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LGBTQ+-Friendly Events, Things to Do & More
Essex Hemphill: Take care of your blessings
Now - Aug 31,
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Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Community Days
Now - Sep 07,
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Penn Quarter & Chinatown
LGBTJews in the Federal City
Now - Jan 04,
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Happy Hour at Residents
Now - Jun 08,
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Penn Quarter & Chinatown
CJM After Sunset
Jul 24,
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Couples Therapy
Jul 24,
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Friday Happy Hours at Key Bridge Boathouse
Jul 25, - Aug 29,
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Fun & Games
Jul 25, - Jul 26,
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River Club Brunch
Jul 26, - Jul 18,
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Hot Miss Fall Drag Brunch
Jul 26, - Jul 18,
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River Club Gleeful Hour
Jul 28, - Jul 19,
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Curator’s Talk: A Radical Alteration
Aug 03,
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Strawberry Soirée at President Lincoln&#;s Cottage
Aug 09,
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Southwest & The Wharf
Elevate Drag Brunch
Aug 17, - Mar 15,
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Penn Quarter & Chinatown
NJB+ Pageant
Aug 24,
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Essential LGBTQ+ Experiences in Washington, DC
From iconic neighborhoods and historic landmarks to under-the-radar hangouts, discover 12+ ways to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture in the nation&#;s capital.
Washington, DC has not only been the backdrop of historic milestones in gay history – it's place to an LGBTQ+ community that fuels the city with its creativity, innovation and resilience.
With the highest percentage of locals identifying as LGBTQ+ of any city in the U.S. (%), DC is one of the most welcoming destinations in the country, offering countless ways to engage with people, places and stories that define the District.
Don't neglect our LGBTQ+ arts and history itineraries.
For over 50 years, Pride has brought love, joy and a whole lot of color to the District, featuring a packed month of events created to inspire, empower and combine the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Plan your trip.
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Activists, Washingtonians and visitors from around the country and world have gathered outside of 1 First Road NW to mark key moments in American history, including landmark deci
Mayor’s Office of Lesbian, Lgbtq+, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Affairs
Japer proudly serves and advocates for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies as the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Womxn loving womxn, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs, in the Mayor Muriel E. Bowser administration. With a background as a former elected official and accomplished general affairs professional, Japer leads a dedicated team to serve the nation’s largest LGBTQIA+ community, per capita and over LGBTQIA+ programs and organizations.
Since Japer's appointment, the office has turn into the largest LGBTQIA+ society affairs agency in the nation–tripling its budget, doubling its staff, and serving over 25, residents annually through the grants program. MOLGBTQA is also the largest local LGBTQIA+ consecrated funding organization in the DC region, administering more than $1,, annually.
Before joining the Bowser Administration, Japer co-founded and led the DC LGBTQ+ Budget Coalition, securing over $10,, in investments for the society, including the Trans workforce initiative, LGBTQIA+ low-barrier shelter, and the LGBTQIA+ People Center. In the secret sector at Statesid
Collecting, preserving and promoting LGBTQ history in Washington, D.C.
Who We Are
Rainbow History Project’s mission is to harvest , preserve and promote the history and culture of the LGBTQ community of metropolitan Washington, D.C. We are an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization and membership is free.
Our Archives
Our collection of nearly 2, items is accessible to anyone interested in LGBTQ history. The collection media includes physical, digital, video and photographs, plus oral histories and other sound files.
Our Events
Join us throughout the year for informative in-person and virtual events about important topics and issues in our community’s history. We host presentations, informal talks, walking tours and more.
July 17,
Behind the Scenes: Researching d/Deaf and Disabled LGBTQ+ History
How I Uncover d/Deaf and Disability History in the Archive 👋 Hi, I’m […]
April 28,
Rainbow History Project Reenacts the First Gay Picket on it’s 60th Anniversary
On April 17th, nearly three dozen local LGBTQ+ advocates marched at the White Dwelling […]
March 8,
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