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If an event is not listed on this page, it is NOT an event associated with DC Black Pride 2012. Only official events will appear on the DCBP schedule of events. Events are free unless noted.
Visit the nightlife and other social events page to view other events DCBP has partnered with other organizations during the weekend.
Thursday, May 24 |
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| 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. | DC Black Pride Wine and Spirits Reception Admission: $10 Madame Tussauds' Wax Museum, 1001 F St., N.W., Washington, DC 20004 |
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Friday, May, 25 |
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| noon - 9 p.m. | Hospitality Suite Open Hyatt Regency |
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| 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Game Room Open Hyatt Regency Enjoy cards, board games, etc. with your friends. |
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| 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Opening Reception Hyatt Regency |
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| 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. (during Opening Reception) |
 KING PEGGY Book SigningHyatt Regency KING PEGGY: An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village is the remarkable story of Peggielene Bartels and her incredible journey from secretary to king (at age 55, no less). Peggielene Bartels (King Perry), a secretary at the Embassy of Ghana, became king of the village of Otuam in Ghana. Bartels has sold African art at the DC Black Pride Expo for many years before becoming a Lady King. All proceeds from the book sales will go to King Peggy's nonprofit organization, the Otuam Community Development Corp. to support the people of Otuam. The cost of the book is $25. Cash or check only. More information on the book. |
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| 7 - 9 p.m. | Speed Dating hosted by RainbowConnects Hyatt Regency |
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| 8 p.m. | She'Baltimore Written and produced by Ira Kip, Directed by Nicol Moeller Admission: $25 The Warehouse Theater,1071 7th Street, NW The play centered around domestic violence within the LGBT community. Set in Baltimore, Md, the play addresses the American social system and it's relationship with communities that are often abstracted from proper care due to orientation, socioeconomic circumstances, and at times, discrimination. For more information: shebaltimore@gmail.com |
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Saturday, May 26 |
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| 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Hospitality Suite Open Hyatt Regency |
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| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Workshops Hyatt Regency |
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| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Angela Harvey presents “The Key to the Perfect Orgasm” Hyatt Regency, Congressional A |
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| 2 - 5 p.m. | Film Festival Admission: $15 Hyatt Regency "Change" - 24.27 Minutes Jamie is an African-American teenager grappling with his sexual identity on the night Barack Obama is elected President and Proposition 8 – the voter initiative to eliminate same-sex marriage – is passed. When one of his gang initiates the bullying of an openly gay classmate, Jamie uses his wits to try and prevent it, but when things don't go the way he predicted, he is forced to face his fears head on."Finding Me: Truth" – 1 hour, 45 minutes A fresh, new “indie” film about a young gay black man’s journey of self-discovery, affirmation and love."Yardies Taboo" – 1 hours, 19 minutes The concept of the documentary is to explore the perception of Jamaica as an Island that is saturated with intolerance towards the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community (LGBT) by giving a voice to Jamaicans who are pro, con and everywhere in between this highly controversial issue. By giving a voice to those Jamaicans who dare to speak up and speak out we hope to give viewers an opportunity to decide for themselves whether the view of Jamaica as a homophobic culture is perception or reality. More importantly, we hope "Taboo…Yardies" becomes a vehicle that spurs an open an honest conversation that ultimately promotes respect and tolerance for all regardless of sexual orientation. This documentary does not pretend to be for or against gay rights…but unashamedly in support of human rights and against violence being advocated and/or perpetrated against LGBT Jamaicans. |
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| 2 p.m. | The Four of Us a Reading by Terry W. Sidney Admission: $20 (inclues small reception) Mead Lab Theater 916 G Street, NW Sidney takes us on emotion ride through the lives of Eddie and Brian. They fell in love in high school and promised each other undying love. After college everything changes, Eddie takes a wife, and they go their separate ways. 18 years later Eddie's son commits suicide. The two men reunite and try to unravel the bitter history between them, but what happens is more than either expected. This story addresses many of the issues that still challenge the political and social issues in the African American community when it comes to sexual orientation. What price will our characters pay for denying the spirit that defines them? For more information: beyonddarkcorners.com or ecpstage@yahoo.com |
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| 5 - 8 p.m. |  Poetry Slam hosted by Buttafly SoulAdmission: $15 Hyatt Regency |
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| 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. | Soul Train Dance Party featuring DJ Mandrill Admission: $15 Hyatt Regency |
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Sunday, May 27 |
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| 10 a.m. - Noon | Faith Service organized by Courtney Williams Hyatt Regency |
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| Noon – 6 p.m. | "It's A Family Affair" DC Black Pride Health and Wellness Expo Francis-Stevens Educational Campus, 23 & O Street, NW (outside) Featuring food, community vendors, children's play area, DJ and entertainment honoring Etta James, Whitney Houston and Vesta Williams. Tennis and basketball Courts wil be available for the exclusive use of Black Pride Expo attendees. |
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