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New England Pride Events
by Sue O’Connell
co-publisher
Thursday Jun 4, 2009
| Boston Pride
Calendar of events
Now - June 14
Wednesday, June 10
bebe zahara benet 6:00 p.m. The winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race trades "Camaroooon" for "Bahston." VIP reception with Bebe and special guests at 6:00 p.m. She’s joined by DJ/Producer Mark Picchotti for a special set, and it’s all in conjunction with the Pride Idol 2009 Finals. Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston.
info: clubcafe.com
black pride opening night reception 6:00 p.m. Fenway Community Health Center. Ansin Building.
info: blackspyce.com
idol 7:00 p.m. Move over, Adam Lambert! Tonight the Pride Idol Top 10 will work it out one last time in front of a live audience, and then the winner is crowned. The winner receives in their prize package a chance to perform at the Boston Pride Festival, so sing, sister, sing! Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston.
info: bostonpride.org
keshet vigil 8:00 p.m. Join Keshet, an organization dedicated to creating an inclusive Jewish community for GLBT Jews in Greater Boston, as they remember those GLBT people persecuted during the Holocaust. The New England Holocaust Memorial, Congress St., Boston.
info: keshetonline.org
latino night 9:00 p.m. Move those hips over to the Pride Kick Off @ Latino Night, Boston’s longest running gay Latino night. Tonight features a special performance from , a former American Idol finalist who unexpectedly quit the show in 2005 for "personal reasons." Among them were gay rumors. Cough. Rumor, 100 Warrenton St., Boston.
info: bostonpride.org
Thursday, June 11
pride king and queen 7:00 p.m. We should all feel like royalty during Pride season, but tonight sees at least a few special crowns doled out. Introducing the very first King and Queen of Boston Pride pageant. Have your scepter at the ready for this royal blow-out. The Estate, 1 Boylston Place, Boston.
info: bostonpride.org
totally 80s 8:00 p.m. As much as the fashion was bad, the music was good - totally good. The Bost Gay Men’s Chorus presents "Boys Just Wanna Have Fun: Totally 80." Return to the Me Decade with a repertoire of hits that will make you feel like a virgin, touched for the very first time. Shows on June 11, (8:00 p.m.) and June 14, 7:00 p.m. $15-$45. John Hancock Hall at the Back Bay Events Center, 180 Berkeley St., Boston.
info: bgmc.org
keshet bar night 8:00 p.m. Join Keshet, an organization dedicated to creating an inclusive Jewish community for GLBT Jews in Greater Boston, and their 20s/30s group for a Pride Bar Night. Mix, mingle, and grab cocktail in every color of the rainbow. Middlesex Lounge, 315 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge.
info: keshetonline.org
diversity party 10:00 p.m. Celebrate the rainbow that is us at the third annual OPTIONZ Diversity Pride Party. Queer Women of Color and Friends (QWOC+), MadFemme Pride, and Boston Pride host this all-inclusive get-out-and-get-down. $15 at the door; $12 single; $45 for an Entourage (6 tickets); $50 for a Posse (10 tickets) in advance at boston.going.com/optionz. Umbria, 295 Franklin St., Boston.
info: bostonpride.org
dj meets diva Special performance by 28 Degrees resident DJ JST and vocalist Amber Dirks. The two most recently collaborated on the stomping singles, "Rejoice," and "Standing Up." Plus DJ AGA. $5 cover. Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston.
info: clubcafe.com
Friday, June 12
black pride - bgbh conference 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. fenway community health.
info: bostonspyce.com
dyke march 6:00 p.m. Put one foot in front of the other, and join your dearest and queerest in the annual Boston Dyke March. Join the throng of thousands and show your Pride in this grassroots event now in its 15th year. Boston Common Gazebo.
info: bostondykemarch.com
black pride - the doll collection ball. 7 p.m. john hancock hotel and conference center.
info: bostonspyce.com
kate clinton 7:30 p.m. Just in time for Pride (and before she kicks off a slew of summer dates in Provincetown), riotous comedian Kate Clinton brings her Yes on K8 tour to Boston. Tickets $29 and $37. Bust a gut at her musings - how’s that for a proposition worth passing? Tickets $29 and $37. The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston.
info: kateclinton.com
kathy griffin 7:30 p.m. This funny lady might not be gay, but she sure as hell knows her audience. Kathy Griffin stops by Boston for two shows during Pride Week (quelle coincidence!) so put this on your personal D-List of to-dos. Tickets $45 - $75. The Wang Theatre at the Citi Performing Arts Center. 270 Tremont St., Boston.
info: kathygriffin.net
totally 80s 8:00 p.m. As much as the fashion was bad, the music was good - totally good. The Bost Gay Men’s Chorus presents "Boys Just Wanna Have Fun: Totally 80." Return to the Me Decade with a repertoire of hits that will make you feel like a virgin, touched for the very first time. Shows on June 11, (8:00 p.m.) and June 14, 7:00 p.m. $15-$45. John Hancock Hall at the Back Bay Events Center, 180 Berkeley St., Boston.
info: bgmc.org
menage a trois 9:00 p.m. Everything is better in threes, right? Dyke Night Production’s Milky Way Fridays are always popular, but usually held once a month. Not so during a time of Pride! Tonight take in the official Dyke March After Party with DJ Kris Kono. Additional nights on June 19 (DJ Kris Kono) and June 26 (DJ Kristin Korpos). Cover $8. Milky Way Lounge at the Brewery Complex, 284 Armory St., Jamaica Plain.
info: dykenight.com
dance diva 10:00 p.m. Dance diva Jenn Cuneta performs her single "Come Rain, Come Shine." Plus DJ AGA spins in back while DJ Sun One fills the front lounge with disco style. $5 cover, free before 10:00 p.m. Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston.
info: clubcafe.com
threesome 10:00 p.m. Three DJs perform a Pride week tag team seat: DJ Darrin Friedman, DJ Susan Esthera, and DJ JST. Plus, DJ Gay Jim in the pool room. Guess that makes four. Machine night club, 1254 Boylston St., Boston.
info: machine-boston.com
Saturday, June 13
brunch 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Family Equality Council hosts a Pride Brunch with free food, a free raffle for roundtrip tickets to Los Angeles, Community Awards, and a free bush ride across the river to the parade. Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge.
interfaith service 10:00 a.m.- noon This 32nd Pride Interfaith Service honors the Transgender Community with special guest speaker Dr. Justin Tanis, National Center for Transgender Equality. Being honored as this year’s award recipient is the Transgender Day of Remembrance Planning Committee. Old South Church, intersection of Boylston Street and Dartmouth Street, Boston.
info: bostonpride.org
worship 11:00 a.m.-noon Celebrate us in worship at this Gay Pride Service. Arlington Street Church, 351 Boylston St., Boston.
info: ascboston.org
lunch + dancing 11:00 a.m Stay fueled, and stay fierce - all day long. Club Café begins serving lunch at 11:00 a.m., so you’ll have the energy you need to keep it moving through a line-up of DJs at the Annual Pride Dance: DJ Pad at 1:00 p.m., DJ AGA at 5:00 p.m., DJ Gay Jim at 7:00 p.m., and DJ AGA and Gay Jim tag team at 9:00 p.m. Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave. Boston.
info: clubcafe.com
parade noon We’ve been running around being proud for a week now, but this is the big event. Come be Out and Proud like you really mean it. Route begins on Tremont Street (at Rutland and Clarendon streets) and snakes down Berkeley, Boylston, Charles, Beacon, Tremont and Cambridge streets, before ending at City Hall Plaza.
info: bostonpride.org
festival noon - 6:00 p.m. The marching stops and the party begins at City Hall Plaza. Come one, come all and peruse the usual impressive display of vendors and community groups. Plus there’s the entertainment lineup, headlines this year by pop star Taylor Dayne. Other performers include Marga Gomez, Brian Kent, Ian Harvie, Danielle Lessard, Ariel Aparicio, Magdalen Hsu-Li, Lori Michaels and Miss Coco Lopez. Plus, $5 earns you admittance to the Pride Celebrity Garden, where you can enjoy a beer and get autographs from the Festival stars. The Garden is 21+ only. City Hall Plaza, Boston.
info: bostonpride.org
bgrf block party 1:30 - 7:00 p.m. The Boston Gay Rights Fund Annual Street Dance & Block Party. Sometimes known as the Fritz Block Party - this is a must attend for anyone interested in having a great time and raising money for organizations in our community. DJ Richie Rich Ladue and DJ Dena hit the wheels of steel. $10. Chandler Street at Berkeley Street.
info: bostongayrightsfund.org
cycle for pride 2:00 p.m. Raise money for Boston Pride while burning off some of those beer calories with the Cycle for Pride Cycle-a-Thon. $25 per rider to sign up, then solicit sponsorships from your loved ones to complete the stationary ride, guided b y instructors who will take turns teaching you different styles and blasting your drums with different energetic music. Put your money where your buns are. Boston Pride Festival at City Hall Plaza, Boston.
info: bostonpride.org
esme block party 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. It’s a block party. Block. Party. So come on down and get your blocks off. The annual Esme Block Party promises, as always, a good time. DJ Lynda Lowell takes the turntable. One Boylston Place, Boston.
info: bostonpride.org
black pride - the legends, statements, and style fashion show 7 p.m. john hancock hotel & conference center
info: bostonspyce.com
kathy griffin 7:30 p.m. This funny lady might not be gay, but she sure as hell knows her audience. Kathy Griffin stops by Boston for two shows during Pride Week (quelle coincidence!) so put this on your personal D-List of to-dos. Tickets $45 - $75. The Wang Theatre at the Citi Performing Arts Center. 270 Tremont St., Boston.
info: kathygriffin.net
lush pride party 9:00 p.m. - 2 a.m. LOGO star Jennie McNulty swings through town for a comedy show with guest opener The Femme Show, followed by a dance party with DJ Kris Kono. Doors 8:30 p.m. Tickets $20. Machine, 1254 Boylston St., Boston.
info: dykenight.com
epic pride Chris Harris Presents throws this Pride at Night Main Event shindig. EPIC Saturdays at The Roxy gets a dose of DJ Ralphi Rosario for this special Pride night blowout. The Roxy, 279 Tremont St., Boston.
info: chrisharrispresents.com
Sunday, June 14
brunch noon Re-fuel (and recover) with the famous Sunday brunch. Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave. Boston
block party noon - 8:00 p.m. The ninth annual Stuart Street Block Party kicks things into high gear with DJ Joe Gauthreaux out of NYC, plus opening sets from local DJ Ranny and DJ Shpank. Gorgeous dancers and hot drink specials at five full bars, so you won’t have to dance in line for too long. Free before 2:00 p.m. and $10 after with proceeds to benefit Boston Pride. Entrance at the corner of Stuart Street and Berkeley Street, South End, Boston.
info: bostonpride.org
block party noon - 7:00 p.m. Jamaica Plain Block Party. The women man the decks at this Perkins Street affair, with DJ Kristin Korpos and DJ Jodi mixing it up. Plenty of summer refreshments (plus non-alcoholic options), Pride merchandise, and a smattering of hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, fruit and more. $10, proceeds to Boston Pride. Perkins Street between South Huntington Avenue and Centre Street, Jamaica Plain.
info: bostonpride.org
black pride - the dive in, pool party & bbq. 6:00 p.m. - 12 m. YMCA, 776 Dorchester, Boston.
info: bostonspyce.com
totally 80s 7:00 p.m. As much as the fashion was bad, the music was good - totally good. The Bost Gay Men’s Chorus presents "Boys Just Wanna Have Fun: Totally 80." Return to the Me Decade with a repertoire of hits that will make you feel like a virgin, touched for the very first time. Shows on June 11, (8:00 p.m.) and June 14, 7:00 p.m. $15-$45. John Hancock Hall at the Back Bay Events Center, 180 Berkeley St., Boston.
info: bgmc.org
Connecticut Pride
Calendar of events
Saturday, June 6
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 28th Annual Connecticut Pride: Your Rights, Our Rights, Human Rights Food, vendors, and fun, with appearances community leaders by musicians - including headliner and ’80s pop diva Tiffany ("I Think We’re Alone Now"). Other performers include all-girl band Betty (previously featured on "The L Word"), Sister Funk, Arlene Wow!, Tomas, Todd Alsup, Lady Tatiana, Dance Locura and more. Bushnell Park at the Pavilion, behind the state capitol, Hartford.
info: connecticutpride.org
Vermont Pride
Calendar of events
Saturday, July 25
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. As one of the latest states to move toward full marriage equality, Vermont has plenty to be proud of in 2009. Details on the annual parade and festival, held at Battery Park in North Burlington, are still coming together. So check in with the Pride Vermont website throughout the summer for the latest information on how you can join the Green Mountain State in celebrating every other color of our proud rainbow! (Photo source: pridevt.com)
info: pridevt.com
Maine Pride
Calendar of events
June 6 - June 21
Saturday, June 6, 2008
tea dance Fundraising tea dance for Maine Dyke March. Julie Sweeney spins. Mainestreet, 195 Main Street (Route 1), Ogunquit.
info: mainedykemarch.com.
parade/rally noon Southern Maine Youth Pride parade and rally. Starts at Monument Square and proceeds to Congress Street for rally with musicians, drag performers and more. Portland. info: myspace.com/portlandmaineyouthpride
open mic/dance 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Southern Maine Youth Pride Open Mic Night and dance. Ages 25 and under. Meg Perry Center, 644 Congress St., POrtland.
info: myspace.com/portlandmaineyouthpride
Thursday, June 18
comedy night TBA Southern Maine Pride kicks off its official events with comedian Jim David for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night shows. No holds barred adult gay comedy! Comedy Connection, 16 Custom House Wharf, Portland.
more info: southernmainepride.org
concert 8:00 p.m. "Stonewall at 40," Maine Gay Men’s Chorus. $20. Portland Stage Company, 25A Forest Ave., Portland.
info: www.mainegaymenschorus.org
Friday, June 19
life pre-party 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Pre-party tea dance for LIFE, a weekend of nightlife events in cooperation with Southern Maine Pride to benefit Maine AIDS alliance. Mainestreet, 195 Main Street (Route 1), Ogunquit.
info: mainelifeevents.org
march pre-show 6:30 p.m. Dyke March Pre-Show with performers and guest speakers. ASL interpreted. Monument Square, Portland.
info: mainedykemarch.com
dyke march 7:30 p.m. Fourth annual Maine Dyke March. From Monument Square to Longfellow Square, Portland.
info: mainedykemarch.com
party 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Maine Dyke March After-Party. Live performances, music, dance, drag and more. All ages welcome; 21+ to drink. One Longfellow Square, Portland.
info: mainedykemarch.com.
concert 8:00 p.m. "Stonewall at 40," Maine Gay Men’s Chorus. $20. Portland Stage Company, 25A Forest Ave., Portland.
info: www.mainegaymenschorus.org
life comedy show 9:00 p.m. Comedy show for LIFE, a weekend of nightlife events in cooperation with Southern Maine Pride to benefit Maine AIDS alliance. Khris Francis performs. $5 at the door The Front Porch, 9 Shore Rd., Ogunquit.
info: mainelifeevents.org
life main event 10:00 p.m. Dance party for LIFE, a weekend of nightlife events in cooperation with Southern Maine Pride to benefit Maine AIDS alliance. International DJ and native New Englander Joe Bermudez spins. Plus giveaways and more. $10 at the door. Mainestreet, 195 Main Street (Route 1), Ogunquit.
info: mainelifeevents.org
comedy night TBA Southern Maine Pride kicks off its official events with comedian Jim David for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night shows. No holds barred adult gay comedy! Comedy Connection, 16 Custom House Wharf, Portland.
more info: southernmainepride.org
Saturday, June 20
comedy night TBA Southern Maine Pride kicks off its official events with comedian Jim David for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night shows. No holds barred adult gay comedy! Comedy Connection, 16 Custom House Wharf, Portland.
info: southernmainepride.org
Parade 12:30 p.m. Monument Square marching west via Congress Street, to High Street, to Park Ave., to State St. Extension, entering Deering Oaks Park next to duck pond. Portland.
info: southernmainepride.org
Festival 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Register by June 17. Family fun and entertainment at Deering Oaks Park. Live music and performers, vendors and more. New this year is a kid’s activity and craft area. Festival is hosted by comedian Khris Francis and co-hosted by Bunny Wonderland. info: southernmainepride.org
life tea dance 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tea dance for LIFE, a weekend of nightlife events in cooperation with Southern Maine Pride to benefit Maine AIDS alliance. DJ Richie LaDue spins. Una, 505 Fore Street, Ogunquit.
info: mainelifeevents.org
tea dance 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pride tea-dance. DJ Jodi spins. Mainestreet, 195 Main Street (Route 1), Ogunquit.
info: mainestreetogunquit.com.
dems have pride 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The Maine Democratic Party hosts a reception to celebrate Southern Maine Pride with Congressman Barney Frank. $20 individual tickets.Harbour’s Edge Room, 6 Custom House Wharf, Portland.
info: mainedems.org/pride
Everything you need to plan your New England Pride! concert 8:00 p.m. "Stonewall at 40," Maine Gay Men’s Chorus. $20. Portland Stage Company, 25A Forest Ave., Portland.
info: www.mainegaymenschorus.org
dance 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. The 17th annual DJ Dance Party Under the Stars. All age dance boogie, 21+ to drink. $10 in advance; $15 day of and at the gate. Maine State Pier, Portland.
info: southernmainepride.org
After shooting his latest music video in Providence, JOSH DUFFY returns for PrideFest
by Scott Kearnan
contributing writer
He’s young, he’s cute, he’s talented, and he’s back in town again.
In January, New Orleans native Josh Duffy traveled all the way to Providence to shoot the music video for his single "I Will Love You" at Bravo Brasserie (123 Empire St., Providence; www.bravobrasserie.com). Afterwards, he even hosted a meet and greet wrap party at The Alleycat (17 Snow St; www.myspace.com/alleycatri).
Currently promoting his debut album Artificial, Duffy has been enjoying plenty of early success as an out artist since appearing on the scene in just the last few years. He’s been getting lots of coverage on LGBT radio programs, his album has topped the chart at OutVoice.net, and since imitation is the best form of flattery, it says a lot that he’s already had his songs covered by other artists: "Safe," the title track from gay duo Jason & deMarco’s latest album, is their rendition of Duffy’s song from 3.
We caught up with Josh Duffy to ask him about the video for "I Will Love You," life as a gay artist, and where he plans to take his talent next.
Tell us about the concept for the "I Will Love You" video?
It’s pretty much about the struggle of a relationship. I’m playing the rising star in the video, and in it I tend to put my relationship on hold. My love interest is suffering in the love department because I’m not supplying needs: I’m not home. I’m always away, not answering the phone, doing the whole music industry thing. Our director describes it as as "sexy, sacred, and hip." By sacred, she means that I’m away he’s always turning to peace and serenity, and the spirit to get what I’m not giving him.
Hmm... a rising music star ignoring his boyfriend, huh? Any personal inspiration for this song?
[Laughs]. You know, I’m in a relationship of five years now with my partner, Joseph. He was actually my acting manager for three of those years. ... He’s been behind everything I do, but I’m sure he’s had his feelings. I’m sure there are points where I’ve put him on hold. It’s not 100 percent true, though!
We’ll call it "loosely based on a true story?"
Right. [Laughs].
You’re certainly dedicated to your career! You once had a full-paid music scholarship to Louisiana State University, but left to go right into the music industry full-time. Weren’t you scared?
I made it through the end of my sophomore year. I was at a 3.7 GPA my freshman year, then I came out to my mom and dad my second year. It took a toll. You’re in college, struggling to make ends meet, so I had two jobs. I was trying to make the grades, going through a breakup, coming out of the closet... It was hitting me all at once. I think my very last GPA was a 1.7. Actually, I still could have kept my full scholarship but I decided I needed to take a break.
Sounds like an emotional time. Is that where your latest music came from?
My whole CD. I wrote and produced all the songs, and they were inspired by that point in my life. It’s kind of funny to sing those songs now because I’m not really going through those things anymore. A lot of those songs are about trying to find myself and cope with feelings. It was definitely inspired by those college years. Although "I Will Love You" was not written during that time. It’s the most recent song, written about trying to find love. And that person turned out to be Joseph.
You’re honest and out about your sexuality, but do you ever find it limiting to be known as a "gay artist?"
People are always going to put barriers on you, but that’s a good thing. If they didn’t, you might not have any motivation to pursue things. When you say you’re a gay artist or singer, people don’t really take you seriously until you give them a CD. Then they’re like, "Wow, I had no idea it was going to be like that." ... To be a gay artist is definitely hard, but thankfully I’ve had a great two years performing at Pride festivals and getting the fan base together. ... I think they’re excited that I’m doing it and helping to create a niche for other GLBT artists.
How did you come up with the album title "Artificial?"
I was 18 or 19, and one of my jobs was to be a summer camp counselor for kids between 5 and 12. One of the camp directors was a good friend of mine and at night was a drag queen. He had a double life, during the day he was a butch, straight camp director and at night he was a performing drag queen in Baton Rouge. I remember at lunch one day he was sitting next to me. I was looking at my soda can and it said "Artificially Flavored." I looked over at him and I was like, "Oh!" ... I wrote that song in five minutes. It was my dedication to him. ... Since then, I’ve seen other drag queens perform it [Laughs].
Rhode Island Pride
Calendar of events June 5 - June 21
More information at prideri.com unless otherwise noted.
Friday, June 5
singles night 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mix N’ Match Singles & Friends Night. Reflections Cafe, 468 Wickenden St., Providence.
slippery shindig 9:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. Countdown to Pride. Sixth annual Lube Wrestling at 727, with giveaways, drinks specials, contests and more. 727 Cranston St., Providence.
Saturday, June 6
youth coffeehouse 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Teens and young adults gather for a coffeehouse as part of RI Pride. Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1817 Warwick Avenue, Warwick.
youth idol 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. The proudest youngsters in the biggest little state in the union strut their stuff at the Youth Pride Idol Talent Show and Visual Art Show. Judges include magna-diva Miss Kitty Litter and Providence-based folk artist Mary Ann Rossoni. $5 youth, $10 adult. Beneficent Congregational Church, 300 Weybosset St., Providence.
luau 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Aloha, ladies. Countdown to Pride continues at this "Hawaiian Lu-out" block party. Hula indoors, hula outdoors, hula around the block with Sisterfunk Live, DJ Dena, DJ Nicole and VJ Jeff. Girlspot @ Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence.
info: clubgalleryri.com
party 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Countdown to Pride. The countdown continues at Buzz & Leather Night. Providence Eagle, 198 Union St., Providence.
Sunday, June 7
orientation 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Pride volunteer orientation. Rhode Island Pride Center, 180 Allens Ave., Providence.
social 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m Countdown to Pride. Wheels Sunday Social. Wheels, 125 Washington St., Providence.
gay latin 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m Gay Latin Night @ Lot 401. $5 salsa lessons from 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., plus 2 levels and 2 bars to keep those hips shaking long after. Lot 401, 44 Hospital St., Providence.
Monday, June 8
fiscal responsibility 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. You’ve probably spent more money on beer in the last week than you’d like your accountant to know, but Walter Matisewski, CPA, won’t judge. He’s here to provide smart financial planning for GLBTQ families. Pride Center, 180 Allens Ave., Providence.
Tuesday, June 9
pride general meeting 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Open to current and potential volunteers. Rhode Island Pride Center, 180 Allens Ave., Providence.
transpeak 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Transgender panel discussion, a part of Queer Art & Queer History at Gallery Q. 232 Westminster St., Providence.
Wednesday, June 10
screenings 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Know your status before you party. Rhode Island Pride partners with AIDS Care Ocean State to provide free HIV screenings on the second Wednesday of each month. 180 Allens Ave., Providence.
workshop 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. For 11 years, the Pride Workshop has offered participants a quiet space for self-exploration amidst all the hoopla. This year’s topic is inspired by the Pride theme, "Paint the Town Proud: Create, Act, Inspire - Our Life as Our Message." Tom Fronczak, LICSW, leads the free workshop. Rhode Island Pride Center, 180 Allens Ave., Providence.
Thursday, June 11
the way out 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Youth Pride’s weekly peer-led support group, "The Way Out," discussing issues in a safe and supportive environment. Youth Pride Center, 171 Chestnut St., Providence.
pink party 10:00 p.m.- 2:00 a.m. Hosted by Ms. Lesbian Rhode Island 2009 Sarah Howes, the Pink Party provides complimentary pink champagne for all the party people over 21. $7 cover, with a portion of proceeds going to RI Pride. DJ Riggs spins. Balls, 1150 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston.
Friday, June 12
youth idol 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Youth Pride Idol Talent Show with special judges Kitty Litter, LaDiva Jonz, MaryAnn Rossoni and Brien Lang. $5 Youth, $10 Adults. Beneficent Congregational Church, 300 Weybosset St., Providence.
soaked 10:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. Countdown to Pride. Wet, wild, and wicked with the "Soaked" party.2Xcess Male Zone, 257 Allens Ave., Providence.
Saturday, June 13
youth pride 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Youth Pride presents an "Express Yourself" writing and fashion design afternoon. Youth Pride Center, 171 Chestnut St., Providence.
Sunday, June 14
worship 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Rhode Island Religious Coalition for Marriage Equality hosts its annual pre-Pride interfaith prayer service, with reception to follow. Gay friendly clergy from all denominations will attend, with donations to benefit Colage, an organization supporting LGBTQ parents. Beneficent Congregational Church, 300 Weybosset St., Providence.
prideflicks 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Pull up a lawn chair and grab yourself a cocktail for an outdoor, waterfront screening of "Between Love and Goodbye" and the special 6-minute short, "From the USA with Love." What a way to spend a night! Pride Center, 180 Allens Ave., Providence.
Monday, June 15
gay liberation forum 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Discussing the significance of Stonewall, a part of Queer Art & Queer History at Gallery Q. 232 Westminster St., Providence.
Tuesday, June 16
new pflag meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The East Bay Chapter of PFLAG South/Central Rhode Island kicks off its new monthly meeting on a new day (third Tuesday of the month) and place. The East Bay Center, 2 Old Colony Rd., Barrington.
Wednesday, June 17
concert 7:00 p.m. Providence Gay Men’s Chorus sure can sing. And it will tonight with "Each... Other," a special Pride concert commemorating the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. $15. Beneficent Congregational Church, 300 Weybosset St., Providence.
info: provgmc.org
Thursday, June 18
the way out 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Youth Pride’s weekly peer-led support group, "The Way Out," discussing issues in a safe and supportive environment. Youth Pride Center, 171 Chestnut St., Providence.
art of drag 5:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. The Art of Drag, a special gallery night with a performance by Sabrina Blaze. Part of Queer Art & Queer History at Gallery Q. 232 Westminster St., Providence.
queer comedy chaos 9:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. Amy T’s Queer Comedy Chaos with Jackie Monahan, Eric Volk, Gloria Bigelow and Mehran. Hosted by Kitty Litter. $15 to donate RI Pride. Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave., East Providence.
Friday, June 19
VIP party 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 a.m You need to donate 100 bucks QUICKLY so you can get into this shnazzy party. Otherwise it’s going to cost you $1,000. Because only members of the RI Pride 100 Club (the first 100 people to donate $100) and the President’s Club (donors of $1,000 or more) are invited to this VIP Tent Party. Station Park, Providence.
deborah cox 9:00 p.m. Chris Harris Presents gets the party people moving with Deborah Cox, the dance diva behind hits like "Absolutely Not," "Something Happened On the Way to Heaven," "Mr. Lonely," and more. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door. Lupo’s, 79 Washington St., Providence.
info: chrisharrispresents.com
pink panties It’s pure pink pageantry! Show your pink panties to get into this pre-Pride block party for free. Otherwise $5. DJ K spins, and Kitty purrs on by. Dark Lady, 124 Snow St., Providence.
Saturday, June 20
fest noon Shake your love! Deborah Gibson headlines this year’s lineup of PrideFest entertainment, and she’ll perform all her beloved ’80s hits ("Electric Youth," "Only in My Dreams," "Lost in Your Eyes," more) and her Broadway repertoire. Fab! Plus there’s additional performances by Gregory Douglass, Scottie Gage, Rizie Nasele Timane, Josh Duffy, Ariel Aparicio, and Jelvis Presley. This year’s Pride fest features a massive GLBT marketplace, plus a Kidz Pride Zone. And did we mention Tiffany? Station Park, Providence.
parade 8:30 p.m. Rhode Island Pride’s Illuminated Nighttime Pride Parade is New England’s one and only night Pride parade; a must-see spectacle of floats, marchers, and performing artists that winds through downtown and ends under the marquee of the Arts Center. Bank of America City Center (2 Kennedy Plaza) to the Providence Performing Arts Center (220 Weybosset St.), Providence.
block parties There are block parties going on all over Providence. Visit: Dark Lady, 124 Snow St., Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence Eagle, 198 Union St., Mirabar, 35 Richmond St., Club Energy, 69 Union St..
Sunday, June 21
brunch 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pride’s almost over. You’re dragging. So Drag. DRAG! Pride Hangover Drag Brunch. Drag performances from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Partial proceeds to benefit Rhode Island Pride. DownCity, 50 Weybosset St., Providence. info. and reservations: 401-331-9217.
concert 7:00 p.m. Providence Gay Men’s Chorus sure can sing. And it will tonight with "Each... Other," a special Pride concert commemorating the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. $15. Beneficent Congregational Church, 300 Weybosset St., Providence.
info: provgmc.org
final act 8:00 p.m. Bid a fond farewell to Rhode Island Pride 2009 with a Final Act party at Dark Lady, 124 Snow St., Providence.
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