Another week closer to Seattle Pride: Resilience, another weekend of taking action to support our Queer community!
There is a mix of both virtual and in person events happening in the area, so make sure to show up and support our local LGBTQIA+ community this week!
Many of these Pride Month events are put on by amazing organizations right here in the Puget Sound area who have paved the way for rainbow resources across the country. This makes it a perfect time to check in with our Queer community leaders and activists to see what they are doing and how we can help!
When I see the legacy of hardworking Queer activists here in Seattle it fills me with ***PRIDE***!
DONATE, VOLUNTEER, AND LEARN ABOUT THESE LOCAL ADVOCATES
Gay City: Seattle’s LGBTQ Center was started by Seattle activists responding to the HIV Crisis over 25 years ago. Now, while still the leading HIV/STI tester in King County, they work hard to provide affirming and responsive resources, wellness, and community – including throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
Queer Nature is a queer-run nature education and ancestral skills program across Washington’s Rainbow Community. They work to educate and build solidarity between Queerness, Environmentalism, and Indigenous communities who have been pushed off the land.
Ingersoll Gender Center is one of the oldest organizations by and for transgender and gender nonconforming communities in the United States. They have been advocating and organizing for our communities in the Puget Sound region for over four decades!
https://ingersollgendercenter.org/
United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance (UTOPIA) was born out of the struggles, challenges, strength, and resilience of the Queer and Trans Pacific Islander community in South King County. They do tons of community organizing including the [trans] ACTION event below, providing covid relief, and translating covid safety documents into Pacific languages.
Cascade AIDS Project has been a community leader in the fight against HIV throughout both Washington and Oregon for over three decades. They are a longstanding resource for LGBTQ+ health at all ages and demographics.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Lavender Rights Project Pride Convention
Date: June 11-13
Time: All Day
Location: virtual, https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/WxV-6rwvC8fMYvDOMAcd-A
Cost: $10 per day
Hosted by: Lavender Rights Project
For this year’s PRIDE, LRP wanted to set you up for success! And that’s why we’re holding our first-ever convention. During this convention, we’ll have informative sessions on financial management and resume building, as well as panels discussing ballroom culture, the significance of founded families, personal healing during the pandemic, and so much more. The convention will be held virtually. Free tickets for those unable to pay: email [email protected]
Queer Prom Seattle 2021
Date: June 12
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Virtual, https://puckduction.ticketleap.com/queer-prom-seattle-2021/dates/Jun-12-2021_at_0700PM
Cost: $10
Hosted by: Seattle Pride
The prom that we never knew we always wanted is here! Join us Saturday, June 12th for the digital queer prom of your dreams! Featuring burlesque, drag, dancing and an online auction, this 18+ event kicks off with a burlesque and drag show at 7:00pm, and features our international headliners, IZOHNNY!
All Gender LGBTQ+ Youth Chat
Date: June 13
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Virtual, email [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Hosted by: Lambert House
Open to all youth! Check Lambert House’s Facebook or Twitter for each week’s topic. Check out Lambert House’s event calendar for more discussions and affinity groups. Email [email protected] for more info and to sign up.
Trans-Action Virtual Support Group
Date: June 15
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Virtual, https://www.seattlepride.org/events/trans-action-virtual-support-group-5
Cost: FREE
Hosted by: U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle
[trans] ACTION is a support/social group for Trans, Gender diverse folks, especially current and former sex workers. It is held every third Tuesday of the month. TransAction serves to provide T/GD folx a safe space to engage in topical discussions relating to their life and/or work. [trans] ACTION promotes and values confidentiality regarding interactions within the group. Discussions include topics such as: safety and self- care, decriminalization and destigmatization of sex work, know your rights training, legal assistance and employment & housing. Come and build community with us! For more information please email [email protected]
Queer Community Conversations: Body Image & Food
Date: June 16
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual, https://www.seattlepride.org/events/queer-community-conversations-body-image-food
Cost: FREE
Hosted by: Gay City
An online series discussing the work of organizations serving Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) that are intentionally bettering services for our LGBTQ+ BIPOC communities.
Power Up!
Date: June 17
Time: 4:00 -5:00 pm
Location: Virtual, https://www.seattlepride.org/events/power-up
Cost: FREE
Hosted by: LGBTQ Allyship
It’s Pride month and we want to celebrate queer workers! Help us celebrate all queer and trans workers on June 17th! We will have a few of our advocates from our Workers’ Rights Committee join us and tell their stories.
We will also be joined by the Fair Work Center and their Legal Clinic to talk with you about your workers’ rights.
Do you feel that your workers’ rights have been violated? Come to meet with the Fair Work Center legal clinic and get an appointment scheduled. And we will also be playing a queer trivia game where you can win a prize! Come out for the fun and community!
Friday Gay Pride Party
Date: June 18
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Coopers Optique
Cost: $20, get tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-gay-pride-party-2-of-3-tickets-153164532239
Hosted by: Coopers Optique
Gay Pride continues… We will have a local artist playing some great tunes! We will continue to show and sell Sabrina’s amazing digital art. We are excited to support the drag queen talent of Seattle and have 2 performers put on a good show! Our two performers are Dutchess Drew & Londyn Bardshaw. Tickets include: 2 drink tickets, food, live DJ and a drag queen show! (additional drink tickets available for purchase).
UPCOMING
Seattle Pride’s Virtual LGBTQIA+ Celebration Resilience
Date: June 26-27
Time: All Day
Location: virtual, https://hopin.com/events/seattle-virtual-pride
Cost: FREE
Hosted by: Seattle Pride
We are SO excited to announce our complete stage schedule for the two-day Seattle Pride Virtual LGBTQIA+ Pride Celebration June 26th and 27th! The two days of fun and entertainment will feature a diverse array of speakers, performers, activities, and activism reflecting this year’s theme Resilience.
Full Program Schedule: https://www.seattlepride.org/news/program-schedule-announced-for-seattle-prides-virtual-lgbtqia-celebration-resilience-june-26th-27th
Capitol Hill Pride March and Rally!
Date: June 26-27
Time: March starts at Noon
Location: Cal Anderson Park, Bobby Morris Playfield
Cost: Free
Hosted by: Capitol Hill Pride
Come join us in remembering Stonewall, Advocating Police Reform, Social Justice and Equality!
Invitation to everyone, LGBTQ and anyone of any orientation, color, background, race, nationality and
non-profit organizations in support of diversity and equality!
More information at: https://www.capitolhillpridefestival.info/index.html
TELL US MORE!
Do you know of other Pride events and activism opportunities? Please send them to [email protected]
