June is here, which means summer has arrived, not to mention Pride Month, Juneteenth, and Father’s Day! To bring a little color to your calendar, we’ve compiled the biggest events you need to know about in every genre, from Bob Dylan to Chelsea Handler, from Let’s Play SEA ’26: World Soccer Fan Celebration to the Washington Brewers Festival, and from ARTE NOIR’s Juneteenth Weekend Celebration to the Queer Pride Festival.
COMEDY
Heated Rivalry Comedy Show
Can we all agree that Heated Rivalry was way too short? Yes, I know another season is on its way, but six episodes of first-season screentime was simply not enough for Hollanov (and don’t even get me started on Scott and Kip). Luckily, I’m clearly not the only one who thinks that, because now there’s an entire variety show inspired by the series. Born out of a cult-favorite live show in LA and now touring nationally, the spectacle blends stand-up, clowning, audience interaction, surprise guests, and plenty of quotable bits. Hosted by comedians Erin Cholakian and Madison Teresa, the event leans heavily into communal chaos, with the apparent goal of turning friends into degenerates and strangers into co-conspirators by the end of the night. And if the comedy and queerness somehow aren’t enough for you, there’ll also be giveaways, treats, and probably a few other surprises throughout the evening. LANGSTON THOMAS
Emerald City Comedy Club, Capitol Hill (Mon June 8)
