Boston Pride 2019 is in full swing, and you can celebrate with a wide variety of events around the city, including a panel discussion about LGBTQ Politicians on June 8 at WGBH's Boston Public Library Studio. Here are some other highlights:
May 31:
Boston Pride Kick-off Party & Beer Release
Dorchester Brewing Co. is hosting an 80s dance party and releasing a limited edition of their official Pride beer, All Rainbows Everything. A portion of sales will go to BAGLY, Inc., which offers services for the LGBTQ youth community.
Friday, May 31, 5:00pm - 11:00pm; 1250 Massachusetts Ave., Boston; free and open to the public.
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June 1:
Pride Day at Faneuil Hall
Kick off Pride Week with a family-friendly event featuring local artists and entertainers.
Saturday, June 1, 12:00pm – 5:00pm; Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston; free and open to the public.
June 2:
AIDS Walk & Run Boston
AIDS Action is hosting New England’s largest HIV/AIDS fundraising awareness event. Cheer on the runners and walkers on the 5k route that makes its way though Back Bay and the Esplanade.
Sunday, June 2, 7:30am – 1:00pm; DCR Hatch Memorial Shell, 47 David G Mugar Way, Boston; free to attend.
June 3:
QUEER ME OUT, Let's talk Transgender Rights
TV personality, model and transgender activist Carmen Carrera will speak about the state of transgender rights.
Monday, June 3, 6:30pm - 9:00pm, W Boston, 100 Stuart Street, Boston; $15 – $35.
June 5:
Yappier Hour — Boston Pride Edition
The Liberty Hotel is hosting a Pride edition of its weekly Yappier Hour, where dogs of all sizes and their owners are welcome to the hotel’s outdoor courtyard for cocktails.
Wednesday, June 5, 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Liberty Hotel, 25 Charles Street, Boston; free and open to the public.
June 5:
Stonewall Uprising
The Boston Public Library will screen Stonewall Uprising, the documentary from WGBH's American Experience about the Stonewall Riots, which marked a major turning point in the modern gay civil rights movement in the United States and around the world. A discussion about Stonewall and its relevance will follow.
Wednesday, June 5, 6:30pm - 8:30pm; Rabb Hall, Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston; free and open to the public.
June 6:
Author Talk Featuring Russ Lopez
Boston-based writer Russ Lopez will discuss his recently released history of the LGBTQ presence in Massachusetts.
Thursday, June 6, 6:00pm - 7:30 pm; Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston; free and open to the public.
June 6:
Bantam Queer Takeover
The Welcoming Committee is taking over Bantam's taproom. Celebrate Pride with some of Boston's best cider.
Thursday, June 6, 6:30pm – 9:00pm; Bantam Cider Company, 40 Merriam Street, Somerville; $10.
June 7:
Assembly Row Pride Silent Disco
Head to Assembly Row for their first silent disco, an outdoor dance party. A portion of the ticket proceeds benefit RESPOND, Inc, New England's first domestic violence prevention agency.
Friday, June 7, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Assembly Line Park, Somerville; $15 – $20.
June 7:
MFA First Fridays: Pride
This edition of the Museum of Fine Arts First Fridays will celebrate Pride. Sip on a rainbow cocktails, enjoy art and dance to music by DJ Deja.
Friday, June 7, 2019 6:00pm - 9:30pm, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston; $25 for non-members.
June 8:
Celebrating Pride Month: Being An Out LGBTQ Politician In Massachusetts
Ahead of the parade, WGBH will host a panel discussion with Arline Isaacson, who spearheaded the lobbying behind Massachusetts' gay marriage legislation; Barney Frank, former Congressman; Eileen Duff, Governor's Councilor; Representative Jack Lewis; and Carl Sciortino, Fenway Health's VP of Government Relations.
Saturday, June 8, 11:00am - 12:00pm, WGBH Studio at the Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street., Boston; free and open to the public.
June 8:
Boston Pride Parade
More than 750,000 people are expected to line Boston’s streets for the annual Pride parade, which will start in Copley Square and end at City Hall Plaza. Stop by WGBH's studio at the Boston Public Library for WGBH Pride buttons!
Saturday, June 8, 12:00pm, Copley Square; free and open to the public.
June 8:
Pride Youth Dance Party
Join the oldest youth-led, adult-supported LGBTQ Youth Pride celebration in the country with DJ Lisa and MC Yolanda.
Saturday June 8, 7:00pm - 11:00pm; City Hall Plaza; $10.
June 11:
Pride Night At Fenway Park
At the seventh edition of Pride Night, the Red Sox will take on the Texas Rangers. Ticket proceeds will benefit Boston Pride organization.
Tuesday, June 11, 7:10pm; Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, Boston; $32 - $34.
