most fun and creative things to do today in the DMV that are of special interest to the LGBTQ community. This is a list from June 8. To see today’s list, click here.

Thursday, June 84-6 p.m.As You Are500 8th Street, S.E.FreeEventbrite

The D.C. Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs host the “LGBTQ+ Military Pride Mixer” at As You Are this afternoon at 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 85-8 p.m.Trade1410 14th Street, N.W.Instagram

Rico Pico hosts “Lavender Evolutions” tonight at Trade. The “Femz & Themz bipoc Happy hour” begins at 5 p.m. with a show at 8. Performers include Molasses, Flirty Rico and Hennessey.

Thursday, June 86-9 p.m.The Moxy1011 K Street, N.W.$25 non-memberTickets

The Equality Chamber of Commerce holds its Pride Weekend Kick-off Party at The Moxy tonight from 6-9 p.m. The event is free to members and $25 for non-members of ECC.

Thursday, June 86-9 p.m.Fairview Road Urban Park8900 Fairview RoadSilver Spring, Md.Eventbrite

Laugh out loud to comics Stacey Cay, Howl Cooper, Ashley Mayo, Gray West, Rose Vineshank and Apple Brown Betty at Fairview Road Urban Park tonight from 6-9 p.m.

Thursday, June 87 p.m.The Dirty Goose913 U Street, N.W.Instagram | Website

It’s Women’s/Sapphic Night at The Dirty Goose tonight.

Thursday, June 87-10 p.m.Baja Tap2436 18th Street, N.W.FreeEventbrite

Ophelia Diamonds hosts a game of gay trivia and a drag show at Baja Tap tonight.

Thursday, June 87-10 p.m.H Street Country Club1335 H Street, N.E.FreeEventbrite

Belt your favorite Broadway and Disney tunes at the BAD Singalong: Loud & Proud Edition at H Street Country Club tonight.

Thursday, June 87:30-9 p.m.O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub3207 Washington BoulevardArlington, Va.$15Eventbrite

The DMV Comedy Wars continue with a “Pride Battle” of comics at O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Arlington, Va. tonight. Benefits from the show are slated for the Trevor Project, so go out and laugh for a good cause.

Thursday, June 8 [UPDATE: This event has been postponed to June 22]8 p.m.Penthouse Pool and Lounge1212 4th Street, S.E.$25-$35 / 21+Website

The Capital Pride Alliance hosts its annual Rooftop Pool Party at 1212 4th Street, S.E. [UPDATE: Rescheduled due to poor air quality]

Thursday, June 88 p.m.-2 a.m.Bunker2001 14th Street, N.W.No CoverWebsite

Steve Sidewalk brings the music to this Pride Edition of ElectroPOP Thursdays at Bunker.

Thursday, June 89-11 p.m.Washington Monument2 15th Street, N.W.FreeEventbrite

The base of the Washington Monument is a beautiful spot to watch a film. For this Pride Thursday, Films on the Green is playing the 2022 French LGBTQ film, “Three Nights a Week.”

Thursday, June 89 p.m.-1 a.m.Wasted Lounge816 H Street, N.E.$5Eventbrite

Have a pleasant evening with a beverage and hookah at Wasted Lounge with “Wasted & Gay Thursdays” at 9 p.m. tonight.

Thursday, June 89 p.m.-2 a.m.DC9 Nightclub1940 9th Street, N.W.$10Facebook | Eventbrite

The monthly DC9 “Sleaze” LGBTQ parties culminate with the Sleaze Pride party tonight featuring drag artists Jane Saw, Indiana Bones and Vagenesis. DJ Lemz and DJ Keenan Orr bring the music.

Thursday, June 810 p.m.Kiki915 U Street, N.W.Instagram

Kiki dips its toes into the gear party scene for Pride with a Shirts and Skins party. So, show off your jock straps, singlets, compression shorts, harnesses, pup attire, body suits or whatever gear you grab at this kinky party.

Thursday, June 810 p.m.-3 a.m.Soundcheckdc1420 K Street, N.W.$20-$30 (or purchase weekend pass)Facebook | Tickets

KINETIC Pride events begin with Sugar Pop featuring Mayhem Miller with Dan Slater at Soundcheck at 10 p.m. You can either pay piecemeal for each party, or you can secure weekend passes for all four KINETIC Pride events for $149-$219 on Eventbrite.

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Labor Day Weekend in Rehoboth Beach brings more than the end of summer — it brings the annual SunFestival celebration benefitting CAMP Rehoboth.

The weekend promises two nights of revelry with entertainers and nationally known DJs creating the “ultimate party to close out summer” Sept. 2-3.

Saturday’s $45 general admission tickets are sold out but you can join a waitlist at the event’s website. That ticket grants you access to a comedy show and an auction where you can bid on six experiences like an eight-day boat tour through Belgium and the Netherlands or a week’s stay in Lisbon, Portugal. Organizations have donated these experiences to CAMP to auction off, with all proceeds going to the organization.

The $95 pass to both nights is also sold out. But general admission tickets for the Sept. 3 dance party starting at 7 p.m. with DJs Robbie Leslie and Joe Gauthreaux remain available. CAMP Rehoboth promises a “state-of-the-art club-like atmosphere,” with new design elements and video imaging.

Visit camprehoboth.com for tickets and more information. The weekend’s schedule is below:

Saturday, Sept. 2: A Night of Comedy, Drag, and Song, plus a LIVE Auction! (Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. Auction and show promptly start at 7:30 p.m.) Featuring Dixie Longate and Randy Roberts.

Serving up Tupperware lady realness, join in Dixie’s living room party and all its hilarity. Randy Roberts brings thrills with uncanny impersonations of iconic female vocalists and cabaret.

Experience a night filled with laughter and song as these talented performers will lift your spirits and tickle your funny bone. And not to be missed: the live auction. Check out the live auction items camprehoboth.com/sunfest2023live.

Sunday Sept. 3: A Night of Dance. (Doors open at 7 p.m. Dance ends at 1 a.m.) Featuring DJ Robbie Leslie and DJ Joe Gauthreaux.

Both DJs will offer an unforgettable musical journey starting with classic mirror ball memories, dance floor anthems, and the latest club beats, according to a CAMP Rehoboth statement. Events are held at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, which CAMP promises will be transformed “into the ultimate dance party to close out the summer.”

Hank’s Oyster Bar holds event in Dupont Circle

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Hank’s Oyster Bar will host “Ladies Tea Party” on Sunday, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. at its location at Dupont Circle.

The Ladies Tea Party at Hank’s Dupont Circle was created in 2015 as a safe space for lesbian and queer womxn to gather and meet over drinks on a monthly basis.

This event is free with no tickets or cover charge. More details are available on Hank’s website.

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Happy Pride! Below are our picks for some of the most fun and creative things to do today (Sunday, June 11) in the DMV that are of special interest to the LGBTQ community. The biggest item on the list is the Capital Pride Festival today.

Sunday, June 113:30 a.m.-9 a.m.Flash645 Florida Avenue, N.W.$50Eventbrite

The Cherry Fund presents the Capital Pride Official Afterhours in the wee hours of the morning at Flash from 3:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Sunday, June 113:30 a.m.-9 a.m.Bunker2001 14th Street, N.W.Some tier 2 priority entry tickets available (includes clothes check) at $50Tickets

Party early into the morning at Bunker at Unhinged Pride from 3:30 a.m.-9 a.m. There are some tier 2 priority entry tickets available (includes clothes check) at $50 on Bunker’s website.

Sunday, June 1111 a.m.-3 p.m.Sign of the Whale1825 M Street, N.W.$0-$100Eventbrite

Wake up to Tiffany D. Carter leading the Class Act Drag Brunch at Sign of the Whale today.

Sunday, June 1111 a.m. seatingOfficina at the Wharf1120 Maine Avenue, S.W.$25Eventbrite

The Elevate Drag Brunch: Pride Edition has seatings at 11 a.m. this morning at Officina at the Wharf. Dabatha Christie hosts a show featuring Dustyn Dawn, Christina Doll, Nubia Love Jackson and Baphomette.

Sunday, June 1112 p.m.Red Bear Brewing Company209 M Street, N.E.$25Eventbrite

Desiree Dik hosts the Brewed Up Drag Brunch Pride Brunch today at noon. Performers include Sweet Pickles, Thea Trickality, Laronica Vegas, Ricky Rosé.

Sunday, June 1112-10 p.m. (Concert 1-8 p.m. / Sunset Dance Party 8-10 p.m.)Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.Free (A few VIP tickets are available close to the Festival Stage for $55)Website

The Capital Pride Alliance presents the 2023 Capital Pride Festival today from noon until 10 p.m. along Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. The event is free and open to the public, but you can purchase VIP passes from Capital Pride’s website to get closer to the stage for the concert. The Pride Concert is held from 1-8 p.m. with a Sunset Dance Party from 8-10 p.m.

Sunday, June 1112-4 p.m.Dirty Habit DC555 8th Street, N.W.Facebook

Head over to the Dirty Habit DC for the Pride Fest Pregame party on today from noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 1112-2 p.m.H Street Country Club1335 H Street, N.E.$50Eventbrite

Famed drag artist Shi-Queeta Lee headlines the Illusion Drag Brunch at H Street Country Club today from noon to 2.

Sunday, June 111 p.m.Nellie’s Sports Bar900 U Street, N.W.$50Eventbrite

Nellie’s Sports Bar holds the Nellie’s Pride Brunch today at 1 p.m.

Sunday, June 111-5 p.m.Republic Restoratives Distillery1369 New York Avenue, N.E.$10Eventbrite

LGBTQ-owned Republic Restoratives Distillery is holding a Pride Tea Dance on today from 1-5 p.m.

Sunday, June 112-5 p.m.Capitol Cider House3930 Georgia Avenue, N.W.FreeEventbrite

The Pride Artisan Market is free and open to the public at Capitol Cider House from, 2-5 p.m. this afternoon.

Sunday, June 112 p.m.The Dirty Goose913 U Street, N.W.Instagram

The Dirty Goose holds a Sunday Funday: Pride Week party starting at 2 p.m. this afternoon.

Sunday, June 113 p.m.Kiki910 U Street, N.W.Instagram

Kiki holds the früt Tea Dance starting at 3 p.m. this afternoon with DJ Lemz and DJ Jaxknife.

Sunday, June 113-9 p.m.UPROAR Lounge and Restaurant639 Florida Avenue, N.W.Facebook

UPROAR Lounge and Restaurant has a rooftop Pride Beer Bust from 3-9 p.m. today with music from DJ Mike Babbitt.

Sunday, June 114 p.m.Puro Gusto Cafe1345 F Street, N.W.Eventbrite

Go Gay DC hosts an LGBTQ+ Social today at 4 p.m. at Puro Gusto Cafe.

Sunday, June 117 p.m.Bunker2001 14th Street, N.W.$10Tickets

Celebrate Latinx culture at La Loca Pride Edition today starting at 7 p.m. at Bunker.

Sunday, June 118 p.m.Hotel Zena1155 14th Street, N.W.$35-$75Eventbrite

RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Vanessa Vanjie Mateo attends Pride in the Sky at Hotel Zena tonight.

Sunday, June 118 p.m.DC9 Nightclub1940 9th Street, N.W.Instagram

Experience the drag variety review with special guest host Pariah Sinclair tonight at 8 p.m. at DC9 Nightclub.

Sunday, June 1110 p.m.-3 a.m.Sachi Nightclub727 15th Street, N.W.$0-$100 Eventbrite

Davon Hamilton Events and Impulse Group DC join forces to produce the DC Pride Close-Out Party on late tonight from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Monday morning at Sachi Nightclub.

Sunday, June 1110 p.m.-3 a.m.Sax Restaurant734 11th Street, N.W.$40-$70Facebook | Eventbrite

KINETIC Pride events conclude with KINETIC: DiscoVERS with DJ Alexis Tucci tonight from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Monday morning at Sax Restaurant.

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