As World Pride 2025 arrives in Washington, D.C., Dupont Underground proudly stands at the heart of this global celebration, marking 50 years of Pride in our nation's capital.
Embracing the theme "Matters of Pride" we invite you to join us in honoring the diverse threads that weave our community together.
As the city comes alive with parades, concerts, and cultural festivities, Dupont Underground offers a unique space where local and international art, history, and identity converge.
Together, let's celebrate love, resilience, and the vibrant tapestry of the LGBTQ+ community.
TICKETS AVAILABLE PER SHOW ON THE EVENTS PAGE.
SEE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR A FULL LISTING OF ALL SHOWS & TICKETS.
Berlin Underground: Video Works from n.b.k. (art exhibition)
May 17-June 29
From Goethe-Institut, at Dupont Underground
Free and open to the public Friday, Saturday, & Sundays 11-5
An innovative exhibition, marking Berlin’s global legacy of artistic excellence, openness, tolerance, and freedom of expression, coming to the U.S. capital this summer in celebration of World Pride.
Berlin has long stood as a beacon of subversion and avant-garde spirit—a city where underground movements have shaped culture and challenged convention. Berlin Underground embraces this identity, presenting powerful video works that explore the urgency of change and the radical acceptance of diverse identities in a city that draws artists from around the world.
Damn Fine Art Show (& Sale)
May 17 - June 29
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!
Vienna Underground: The Life of Sean DeLear
May 14, 7PM
From Austrian Cultural Forum DC at Dupont Underground
Free and open to the public
Film to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Pride celebrations in Washington DC
Synopsis:
The Life of Sean DeLear by Austrian director Markus Zizenbacher is a vibrant, multi-faceted, propulsive documentary portraying this multidisciplinary artist and scene queen in a variety of different circles, from the beautiful elite to the queer punks of LA in the late 1990s and 2000s. DeLear broke barriers by being black and gay in the art world and in the music scene. After he relocated to Vienna in the early 2010s, he befriended Zizenbacher and entrusted his treasure-trove audiovisual archive to him. These jagged hand-held snapshots offer a glimpse into the electric days and nights a quarter of a century ago, placed in retrospective context by present-day testimony from people who knew SeanDe best and loved him the most.
Orig. Title: The Life of Sean DeLear
Year: 2024
Country: Austria
Duration: 82 min
Filming locations: United States, England, Austria
Director: Markus Zizenbacher
(Explicit language, nudity, drugs, smoking)
POINT COUNTERPOINT
May 16, Doors open 6:15, Performance 7 pm
SOLD OUT
Counterpoint Concert closes its season with a performance in the vibrant and historic Dupont Underground, featuring acclaimed cellist, Gabriel Cabezas, and award-winning percussionist, Jeff Stern. Founder & pianist, Natalia Kazaryan, will be joining them in this diverse and exciting program, celebrating the history and communicative power of counterpoint from the Baroque period to the 21st century.
PROGRAM
J.S. Bach – Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major Andy Akiho – 21 for cello, marimba, and electronics Caroline Shaw – Boris Kerner for cello and flower pots Arvo Pärt – Spiegel im Spiegel for cello and piano Gabriella Smith – Imaginary Pancake for solo piano Michael Laurello - I always visit the same imaginary city when I dream for solo percussion
The Dancing of Fire!
Poetry ShowcaseS
RESCHEDULE TO JUNE 20
By . Alexandr;a Bernard and Dupont Undeground
This ain’t just a poetry show. It’s a war cry and celebration.
The Dancing of Fire is a direct response to the erasure of our voices, our spaces, and our queer identities.
This night is for the ones who survived the burn and chose to blaze.
Four poets. No apologies. Just heat.
Featured poets are:
Copenhagen Underground
SAUNA - A Steamy Cis-Trans Love Story
May 29, 7PM
From The Danish Embassy in Washington DC, at Dupont Underground
Free and open to the public
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).
Get ready to groove and giggle as you celebrate Pride!
Family Friendly Dance Party
June 1, 3-6
Free and open to the public
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!
Rome Underground
June 4, 7PM
From Italian Cultural Institute of Washington, at Dupont Underground
Free and open to the public
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.
Heaven Can Wait!
June 5, Doors: 6 PM, , Show: 7PM
From Picnic Theater
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.
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.
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Unmasked: Freedom in Full Color
Laws to Living an Unmasked LifeJune 5, Doors: 6 PM, , Show: 7PM
June 6, 7:30 & June 7, 8 PM
Cabaret, Cocktails and Conversation - Alliance for New Music-Theater
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.
Stockholm Underground
June 8, 7PM
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
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, 7PM
Froma SPAIN arts & culture and the Alliance Française, at Dupont Underground
Free and open to the public: RSVP on Eventbrite.
An unforgettable music night with DJ sets from France and Spain, honoring the legacy of LGTBQIA+ artists during the early days of the HIV/AIDS crisis
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.
Artist Gathering & Pride Celebration
June 20, 7PM
Artists participating in the Damn Fine Art Show encouraged to attend and speak about your work!
Free and open to the public
Arts Exchange
Share a part of your artistic vision and receive someone else's with a memorable takeaway.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a tangible item emblematic of your artistic work, worth no more than $25, to exchange with another artist. An example could be preparatory sketches, draft but signed copies of written work, a sample track—whatever you find to be creative, fun, and inexpensive.
All artists participating in the exchange receive a randomized item from another participating artist halfway through the event.
While not required, we encourage artists to include a social media handle or website information so that the recipient can follow your work in the future.
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Museum Walk Weekend
Visit six cultural institutions in the Dupont Circle and Kalorama neighborhoods during the annual Walk Weekend!
June 21 & 22, 11-4
Free and open to the public
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)
*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
THE SEASON REIMAGINED: INTERACTIVE. IMMERSIVE. UNDERGROUND.
June 28, 7PM
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.