Events Schedule For The MMOW Weekend

The following is the most current list of MMOW Weekend Events as of April 24, 2000: "*" Indicates an MMOW affiliated event. "v" Indicates an event added or modified since the last calendar. Events are listed in chronological order.

THURSDAY APRIL 27th, 2000

* The United States Holocaust Museum presents "An Evening with Gad Beck," beginning at 7pm. Come hear the extraordinary story of a Gay Jew who survived Nazi Berlin. Beck escaped a deportation camp disguised as a Hitler Youth and led an underground resistance effort against the Nazis throughout World War II, all the while as an openly Gay man. To ensure seating, call tickets.com at (800) 400-9373. The program is free, but service fees apply. Located at 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW. For more information, visit www.ushmm.org..

elan presents a dance party for everyone, but especially for women of color, from 9pm to 2am, at 1129 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. DJ One Love, cover: $10. For more information, call (202) 544-6406, or visit www.elandcusa.com.

FRIDAY APRIL 28th, 2000

* Millennium March on Washington Lobby Day. Lobby your Congressional representatives on issues of concern to the GLBT community, including hate crimes, immigration, employment non-discrimination, the right to marry, and reauthorization of the HIV/AIDS Ryan White Care Act. Brief "How to Lobby" trainings will take place every hour on the hour from 9am to 3pm at the Methodist Church on First and Maryland Sts., NE.

* PFLAG National Conference: "Family Voices for Equality." Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA. Registration begins @ 9am, exhibits open from 6pm - 11pm. For more information, go to www.PFLAG.org.

LLEGO is hosting an Open House at their offices, 1612 K Street, NW Suite 500 from 9am - 6 pm. Drop in for refreshments, to see where we live or just to say hello. This will also serve as your opportunity to sign the "Los Recordamos" banner in honor of those we love who could not march with us. Nuestra casa es su casa! For additionally information contact Tanya Headly at 202.466.8240 x103.

* United States Holocaust Memorial Museum One-Day Symposium: "Persecution of Homosexuals Under the Nazi Regime." Hear leading scholars in the study of Nazi persecution of homosexuals discuss how and why homosexuals were persecuted, why many remained silent after the war, and what research opportunities in the field exist today. Made possible by a generous grant from the Wortman Family Trust. Located at 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW. From 10am to 5pm. Seating is limited. For tickets, call tickets.com at (800) 400-9373 (attendance is FREE, though service fees apply). For more information, visit www.ushmm.org.

* Family Diversity Projects, Inc presents Loves Makes A Family--a display of family pride: This photo-text exhibit features portraits and stories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people and their families. The exhibit opens on April 16th at the Metropolitan Community Church of DC at 474 Ridge St. NW and will be on display through May 4. Throughout the MMOW weekend, the artists who created this exhibit -- photographer, Gigi Kaeser and interviewer/editor, Peggy Gillespie -- will be on hand to talk about the creation of the exhibit and the positive impact this exhibit is having on communities as it travels nationwide. For more information, contact Anthony Carcaldi at 202.863.0333.

The Lesbian and Gay Bands of America is hosting its national conference in DC and invites musicians of all skill levels to attend workshops and rehearsals to prepare for concert performances to be held during the MMOW weekend. For more information, contact Russell Williams at (713) 524-0218, e-mail LGBAinfo@aol.com, or visit www.gaybands.org.

Gay.com is hosting a Welcome Center all weekend, from 9am to 6pm at the Doyle Hotel in Dupont Circle (at 19th and Q Sts. NW). The Welcome Center will include a Cyber Lounge, a press center, the HIV Life's Positive Living Room, and meeting spaces. Stop by to relax, check your e-mail, and grab a complimentary gift bag and survival kit (while supplies last). Check out www.Gay.com. for more information.

LLEGO is hosting an Open House at their offices between 9am and 6pm, at 1612 K St., NW, Suite 500. Drop in for refreshments, to say hello, and to sign the "Los Recordamos" banner in honor of those we love who could not march with us. For more information, call (202) 466-8240, ext.103.

The Capital Area Log Cabin Republican Club and the Log Cabin Republican Club of Northern Virginia are hosting a Reception for Log Cabin members, other Republicans, and friends attending the Millennium March on Washington, from 6pm-8pm at the Capitol Brewing Company (2 Massachusetts Ave., NE). $20 donation at the door, to benefit the Mautner Project for Lesbians with breast cancer. For more information, visit http://welcome.to/lcrnova.

* Twice Blessed Reception for GLBT Jews, 6-8pm at the Jewish Community Center in Dupont Circle, Cost: $20. For more info or to RSVP, email twiceblessed@hotmail.com.

v Deaf Queer - Rainbow Eastern Region Conference, Peikoff Alumni House, at Gallaudet University. Registration/Delegate Meeting/Ice Breaker Party. For more information go to www.deafqueer.net.rer or contact laurent.baker@juno.com.

* Montage Events: March on Washington Opening Night Gala Dinner, International Trade Center Main Atrium, 6:30 - 10:30pm. Honoring "Millennium Awards" recipients Sir Elton John, Tim Gill, Jehan Agrama, Virginia Apuzzo, Jose Saria, Ellen DeGeneres and Anne Heche. Also, a "Tribute to Jerry Herman," featuring: Leslie Uggams, Rita Moreno, Charles Nelson Reilly, Carol Channing, Jerry Herman, and Sam Harris, with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, the "Stars" of the California Ballet, the Washington, DC Gay Men's Chorus, the Todd Schroeder Singers, and the Entertainment Plus Dancers. Ticket prices for this black-tie dinner range from $250 to $500 (for preferred seating), and special ringside VIP tables available for a limited quantity. Interested Table Captains will receive FREE tickets to the Midnight Galaxy Celebrity Party on Friday, and a VIP ticket to Montage's Saturday Party! If interested, please call (619) 846-4478, or e-mail john@montageevents.com. For tickets, call (800) 792-5919 or visit www.montageevents.com

* National Gay Pilots Association will hold a Reception and Dinner for the Entire Aviation Community from 7pm to10pm at Phillips Seafood Restaurant, 900 Water Street SW. The cost is $45 for an all-you-can-eat buffet. Reservations with NGPA are required. For more information, contact Ron Swanda at (703) 660-3852, or visit www.ngpa.org.

* COLAGE Metro/DC and Rainbow Families/DC are holding an Open House from 3-7pm, at Lammas Bookstore, 1607 17th Street, NW. Following the Open House, there will be a dinner at the DuPont Italian Kitchen for children of GLBT parents, from 7pm to 11pm. For more information, contact Ryan Lalonde, at (202) 332-7380.

* Dignity/USA Welcoming Reception will be held at 7:30pm at the Dignity Center, 721 8th St., SE (near Eastern Market Metro).

Rivaga Art & Framing is hosting an opening night reception in honor of artist Chuck Smith, from 7pm to 9pm, at 1612 U Street, NW, Suite 102. The exhibit features photographed images of the male and homosexual image. The reception is free and open to the public. For more information, call (202) 986-2564.

* The Warner Theatre presents comedienne Margaret Cho in her "I'm The One That I Want" tour. Show begins at 8pm. Tickets are available by phone through TicketMaster: (202) 432-SEAT. For more on Margaret Cho, check out /www.margaretcho.net.

* ServiceMembers Legal Defense Network presents a benefit performance of "Another American: Asking and Telling," written and performed by Marc Wolf. Performance time is 8pm, at The Studio Theatre (1333 P Street, NW), followed by a reception at the theater. Benefit ticket price: $75. For more information, or to order tickets, call SLDN at (202) 328-3244.

* Bet Mishpachah invites all who wish to join them for Erev Shabbat (Friday Evening) Services to do so at the National City Christian Church (Thomas Circle, 14th St. and Mass. Ave), beginning at 8:30pm. For more information, contact http://betmishpachah.org/about.html.

American Brotherhood Weekend Leather Event and Contests, Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle NW. For more information, go to www.AmericanBrotherhood.com.

Women's Welcome to Washington Party, 9pm to 3am at The Hung Jury, 1819 H Street NW (in the alley). Come get your grove on with DJ Lady Tawanna, $10 before 11pm, $12 thereafter.

elan presents a high-energy dance party from 9pm to 3am, at 1129 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. DJ Christie James, cover: $10. For more information, call (202) 544-6406, or visit www.elandcusa.com.

* Youth Dance: Benefit for Youth Pride Alliance of Washington, DC, from 10pm to 2am. Ages 24 and under; cost is $5. For more information, visit www.youthpridedc.org, call (703) 518-0631, or e-mail: youthpride@youthpridedc.org.

* Cherry Fund presents the Cherry 5.0 Friday Night Welcome Party. Doors open at 10pm at Club Element, for Weekend and Host Pass holders only. For information about purchasing a Weekend or Host Pass, visit www.cherryfund.com

SATURDAY APRIL 29th, 2000

* Millennium Festival - The Largest National Festival Ever for The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered Community, Our Families, and Friends: 11am to 7pm, Pennsylvania Ave. b/w 3rd and 9th. Entertainment, vendors, food, drink, family area, and dances. Cost: $5 donation. For information, call (202) 776-0100 or go to www.millennium-productions.net.

* The Wedding, a demonstration and ceremony celebrating same-sex marriage. NEW LOCATION: the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, beginning at 10:45am and concluding by 1pm. Music by The Lesbian and Gay Bands of America. Cost: $25.00 with certificate; free without certificate. For more information, call (310) 360-8640 or go to http://www.ufmcc.com/wedding1.htm.

PFLAG Conference (continues): workshops, reception, and banquet. Exhibits open from 7am to 8pm.

Family Diversity Project's Love Makes A Family exhibit (continues).

Gay.com's Welcome Center (continues).

* The National Gay Pilots Association is holding a Breakfast and Networking Meeting with Guest Speaker Bob Baker, Vice Chair of American Airlines. Meeting is from 8:30am to 12:30pm at the Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street SW. There is no charge to attend the Networking Meeting. The price for the full-breakfast buffet is $33. Reservations with NGPA are required for breakfast. For more information, contact Ron Swanda at (703) 660-3852, or visit www.ngpa.org.

* Dignity/USA will host a Drop-In Center and Open House from 9am until 5pm. Located at the Dignity Center, 721 8th St., SE (near the Eastern Market Metro).

YWCA is sponsoring the Race Against Racism - a 5K Run/Walk and Children's Fun Run, beginning at 9am, with 7am registration on 15th Street, between H and I Streets, NW. Proceeds will allow the YWCA to strengthen its racial justice agenda in all program initiatives. For more information, to register, or to volunteer, call Coordinator Sarah Shultz, at (703) 714-2372.

* Oral Majority presents a rally "To Honor Gays In The Military," from 9am to 10:30am, north of the Pentagon on Channel Boundary Road. For more information, contact Jerry McGuire at (301) 946-3016.

Bisexual Insurgence presents "Bi2K: Bisexual Community Activism in the 21st Century." Conference lasts from 10:30am to 3pm. Registration cost: $30. For more information, visit www.bisexualinsurgence.org, or call Rochelle Meyers at (301) 891-7428.

* More Light Presbyterians and That All May Freely Serve present "Meditations on Faith and Justice" with Michael J. Adee, More Light National Field Organizer, and Janie Spahr, That All May Freely Serve, at the Church of the Pilgrims Presbyterian Church, 22nd and P Sts., NW, 11:30 am -1 pm. Lunch will be served. For more information or to RSVP contact Michael Adee at (505) 820-7082 or michaelAdee@aol.com.

Khush (GLBT South Asians in Metro DC), AQUA (Asian Queers United in Action), and Al-Fatiha (LGBTQ Muslims) is hosting a luncheon for Asian and Pacific Islanders, LGBTQ Muslims, and their friends from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Himalayan Grill, 1805 18th Street, NW (near 18th and U). The buffet will cost $6.95 per person.

v "Get Organized! Organizing Gay and Lesbian College Students," Delta Lambda Phi Social Fraternity. 2-3:30 pm at the Old Post Office Pavillion (12 and Penn Ave NW) Third Level Balcony. For more info contact Peter Colohan at outreachvp@mindspring.com.

Millennium Medical Marijuana March - 12pm Rally at Lafayette Park; 3pm March; 4- 8pm Rally and Concert at Henry Bacon Ball Field. For more information, contact Richard Eastman at (323) 661-1720.

GALAXe Pride at Work is hosting a reception at America Restaurant (in Union Station on Massachusetts Ave., SE), from 12pm to 2:30pm. For more information, contact Sam Gatling at (773) 380-3794.

Eagle at IBM diversity network group for LGBT "IBMers" is holding a reception for all IBM employees and their guests, from 12pm to 2:30pm at the Doyle Hotel, located at 1500 New Hampshire Ave., NW. For more information, contact David Chase via e-mail at dchase@us.ibm.com.

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force presents "Honoring Our Allies 2000: Celebrating and Building Our Community," from 12pm to 2pm at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave., NW. Honoring Wilson Cruz, The Indigo Girls, Kathy and Jennifer Levinson, Sandra Thurman, and Lawrence Tribe; Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Kate Clinton. Tickets begin at $75 per person. For more information, call (202) 332-6483, ext. 3219.

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Continuing Medical Education Conference: from 1-5 pm at George Washington University, Ross Hall Room 117 (Foggy Bottom Metro Stop on the Orange Line). GALA to follow, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, at the Omni Shoreham, 2500 Calvert St. NW. For more information, call 415.255.4547, x 311, or go to www.glma.org.

* Palm Springs Gay Veterans will have a Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony, beginning at 1pm at the Congressional Cemetery, 1801 East Street, SE. For more information, contact Tom Swann at (760) 324-5670, or e-mail at mailto:TASwann@aol.com.

* The AIDS Memorial Quilt will hold a new panel dedication ceremony on the National Mall between 12th and 14th Streets on Saturday, from 1- 5pm. Up to 150 12-foot-by-12-foot blocks of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be dedicated. The dedication ceremony will feature new panels added to the Quilt in 1999 to illustrate the ongoing devastation of the AIDS epidemic, and to remind the nation and the world that lives are still being lost to this disease. For more information, call (415) 882-5500, e-mail jbosacki@aol.com, or visit www.aidsquilt.org.

The Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund presents "On the Way to RFK: A Cocktail Reception to Benefit the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund." From 2pm to 5pm, at the Capitol City Brewing Company (2 Massachusetts Ave., NE). Contribution of $20 a the door. For more information, call (202) 842-8679, e-mail events@victoryfund.org, or visit www.victoryfund.org.

* Delta Lambda Phi National Social Fraternity for Gay, Bisexual, and Progressive Men present a Discussion Group on Organizing Gay and Lesbian College Students. From 2pm to 3:30pm, location to be determined; Keg and Cocktail Party with College Fraternity Men, from 7pm- 9pm, location to be determined. Visit www.dlp.org for more information.

* ServiceMembers Legal Defense Network presents a benefit performance of "Another American: Asking and Telling," written and performed by Marc Wolf. Performance time is 2pm, at The Studio Theatre (1333 P Street, NW), followed by a reception at the theater. Benefit ticket price: $75. For more information, or to order tickets, call SLDN at (202) 328-3244.

"A Celebration of the Spirit" - Interfaith Worship Service. Begins at 2pm at The National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW (14th St. and Mass. Ave.); reception to follow service. Convened by the National Religious Roundtable and the Gay/Lesbian Fellowship of National City Christian Church. Participants include Dignity Washington, All Souls Unitarian Church, Seekers Church, Inner Light Unity Fellowship Church, MCC DS, MCC NOVA, Troy Perry, Equal Partners in Faith, Bet Mishachpah, Faith Temple, UMC Reconciling Congregations, AL-Fatiha (GLBTQ Muslims and Friends), Interfaith Fairness Coalition of MD, Hope UCC, DC Radical Faeries, Capitol Area Interweave, African American Women's Clergy Association, Bishop Rainey Cheeks, More Light Presbyterians, and Integrity. Contact Charles Keener at (202) 462-5934 or Charles.Keener@co.fairfax.va.us, Rev Ken South at ksouth@ngltf.org, or Rev. Steven Baines at (202) 296-4672, x 14, or epfnatlofc@aol.com, for more information.

Integrity/Washington, Integrity/Virginia, and National Integrity are sponsoring a Holy Eucharist Service. The service is scheduled for 3pm at St. John's Lafayette Square (1525 H Street - one block north of the White House), and will be presided by Rt. Rev. Mary Adelia McLeod, Bishop of Vermont. Rev. Canon Gene Robinson will preach. For more information, call Joe Voelker at (202) 588-8375.

Gay and Lesbian Alumni/ae of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College is hosting a mixer from 3pm to 6pm, at the Dupont Italian Kitchen, 1637 17th Street (corner of 17th and R Sts., NW). $5 donation at the door. To RSVP, or for more information, call Fran Freely at (773) 506-9689, or e-mail FranFreely@aol.com.

Sophisticated Ladies Productions presents "Soft 'n' Wet" Ladies Party from 3pm to 8pm at the Wet Bar (52 L St., SE), with Bee Jay the DJ. $10 Cover. For more information, call (301) 439-2267.

* YouthUnited presents a national youth rally, 3- 4:30pm, in DuPont Circle. For more information, e-mail YouthUnited2000@hotmail.com, or call Josh Siegel at (202) 332-9262.

Capital Roundup is sponsoring a Speaker's 12-Step Meeting at the United Methodist Church at 10th & G Sts. NW. The meeting begins at 4:30pm. For more information, contact capitalroundup@hotmail.com

* Cherry Fund presents the Saturday Pre-Party Pump at Results - The Gym. Available to Hosts only. For more information on becoming a Host, visit www.cherryfund.com.

American Brotherhood Weekend Leather Event and Contests (continues).

Prime Timers and their friends are invited to a "Welcome to DC Reception," from 4- 6pm at Windows (upstairs, above the Dupont Italian Kitchen) at 17th and R Streets, NW.

v Deaf Queer - Rainbow Eastern Region Conference, Peikoff Alumni House, at Gallaudet University. Registration/Buffet Dinner/RER Pageant Contest. For more information go to www.deafqueer.net or contact laurent.baker@juno.com.

v Keg and Cocktail Party with College Fraternity Men," Delta Lambda Phi Social Fraternity. 6-9pm at Omega DC (Rear of 2122 P Street NW), guests $5.00, Fraternity Brothers $2. For more info contact Peter Colohan at outreachvp@mindspring.com.

Two-Spirit Feast and Celebration, 6 pm, at the Tipis on the National Mall (exact location to be announced). Feast will be followed by social drumming and dancing. Open to all, including non-Two-Spirit people, provided they are respectful and just observe. Absolutely no alcohol or drugs will be allowed in the area. For more information, contact David Young at (303) 939-9021 or wenakuo@juno.com.

* HRC - "Equality Rocks" Concert, RFK Stadium, 6pm (gates open at 4:30pm). For tickets, call Ticket-master in DC: (202) 432-SEAT; outside DC, call: (800) 551-SEAT. For more information, visit www.hrc.org.

* Family Pride Coalition is sponsoring a Family Dance from 6-11pm, at the Doyle Hotel in DuPont Circle, 1500 New Hampshire Ave. NW. Cost: sliding scale $10-20 per family or $5 per individual. For more information call (619) 296-0199 or email program@familypride.org.

* Dignity/Northern Virginia will hold a Catholic Mass at 6:30pm at the Immanual-on-the-Hill Church, 3606 Seminary Road (at Quaker Lane), Alexandria, VA.

People for the American Way Foundation is hosting a benefit concert with "out" artists Steve Gellman, Pat Humphries, Sonia (of Disappear Fear), Magpie, Kim and Reggie Harris, Greg Greenway, and Side by Side. Show starts at 7pm, at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, at 1313 New York Avenue, NW. For more information, call (202) 467-4999.

DC Lambda Squares presents "Swing Thru the Capital," from 7pm to 10:30pm at the Church of the Pilgrims, 2201 P St., NW (near 23rd, off Dupont Circle). Schedule and costs: 7-8pm, Introduction to Square Dancing, $5; 8-10:30pm, mainstream through A2 dancing, $10. For more information, visit www.iagsdc.org/dcls.

* The Morris Mechanic Theatre presents Margaret Cho in her "I'm The One That I Want" tour. Show begins at 8pm. Tickets are priced from $34.50 to $36.50, and are available by phone through TicketMaster: (410) 752-1200. For more on Margaret Cho, check out www.margaretcho.net.

* "Queer Moon Ball, On The Avenue - The First Ever Dance On Historic Pennsylvania Avenue" (Millennium Festival) - Circuit party DJ Brian Norwood, with performance by Erin Hamilton. Vendors, food, and drink. 8pm to midnight, Pennsylvania Ave. between 3rd and 4th. Cost: $10 (at gate only, 21 and up only). For information, call (202) 776-0100 or go to www.millennium-productions.net.

* "Playtime" - A Dance for Youth Under 21 (Millennium Festival) - From 8pm to midnight, at Constitution Ave & 8th Streets. DJ Victor Martinez, cost: $5 (at gate only). For information, call (202) 776-0100 or go to www.millennium-productions.net.

BABY (Benefit AIDS Babies and Youths) is hosting an Art Auction Fundraiser, from 8pm to 11pm, at the Creighton-Davis Gallery, Georgetown Park Mall. There is also a silent auction from April 24th to April 29th. Fundraiser to benefit BABY's new interactive website (talk2baby.org), where families with HIV-affected children can turn for resources, support, and education. For more information, contact Melissa Bitting by phone - (610) 924-0674, or by e-mail - pedspa@hotmail.com; or Lydia Robertson by phone - (703) 683-8711, or by e-mail - perropulga@aol.com

LLEGO presents "Unified Groove", a dance celebrating LGBT communities of color, 9pm - 3am, at The Garage - 1214 18th Street, NW (@ Connecticut Ave. Two blocks south of Dupont Circle. Featuring some of DC's hottest DJs spinning Salsa, R&B, Reggae, Merengue, House & Hip-Hop Cost: $10.

Big Bi Bash: a party at a private residence, sponsored by Bisexual Insurgence from 9pm to ?. Location: Takoma Park. Admission: $5. For more information/directions, call (301) 891-7428.

* "Venus Rising" Premier Dyke Dance and Cabaret, 9pm to 3am at Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle (near Massachusetts and 14th Streets). To benefit MMOW and the Mautner Project, for Lesbians with cancer. DJ's Tracy Young and Lauren McGee. Cost $20 advance and $25 door. For more information, call (202) 728-7565, or visit www.millennium-productions.net.

* Dungeon Dance, The Premier Leather-Fetish-S& M Event, 10pm - 4am at the 9:30 Club, 815 V Street, NW, to benefit The Millennium March on Washington and Metro Teen AIDS. DJ Julian Marsh. Cost: $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information, call 202-331-4455 or go to www.clubdesade.com.

Sober and Serene Dance, cosponsored by Capital Roundup and the Triangle Club. From 10pm until 2am at the Reeves Municipal Building, 14th and U Sts. NW. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Advance purchases can be made at Outlook on 1706 Connecticut Ave. NW in Dupont Circle, (202) 745-1469, or via email at capitalroundup@hotmail.com.

* Cherry Fund presents Saturday's Main Event - Cherry 5.0, at the Old Post Office Pavilion, at 12th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. Doors open at 10pm. DJ Warren Gluck. Cost: $75.00; host and weekend passes also available. For more information, visit www.cherryfund.com.

* Cherry Fund presents Aftershock(TM) DC, an afterhours party with DJ Neil Lewis, following Cherry 5.0's Main Event. From 4-10am at the Element, 714 6th St NW. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Advance sales begin April 1 on Ticketweb.com or April 28-29th at the Cherry 5.0 Welcome Center. For more information, visit www.cherryfund.com or www.jito.com.

* Montage Events presents: "MasterBeat" circuit dance party in the International Trade Center Main Atrium, with DJ David Knapp, from10pm to 4am. "Chaps and Skin" dance party in the International Trade Center Atrium Exhibit Hall, 9pm to 4am. "Divas - Above All!" - a four-hour, non-stop cabaret concert featuring fifteen divas in the International Trade Center Atrium Ballroom, from 10pm to 2am (doors open at 9pm). One ticket price of $69 (advance sale price), or $99 (V.I.P.) buys admission to all three Saturday night events. For tickets call (800) 792-5919 or go to www.montageevents.com.

Sophisticated Ladies Productions presents the Back That Thing UP Dance Party and Show, from 10pm to 3am, at Jenny's Show Lounge (4th and M St., SW, inside Waterside Mall). DJ Lady India. Cover is $12. For more information, call (301) 439-2267.

Two2FAB presents Rapture, an afterhours party with DJ St. Peter of South Beach, immediately following Cherry 5 and Club Montage Events. Cost: $20, advance tickets available at www.Two2FAB.com.

SUNDAY APRIL 30th, 2000

* The Millennium March on Washington - (THE MARCH). 8am: Line up at The Ellipse. 10am to Noon: March to the National Mall. No cost. To sign up a group for the march, please email MMOW Field Organizer Yolanda Reyes at yreyes@mmow.org. Include the name of your group and the approximate size. Yolanda will keep a file of your inquiries and will respond with further instructions as the date of the March approaches.

* Millennium March on Washington - (THE RALLY). National Mall, 12pm to 6pm. No cost.

* Millennium Festival - The Largest National Festival Ever for The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered Community, Our Families, and Friends: 11am to 7pm, Pennsylvania Ave. b/w 3rd and 9th. Entertainment, vendors, food, drink, family area, and dances. Cost: $5 donation. For information, call (202) 776-0100 or go to www.millennium-productions.net.

v Morning Coffee and Service in conjunction with the Augustanta Lutheran Church and the Metro Washington DC Chapter of Lutherans Concerned, 7am coffee and doughnuts, 8am Service at Augustanta Lutheran, 2100 New Hampshire, NW. For more information contact Philip Moeller at 202-543-1282 or pwmoeller@aol.com.

* MCC - Washington, DC: "A Blessing of the Millennium March On Washington," The Reverend Troy Perry, attending. 9am at the MCC Church (5th and Ridge Sts. NW).

* Family Pride Coalition has organized a Family Pride March. Participants should meet at 8:30am in front of the Smithsonian Castle. For more information, contact Siobhan Hinckley, at (202) 467-8111.

* Family Garden. 8am- 4pm. Will include music, entertainment, refreshments, art projects, diaper changing stations, family first aid, and a breast-feeding tent. Located at 7th and Madison, in front of the National Gallery of Art. For more information call 619.296.0199 or email program@familypride.org

* Family Pride Coalition has organized a Family Pride March. Participants should meet at 8:30am in front of the Smithsonian Castle. For more information, contact Siobhan Hinckley, at (202) 467-8111.

Two-Spirit Canupa Ceremony, 8:30 am, at the Tipis on the National Mall (exact location to be announced). Open to indigenous people of Turtle Island only. For more information, contact David Young at 303.939.9021 or wenakuo@juno.com.

Augustana Lutheran Church is having an additional worship service at 8:30am, at 2100 New Hampshire Ave., NW. Coffee and pastries will be served at 8am. For more information, visit www.AugustanaDC.org, or call the office at (202) 234-5315.

Dignity/USA (GLBT Catholics) will hold a Pre-March Gathering & Prayer Service at 9am, in Pershing Park, 14th St. & Pennsylvania Ave., NW.

More Light Presbyterians Together At Church, Breakfast, at 9am, Worship at 11am., Sandy Brawders, the first out lesbian in the PCUSA , preaching. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Eye St. SW. For more information and to RSVP for breakfast the church at (202) 484-7700.

* First Congregational Church will be hosting a continental breakfast at 10am, followed by a special worship service at 10:30am. The Church is located at 945 G St., NW (between 10th and G). For more information, call (202) 628-4317.

* PFLAG Conference (Concludes with March) Exhibits (open from 7am to 12pm), Faith Service, Special Meetings.

American Brotherhood Weekend Leather Event and Contests (continues).

* Family Diversity Project's Love Makes A Family exhibit (continues).

Gay.com's Welcome Center (continues).

More Light Presbyterians Together At Church, Breakfast, at 9am, Worship at 11am., Sandy Brawders, the first out lesbian in the PCUSA , preaching. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 Eye St. SW. For more information and to RSVP for breakfast the church at (202) 484-7700.

* First Congregational Church will be hosting a continental breakfast at 10am, followed by a special worship service at 10:30am. The Church is located at 945 G St., NW (between 10th and G). For more information, call (202) 628-4317.

* "Girltown," a Sunday Tea Dance, 5pm-9pm at Crush, 2323 18th St. NW (Adams Morgan). Cost: $10 at the door. For more information, email girltowndc@aol.com.

v Afternoon Hospitality Time in conjunction with the Augustanta Lutheran Church and the Metro Washington DC Chapter of Lutherans Concerned, 4-6pm at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol Street (Closest to Capital South Metro). For more information contact Philip Moeller at 202-543-1282 or pwmoeller@aol.com.

v Evening Service, Service of Light and Eucharist in conjunction with the Augustanta Lutheran Church and the Metro Washington DC Chapter of Lutherans Concerned, 6pm at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol Street (Closest to Capital South Metro). For more information contact Philip Moeller at 202-543-1282 or pwmoeller@aol.com.

* Celebratory Tea Dance: "Equality and Pride Forever" (Millennium Festival). From 6pm to 8pm, at Constitution Ave & 8th Streets. International DJ Julian Marsh; performance by Kristine W. Cost: $5 donation (for admission to both Festival and Tea Dance).

* AfterGroove, the hottest WOMEN'S Dance Party at the March. Hosted by Curve Magazine, 5pm-2am, 605 12th Street NW (between "F" & "G" Streets), across from "Metro Center". A Multi-Level Dance Experience featuring DJs and Dancers from across the county, giveaways and special guests. $10 in advance through http://www.curvemag.com, by calling (800) 998-5565, or at local LGBT bookstores. At the Door: $15 before 10pm; $20 after. The first 250 people receive a free 6-month (US) subscription to Curve Magazine. Curve Magazine hosts AfterGroove, a women's dance party to begin after the Rally at 605 12th Street (between "F" & "G" Streets).

* The National Gay Pilots Association will host a Post-March Buffet Dinner and Social from 7pm until 10pm at the Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street SW. The cost for the three-course buffet dinner is $55 and reservations are required with NGPA. For more information, contact Ron Swanda at (703) 660-3852, or visit www.ngpa.org.

Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington, D.C. (LGCW) Presents Pop/Jazz Artist Suede, 7:30pm (interpreted for the deaf). Hine Junior High School (accessible), 8th & Pennsylvania Ave., SE, $20, general admission, (800) 494-TIXS or (202) 546-1549.

A Catholic Mass & Thanksgiving with Dignity/Washington will take place at 7:30pm at the St. Margaret's Church. The address is 1820 Connecticut Ave., NW.

SoundAdvice presents recording artist Karen E. Reynolds performing live at 8pm at SoHo Tea and Coffee (2150 P. St. NW). Admission is free. For more information, call (202) 463-7646.

* Carioca Productions presents "Alegria," a dance party with DJ Susan Morabito. From 9pm to 4am, at Capitol City Brewing Company, 2 Massachusetts Ave, NE. Tickets are $55. To order, call (202) 939-2560 during business hours M-F, stop by Universal Gear (1601 17th St., NW), or visit www.cariocaproductions.com for additional information.

* Cherry Fund presents the Cherry 5.0 Sunday Night Closing Party at Velvet Nation, 1014 Half St. SE, with DJ Manny Lehman. Doors open at 10pm. For more information, or to order tickets, visit www.cherryfund.com.

Two2Fab presents Exclamation, a Closing Party, at the Cage, 1811 14th St. NW, from 9pm to ?, with DJ Mark Vallese of Chicago, and lighting/effects by Guy Smith of NYC Saint-at-Large. Tickets are $50 or $75 (V.I.P.), and are available at www.Two2FAB.com, or at Universal Gear (17th and Q Sts., NW).

Sophisticated Ladies Productions presents the After March Party, from 9pm to 3am, at The Hung Jury (1819 H St., NW, in alley). DJ Lucky. Cover is $10. For more information, call (301) 439-2267.

elan presents a dance party from 9pm to 2am, at 1129 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. DJ Staci, cover: $5. For more information, call (202) 544-6406, or visit www.elandcusa.com.

SPECIAL MENTION

Black & Blue supports MMOW The BBCM Foundation, the non-profit organization responsible for the renowned Black & Blue Festival in Montreal, Canada, is a proud promo partner of the MMOW and Cherry Fund weekend. This year's 10th Anniversary Black & Blue Festival, from October 4 to 10, 2000, will feature over 60 different events catering to a wide range of gay and lesbian participants, including many cultural activities. BLACK & BLUE is the world's largest non-stop gay benefit festival and event passes are now available online. Check out the BBCM web site at www.bbcm.org for more information.