Only official DC Black Pride events are listed on this page. If an event is not listed, it is not an officially sanctioned DCBP event. The majority of the events will occur in the host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. All events being held in the host hotel as well as the DC Black Pride Health & Wellness Expo presented by PREZCOBIX® are free. Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30 are the official DCBP event dates. There are some special pre- and post-DCBP events. Events and times are subject to change.
Social events and parties are a very important part of DCBP. DCBP has partnered with several organizations to provide various social events and parties. The social events are planned and managed by the organization listed. If an event, social event or party is not listed on this page, it is not an official DC Black Pride event.
A 2 Zee Events, Mad Max Media, MIMSOL Entertainment, Onyx Entertainment and TMS Entertainment five of the most dynamic, trendsetting, fun and eclectic group of Lesbian promoters in the DC, MD and VA metro area, have teamed up as the official party promoters for female parties — Unleashed DC 2016.
Daryl Wilson Promotions in collaboration with Tempted 2 Touch, The Commission and K&C Productions — Wet Dreamz Reloaded and Omega Entertainment in collaboration with The Dream Team — The Dream are the official party promoters for male parties. Dem Boyz from Social Life Entertainment and the A-List Boyz will present the Official DC Black Pride After Hours After Party Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at 12 Stop Lounge in Temple Hills, Md. from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m.
6:30–8:30 p.m.
2016 DC Black Pride Awards Reception (details)
» Admission: $10 | Buy Ticket
Human Rights Campaign, 1640 Rhode Island Ave NW, WDC 20036
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
U.S. Small Business Administration’s Building the Dream Economic Empowerment Event for the LGBT Business Community presented by DC Black Pride, SWERV Magazine, TAGG Magazine and Industrial Bank
Industrial Bank, 4812 Georgia Ave NW, WDC 20011
5–8 p.m.
The Welcome Reception and Pass Distribution (The Dream)
Hyatt Regency Washington
7 p.m.–midnight
Welcome to DC Rooftop Happy Hour (Unleashed)
Dirty Bar, 1223 Connecticut Ave NW, WDC 20036
9:30 p.m.–2 a.m.
The Genesis Chapter VII
Cities Restaurant & Lounge, 1909 K St NW, WDC 20006
10 p.m.–2 a.m.
The Jump Off (Wet Dreamz Reloaded)
Stonefish Lounge, 1708 L St NW, WDC 20036
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
HIV/AIDS Town Hall Luncheon sponsored DC Dept of Health HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and TB Administration (HAHSTA) (details)
Hyatt Regency Washington, Capitol Room
Noon–9 p.m.
Pride Hospitality Suite & Concierge Desk Open
Hyatt Regency Washington, Congressional Room C
Noon–1 a.m.
Game Room Open
Hyatt Regency Washington, Congressional Room D
4–9 p.m.
The Teaser Happy Hour & Pass Distribution (Wet Dreamz Reloaded)
Hyatt Regency Washington
4–9 p.m.
The Warmup Happy Hour, Main Pass Distribution Event (The Dream)
The Bachelors Mill, 104 8th St SE, WDC 20003
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Opening Reception
Hyatt Regency Washington, Thornton Room (11th Floor)
8:30–10:30 p.m.
LGBTQ Speed Dating/Networking
Hyatt Regency Washington, Concord/Lexington/Bunker Hill Room
10 p.m.–3 a.m.
Pride Code (Unleashed DC 2016)
Vita Lounge, 1318 9th St NW, WDC 20001
10 p.m.–4 a.m.
Men N Demand Super Mega Party (Wet Dreamz Reloaded)
930 Superclub, 815 V St NW, WDC 20001
10 p.m.–4 a.m. (showtime 2 a.m.)
The Annual 5000 Men Pride Mega Party (The Dream)
Bliss, 2122 24th Pl NE, WDC 20018
3–7 a.m.
DC Black Pride After Hours
12 Stop Lounge, 4707 Raleigh Rd, Temple Hills, MD 20748
10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Pride Hospitality Suite & Concierge Desk Open
Hyatt Regency Washington, Congressional A (1st level) | Congressional B (5–8 p.m.)
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Writers Forum (details)
Hyatt Regency Washington, Congressional C & D (1st level)
LGBT authors discuss their books and provide an insight to their motivation as well their inspiration for writing. Each author will do a short reading from their book and all books will be available for sale.
noon–1 a.m..
Game Room Open
Hyatt Regency Washington, Congressional A (1st level) | Congressional B (5–8 p.m.)
noon–1:15 p.m.
Intergenerational Town Hall Workshop: I Am U & U R Me: Black LGBTQ/SGL People Talk About It! (details)
Hyatt Regency Washington, Capitol Room B
1:30–2:45 p.m.
Workshops Session One (details)
Black Women and HIV Prevention: Bringing it to Zero
Hyatt Regency Washington, Yosemite
Positively Fighting Medication Resistance
Hyatt Regency Washington, Glacier
Town Hall: Transgender Speak Back
Hyatt Regency Washington, Yellowstone/Everglades
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Struggling With Scripture (details)
Hyatt Regency Washington, Bryce
2:45–3:45 p.m.
Workshops Session Two (details)
Raising Your Voice to Break the Silence
Hyatt Regency Washington, Yosemite
TransENDing Boundaries
Hyatt Regency Washington, Glacier
You’ll Sleep Me But Won’t Talk to Me
Hyatt Regency Washington, Capitol Room B
3–7 p.m.
Mary's House for Older Adults' 4th Annual Party with a Purpose, Old School Dance
» Admission: $40 in advance; $45 at the door (if available) | Buy Ticket
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St SW, WDC 20024
This multigenerational event will feature great soul food, drinks, door prizes and music for all ages. The board of directors of Mary's House for Older Adults is will be honor the following for their outstanding support and service: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (The Eleanor Holmes Norton Award for Extraordinary Service to LGBTQ Elders and Older Adults by a Public Servant), Dr. Ron Simmons, (Celebration of Life Award), The Montgomery College Advanced Media Production Class (The Youth-in-Action Award), Cecelia Hayden Smith, (Volunteer of the Year Award), and The DC Eagle (Community Service Award)
All ticket and cash bar sales will benefit the building fund of Mary’s House for Older Adults, Inc., a first-of-its-kind LGBT-friendly affordable residence for older adults in Washington.
Tickets can be purchased online at maryshousedc.org/party-with-a-purpose.html or by calling: 202.269.5736, 240.432.5996 or 202.277.2498
3–9 p.m.
The Chill Out Mega Day Party (Wet Dreamz Reloaded)
The Park at Fourteenth, 920 14th St NW, WDC 20005
3–10 p.m.
Candyland (Unleashed DC)
Stadium Nightclub, 2127 Queens Chapel Rd, NE, WDC 20018
3–9 p.m.
DC Black Pride Day Party (Unleashed DC)
Aqua Nightclub, 1818 New York Ave NE, WDC 20002
3:30–7:30 p.m.
Film Festival (details)
Hyatt Regency Washington, Columbia A & B
3:30–9:30 p.m.
Euphoria The Great Outdoors Super Party (The Dream)
2700 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, WDC 20032
7–9 p.m.
Poetry Slam hosted by Mary Bowman-Walton (details)
Hyatt Regency Washington, Concord/Lexington/Bunker Hill
Participation is open to the community but one must sign up in the Hospitality suite by 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 28.
9 p.m.–4 a.m.
Epic (Wet Dreamz Reloaded)
Echostage, 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, WDC 20018
10 p.m.–1 a.m.
In Between Time: #TheBlackOut at Busboys and Poets
Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St NW, WDC 20001
Whether you're pre-gaming or post-gaming, "In Between Time: #TheBlackOut" at Busboys and Poets is your DC Black Pride party layover. Enjoy sounds by DJ Heat, a backdrop of black lights and mind-glowing cocktail specials with interactive art using black light technology. Illuminate your pride at Busboys, 5th & K. It's the #BusboysGloUp. Full dinner menu available.
10 p.m.–5 a.m.
The Total Freedom Block Party (The Dream)
I St Corridor between 17 & 18th Street, 1714, 1716 and 1720 I St NW, WDC 20006
11 p.m.–3 a.m.
Girl District (Unleashed DC 2016)
Howard Theatre, 620 T St NW, WDC 20001
3–7 a.m.
DC Black Pride After Hours
12 Stop Lounge, 4707 Raleigh Rd, Temple Hills, MD 20748
10 a.m.
DC Black Pride Interfaith Service
Covenant Baptist UCC, 3845 South Capitol St, WDC 20032
Various times beginning at 9 a.m.
Sunday Services - Affirming Houses of Worship
9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Metropolitan Community Church
Pastor Dwayne Johnson
474 Ridge St NW, WDC 20002
202.638.7373 | mccdc.com
11 a.m.
Covenant Baptist Church United Church of Christ
Pastors Revs. Dennis and Christine Wiley
3845 South Capitol St SW, WDC 20032
202.562.5576 | covenantbaptistdc.org
11 a.m.
Holy Redeemer Metropolitan Community Church
Rev. David North
4908 Niagara Rd, Suite 102, College Park, MD 20740
hrmcc.org
11 a.m.
Inner Light Ministries
Bishop Kwabena “Rainey” Cheeks
Anacostia Art Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd SE, WDC 20020
innerlightministries-dc.org
11 a.m.
Lincoln Congregational Temple UCC
1701 11 St NW, WDC 20001
202.332.2640 | lincolntemple.org
11:30 a.m.
Bethel Christian Church
Pastor Darren W. Phelps
2217 Minnesota Ave SE, WDC 20020
202.560.5409 | pastorphelps@aol.com | betheldc.org
Noon
Community Church of Washington DC
Pastor Aaron B. Jones-Wade
1610 T St SE, WDC 20020
202.709.0886 | ccwdc.org
1 p.m.
Empowerment Liberation Cathedral
Bishop Allyson Nelson Abrams
633 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-925-6362 | empowermentliberationcathedral.org/
1 p.m.
Faith Temple
Pastoral Team – Robert Vanzant, Countess Clarke and Jacqueline Dennis
New York Ave Presbyterian Church, 1313 New York Ave NW, WDC 20005
202.232.4911 | faith-temple.com
2 p.m.
New Hope Baptist United Church of Christ
Pastor Kenneth King
First Trinity Lutheran Church Building, WDC 20001
240.284.6734 | contactus@newhopebucc. com | newhopebucc.com
3 p.m.
Unity Fellowship Church, Washington, D.C. | Sunday at
Founding Pastor, Rev. Dyan McCray-Peters
474 Ridge Street NW, WDC 20001
ufcdc.com
Imam Daayiee Abdullah Light of Reform Mosque
202.210.5134 | daayiee@aol.com
SGI USA International (Buddhist) D.C. Culture Center
3417 Massachusetts Ave NW, WDC 20007
202.338.5491 | dccenter@sgi-usa.org
noon–4 p.m.
Brothers Who Brunch: Soft Launch Event for The Brothers Like Me Campaign
The Loft at 600 F , 600 F St NW, WDC 20004
The Brothers Like Me campaign, a social media photo campaign to document the stories of black men specifically gay or bisexual men of color. The initiative utilizes photos and candid storytelling to address HIV, sexuality, and identity. The Brothers Like Me Campaign was created by Us Helping Us, People into Living, Inc. with grant funding from The Magic Johnson Foundation. Brothers Who Brunch is sponsored in part by UHUPIL, The D.E.N.I.M. Collection, #BlackgayMagic & Impulse DC chapter.
noon–6 p.m.
DC Black Pride Health & Wellness Expo presented by PREZCOBIX®
featuring the DC Black Pride's Got Talent hosted by Frenchie Davis
Francis-Stevens Educational Campus, 2425 N St NW (near DuPont Circle), WDC 20037 (outside)
3–9 p.m.
Rock The Block (Wet Dreamz Reloaded)
Arena Stage, 1101 6th St SW, WDC 20024
4–9 p.m.
The Masquerade Carnival Day Party (The Dream)
Ultrabar, 911 F St NW, WDC 20004
4–10 p.m.
The Finale (Unleashed DC 2016)
Avery's Bar and Lounge, 1370 H St NE, WDC 20002
10 p.m.–4 a.m.
Climax Super Party (The Dream)
Ozio DC, 1813 M St NW, WDC 20036
10 p.m.–5 a.m.
Wet Dreamz Reloaded Mega Party (Wet Dreamz Reloaded)
The Park at Fourteenth, 920 14th St NW, WDC 20005
3–7 a.m.
DC Black Pride After Hours
12 Stop Lounge, 4707 Raleigh Rd, Temple Hills, MD 20748
noon.–7 p.m.
Us Helping Us Picnic at the Park (Free and Open to All)
Fort Dupont Park, 3600 F St SE, WDC 20020
noon–7 p.m.
Omega Entertainment Tent @ Us Helping Us Picnic at the Park (The Dream)
Fort Dupont Park, 3600 Minnesota Ave SE, WDC 20019
2–9 p.m.
The Block Party (Wet Dreamz Reloaded)
The Fairgrounds at Nationals Stadium, 1299 Half Street SE, WDC 20003
5–9:30 p.m.
The Tropical Bliss Rooftop Party (The Dream)
Eden DC, 1716 I St NW, WDC 20006
9 p.m.–2 a.m.
The Last Dance (Wet Dreamz Reloaded)
The Bachelors Mill, 1104 8th St SE, WDC 20003
10 p.m.–2 a.m.
Apocalypse Chapter VII (The Dream)
Stadium Club, 2127 Queens Chapel Rd NE, WDC 20018