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Throughout the month of June, the Queen City will be hosting a number of Pride events that celebrate the local LGBTQ+ community. Keep reading for just a portion of the Pride events taking place in Greater Cincinnati through the end of June. For a complete list of Pride events, visit cincinnatipride.org.
Cincinnati Black Pride’s Black Alphabet Film Series
6-10 p.m. June 15
Cincinnati Black Pride and the Black Alphabet Film Festival are partnering together to present four films for Cincinnati Pride’s free Pride film series. These four films include Body Language (shining a light on the experience and body image for Black queer men), Black Rainbow Love (a heartwarming documentary that explores the stories of the Black LGBTQ+ community through interviews with couples, family members, activists and more), Dirty Laundry (a modern prodigal-son story with a plot twist) and Rainbow Box (stories shared by Black LGBTQ+ individuals with interdisciplinary offerings, by internationally recognized artist Michael Coppage). All these films will be screened for free on June 15 at Esquire Theatre. Those who wish to attend are encouraged to swing by the Esquire Theatre box office to pick up a ticket in advance.
6-10 p.m. June 15. Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave., Clifton, esquiretheatre.com. Photo: facebook.com/CincinnatiBlackPrideAlice (In Wonderland) at Cincinnati Music Hall
Feb. 10-12
Alice (In Wonderland) is a story by 19th-century English author Lewis Carroll that follows a young girl who falls down a rabbit hole and then finds herself in the wacky world of Wonderland. The Cincinnati Ballet, shown here in rehearsals for Alice, will perform a humorous portrayal of the story with a score by New York composer and violinist Matthew Pierce. Pierce’s other works include The Wizard of Oz and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The performance will be held in Springer Auditorium. Feb 10-12, with more performances to follow. Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, cballet.org. Photo: facebook.com/cincinnatiballetImprov Cincinnati Pride Night: Sketch Comedy
8 p.m. June 17
Come on down for a prideful night of fun with improv and sketch comedy on June 17. Join Improv Cincinnati as they highlight voices from the LGBTQ+ community for a night of rebellious comedy and laughter. Part of the proceeds will go to Treehouse Cincinnati, an LGBTQ+ resource center. Tickets start at $10.
8 p.m. June 17. Clifton Comedy Theatre, 404 Ludlow Ave., Clifton, improvcincinnati.com. Photo: facebook.com/improvcincinnatiHalloween Bar Crawl
4-10 p.m. Oct. 29
One of two Halloween-themed bar crawls this weekend. Check in at Bloom OTR between 4 and 6 p.m. for an evening of food and drink specials and a costume contest ($1,000 goes to the first place winner). Stops include Liberty’s Bar & Bottle, The Hub, MOTR Pub, Queen City Exchange and Pins. Tickets get you two free drinks or shots. $25. Bloom OTR, 1120 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine. Photo: Provided by Emma NurreNew Richmond Pride Festival
11 a.m. June 17
Now in its second year, the New Richmond Pride Festival has decided to pack all of the Pride fun into one day full of festivities. The festival offers local LGBTQ+ vendors, artists, live performances and music, a dog parade, food, educational resources and the comfort of a whole community connecting to celebrate over 50 years of Pride in New Richmond.
11 a.m. June 17. New Richmond Bandstand, 116 Susanna Way, New Richmond, newrichmondpride.org. Photo: facebook.com/newrichmondprideBlackout Dance Party
9 p.m.-2 a.m. June 17
Esoteric Brewing Company invites you to “come out, be out, dance it out” at Cincinnati Black Pride’s dance party on June 17. They offer two dance floors and two DJs — DJ Kaotic and DJ Fred Pierce. Come as you are and have fun wherever you are. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. June 17.
9 p.m.-2 a.m. June 17. Esoteric Brewing Company, 918 East McMillan St., Walnut Hills, cincinnatipride.org. Photo: Cleyton Ewerton, UnsplashPride Cookie Decorating
6:30-8:30 p.m. June 22
Be the rainbow, decorate the rainbow… taste the rainbow. Cincinnati Cake & Candy Supplies hosts Pride Cookie Decorating, a tasty and colorful way to celebrate Pride. The beginner-level class involves decorating four Pride-themed sugar cookies using royal icing. The class is $50 per spot.
6:30-8:30 p.m. June 22. Cincinnati Cake & Candy Supplies, 1785 E. Galbraith Road, cincinnatipride.org. Photo: Lye Clicks, UnsplashQueens & Cocktails: A Burlesque Dinner Show
6:30-9 p.m. June 23
Head down to the Bell Event Centre on June 23 to enjoy the most alluring burlesque dinner show in town: Queens and Cocktails. Enjoy a four-course dinner while watching performances from dancer and choreographer Ginger LeSnapps and drag king Alexander Cameron. Sip on signature cocktails made with spirits from Northern Row Brewery & Distillery while watching this exciting performance. Tickets are $125 per person. This event is for adults 21 years and older.
6:30-9 p.m. June 23. The Bell Event Centre, 444 Reading Road, Pendleton, cincinnatipride.org. Photo: instagram.com/lecameronsBest LGBTQ+ Bar No. 9: Bar 901
901 Race St., Downtown Photo: facebook.com/newbar901Pride Roll-Out by the Cincinnati Rollergirls
6-11 p.m. June 24
Roll down to the third-annual free Pride Roll-Out event on Friday, June 24. Bring your own skates or borrow some at the Riverfront Outdoor Rink. Food trucks, vendors and two DJs will be waiting to rock your night away. Come celebrate Pride while rolling under the rink lights.
6-11p.m. June 24. Riverfront Outdoor Rink, 925 Riverside Dr., Sawyer Point, facebook.com/events. Photo: Aidan MahoneyCincinnati Pride Parade
11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 24
Celebrate equality and community as the Cincinnati Pride Parade takes over the streets on June 24. The route of the parade starts at Seventh Street and Plum, goes down Vine Street past Fountain Square and ends at the Cincinnati Pride Festival at Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 24. Downtown Cincinnati, cincinnatipride.org. Photo: CityBeat StaffCincinnati Pride Festival
Noon-9 p.m. June 24
Celebrate pride and unity at the Cincinnati Pride Festival following the parade. Have some fun in the sun with food and drinks, vendors and entertainment. No pets or coolers allowed.
Noon-9p.m. June 24. Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, cincinnatipride.org. Photo: CityBeat Staff
