Pride Month is celebrated throughout June to honor the LGBTQ+ community, and Raleigh’s Pride Month calendar is bursting with events throughout the city. Here are just some of Raleigh’s signature Pride events to celebrate love + community in Oak City.
Game Night | Friday, June 13 | RUMAH | 6-9 p.m. | Free | Bring your own game or explore what’s provided at this 18+ game night — masks are required.
Pride Market and Drag Show | Saturday, June 14 | 12-4 p.m. | Hartwell Raleigh | Free entry | Put on by queer- and minority-owned business Urban Pothos, this event will benefit the LGBT Center of Raleigh.
Pride Drag Show | Sunday, June 15 | 5-8 p.m. | Boxcar Bar + Arcade | Free entry | Enjoy colorful drag performances by Ema Del Rey, Jada J Agave, Byanka Bangsum, and Saniya Chanel Iman.
Out! Raleigh Pride | Friday, June 20 + Saturday, June 21 | Fayetteville Street | Free entry | This is the biggest Pride event of the season — don’t miss it. Friday’s events will focus on 18+ entertainment and vendors. Saturday will feature activities for everyone, including performers like Sasha Colby, local vendors, and a beer garden.
Drag Bingo Night | Monday, June 23 | 7-9 p.m. | The Longleaf Hotel and Lounge | Free entry | Head to this bingo night hosted by Chanté Elise Cassidy. Make sure to grab a burger or hot dog from Ghost Pepper Industries. City Editor Danyale here. City Editor Allie, Cat, and I went a few weeks ago and had a great time — too bad we didn’t win.
Plus, support the LGBT Center of Raleigh and local businesses with a few fundraisers.
- Figulina will donate $1 from every order of rainbow ravioli, stuffed with NC summer squash, ricotta, and more.
- A Place At The Table is donating 10% of sales from its “All Are Welcome” T-shirts.
- Longleaf Hotel and Lounge will donate $3 from each sale of its Proud Mary cocktail.
