It’s June, which means Pride Month is here. Pride Month, which celebrates the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community, is observed each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States.
Celebrations in the Louisville area include pride parades, festivals, brunch, readings, run/walk and more. Here’s how you can celebrate:
WHAT: Buffet style brunch that includes French toast casserole, bacon, eggs, biscuits and gravy, salad, Swedish meatball, salad and more. Also a drag performance.
WHERE: 2300 Lexington Road
WHEN: Sundays through June, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: $40 per person plus tax and gratuity. lemoorestaurant.com
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WHAT: Celebrate the diversity of the region with this competition. Contestants with strut their stuff for votes ($1 for 1 vote). A panel of professional drag queens making preliminary judgments of performances, but the winners will be choose by the audience. Proceeds to benefit Vulnerable Adult Care Advocates, Inc.
WHERE: Mansion 1886, 904 E. Main St., New Albany, Indiana
WHEN: June 2, 6:30-10 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Tickets are $30. eventbrite.com
Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center 7th Annual Pride Fest
WHAT: The festival celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and builds connections among veterans, their families, staff, and the community. Features DJ TK, drag shows (1 and 2:30 pm.), Drag Queen Storytime Kentucky, light refreshments, health resource information, VA swag, speakers and more.
WHERE: Robley Rex Veterans Medical Hospital, 800 Zorn Ave.
WHEN: June 3, 1-3 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: All ages welcome. Free. dqstky.org.
Mile Wide Beer Co. ‘Dorothy’s Riot’ beer release
WHAT: Mile Wide Beer Company will release Dorothy’s Riot, a beer brewed in collaboration with Queer Kentucky. Dorothy’s Riot is a 6% ABV India Pale Ale, brewed with Citra & Enigma hops. Also at the event, Volunteers of America will offer free HIV testing, Queer DJs spinning throughout the day, Drag Show (7 p.m.) and Louisville Silent Disco (9 p.m. to midnight).
WHERE: Mile Wide Brewery & Taproom, 636 Barret Ave.
WHEN: June 3, 2 p.m. to midnight
MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/milewidebeer
WHAT: Drag Daddy Productions, the creators of “Alice In Derbyland” and “Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens,” present this musical revue celebrating the LGBTQIA heroes of the cast with nods to your favorite comic book heroes. Music ranging from rap to musical theater.
WHERE: Play Louisville, 1101 E. Washington St.
WHEN: June 3-4, 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: $15. dragdaddyproductions.com
WHAT: Parade, vendor market, family fun zone, music, drag performances, beer garden (sponsored by New Albany’s Pints & Union), food trucks and a VIP Tent (sponsored by The Alcove). The parade starts at 4 p.m. along Spring St. between W. 7th and Pearl streets (Sponsored by Caesars Southern Indiana).
WHERE: Big Four Station Park, Downtown Jeffersonville
WHEN: June 4, 4-11 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: soinpridefest.org
Pride Drag Brunch
WHAT: Hangout with Drag Queen Storytime-Kentucky and Snapshot Studios as they presents The Café 360 Pride Brunch. Enjoy brunch and and drag show.
WHERE: Café 360, 1582 Bardstown Road
WHEN: June 4, noon to 3 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: $20 for ages 3 and older; free for ages 2 and younger. dqstky.org
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WHAT: Ride all your favorite rides, make a splash on all your favorite water slides, food and shows. Your ticket will include exclusive access to the PRIDE party in the picnic pavilion featuring drag shows, dance party, story-time reading, meet and greets and a meal ticket with all you can eat buffet with soft drinks included.
WHERE: Kentucky Kingdom, 937 Phillips Lane
WHEN: July 2, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Admission starts at $49.99. kentuckykingdom.com
Pride Night at Racing Louisville FC
WHAT: Louisville FC vs North Carolina Courage. Women’s soccer.
WHERE: Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St.
WHEN: June 4, 8 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Tickets start at $10. 502- 568-2489; racingloufc.com/2022-schedule.
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Pride Month Brunch and Brews Drag Show
WHAT: Features Louisville’s hottest drag queens, food provided by Happy Belly Bistro and MozzaPi and brunch drink specials. Queens include Ethel Loveless, Seville Lady Drake, Bianca Nicole, Artemis Silvers, Baby St Jane and Femmtastic DeLaRouge. Drink specials: $2 Jello shots; $4 Patron shots; $7 Bloody Marys; $5 Ten20 Micheladas; $5 grapefruit beermosas and $18 Mimosa pitchers.
WHERE: Ten20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St.
WHEN: June 5, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: $15. ten20brewery.com
Pandora Production’s Cheers to 25 Year
WHAT: 25th anniversary gala to honor 25 who’ve made an impact in the LGBTQ+ community in the last 25 years. The gala includes dinner, reminiscing, drinks, entertainment, paddle raise and more. Catered by Wiltshire Pantry with dessert from Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Company.
WHERE: Henry Clay, Beaux Arts Ballroom, 604 South 3rd St., 3rd floor
WHEN: June 10, 6:30-10 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Tickets start at $125. eventbrite.com; pandoraprods.org
Pride Month Reading Celebration
WHAT: Come hangout with Drag Queen Storytime-Kentucky and read stories together. Participants will read two Pride Educational Books and learn about the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. After storytime there will be a mini drag show.
WHERE: Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave.
WHEN: June 11, 1-4 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: For all ages. $5. carmichaelsbookstore.com; eventbrite.com
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Louisville Pride 5K Run/Walk
WHAT: The 5K is a family-friendly event for people of all ages, athletic abilities, and skill levels. The virtual 5K is available for those not able to attend the in-person 5K but still want to support LPF. Complete the 5K walk/run over the course of race weekend.
WHERE: Hogan’s Fountain Pavilion, Seneca Park, 3151 Pee Wee Reese Road
WHEN: June 12, 10 a.m.
MORE INFORMATION: For ages 18 and older. Packet pick-up will take place June 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Louisville Pride Center, 1244 S. 3rd Street. If you are unable to pick up your packet pick it up at 9 a.m. race morning on site. Registration fee, $30. runsignup.com/Race/KY/Louisville/LouisvillePride5K.
WHAT: With drag queens CeCe Davenport, Monika Monáe, TB Sparrow, Vivika Hart, and Bad Berto Baby the Puerto Rican Papi, food and cocktails. Menu: bacon, lettuce and potato sandwiches, shrimp cocktail, George Bernard slaw, Rose’s cheese puffs, Charlie’s fruit salad, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash brown casserole, biscuits, gravy and cheesecake. Drink menu: mimosas, bloody Mary’s, Sophia’s shady pines punch and a special cheesecake shot.
WHERE: Pride Bar, 504 State St., New Albany, Indiana
WHEN: June 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: $25. eventbrite.com
WHAT: One of the largest LGBTQ+ events in Kentucky will celebrate the LGBTQ Community with a parade, vendor marketplace, food vendors, entertainment and much more. The parade starts at in the NuLu area at corner of E. Market and Campbell streets (near Akasha Brewing) and will travel down Market Street turning onto Preston Street to River Road the base of the Big Four Bridge (presented by University of Louisville and UofL Health). Performers at the festival includes: Dominique Morgan (1 p.m.); Most Wanted (2:20 p.m.); Rich Hennessy (3:40 p.m.); The Kentucky Gentlemen (5 p.m.); Daisha McBride (6:20); Miki Ratsula (7:40); Tove Lo (9 p.m.).
WHERE: Big Four Lawn, Waterfront Park
WHEN: June 18, noon to 10 p.m. Parade starts at noon
MORE INFORMATION: Tickets: $5 general admission; $125 VIP and includes snack and meals provided throughout the day, dedicated VIP bar, 5 drink tickets, unlimited soda and water, shaded and air conditioned tent with lounge furniture and tables. 502-649-4851; kypride.com.
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WHAT: LouCiy FC vs Orange County SC.
WHERE: Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St.
WHEN: June 18, 8 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Tickets start at $14. 502- 568-2489; loucity.com/2022-schedule.
WHAT: Dine With Drag Queen Storytime-Kentucky and 10% of your purchase will be donated to Drag Queen Storytime-Kentucky.
WHERE: Texas Roadhouse, 5005 Shelbyville Road
WHEN: June 22, 4-9 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Download the flyer and present to server and 10% of your purchase will be donated to Drag Queen Storytime-Kentucky. Go to: dqstky.org
Louisville Bats Pride Night
WHAT: Louisville Bats vs Iowa Cubs. The Louisville Bats have teamed up with Louisville Pride Foundation, Derby City Pride League and Queer Kentucky to host Pride Night at the ballpark. Featuring giveaways that include Louisville Bats Pride Koozies (1st 500 fans). Presented by UAW Local 862.
WHERE: Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St.
WHEN: June 23, 7:05 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Tickets start at $9. 502-212-2287; milb.com/louisville.
Did we miss an event? Send a note to Features News Clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com.
