Join us for a journey through space and time as we celebrate Trans Pride Washington, DC and DC Black Pride.
Hosted by Black in Space in collaboration with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, BLACK JOY DISCO features dancing, performances, a pop-up shop, soundscapes, visuals, installations, art making, custom mocktails, and more.
BLACK JOY DISCO is zero proof, substance-free, 21+ and ASL interpreted.
Check out the lineup below.
Black in Space is an all-gender-inclusive, trans-positive, anti-racist space. We have NO TOLERANCE for racism, anti-Blackness, fatphobia, homophobia, transphobia, ableism or sexism. We recognize the need for spaces that are substance-free and BLACK JOY DISCO is zero proof/sober.
Email us at lee@blknspace.com, if you have questions or require any accommodations i.e. ASL interpretation, wheelchair access, etc. Your experience at Black Joy Disco is important to us!
GREETINGS FROM THE LAUNCHPAD
Hosted by Samantha G
Commander Lee, Kristen Jackson & Rayceen Pendarvis
I Love Being Black (Black in Space Anthem) - Patience Sings
IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT (multiple rooms)
Disco Heat
Dance Party inspired by Sylvester, the Queen of Disco, featuring audio by Baronhawk Poitier and live drumming by Asha "BOOMCLAK" Santee and performances by Pussy Noir and King Molasses.
Liberation Lounge
Curated by Black in Space, Black Techno Matters, SwapDC and Crochet Kingpin
Liberation Lounge is a sanctuary that imagines a collective future where Black LGBTQ+ folx can thrive. The multimedia installation affirms and uplifts Black cultural practices of joy, activism, and wellness through projection, soundscapes, and art making including the Chocolate City Wishing Tree.
Soundscapes by _qisum, Micki Prince, B_X_R_N_R_D, Pinky Honeycutt, Jessica Valoris and visuals by Aja A'fro.
Grace in Space Pop-Up Shop
Afrofuturist fashion and accessories curated by Show & Tell Concept Shop and Vintage Thrivals
Black in Space (formerly Makers Lab) celebrates the artistry, diversity, and resilience of Black LGBTQ+ communities through h media, storytelling, and immersive experiences. Learn more at blknspace.com
Woolly Mammoth produces courageous and invigorating new work to radically redefine theatre as a catalyst for an equitable, creative, and engaged society.
