Community Focused in Washington

The DC Chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence brings their monthly bingo night to Red Bear Brewing — $20 gets you a book of six games, door prizes, and the knowledge that proceeds go to a great cause. Grab...

The first Friday of the month at Green Lantern gets a little less dressed — a themed party where the dress code is minimal and the vibe is playful and uninhibited. $10 cover gets you in the door to a...

Every Friday at 9 PM, Tatianna and Crystal Edge host the weekly viewing of RuPaul's Drag Race at the Dirty Goose. Settle in with drink specials running all night and a room full of people who live for the drama,...

Annapolis Pride brings the community together with a full day of celebration — the parade kicks off at 11:00 AM near St. John's College, and the festival takes over Bates Field starting at noon with vendors, entertainment, and the kind...

The first Sunday of every month, watch DMV's best Drag Kings rock out to slow and sultry jams. Hosted by King Molasses!

A documentary screening that honors the life and legacy of Ivy Young, a journalist and organizer whose archive of experience spans queer generations, activism, and resilience. Directors Catherine Gund and Mariah Norman, alongside Jade Keith (Ivy's niece and a history...

Crystal Edge hosts The Dirty Goose's monthly paint night — the kind of evening where you show up thinking you'll make something terrible and somehow end up with a canvas you're actually proud of. Painting, cocktails, and a room full...

Drag Bingo with Tiffany D Carter and guest host Frieda Poussay — the first Tuesday of every month gets the full treatment with live performances, prizes, and the kind of fun that makes you actually want to play bingo. ASL...

Over fifty years strong, Atlanta Pride welcomes more than 350,000 visitors for the city's largest parade and a full weekend of celebration. The festival brings the community together across multiple venues to mark visibility, unity, and National Coming Out Day...

Over 230,000 people gather in October around National Coming Out Day for one of the Southeast's largest Pride celebrations. The day kicks off with a vibrant parade of 250+ organizations and businesses, followed by a bustling marketplace, live performances from...

The monthly POC drag show that's become a Shakers institution — hosted by the dynamic duo of Cake Pop and Evry Pleasure. Every third Sunday brings a stage full of Black and brown excellence, a crowd that shows up for...

Tiffany D Carter hosts Drag Bingo every first and third Tuesday — a night of actual prizes, rotating guest performers, and the kind of fun that makes you forget bingo was ever boring. The first Drag Bingo of each month...

The U Street Corridor's golden age comes alive on this 1.5-hour walking tour led by Rainbow History Project and Off the Mall Tours. From the Prohibition Era through the Civil Rights Movement, Black Broadway was the epicenter of Black culture,...

A fascinating deep dive into LGBTQ history during America's founding era. Dr. Matt Champagne explores how queer lives, relationships, and identities shaped the early republic — a conversation that challenges what we thought we knew about this pivotal period. Perfect...

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington DC returns with their fall cabaret — a night of sports, sass, and showtunes that's unapologetically fun. Expect double entendres, funny stories from the world of sports, and a cast of soloists performing everything...

A community conversation about the stories we tell, the histories we risk losing, and the power of being remembered. Spend an evening exploring LGBTQ+ history and memory with others who care about preserving these narratives. Organized by ARound Robin Production...

Rainbow History Project honors this year's Community Pioneers—15 remarkable individuals and organizations whose decades of work in arts, activism, health care, spirituality, and community building have shaped D.C.'s LGBTQ+ landscape. Gather for a three-hour celebration with the honorees, light food...

Whitman-Walker's annual gala celebrates the impact of the organization's healthcare, research, and policy programs serving the LGBTQ+ community. This year's theme, "A Celebration of Impact & Innovation," spotlights moving community stories, honors partners, and presents the Groundbreaker Award for Community...

GMCW's most popular show of the year — a full evening of soulful holiday arrangements featuring tap-dancing reindeer, sparkling snowflakes, and all your favorite carols. Expect new arrangements of classics like "Sleigh Ride," "Joy to the World," and "Joyful, Joyful"...

GMCW's most popular annual show is back and bigger than ever — a full evening of soulful holiday arrangements featuring tap-dancing reindeer, sparkling snowflakes, and all your favorite carols reimagined. Expect "Sleigh Ride," "Joy to the World," "Joyful, Joyful," and...

A celebration of Black excellence in music from GMCW's Seasons of Love ensemble under the direction of assistant conductor Ronté Pierce. This third annual show features inspirational performances joined by the 17th Street Dance ensemble—a concert that'll have you on...

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington DC celebrates queer singer-songwriters across generations—Elton John, George Michael, Freddie Mercury, Sylvester, Billie Eilish, Brandi Carlile, Sam Smith, Lil Nas X, and more. A spring show that honors the voices and stories of queer...

GMCW's annual fundraiser is a glamorous evening that celebrates the vibrancy and boldness of the LGBTQ+ community. Expect cocktails, dinner, live entertainment, special presentations, and both live and silent auctions at the Ritz-Carlton. Creative black tie attire encouraged—this is one...

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington DC celebrates Pride with an over-the-top concert full of the soundtrack of the LGBTQ+ movement. Expect all your favorite anthems—"Over the Rainbow," "Dancing Queen," "Pink Pony Club," "It's Raining Men," "Vogue," "I'm Coming Out"—performed...