Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker shares the good news:
“I spoke with Chief Smith this morning and I’m glad to report that the decision to close DuPont Circle Park is being rescinded. The Park is central to the lgbtq community, and neighbors will be able to enjoy it this year for World Pride.”
Thanks to (another) Zach for sharing the original news: “This was emailed from the Mayor’s Office to a Dupont Circle ANC.” (more…)
From MPD:
“On Friday, June 6, 2025, and Saturday, June 7, 2025, motorists should take into consideration the following parking restrictions and street closures associated with the World Pride Parade and Block Party: (more…)
Thanksk to Jim for sending from 15th Street, NW: (more…)
1001 North Capitol Street, NE at K Street
Thanks to JP for sending the for sale/lease sign now up at the former church once planned to be the home for Town 2.0.
“Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.”
-Langston Hughes
Thanks to all who have written in about Larry’s Lounge:
“Looks like Larry’s Lounge was closed on Saturday April 12th by the Health Department. Does anybody know what’s going on?”
Another reader writes: (more…)
Thanks to J. for passing on from IG:
“DC, we’re coming to your city for SEASON 10, and we need great stories for Queer Eye !!! Spread the word!! 🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽”
Stay tuned.
2009 14th Street, NW previously home to the Gibson
“Spark Social House
DC’s non-alcoholic LGBTQ+ bar and cafe, sparking connections at 14th and yo(u).
All ages welcome during the day, 18+ after 8pm.”
I don’t think I’ve seen the front window grate down in over 20 years: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Note – LGB (minus the T) – much like the Stonewall National Monument website. Erasing history.”
From NPS’ Dupont Circle website:
“In the 1970s, Dupont Circle became a welcoming place for the city’s LGB community.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I have on a very good source that the Eagle bar is returning on Jan 22nd. My source tells me they will be at 1357 U Street NW.
My guess is it’s different owners than the folks who had the DC Eagle up to 2020 (which was in NE)… looking this up led me down an interesting rabbit hole on the ownership structure and relationship between the Eagle bars in different cities (apparently there is none!)
Anyway, fun news about another gay bar!”
Another spots their IG: (more…)
Thanks to JP for sending from 17th and R Street, NW: “New artwork for the high heel race.”
From the High Heel event page:
“The Annual 17th Street High Heel Race is a time to celebrate the diversity of DC’s LGBTQ+ community and join thousands of costumed spectators cheer on costumed drag queens, drag kings and community members as they race down 17th Street NW. Lively and filled with local drag entertainment and much more, you won’t want to miss this DC tradition!
HIGH HEEL RACER INFORMATION: (more…)
