Hello District – my name is Brad and I’m very happy to be writing for SoCap this summer, mostly because it makes me feel like one of the cool kids, but also because when I tell people about cool events and parties, they’re much less likely to suck due to poor attendance.  I’m going to cover mostly events on the Hill, great music, and LGBT nightlife, which brings me to the point of this post…

(P.S., did you notice that all the pictures on our “Bios” page are totally sporting the angles?  Gotta love anonymity.)

This week is Pride here in the nation’s capital, the one magical week of the year when we celebrate the singing drag queens swinging  parking meters that rioted for our rights in June of 1969 and pretend that we’re as gay as New York.  As you would expect, there are a number of events this weekend (and some that sadly passed before SoCap’s launch).

I’ve identified three and a half that are actually worth attending.  They are (below the jump):

Event 1/2:

"REVEAL" - The Men's Dance Party

Featuring DJ Alex Lauterstein (NYC)

9 p.m., Apex, 1415 22nd Street, NW

Cover $14, $5 to benefit Capital Pride DC, 18+

Event 1:

“POSSESSION” - The Women’s Party

Special performance from Lindsay Bloom

Tom Tom, 2333 18th Street, NW

9:00 p.m. until close

21 +; $10 suggested donation benefits Capital Pride and The Mautner Project

Event 2:

Pride Parade!

6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Map

Event 2 & 1/2:

“Collision” - A Dance Event for the Entire LGBT Community, Allies and Friends

LOVE , 1350 Okie Street, NE , 8:00 p.m. – 3 a.m.

21 +; Doors open at 8; free admission until 10; $20 after ($15 with an official invitation – look for them at the parade)

Event 3:

Street Festival

Pennsylvania Ave. between 3rd and 7th Streets, NW

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Map 

I’ll definitely be going to the Parade and the Festival, and we’ll see about the men’s dance party – if you see me out, say hi and let me know you’re reading.

If those events aren't enough for you, the full listing of Capital Pride events is at the Capital Pride Website, and there are a number of unofficial events listed here.