Our end-of-the-week picks for June 6-8, 2025
We've gathered up some fun things to do in DC this weekend. You can also read what else is going on during the week and throughout the month.
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Friday
Pride on the Pier – June 6-7
The Wharf and The Washington Blade have partnered to host the sixth edition of Pride on the Pier, which will align with the final weekend of WorldPride 2025. Throughout the two days, DC’s prime waterfront spot will feature family-friendly activities, a live DJ, plenty of dancing, a boat parade, a fireworks show and more. Tickets are available for a VIP experience.
Friday: 3-10 p.m. | Saturday: 12-10 p.m. | More Info
District & Transit Pier, 101 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024
2025 WorldPride Boat Parade – June 6
As part of Pride on the Pier, the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade will traverse down the Washington Channel in celebration. Expect roughly 30 decorated boats to begin an aquatic journey at 7 p.m. sharp. The parade will be followed by a fireworks show at 10 p.m.
7 p.m. | Free Admission
District & Transit Pier, 101 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024
We Are Them: A WorldPride Drag Race Party – June 6
With WorldPride happening in DC, you can bet there’s a major drag show going down. The Anthem hosts this extravaganza featuring more than 15 of the most dynamic, daring and dazzling drag queens around. VIP packages are offered that include chances to snap photos with the stars of the show.
8 p.m. | Tickets
The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
WorldPride Music Festival: Global Dance Party – June 6-7
For the first time ever, the grandest LGBTQ+ celebration arrives in DC to mark the 50th anniversary of Capital Pride. This two-day music festival features three stages of world-class talent, including J. Lo, Troye Sivan, RuPaul and Trisha Paytas. Expect a massive global dance party from Jake Resnicow's Dreamland, produced by Insomniac Events and Club Glow—the team behind the iconic 2019 WorldPride in NYC.
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RFK Festival Grounds, 2400 E Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Nats Postgame Summer Concert Series: Natasha Bedingfield – June 6
This UK sensation burst onto the charts in the early 2000s on the heels of “Unwritten,” one of the decade’s most infectious hits and the opening theme song to MTV’s The Hills. Since then, Natasha Bedingfield has built a career filled with R&B-flavored hits, leading to more than 20 million records sold worldwide. Nats Park will be rocking for this postgame concert. Your admission to the concert is included with your game tickets.
Tickets
Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC
Notes & Frames: Classic Film Scores – June 6-7
The National Symphony Orchestra brings timeless melodies to life during this performance that celebrates music’s power during some of cinema’s greatest moments. Led by conductor Teddy Abrams, expect to hear gems from classics like King Kong, Robin Hood, Ben Hur, Wuthering Heights, Sunset Boulevard, Now, Voyager, Vertigo, Lawrence of Arabia, Once Upon a Time in America, Taxi Driver and E.T., among others.
Tickets
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566
Saturday
WorldPride Parade – June 7
Celebrate love, identity and inclusion as the WorldPride Parade marches down Constitution Avenue with colorful floats, spirited performers and joyful crowds. Spanning nearly 20 blocks in the heart of Washington, DC, this historic parade culminates with a post-parade concert headlined by Cynthia Erivo on the Capitol Concert Stage.
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Constitution Ave NW between 7th & 17th Streets, Washington, DC
WorldPride Street Festival and Concert – June 7-8
During WorldPride Weekend, the Capital Pride Festival and Concert expands to two full days on the National Mall, transforming downtown Washington, DC into a vibrant hub of LGBTQ+ celebration. Enjoy local and national performers, food and drink gardens, interactive exhibits and festive energy with hundreds of thousands of attendees.
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National Mall between 3rd & 7th Streets NW, Washington, DC
Street Fest – Through June 8
Union Market District packs consecutive weekends with art, entertainment, dance and much, much more. Street Fest includes eight specially curated art shows, the sixth annual Light Reel Film Festival, a collision of punk rock and circus arts from NY Circus Project, dance parties and classes, singalongs, live artmaking and plenty to eat and drink.
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Union Market District, 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Frankenstein – Through June 22
Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece comes to the stage at Klein Theatre thanks to Shakespeare Theatre Company and the writing/directing talents of Emily Burns. The foundational tale concerns Elizabeth and Victor Frankenstein and the creation of a monster that continues to resonate throughout contemporary art.
Tickets
Klein Theatre, 450 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Black Sabbath – The Ballet – June 4-8
The Birmingham Royal Ballet debuts at the Kennedy Center with the first true heavy metal ballet experience. Orchestral interpretations of the music of another legendary Birmingham group, Black Sabbath, are accompanied by dance across three acts: the songs, the band and the fans.
Tickets
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566
The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical – June 3 – July 13
If you’re full of fear and loathing, boy, does Signature Theatre have a show for you this summer. A rock musical about Hunter S. Thompson promises to be a raucous, bewildering immersion into Gonzo journalism, political anarchy and drug culture. The anticipated production is directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley.
Tickets
Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206
Perfume Genius – June 7
Mike Hadreas, who performs as Perfume Genius, creates some of the most heartfelt and distinctive music in indie rock today, standing out as an LGBTQ+ artist unafraid to address controversial issues head on. His albums feature spellbinding and emotional songs that can come in the form of quiet ballads or Bowie-esque stompers. Perfume Genius is the perfect performer for this official WorldPride 2025 event at 9:30 Club.
6 p.m. | Tickets
9:30 Club, 815 V Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Sunday
With Passion and Purpose: Gifts from the Collection of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson – June 7 – Oct. 5
A collection that spans 100 years of Black creativity comes to the National Gallery of Art’s East Building Mezzanine thanks to Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson. The largest group of objects by Black artists to enter the museum’s collection at one time includes 175 works. These range from lyrical abstractions to intricate sculptures to well-known paintings. Featured artists include Jacob Lawrence, Archibald Motley, Vivian Browne, Mildred Thompson, Alison Saar and many others.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Free Admission
National Gallery of Art, 4th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20565
Mosaic Theater: Andy Warhol in Iran
Set in 1976, the new production from Mosaic Theater Company set to debut at the Atlas Performing Arts Center concerns the Empress Farah and her desire for iconic artist Andy Warhol to compose pop-art portraits of the royals in Tehran. The plan is disrupted when a University student takes Warhol hostage, leading to a lethal showdown.
Tickets
Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
International March on Washington & Rally – June 8
Join a powerful display of unity and pride as the International March on Washington & Rally honors the legacy of LGBTQ+ activists and changemakers. The day begins with a 9:30 a.m. rally at the Lincoln Memorial, followed by a 12 p.m. march through the city, culminating at the U.S. Capitol.
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Lincoln Memorial, 2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW, Washington, DC 20037
WorldPride Closing Concert – June 8
End WorldPride 2025 on a high note with the epic Closing Concert on the Capitol Concert Stage, featuring high-energy performances from Doechii, Khalid, 2AM Ricky and more. Celebrate the final day of festivities in the heart of Washington, DC.
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Capitol Concert Stage, U.S. Capitol Grounds, First St SE, Washington, DC 20004
Places to Stay
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