2008 Official GLBT Travelers Guide - Pride in DC - (Page 6) May 25 - 26 MeMOrial Day evenTs Various Locations—On Sunday, May 25, the 21st annual Rolling Thunder bike rally pays homage to the nation's veterans, particularly those still missing in action or prisoners of war. On Sunday night, the National Symphony Orchestra performs a free public concert on the Capitol Grounds. On Monday, visitors can catch the National Memorial Day Parade march down Constitution Avenue beginning at noon. (202) June 17 - 18 ¡GayTinO! sTarrinG Dan GuerrerO Kennedy Center—In his autobiographical one-man show, Dan Guerrero recounts his relationship with his father, the late Lalo Guerrero, life as a Broadwayagent, once representing child star Sarah Jessica Parker, to life currently in Los Angeles. His comical and touching stories and songs also reflect his journey through the gay experience and Chicano culture and history. (202) 467-4600. kennedy- patriotic music on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building. pbs. org/capitolfourth July 10 – 27 CaPiTal frinGe fesTival Citywide—Enjoy hundreds of downtown performances by adventurous and innovative artists from DC, Baltimore, the United States and overseas. More than 20 traditional and nontraditional venues host theater, dance, music, poetry, spoken word, puppetry and art forms unclassifiable. capfringe.org 789-7000. washington.org. May 25 - seP 7 afGhanisTan: hiDDen Treasures frOM The naTiOnal MuseuM, kaBul National Gallery of Art - Among the nearly 230 works on display will be artifacts dating back more than 4,000 years, as well as gold objects from the famed Bactrian hoard, a 2,000-year-old treasure cache discovered in 1978 but hidden from view until 2003. (202) 737-4215. center.org. June 25 - 29 & July 2 - 6 sMiThsOnian fOlklife fesTival National Mall—Encourages visitors to interact with people of varied cultures, the festival features ethnic music, song, dance, crafts, cooking demonstrations and storytelling. (202) July 16 – auGusT 10 Jerry sPrinGer: The OPera From its phenomenal success in London, Jerry Springer: The Opera is finally coming to America! The hijinks and hilarity of daytime television meet the epic storytelling of opera. When an ordinary broadcast ends in violence, this award-winning musical extravaganza follows talk show host Jerry Springer to the afterlife and beyond. With music by Richard Thomas and book and lyrics by Stewart Lee and Richard Thomas. 633-6440 folklife.si.edu nga.gov June 6 - July 13 The MysTery Of irMa veP Arena Stage—Charles Ludlam’s acclaimed play pokes satirical fun at literary, cinematic and pop culture. Two actors play all eight roles in this campy yet intelligently crafted piece. (202) 488-3300. June 6 - 15 CaPiTal PriDe Pennsylvania Ave. Between 4th &7th Sts.—This annual pride celebration includes a weeklong series of educational, civic and social events, culminating with a traditional parade and street festival. capitalpride.org inDePenDenCe Day ParaDe arenastage.org. July 4 a CaPiTOl fOurTh COnCerT West Lawn US Capitol—A 4th of July tradition in the nation’s capital includes a live concert by the National Symphony Orchestra and several pop artists performing Constitution Avenue—Features marching bands, military and specialty units, floats, and VIPs. The parade starts at 11:45am on Constitution Ave. and 7th Street and continues on to 17th Street. july4thparade.com glBt galas, Benefits & auctions May 3 yOuTh PriDe Day Rock Creek Park—An event celebrating the dignity and courage of young people as they discover their identities. sePTeMBer WhiTM a sPrinG n-Walker C liniC Andrew Gala May 30 Gay & lesBian leaDershiP aWarDs victoryfund.org (202) 387-4141. youthpridedc.org wwc.org/g Featurin W. Mellon Aud it dinner a g a silent aucti orium— o perform nd a live music n, al ance. OCT 4 aiDs Walk WashinGTOn Pennsylvania Ave. & 14th St. NW—Put your foot down in the fight against AIDS. A 5K fundraising walk benefiting and produced by the Whitman-Walker Clinic. aidswalkwashington.org ala http://pbs.org/capitolfourth http://pbs.org/capitolfourth http://washington.org http://kennedycenter.org http://capfringe.org http://kennedycenter.org http://folklife.si.edu http://nga.gov http://arenastage.org http://capitalpride.org http://july4thparade.com http://victoryfund.org http://youthpridedc.org http://wwc.org/gala http://aidswalkwashington.org
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