Cultural Events in Washington

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...