Singer Miley Cyrus marches with Jane Fonda during the Women’s March on January 21, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Miley Cyrus is coming in like a wrecking ball to headline this year’s Capital Pride concert. Joining her at the top of the billing are singer-songwriters Tinashe, Vassy, and the epic Pointer Sisters, for whom I’m So Excited.
Cyrus, who has a still-untitled new album coming out later this year, has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ and homeless teens. Many of her performances (twerking with Robin Thicke comes to mind) are as memorable as they are controversial. But don’t expect her to light a joint onstage, and not just because it’d be illegal—The Voice judge told Billboard last week that she’s quitting weed for now.
The 2017 Pride Concert, which caps off the celebratory weekend for LGBTQ Washintonians, will happen on Sunday, June 11. The headliners are performing on the Capitol Concert Stage (Pennsylvania Avenue and 3rd Street NW), though there’s also a festival stage (6th and Constitution) and dance tent (6th and Pennsylvania) which will each feature a slew of performers. The festival begins at noon, and the concert kicks off at 1 p.m.
There is no fee for entry, but people can purchase VIP or pit passes that provide access to the beverage gardens and more.
Also on Sunday: The Equality March for Unity and Pride, a demonstration inspired by the Women’s March, is set to start at 10 a.m.
Last year, Grammy-winner Meghan Trainor and Charlie Puth took to the stage for the Capital Pride Concert.
Capital Trans Pride returns for its eleventh year on May 20, with Virginia student Gavin Grimm as a speaker. Grimm will also speak at Capital Pride,lgbtq march which recently accepted the resignation of a high-level volunteer who argued that trans bathroom laws are unnecessary in a 2016 column.
Rachel Kurzius