Pride Month events in Greater Cincinnati 🏳️🌈 – The Cincinnati Enquirer
June is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month, and the Cincinnati area is chock-full of celebrations all month long. Here are the whens and wheres around town.
Know of any events that we haven’t listed here? Email details to calendar@cincinnati.com.
June 11
Cincinnati Reds Pride Night, 7:10 p.m., Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. cincinnatipride.org.
Love is Love Truck Tour, 1 p.m., Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 William Howard Taft Road, Mount Auburn. Cincinnati Opera’s Love Is Love Truck Tour safely brings the joy of music to neighborhoods through the city, offering musical performances from the back of a baby blue vintage pickup truck, while advocating for LGBTQ organizations. Free.
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June 12
Loving Wyoming Art Exhibition, noon-6 p.m., Wyoming Fine Arts Center, 322 Wyoming Ave. Local queer artists showcase work.
Inside Out: An Affirming Epiphany Book Launch and Poetry Reading, 2-5 p.m., Price Hill Branch Library, 970 Purcell Ave., East Price Hill. Meet participating artists and poets. Exhibit of self-portraits and statements by transgender individuals with responsive poems by Greater Cincinnati poets. Information: Curator Saad Ghosn, saad.ghosn@ucmail.uc.edu.
Pride Pool Takeover, 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Ziegler Pool, 1322 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. DJ Syimone spins tunes Saturday, DJ Jayy on Sunday. Sessions run 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 12:45-3 p.m. and 3:30-5:45 p.m. Must reserve session in advance via zieglerpark.org.
Pride Drag Show, 8 p.m., Northern Row Park, 1422 Clay St., Over-the-Rhine. Sponsored by ArtsWave with hostess Sarah Jessica Darker and featuring Delicious Milian, Jessica Marie Jones, Alexander Cameron and PH Dee. Some seating is available, plus cocktail specials from Liberty’s to go. Bring dollars to tip the queens. Free admission.
Pop-Up Prom Weekend, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Caracole parking lot, 4138 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Youth only. Presented by GLSEN Greater Cincinnati.
Pop-Up Prom Weekend, 6-7:30 p.m., Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church parking lot, 103 William Howard Taft Road, Mount Auburn. Friends and family welcome. Presented by GLSEN Greater Cincinnati.
The Vixen, 8 a.m.-1 a.m., Main Event, 835 Main St., Downtown. RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 contestant visits. Reservations: facebook.com/maineventcincinnati.
June 13
Sacred Worth, 2-5 p.m., United Methodist Church, 7388 E. Kemper Road, Sycamore Township. Spirit-filled afternoon of live music, games, worship, glitter tattoos, balloon art, ice cream and more. Resources and information for those seeking support to LGBTQ folks in their congregations and families.
Showtunes Sunday, 5-9 p.m., Below Zero Lounge, 1122 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine. Hosted by David Dalton and VJ Paul.
Black Alphabet Film Festival, streaming June 13-17. Finale on June 17 includes virtual facilitated discussion of feature films “Mama Gloria” and “13th and Republic.” cincinnatiblackpride.com.
Pop-Up Prom Weekend, 12:30-1:30 p.m., First Christian Church of Covington parking lot, 14 W. Fifth St., Covington. Youth only. Presented by GLSEN Greater Cincinnati.
June 15
Pride Film Series, 6:30 p.m., Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. This week: “Paris is Burning”. Free.
June 16
Town Hall: State of Black LGBTQ Cincinnati, 6-7:30 p.m. livestreamed. Panel discussion. Free, but pre-registration required. cincinnatiblackpride.com.
June 18
Vizazi Torch Awards, live event link shared on day of event. Hosts Jennifer Balenciaga and Marc Morgan. Performances by Aziza Love and Gravel & Grit. cincinatiblackpride.com.
Cincy Black Pride Juneteenth Kickoff Party, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Esoteric Brewing Company, 918 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills. Celebrating Cincy Black Pride. Presented by DJ Jayy and DJ Rah D. cincinnatiblackpride.com.
shOUT!, 8 p.m. June 18, 5 and 8 p.m. June 19, Urban Artifact, 1660 Blue Rock Road, Northside. Dancing at the intersection of faith and sexuality, shOUT! is a cutting edge world premiere work from the mind of producing artistic director David Choate. Inspired by true stories, this concert centers the experience of growing up black and queer in the church, the dangers of silence and the freedom in Pride. $30-up. 937-738-6362; info@revodance.com.
Black Pride Weekend: Sexy & Black, 6-11 p.m. Socialtique, 4027 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Kick off Cincy Black Pride weekend with this happy hour “MixHer.” Ages 25-up. $25. eventbrite.com.
June 19
Eyes Open Art Show Reception, 6-8 p.m., Creative House of Art and Design, 609 Main St., Covington. Part of Cincy Black Pride. Exhibit runs June 3-June 30. cincinnatiblackpride.com.
Cincy Pride Northside, 6-8 p.m., Liberty Exhibition Hall, 3938 Spring Grove Ave., Northside. Featuring drag headliners Maxi Glamour of Dragula reality TV show and Jade Jolie of RuPaul’s Drag Race. $10-$20. eventbrite.com.
Cincy Pride Northside, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., MixWell’s, 3935 Spring Grove Ave., Northside.
BlackOut: Cincy Pride Edition, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Good Judy’s, 4169 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Deep and soulful house and classics with DJ Fred Pierce. cincinnatiblackpride.com.
Black Pride Weekend: Entice, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Socialtique, 4027 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Pride’s sexist night. Open bar. Ages 25-up. $30. eventbrite.com.
June 20
Black Pride Weekend: Sunday Brunch, noon-4 p.m. Socialtique, 4027 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Mimosa bar. Ages 25-up. $40. eventbrite.com.
June 22
Pride Film Series, 6:30 p.m., Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. This week: “Ammonite”. Free.
June 23
Movie in the Park: Pride Night, 8 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Film: “Bring It On”. washingtonpark.org.
June 24
Pride Summer Sip, 6 p.m., the Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave., Mount Lookout. Drink specials, live music and more. Sponsored by Queen City Lemonade. eventbrite.com.
Pride Party, 4:40-7 p.m., On the Rhine Eatery, 100 E. Court St., Downtown. LGBTQ community can gather, enjoy cocktails, light nibbles and interactive opportunities. Swag bag to first 150 registered. Space is limited. eventbrite.com.
June 25
Middletown Pride, 5-11 p.m., 1050 Central Ave., Middletown. Wear your rainbow gear and enjoy a Pride Color Crawl with signature drinks from participating bars. Sign up for the High Heel Dash and try to race a drag queen. Crawl is 5-9 p.m., High Heel Dash is 7-9 p.m. facebook.com/pridemiddletown.
June 26
Inside Out: An Affirming Epiphany Panel Discussion, 2-5 p.m., Price Hill Branch Library, 970 Purcell Ave., East Price Hill. Panel presentation and Q&A on LGBTQ personal, social and legal considerations with panelists Ashton Michael Lee, Phebe Beiser and Scott Knox. Poetry readings from exhibit of self-portraits and statements by transgender individuals with responsive poems by Greater Cincinnati poets. Information: Curator Saad Ghosn, saad.ghosn@ucmail.uc.edu.
Pride Block Party, 4-8, Gano Alley next to 21C Hotel, 609 Walnut St., Downtown. Featuring outdoor grilled food by Metropole, drink specials, dancing, raffle prizes and more. Family-friendly activities from 4-6 p.m include sidewalk chalk, bubbles, face painting and kid slushies. Live DJ. A portion of proceeds benefits Transform Cincy. Free, reservations: eventbrite.com.
21C Love Is Love Hotel Package, 1-night stay includes $50 credit at Metropole restaurant, 21C Pride swag bag, $10 donation to Transform Cincy.
Pride Rollout Cincy, 8-10 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park Piano, 166 W. Mehring Way, Downtown. In partnership with Cincinnati Rollergirls and Cincinnati Skate Collective, take an evening roll (or stroll) from the Smale Park Piano to the Riverside Outdoor Rink. All wheels welcome.
Cincinnati Men’s Chorus: Big Gay Broadway, 7-8:30 p.m. streaming online. Explores the many GLBT contributions to show tunes. Reservations: cincinnatimenschorus.org.
Kandy Muse, 8-11 p.m., Main Event, 835 Main St., Downtown. RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 runner-up Kandy Muse visits. Reservations: facebook.com/maineventcincinnati.
June 27
Pride Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Chill shopping experience featuring local and queer-owned businesses. Caracole on-site to provide free, private HIV testing services. Music by DJ Jules and DJ Rah D. washingtonpark.org.
Wigs & Waffles, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Fueled Collective, 3825 Edwards Road, Norwood. Celebrate Pride 2021 at a drag brunch benefitting Lighthouse Youth & Family Services’ LGBTQ programs. $49, includes brunch, open bar and drag show. cincydragbrunch.com.
Pride Drag Brunch, 11 a.m., Below Zero Cabaret, 1120 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine. Drag queens pay tribute to Studio 54. A Catered Affair prepares 3 courses to choose from. All ages welcome. Reservations sold as 2 and 4 seat tables, $31 per person. cabaretcincinnati.com.
Tacos & Tequila: Pride Edition, 2-6 p.m., William Frances Theatre, 6819 Vine St., Carthage. Featuring DJ Trub and Chef Tbeezy. $10 advance. versedthreadz.com.
June 29
Pride Film Series, 6:30 p.m., Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. This week: “Tangerine”. Free.
Continuing
Inside Out: An Affirming Epiphany, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Price Hill Branch Library, 970 Purcell Ave., East Price Hill. Exhibit of self-portraits and statements by transgender individuals with responsive poems by Greater Cincinnati poets. Runs June 1-July 3.
Pride at Gano Alley, all month long, Gano Alley next to 21C Hotel, 609 Walnut St., Downtown. Alley transformed by rainbow flags.
Eyes Open Art Show, Creative House of Art and Design, 609 Main St., Covington. Part of Cincy Black Pride. Exhibit runs June 3-June 30. cincinnatiblackpride.com.