FRIDAY, JUNE 10
KOREAN COOL: Get a head start on up-and-coming Korean films at this year’s Korean Film Festival with the National Museum of Asian Art’s Korean Cool event. It will spotlight Korean culture with food courtesy of Bun’d Up, music courtesy of Seoul folk-pop band ADG7, and an after hours tour of the museum’s new exhibit: “Once Upon a Roof: Vanished Korean Architecture.” Korean indie drama Hot in Day, Cold at Night, screens at 8 p.m.. (National Museum of Asian Art; 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; FREE)
DYKE MARCH: The news cycle has been weighing on many, including the organizers of this year’s Dyke March. The alternative Pride event, which has iterations across the country, confronts those issues head on with its theme of body liberation. “It also means being pro-abortion, pro-gun control, anti-displacement, and anti-police,” organizer Rae Gaines told DCist/WAMU. The march takes place one day before the Capital Pride Parade, a peaceful gathering filled with rainbows and corporate sponsors. Dyke March will be filled with chants and protesting, hearkening back to Pride’s origin as a riot led by trans women of color at New York’s Stonewall Inn. (Franklin Park; 6 p.m.; FREE)
ROMANIAN FLICKS: The Romanian Film Festival returns to the big screen at Miracle Theatre for its second weekend. On Friday night, catch crime thriller Neidentificat, which follows an obsessive cop as he tries to solve a case of arson. Internet satire #DOGPOOPGIRL follows on Saturday, and Luca — not the smiling animation you’re thinking of, but a psychological thriller — follows on Sunday. All screenings are followed by Q&As with the directors. (Miracle Theatre; Friday through Sunday; varying times; FREE).
THE PREGAME: Calling all RuPaul’s Drag Race fans: Symone, winner of season 13, headlines RIOT! The Capital Pride Official Opening Party, which takes place this Friday at Echostage. Sharing the stage with her are queer artists including Ed Bailey, S.H.E. and Haus of Bambi. The event’s presale is sold out, but tickets may be available at the door. (Echostage; 9 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.; $50)
SPONSORED SUPPORT UKRAINIAN ARTISTS: D.C.-based dance company Company E launches an initiative to support Ukrainian artists this weekend. The world premieres of two works by Ukrainian choreographers are part of a full evening of dance on June 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. at the Fabian Barnes Theater in D.C. Tickets are $20. All proceeds go toward commissioning Ukrainian artists for future works.
MORE: Net-Zero Energy Forum (University of the District of Columbia; 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; FREE); NaLa Fridays (Long Bridge Park; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; FREE);Pride 2050 (Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building; 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; FREE); GWAR (9:30 Club; 6:30 p.m.; $30); ALX Pride (Torpedo Factory Art Center; 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; FREE); Annie Stokes (Songbyrd Music House; 7 p.m.; $10+); Brewer’s Ball (District Wharf; 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; $150+); Company E in Concert: Supporting Ukrainian Artists (Dance Institute of Washington; 7 p.m.; $20); National Pride Shabbat (Sixth & I; 7 p.m.; $18+); Bonnie Raitt (Wolf Trap Filene Center; 8 p.m.; $42+); Booty Rex (Black Cat; 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.; $20); White Ford Bronco (Union Stage; 8 p.m.; $25+)
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
QUEER THE PIER: The Wharf, Washington Blade and LURe DC host the third annual Pride on the Pier party featuring DJs, entertainers, and vendors along the District Pier. It’s all capped off by a fireworks display at 9 p.m. (The Wharf; 2 p.m.-9 p.m.; FREE)
CASA AZUL: All you need to travel to Mexico City this weekend is a stable WiFi connection. This Saturday, Washington DC History & Culture is livestreaming a free tour of Frida Kahlo’s iconic Casa Azul in Coyoacán, Mexico. Hosted by DC History & Culture’s founder, Robert Kelleman, this virtual tour takes you through Kahlo’s life and legacy, as told by the Frida Kahlo Museum. (Virtual; 3 p.m.; FREE)
PRIDE PARADE: Grab your glitter—the Capital Pride Parade takes the streets of Northwest D.C. once again this weekend. Presented by Marriott International, the parade starts at 3 p.m. on 14th and T streets NW and ends west of Dupont Circle. Expect a winding string of floats from local organizations and sponsors, and a whole lot of rainbow flags and free swag. (14th and T streets NW; 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; FREE)
PROUD TO SAY GAY: For those looking to celebrate Pride in Northeast, look no further than DC Brau. Drag entertainment group SADBrunch will be bringing a lineup of drag queens to DC Brau for a Pride party and drag show. Tickets buy you access to the show and to one specialty Pride pilsner, which comes in a can declaring its “proud to say gay.” (DC Brau; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; $15)
QUEER AS FOLK: Diane Coffee has spent the last decade queering folk music. The former Foxygen drummer Shaun Fleming has been releasing solo music as Diane Coffee since 2013. They play Songbyrd this weekend following their release of With People, a record filled with intimate ruminations like “Am I asleep? Or over-caffeinated? ‘Cause I’m flying in my Nissan, honey.” Even sans caffeine, you’re sure to be wide-awake during their performance. (Songbyrd Music House; 7 p.m.; $16+)
THE AFTERPARTY: Keep the Pride party rolling all night long with ReMIX! The Official Capital Pride Saturday Party, hosted by City Winery. The afterparty consists of four dance floors — Flashy, Cake, Pop Culture and Eagle’s Nest — with entertainers like Farrah Flosscett, Sean Morris and Cake the Drag Queen on each one. Grab your tickets — which may be available at the door — and find out for yourself what awaits on each dance floor. (City Winery; 9 p.m.-3 a.m.; $50+)
MORE: Pride Field Day (Marie Reed Soccer Field; 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; $35); Making Music with Found Instruments (Kreeger Museum; 10:30 a.m.; $15); Yoga and Gogo in the Park (Anacostia Park; 12 p.m.-4 p.m.; FREE); Pride Goat Yoga (Faith Lutheran Church; 1 p.m.; $40); Poet Project Culminating Event (Shaw Neighborhood Library; 2 p.m.; FREE); Home Rule Music Festival (The Parks at Walter Reed; 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; FREE); Robert Plant & Alison Krauss (Merriweather Post Pavilion; 6:30 p.m.; $55+); Washington Spirit Pride Night (Segra Field; 7 p.m.; $25); National Orchestral Institute + Festival (The Clarice; 7:30 p.m.; $5+); JOHNNYSWIM (Sixth & I; 8 p.m.; $40+); Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs (Prince George’s Community College; 8 p.m.; $35); MIXTAPE Pride Party (9:30 Club; 9 p.m.; $20); Sad & Boujee Dance Party (Union Stage; 10 p.m.; $10+)
SUNDAY, JUNE 12
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: All things strawberry will be celebrated this weekend at Sandy Spring Museum’s Strawberry Festival. The annual event returns to Montgomery County this weekend, with a lineup of performers including locals Panorama Jazz Band, Ukrainian duo Gerdan and local blues crooner Dave Chappell. Food offerings, of course, include strawberry shortcake. (Sandy Spring Museum; Saturday and Sunday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $5)
PRIDE FESTIVAL: Top off a very gay weekend with the Capital Pride Festival, which takes place along Pennsylvania Avenue this Sunday. Over 300 businesses, ameteur sports leagues, service groups, social groups, educational institutions, artists, potential employers and more will have booths set up. Beat the heat with various beverage gardens, and eat up at one of the event’s food courts. Musicians including Joe Jonas’s DNCE will keep a concert going all day long at Pennsylvania Avenue and 3rd Street NW, and DJs will carry the dancing into the night. (Pennsylvania Avenue; 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; FREE)
SARAH KINSLEY: Just after her graduation from Columbia University, Sarah Kinsley has embarked on a mini-tour that brings her ethereal pop music to Union Stage. The dreamy, bubbly ballads that make up Kinsley’s discography come straight from her dorm room — all produced, mixed and mastered by her. Her D.C. show comes two days after the release of her latest EP, Cypress. (Union Stage; 6:30 p.m.; $16)
PHOEBE BRIDGERS: It would be a disservice to DCist readers to not mention that queer indie darlings Phoebe Bridgers and Claud are stopping at the Anthem for two nights this Pride weekend. Tickets are sold out both nights, but with a little luck you might get a reasonable resale deal. (The Anthem; Saturday and Sunday; 6:30 p.m.; sold out, resale starts at $75)
SPONSORED MUSICAL WHODUNIT GEORGETOWN: The British Players present The Mystery of Edwin Droodat Nolan Center Georgetown Visitation Prep. Based on Charles Dickens’ final unfinished novel, this hilarious Victorian musical whodunit invites audience to solve the mystery! Music, humor and good fun for all ages. Plenty of free parking! Runs June 10-25, Info & tickets here.
MORE: Takoma Pride (The Streetery on Laurel Avenue; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; FREE); Editrix / Messica Arson / Gabbo (Rhizome DC; 2 p.m.; $10+); Jefferson Street Strutters (Rosensteel Hall; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; $20+); Yes Homo! A Queer Centric Comedy Show Brunch (St. Vincent Wine; 2 p.m.; $10); Jigs & Swigs (Atlas Brewery; 3 p.m.; $25); Tony Woods & Friends (DC Improv; 5:45 p.m.; $25); Ultra Q (Songbyrd Music House; 7 p.m.; $15); Ruthie Collins (Pie Shop; 7:30 p.m.; $12+)
This post has been updated to remove an event that was postponed, and to include two sponsored events that had been left out in error.
