In my annual State of Pride post last year I mentioned that, like the infamous snowbirds of my home states of New York and New Jersey, Pride, which is most often celebrated June in the Northern hemisphere, migrates south when the weather turns cold around these parts. Which makes total sense, since who wants to wear leather chaps in the snow? It also happens that some of the biggest and more symbolic Pride celebrations have just taken place, so let’s take a look at them.

This Friday night, two total homos spin punk and metal all night long, begging to be shown some serious BALLS!

This Sunday, Americans in same-sex binational partnerships will gather in the nation’s capital at the Washington Monument to protest a situation that few Americans are aware exists.

Join the Human Rights Campaign, veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and nationally known entertainer Kathy Griffin at a rally this Thursday at noon on Freedom Plaza to call for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” this year.

MAISON and Napoleon Bistro are pleased to announce the addition of a Champagne Happy Hour from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. to the ongoing monthly party.

Join artist A.B. Miner this Saturday for the opening of a solo exhibition, Naked, at G Fine Art gallery.

Welcome back to Weekend Preview, DC-based TNG-readers! This past week has been beautiful in the nation’s capital – I got to break out the short-sleeved shirts and lightweight hoodies (working in a Creative department means I get a lot of leeway in terms of dress code) – and, even though there’s rain in the weekend’s forecast, well, that’s all a part of spring, right? This winter has made me cynical, though, I guess, because I’m having a hard time believing that the fair weather is here to stay for good. Regardless, there are lots of events going on in the District this weekend to help you enjoy this preview of spring.

With the recent attention and international backlash aimed at Uganda over the last few months, more and more Ugandan ex-patriots have come forward to fight against their government’s hateful policies. One such activist goes by the name Moses and you may recognize his voice from a clip like the one that played during an episode of The Rachel Maddow Show, which features a young man appearing at a press conference for an event protesting the National Prayer Breakfast with a bag over his head to protect his identity. Below, Moses shares more of his personal story with TNG.

A queer celebration of the ladies of rock and roll.

The Black Cat will be hosting a free screening of the film Bitch Slap this Sunday.