The Podcast Salon - April Edition
2025-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Affinity Community Services, 2850 S. Wabash, Suite 108 (enter from the back), Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Ready to discover your next favorite podcast?
This fresh, new monthly event series is designed to help you discover, listen to, and support the best podcasts you can’t find. Join us for an intimate evening of listening with silent headphones creating a truly captivating audio experience.
We’ll feature the best podcasters from across the country in conversation with Chicago’s own award-winning podcast host & producer Anna DeShawn, showcase indy podcast in a never-before-seen Podcast Open Mic, and be in community where you can make new connections.
The Podcast Salon is for those who love podcasts and those who are ready to find out what the talk is all about.
Get your tickets today!

WorldPride 2025
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-08 | Welcome Center, 737 7th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
WORLD PRIDE ROLL CALL
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Here’s where you can find me:
June 1: Sip & Paint with Thee Muses
June 4–6: Anna is a featured speaker at the Human Rights Conference. (moderating + speaking + visit our podcast booth!) – get $25 OFF with the link in my bio!
→ Moderating a powerful session on June 4 titled ‘Sacred Dignity: Faith Perspectives on LGBTQIA+ Human Rights” which features Bishop Budde: https://sched.co/22Mgw​
→ Panelist on June 5 with community leaders: https://sched.co/22PRR​
June 5: Celebrate legacy at the Capital Pride Honors
June 6–7: Hit the 17th Street Block Party
June 7-8: Street Festival + Concert – I NEED to see 2AM Ricky, Doechii & Cynthia live!
June 7: Full Bloom Party & catch the energy at Unraveled, the official women’s party
June 7: Don’t miss the iconic WorldPride Parade
June 8: March with purpose at the International March on Washington for Freedom

Can’t make it? I’ll miss you and make sure to follow me @annadeshawn and @capitalpridedc @worldpridedc channels for all the coverage.
Family, things are really coming together and I can’t wait to share this entire experience with you. This WorldPride is going to be one to remember. Let’s celebrate, resist, and take up space together.
