Boston’s lineup of events for the upcoming LGBTQ+ pride month promises to deliver an exciting array of events for families and for nightlife enthusiasts.
We are regularly updating this list as we learn of new events. Know an event you think should be on this list? Email Niya Plynton at niya.plynton@gbh.org.
May 30
Proud To Be Me | $ | Boston | Boston’s Children’s Museum hosts a Pride celebration with face painting and a dance party.
May 31
Queer Art Market | Free | Boston | The Queer Neighborhood Council hosts an LGBTQ+-centered art market with over 30+ artists, including leatherwork, knitting, claywork and more.
June 1
Drag Queen Story Time with Ms. Patty | Free | Boston | Boston Public Library invites families to an hour of singing and stories.
Pride Kickoff — Annual Pride Flag Raising and Resource and Job Fair | Free | Boston | The city of Boston raises the Pride flag and then hosting a job fair at City Hall Plaza.
June 2
Live, Love, Learn: A Panel Discussion | Free | Boston | Boston Public Library hosts a panel on how to support LGBTQ+ youth.
Gay Pride Trivia with Jonny Minogue | Free | Boston | Club Café hosts Jonny Minogue for a Pride edition of their trivia night, with a prize of Kesha concert tickets.
June 4
Queer Nightlife Business Panel and Drag Show | Free | Boston | The Boston Public Library is hosting a business panel with nightlife aficionados, with a drag show featuring Slick O’Connell and Chanel the Angel.
June 5
Pride Night: Alex Newell and the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus | $ | Boston | Alex Newell joins Boston’s Gay Men’s chorus at Symphony Hall for Boston Pop’s Pride celebration.
First Fridays at the MFA, Pride Edition | $, free for members | Boston | Dancing, music, a drag performance and admission to the museum.
Boston Dyke March | Free | Boston | Boston’s march for lesbian visibility, starting around 6:30 p.m. at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common.
June 6
Road of Rainbows 5K | $ | Boston | A Boston Common 5K with post-race performances.
Newburyport Pride Parade | Free | Newburyport | LGBTQ+ Pride celebration with events and activities.
Boston Pride for the People | Free | Boston | Parade begins at 11 and goes from Copley to Boston Common with a loop through the South End.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show | Free | Boston | Pride version of the weekly 9:30 p.m. shadowcast of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at the Boston Common AMC.
Boston Pride Main Event at Legacy Boston | $ | Boston | Legacy & Crown is hosting two simultaneous parties, featuring DJ Alexa Costa and DJ CeCe Knight Jones.
June 7
Drag Pride Brunch at Dani’s Queer Bar| Free | Boston | Dani’s Queer Bar hosts brunch by Zon Legacy Phoenix, featuring Izzy Ready and Jazmine Skies.
June 10
PFLAG Pride Celebration with the Boston City Council | Free | Boston | Greater Boston PFlag is throwing a Pride celebration with the Boston City Council.
June 11
Drag Bingo Night with Rose Quartz | Free | Boston | Bingo, laughter and glam through the Boston Public Library.
June 13
Feral Pride Vol. 2 with Anetra & Adamusic | $ | Boston | Boston drag queen Tara Dikhof hosts a Pride edition of her party “Feral” with shows by Anetra, Throb Zombie, Xito and SungleBumble.
Pride Gaymer Party | Free | Boston | 21+ | Boston Gaymers are hosting an event at Blend for the Pride season with dancing and food.
June 14
The Muppets Drag Show at Jacques Cabaret | $ | Boston | Lady Carmen Brulee hosts a Muppet-themed drag show.
LGBTQ Pride Walk at Mount Auburn Cemetery | Free | Cambridge | A Pride walk at Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge focused on Boston’s LGBTQ+ past and present.
BTC’s Outdoor Pride Celebration | $ | Boston | Boston Theatre Company is hosting performances by Mizery and Lilly Rose Valor at Downtown Crossing from 1 to 5 p.m.!
June 16
Splash Zone at The Model Cafe | Free | Allston | The Model Allston hosts its bi-monthly award-winning drag show.
June 26
Pride Night at WNDR Museum | $ | Boston | WNDR hosts a Pride night with performances, dancing and artists.
Queer History Pride Party | $ | Dorchester | Dorchester Brewing Co. and West End Queer History project host an exhibition highlighting the history of Boston’s LGBTQ+ community.
July 1–5
Boston Black Pride | $ | Boston | Days of celebrations for Boston’s Black LGBTQ+ community features a big array of performances, a pool party, and an open mic, followed by a Parade on July 5.
We are regularly updating this list as we learn of new events. Know an event you think should be on this list? Email Niya Plynton at niya.plynton@gbh.org.
