Copenhagen Undeground

SAUNA’ - A Steamy Cis-Trans Love Story

On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Pride celebrations in Washington DC and WorldPride, 2025, The Danish Embassy presents a screening of the queer love story 'SAUNA'.

The film, officially selected for Sundance Film Festival 2025, is a queer love story set in Copenhagen’s queer community about a gay man falling in love with a transgender man.

'SAUNA' is Danish Director Mathias Broe’s feature debut. Indiewire called the film: 'A Steamy Cis-Trans Love Story that authentically speaks to the trans experience, offering a unique yet relevant love story that treats the complexities of queer desire with nuance and compassion.

This film may not be appropriate for all audience. The film has explicit adult content (explicit sex scenes).

Tickets available on Eventbrite.

• Doors open: 7:00

• Performance: 7:30

This event is part of a program series at @dupontunderground by members of EUNIC DC - the European Union National Institutes for Culture - in connection with World Pride and the Berlin Underground exhibition. For all events visit dupontunderground.org/events   

BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.
Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.

Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.

Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

Get ready to groove and giggle as you celebrate Pride!

Join us for a super fun, family-friendly dance party at the unique Dupont Underground on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 3 PM to 6 PM, right in the heart of World Pride celebrations!

Bring your little movers and shakers (and your own dancing shoes!) for an afternoon filled with music, laughter, and tons of excitement. We'll have a fantastic playlist of kid-friendly tunes that will get everyone on their feet.

But that's not all! We're bringing the fun with:

• Bubble Bonanza: Prepare for a cascade of colorful bubbles floating through the air, creating a magical atmosphere for dancing and playing.

• Sticker Mania: We'll have a dazzling array of stickers for kids (and adults who are young at heart!) to collect and decorate with.

• Plenty of Space to Bust a Move: The Dupont Underground offers a cool and spacious setting for everyone to dance freely and express themselves.

This event is the perfect way to celebrate World Pride with the whole family in a welcoming and joyful environment. Come as you are, bring your smiles, and let's make some unforgettable memories on the dance floor!

Don't miss out on this exciting family adventure! Grab your tickets now and get ready to dance the afternoon away!

Tickets Available on Eventbrite.

Made possible with generous support from World Pride & the Capital Pride Alliance..

Rome Underground

Short film and ballet to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Pride celebrations in Washington DC

On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Pride celebrations in Washington DC and WorldPride 2025, the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington presents “Rome Underground”, an evening in the company of Roma Pride President Mario Colamarino, the choreographer of The Washington Ballet Mimmo Miccolis, and the dancers and artists of The Washington Ballet and “Divas in Drag – Italian Opera Company”. This event, in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Washington and Dupont Underground, intends to be a celebration of Italian culture and a powerful homage to human diversity in all its forms: gender, identity, expression, body, emotion, and worldview.

Join us for the screening of “Rome World Pride 2000 - In Pride We Trust”, the original short movie dedicated to the first World Pride event, hosted by Rome in 2000, directed and created by Mario Colamarino. Mario Colamarino, spokesperson for Roma Pride, will share unpublished videos and images from the archives of the Circolo di Cultura Omosessuale Mario Mieli of Rome, bringing to life the stories and struggles of the people who made that historic event possible.

The evening will be complemented by a ballet conceived by Mimmo Miccolis, an exclusive performance titled “HEROICA”. This danced act of resistance, remembrance, and pride merges Italian opera with bold contemporary music — from Verdi to Måneskin — and builds an emotional and symbolic bridge between past and present.

Logo design by This January.

Tickets available on Eventbrite, starting May 21.

This event is part of a program series at @dupontunderground by members of EUNIC DC - the European Union National Institutes for Culture - in connection with World Pride and the Berlin Underground exhibition. For all events visit dupontunderground.org/events   

On Thursday June 5, join the Picnic Theatre Company at Dupont Underground for a live performance of a parody play, Heaven Can Wait!

A Washington Post investigative reporter, on the cusp of winning the coveted Pulitzer Prize for journalism, is accidentally taken away from his body by an overanxious angel before he was meant to die. The reporter returns to life in the body of a recently murdered millionaire. How will the reporter adjust to his predicament, avoid his treacherous adversaries, and find his way back to his life and vocation?

Join us as The Picnic Theatre Company presents our loving parody of the classic Heaven Can Wait – a story so beloved that the original 1940s movie has been remade twice as the iconic, Warren Beatty version from the 1970s, and again by comedian Chris Rock in the 2000s.

This story takes place in Washington DC, present day.

Doors Open, Drinks: 6 PM
Show Time: 7 PM (90 minutes)

Directed by Steve Rochlin

Starring:
Sara Cook * Nova Daly * Chris Fowler * Jennifer Goldsmith-Grinspoon * Bruce Kieloch * Alexa Newlin * Daniela McInerney * Antonio Olivo * Steve Rochlin * Kevin Rooney * Amirah Sequeira * Christina Sevilla * Hugo Verges * David White

All proceeds benefit the preservation of the Dupont Underground modern urban art space.
Enjoy cocktails and music at 6pm, performance at 7pm.

Tickets available on Eventbrite.


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BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.

Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

Unmasked: Freedom in Full Color

Laws to Living an Unmasked Life

Alliance for New Music-Theatre and Arts Club of Washington collaborate to bring you

The George Fulginiti Series: Cabaret, Cocktails & Conversation

On Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, Alliance for New Music-Theatre partners with Dupont Underground to reprise the next installment of the company’s George Fulginiti Series: Cabaret, Cocktails and Conversation. At this empowering and uplifting Pride Month event, vocal artist and composer Deacon, with collaborator Aran, presents his own rules for fully-realized living through poetry and song.

Deacon insists on an indulgent audience dress code he describes as “Over the top. Show your true colors. Dress to impress yourself. Flashy, glam and glitz. NO FEAR and NO HOLDING BACK.”

The George Fulginiti Cabaret Series honors Founding Member of Alliance for New Music-Theatre George Fulginiti-Shakar, who was for many years a local star in the DC theatre orbit, serving as music director of many productions at Arena Stage, Ford’s Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre, Studio Theatre, as well as serving as Founder/Director of the DC Cabaret Network and many of Alliance for New Music-Theatre’s own productions.

Tickets available on Eventbrite.

BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.

Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

Unmasked: Freedom in Full Color

Laws to Living an Unmasked Life

Alliance for New Music-Theatre and Arts Club of Washington collaborate to bring you

The George Fulginiti Series: Cabaret, Cocktails & Conversation

On Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, Alliance for New Music-Theatre partners with Dupont Underground to reprise the next installment of the company’s George Fulginiti Series: Cabaret, Cocktails and Conversation. At this empowering and uplifting Pride Month event, vocal artist and composer Deacon, with collaborator Aran, presents his own rules for fully-realized living through poetry and song.

Deacon insists on an indulgent audience dress code he describes as “Over the top. Show your true colors. Dress to impress yourself. Flashy, glam and glitz. NO FEAR and NO HOLDING BACK.”

The George Fulginiti Cabaret Series honors Founding Member of Alliance for New Music-Theatre George Fulginiti-Shakar, who was for many years a local star in the DC theatre orbit, serving as music director of many productions at Arena Stage, Ford’s Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre, Studio Theatre, as well as serving as Founder/Director of the DC Cabaret Network and many of Alliance for New Music-Theatre’s own productions.

Tickets available on Eventbrite.

BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.

Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

Stockholm Underground

• From Embassy of Sweden, at Dupont Underground

• Free and open to the public

A celebration of equality, modernity, and diversity.

Join us for an unforgettable night featuring renowned literary voices, politicians from the City of Stockholm, inspiring conversations with LGBTQI+ advocates & electrifying performances—including the live world premiere of the single “My Love (is the way it's supposed to be)” by Swedish Petter Wallenberg featuring American drag icon Lady Bunny. Enjoy art, connect with like-minded individuals, and immerse yourself in the spirit of Stockholm.

Welcome to Sweden’s capital city, a place where equality is a way of life!

#stockholmlovesequality

Tickets available on Eventbrite.

Switzerland Underground

• June 11, time to be announced

• From Embassy of Switzerland, at Dupont Underground

• Free and open to the public

Details to be announced!

Paris X Madrid Underground

• June 12, 7 PM

• DJ Sets

• Free and open to the public

Join in as we celebrate World Pride through the vibrant LGBTQ+ cultures of Paris and Madrid — two cities where queer expression shines in Europe.

Our DJ's will be bringing the best sounds from these two European cities right to the nation's capital. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy timeless tunes as two well-known DJ's mix European hits from across the decades. The artists played will be either LGBTQ artists or allies of the LGBTQ movement, and also paying homage to those who died of AIDS in the 80s.

Iconic songs in an unforgettable location! Dance the night away in Dupont Underground, a historic arts venue and former 1949 streetcar station, now transformed into a space for bold, underground creativity. There will be a cash bar selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages onsite.

About the DJ's:

David Dupre

After moving to the US from France, David became very involved in the Los Angeles scene, with residencies at the Ace Hotel and the C-Loft in the Art District. Now established in DC, he is resident DJ at Opaline of Sofitel and hosts the “One For You” show on Eaton Radio. His style of music is at the meeting point between Chic and Underground. You may have heard him recently at the Feel Listening Lounge under the name One4u, or at the "Roads to Paris" event organized by NBC at the French Ambassador’s residence for the 2024 Olympics.

Pamplo

Hailing from Spain, Pamplo got his start like so many DJs before him—playing for friends at
parties. Thanks to hard work and a job he landed with an event production company,
Pamplo was opened up to a world of performing opportunities. For almost a decade, he has
DJed for bars, clubs, and special events in Washington DC and other countries such as
Colombia, Barbados, El Salvador, and Spain, among others.
Pamplo is an open format DJ, so nothing is off limits when he is in charge. He brings together different genres of electronic music and more to get the crowd amped and the dancing hot. He is constantly working on his sound and expanding his music selection so there’s always something new to be heard.

Tickets on Eventbrite.

BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.

Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.

Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.

Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.

Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.

Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

Museum Walk Weekend

Visit six cultural institutions in the Dupont Circle and Kalorama neighborhoods during the annual Walk Weekend!

By the Dupont Kalorama Museums Consortium

The following museums will be open for free on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 from 11 am-4 pm.* Bring your parents, kids, friends, and neighbors!

• Anderson House, The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati and a National Historic Landmark

• Dupont Underground, Multidisciplinary platform for creative expression housed in an abandoned streetcar station

• National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Institution preserving the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the US

• O Museum in The Mansion, 112 rooms, over 80 secret doors, immersive themed exhibits, and the most unique collection of artifacts in the country

• The Phillips Collection, America's first museum of modern art

• The President Woodrow Wilson House, Home of the 28th president and a National Trust for Historic Preservation Historic Site (open Saturday only)

Learn more about the Dupont Kalorama Museums Consortium.

*Visitors to the O Museum will be able to view a special exhibit as well as the outdoor gardens and gatehouse. To view all exhibits and search for secret doors guests must purchase a ticket. The President Woodrow Wilson House will only be open Saturday, June 21.

Tickets for the free entry on Eventbrite.

Museum Walk Weekend

Visit six cultural institutions in the Dupont Circle and Kalorama neighborhoods during the annual Walk Weekend!

By the Dupont Kalorama Museums Consortium

The following museums will be open for free on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 from 11 am-4 pm.* Bring your parents, kids, friends, and neighbors!

• Anderson House, The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati and a National Historic Landmark

• Dupont Underground, Multidisciplinary platform for creative expression housed in an abandoned streetcar station

• National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Institution preserving the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the US

• O Museum in The Mansion, 112 rooms, over 80 secret doors, immersive themed exhibits, and the most unique collection of artifacts in the country

• The Phillips Collection, America's first museum of modern art

• The President Woodrow Wilson House, Home of the 28th president and a National Trust for Historic Preservation Historic Site (open Saturday only)

Learn more about the Dupont Kalorama Museums Consortium.

*Visitors to the O Museum will be able to view a special exhibit as well as the outdoor gardens and gatehouse. To view all exhibits and search for secret doors guests must purchase a ticket. The President Woodrow Wilson House will only be open Saturday, June 21.

Tickets for the free entry on Eventbrite.

BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.

Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.

Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.

Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!

THE SEASON REIMAGINED: INTERACTIVE. IMMERSIVE. UNDERGROUND.

Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the creative heartbeat of Chamber Dance Project’s June 2025 season— and discover how it all came together, from concept to curtain. This is your chance to interact with dancers, musicians, and production artists and see how they bring the magic of live performance to life. 

At The Season Reimagined, you won’t just watch — you’ll experience. Dive into virtual and live experience stations designed to let you explore the intricate process behind the artistry:

• Feel the precision of pointe work with our dancers’ shoes,

• Experiment with sound on the electric violin,

• Control the lights with our stage manager’s cue sequence,

• Touch the costumes and mingle with our Costume Director,

• Step into the action! Try on holsters, hats, water-squirters and some movements from our Cowboys.

Each station offers a hands-on, immersive experience that gives you a deeper connection to the art that takes place on stage. This event reveals the innovation, dedication, and collaboration that make Chamber Dance Project’s work so unique.

The art doesn’t stop when the curtain falls.
Join us for an unforgettable evening where you become a part of the process. Don’t just see the art — experience it in the making.

Ticket information available on the Chamber Dance Project website.

BERLIN UNDERGROUND and the Damn Fine Art Show free & open to the public Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays May 18-June 29.

Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k.

Goethe-Institut Washington's newest exhibition, with works by Hito Steryl, Ming Wong, Alicja Kwade, Candice Breitz, and more from the collection at Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) Video-Forum in Berlin.

Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
Dupont Underground is proud to curate works from DMV area artists for view and sale during World Pride. For the first Damn Fine Art Show works are from LGBTQIA+ artists and/or self-identified allies. Works are priced under $500 — buy some original artwork today and support local artists!