Arts & Entertainment

D.C. arts briefs: events through Nov. 8

Etheridge plays the Strathmore, Gay Men’s Chorus kicks off season with cabaret and more

Published

12 years ago

November 1, 2012

Santiago Melli-Huber

Melissa Etheridge (Photo by James Minchin III)

Melissa Etheridge at Strathmore

Academy Award- and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge recently released her 12th studio album, “4th Street Feeling,” and plays the Music Center at Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda) tonight.

The “Come To My Window” singer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011 and is currently on tour.

While in the area, Etheridge will also perform at the National Museum of Women in the Arts and receive their Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts on Sunday, though tickets are no longer available.

Tickets for the concert at Strathmore begin at $57.50 and can be purchased at strathmore.org.

Gay Men’s Chorus at Town

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(Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington is holding its fourth annual Home Cooked Cabaret at Town Danceboutique (2009 8th St NW) on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

The theme this year is “Showmen and Showstoppers” and includes cocktails and a cabaret show with songs of Broadway shows such as “Chicago,” “Gypsy,” “A Chorus Line” and more.

Following the show are a variety of dinner parties in homes across D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100 for reserved seating and $75 for general admission. For more information, visit gmcw.org.

Rachael Sage at the Birchmere

Rachael Sage, an LGBT ally, plays the Birchmere (3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria) Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.

The singer-songwriter is joined by UK troubadour Al Stewart (“Year of the Cat”).

She then embarks on a European tour for the remainder of November before returning for more U.S. shows in December and January.

Sage released her 10th album, “Haunted by You,” this year as well as an acoustic EP version of “Haunted by You.”

She won the 2009 OUTMusic Award for Outstanding Songwriter and the 2009 and 2011 OUTMusic Awards for Outstanding Producer.

Tickets for the show are $29.50. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit rachaelsage.com or birchmere.com.

Related Topics:Gay Men's Chorus of Washington GMCW Melissa Etheridge Out & About Rachael Sage

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Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier returns bigger than ever with two-day WorldPride celebration

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22 hours ago

April 15, 2025

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The Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier will be extended to a two-day celebration in honor of WorldPride coming to D.C. this year. Taking place on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 at The Wharf, this year’s event promises more entertainment, more community, and more pride than ever before — all set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of our nation’s capital.

With the addition of Friday, the party kicks off at 3 p.m., with the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at 7 p.m. As an Official WorldPride Partner event, the boat parade will feature 30 decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. For information on signing up for the boat parade contact Stephen Rutgers at [email protected].

Saturday’s signature Pier Party kicks off at 12 p.m., featuring a drag show, DJ’s, streaming of the WorldPride Parade, and the iconic Fireworks Show Presented by the Leonard-Litz Foundation — one of D.C. Pride’s most anticipated spectacles.

“We’re expanding Washington Blade Pride on the Pier to reflect the excitement and momentum building for WorldPride in D.C.,” said Blade publisher Lynne Brown. “It’s a celebration of our community’s progress and a powerful reminder of the joy and visibility Pride brings to the heart of our city.”

Now in its seventh year, Washington Blade Pride on the Pier extends the city’s annual celebration of LGBTQ visibility to the bustling Wharf waterfront with an exciting array of activities and entertainment for all ages. The District Pier will offer DJs, dancing, drag, and other entertainment. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase for those 21 and older.

Pride on the Pier is free and open to the public, with VIP tickets available for exclusive pier access, hosted bars, and private viewing areas for the boat parade and the fireworks show. To purchase VIP tickets visit www.prideonthepierdc.com/vip.

Friday VIP: 5-9 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, cash bar and complimentary drink.

Saturday VIP Session #1: 2-5 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered food, and an open bar.

Saturday VIP Session #2: 6-9 p.m., enjoy the air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered snacks and dinner, and open bar with a front-row view of the fireworks.

Event Details:

📍 Location: District Pier at The Wharf (101 District Sq., S.W., Washington, D.C.)
📅 Dates: Friday, June 6 & Saturday, June 7, 2025
🛥️Boat Parade: 7 p.m. (June 6). 🎆 Fireworks Show: 9 p.m. (June 7)
🎟️ VIP Tickets: www.PrideOnThePierDC.com/VIP

Event sponsors include Absolut, Capital Pride, DC Fray, Infinate Legacy, Heineken, Leonard-Litz Foundation, Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, Relish Catering, Washingtonian, and The Wharf. More information regarding activities will be released at www.PrideOnThePierDC.com