June 16
Pouring with Pride Wine Walk (The Heathman Hotel, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.)
An adventure through downtown Kirkland's galleries, boutiques, and businesses. Taste wines and spirits of all kinds! (21+)
Wear Your Pride (Kirkland Urban, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.)
A festive, family-friendly parade around the promenade! Live entertainment! A dazzling interactive installation! All sponsored by local organizations and businesses.
Madrona Grace Presbyterian Open House (832 32nd Ave., 5 p.m.-7 p.m.)
Wine, cheese, and prizes at the door at this all-inclusive church in the Central District.
MoPop Constellation: Youth Pride Mixer (7 p.m.-10 p.m.)
Tour the exhibitions, meet new people, make your own zine, and dance about it at the Museum of Popular Culture.
Seattle Mariners Pride Game (T-Mobile Park, 7 p.m.)
A big dose of rainbow for the old ball game as the Mariners take on the Chicago White Sox. Show up early for a giveaway of Pride-themed fanny packs.
Rainbow on the Eastside Art Show (Centro Cultural Mexicano, through June 30)
A free art show in downtown Redmond, ongoing through the entire month.
STANCE Presents: Beginnings (Rainier Beach Presbyterian Church, 6:30 p.m.)
The Seattle Trans and Nonbinary Choral Ensemble is excited to announce its inaugural season's first Pride concert! With a great lineup featuring composers from Queer, Trans, and BIPOC communities.
Two-Spirits: Non-Binary Genders in Native Communities (Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
This panel looks at historical and contemporary experiences of Two-Spirit people. Free to attend but registration required.
June 17
STANCE Presents: Beginnings (See June 16)
Juneteenth Pride BBQ (West Seattle, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.)
A day of celebration and recognition hosted by NW Black Pride. Registration required. For more info and to RSVP, see https://www.nwblackpride.org/events/juneteenth-bbq
West Seattle Pride Comedy Show (Great American Diner and Bar, 8 p.m.-10 p.m.)
Featuring Alyssa Yeoman, Andrew Stier, Juno Men, and Zahnae Aquino. Tickets free but reservation required!
Chelan Pride (Riverwalk Park, 12 p.m.-7 p.m.)
Live music, photo booths, arts and crafts, vendors and more in this scenic 12-acre park by the river. Drag Brunch from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at Stormy Mountain Brewery.
Anacortes Pride (Downtown Anacortes, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.)
This Skagit County city is having its second annual Pride celebration! Starts with a parade down Commercial Avenue and ends with a Family Picnic and Talent Showcase at Causland Memorial Park.
Hold That Pose for Me (SCC Fine Arts Building, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.)
Pride version of the monthly drop-in session for QTBIPOC youth and young adults. Find housing, employment, mental health services, gender-affirming care, legal aid services, and more — or just hang out and practice your runway technique!
Mosé Auto Garage Party (719 S. Myrtle St., 8 p.m.-1 p.m.)
Come to the Mosé Auto garage for live music, DJs, and dancing! A fundraiser for Seattle's LBGTQ Center, formerly known as Gay City.
Pioneer Square's LGBTQ+ History with Rosette Royale and Guests (Seattle Central Library, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.)
Join local storyteller Rosette Royale and special guests to learn about and celebrate the Queer history of Pioneer Square, exploring the locations that were significant to Seattle's increasingly visible LGBTQ+ community in the 1970s. Registration is not required.
West Seattle PrideFest (Junction, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.)
The first of its kind! The Junction goes far beyond hanging rainbow flags this year with a Queer Art Show at Revelry Room, Pride Bingo at Supreme Pizza, a drag show at Shadowland, and more.
Lambert House Youth Pride Disco (All Pilgrims Church, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.)
Meet new people, eat good food, enjoy drag performances, and dance half the night away at All Pilgrims Church. For a chill time, there will be a quieter room away from the dance floor.
June 18
32nd National Gay Basketball Championships (Portland, OR)
Watch as 27 or more teams, including a Women's+ Division, Gay it up on the court and play basketball as their authentic selves. Free Throw and Three Point contests on June 17. Tune in at https://www.svtvnetwork.com
Pride Bar Crawl (1416 E. Olive Way, 4 p.m.-12 a.m.)
Start at the Gold Bar and venture out from there for an evening of drinks, drag, and an afterparty with a live band or DJ. Don't forget to plan a safe way home! Buy tickets at https://www.crawlwith.us/seattle
Queer the Sky (Skydive Snohomish, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Bring a few more rainbows to the sky in this newbie-friendly LGBTQ+ skydiving event! Organized by Pride Across the Bridge. Get tickets at https://www.prideacrossthebridge.com/queer-the-sky.html
West Seattle Pride March (Morgan Junction, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Join the communities of Youngstown Coffee, Launchpad, and Heartbeet Cafe for their fourth year celebrating LGBTQ+ youth and families in West Seattle. Fundraising at the event will benefit Alki Beach Pride!
June 21
Pride Trivia with Seattle Public Libraries at Optimism Brewery (Capitol Hill, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.)
Join us for LGBTQ+ Pride-themed pub trivia at Optimism Brewing Company. Show off your pride and your smarts, impress your friends, enjoy great beer, and win fabulous library prizes! Registration not required.
History Cafe: A Decade of Gender Justice (MOHAI, 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.)
Join Gender Justice League co-founders Danni Askini and Elayne Wylie for a discussion on Transgender and gender-diverse activism.
June 22
Seattle Storm Pride Night (Climate Pledge Arena, 7 p.m.)
Seattle's basketball heroes face off against the Indiana Fever for our team's annual Pride Night, promising a fun, energetic, and inclusive atmosphere.
Kremwerk Pride (9:00 p.m. 6/22-2:00 a.m. 6/25)
Three nights of clubbing fun at this Queer-centric, Queer-owned, two-story nightclub, featuring headliners Doss, Tygapaw, Miss Madeline, Jordana, and X3 Butterfly, with local DJs and performers in between.
Pride Super Show (Club Comedy Seattle, 6/22-6/24)
Cabaret of Comedy presents three nights of a fast, funny variety format showcasing comedy's many forms and performers. Stand-up, music, and who knows what else. Doors at 7 p.m. for dinner and drinks, show starts at 8 p.m. each night.
Bump in the Night (Pony, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.)
Part of a weekend full of Queer love, Queer bodies, and Queer talent. Pony presents a Punk/Horror masterpiece hosted by Scary-Ann and Killer Bunny, with performances by Baby and Anne Tifa.
Gas Works Art Gathering (Gas Works Park, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.)
Creators of all kinds are welcome to share their art: music, performance, or otherwise!
"Por Qué No?! Life Is Short!" (Triple Door, 7:30 p.m.)
Drag performer Mama Tits just got off her eighth season in Puerto Vallarta, and now she's hitting the road and taking the show on tour! Experience buttery smooth vocals and heartfelt stories.
Queens of the Hall Party (Skål Beer Hall, 8:30 p.m.)
Stacey Starstruck hosts this annual Pride celebration, with special guests Myaiko, Norvina Dubois, and Louvel.
June 23
Trans Pride Seattle (Volunteer Park Amphitheater, 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m.)
The Gender Justice League presents one of the biggest Trans Pride gatherings in the United States, celebrating its 10th anniversary!
Somos Pride Reception (Block 41, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.)
Enjoy dinner, drinks, and incredible performances at the ultimate Queer Latinx party, including Salina EsTitties from RuPaul's Drag Race, followed by an after party. For info and tickets, https://www.somosseattle.org/events
Dive Bar Disco Flirtfest (Pony, 4 p.m.-2 a.m.)
Featuring DIFFERENT DRUMMER.
Queer/Pride Festival (Capitol Hill, 6/23-6/25)
Three days of music and fun featuring the enigmatic Orville Peck, Pabllo Vittar, Peaches, and many other talented artists. Buy tickets for just one day, all three, or the VIP experience.
The Cuff Complex Pride Fest (6/23-6/25)
From the wrestling bears of Bearracuda to performances of RuPaul's Drag Race alumni, see it all at one of Seattle's oldest LGBTQ+ clubs, which boasts an impressive four bars, patios, pool tables, dart boards, and more. (21+)
Union Pride Block Party (Capitol Hill, 6/23-6/25)
Rock the whole block with DJs, drinks, and music videos, indoors or outdoors, in the heart of Seattle's most famous Gayborhood. Never a cover fee, and no negativity allowed! (21+)
Wildrose Pride Weekend (6/23-6/25)
Seattle's most prominent Lesbian destination joins forces with Kendall's DJ and Event in a talent lineup never before seen! Cheers, dancing, and hugs are all in the forecast for this block party, along with some fantastic live performances.
Indigiqueer Festival (Pier 62, 4 p.m.-8 p.m.)
Kick off Seattle Pride weekend with food, drag, music, dance and more with the Salish Sea as your backdrop. This event demonstrates the beauty and power of Indigiqueer/Two-Spirit people.
June 24
Queer/Pride Festival (See June 23)
Issaquah Garage Pride (Issaquah Community Center, 12 p.m.-3p.m.)
Teen cafe The Garage puts on a family-friendly community picnic, with food trucks, games, and live entertainment curated by LGBTQIA+ teens and allies.
QUEEN 4 QUEEN Drag Queen Takeover (Pony, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.)
Featuring DJ Stevie 303 and drag performers Cookie Couture and Rowan Ruthless.
Our, Us, Enough: Films on Labor, Love, and Intimacy (Northwest Film Forum, 8 p.m.)
A film series sure to leave an impression, such as Dyketactics, a popular lesbian "commercial"; Solitary Acts #5, an autobiographical collage; and RUN! — MYTHOGRAPHY #1, a brief meditation on coyotes, strained relationships, and conservative talk radio.
Prom Dress Rugby (Cal Anderson Park, 2 p.m.)
The Quake, Hens, and Saracens don thrift store prom-wear and wrestle over the old pigskin for their annual summer fundraiser for GenPRIDE. Spectators can pay for outfit changes, penalties, glitter bombs, slow dances, and even the chance to lather up the player of their choice with sunscreen (with consent, of course).
PrideFest Capitol Hill (12 p.m.-7 p.m.)
Three stages, two beverage gardens, 100-plus vendors, and free fun activities for all ages, spanning the five blocks between Roy and John/Olive. Youth activities on Barbara Bailey Way and the AIDS Memorial Pathway Plaza.
Pride Karaoke (Hula Hula, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.)
Celebrate by belting out your favorite songs with some friends at this tropical-themed "haven of cosmopolitan island kitsch."
Run and Walk with Pride (Seward Park, 6:45 a.m.)
Cheer the runners to the finish line or get some cardio in for a good cause by taking a jaunt around Seward Park — or plot your own course from home with the event's virtual option. This year's beneficiary is Peer Seattle. Registration required.
Seattle Dyke March & Bike Rally (Volunteer Park Amphitheater, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.)
People of all genders and identities are welcome to join a space that highlights and honors the experiences, pleasures, activism, and identities of Queer women and dyke-identified people across the gender spectrum.
Rhein Haus Pride Weekend (6/24-6/25)
Enjoy beer, brats, and bocce at this German restaurant and bar, with performances from Ada Vox, Madison Rose, and iconic queens from RuPaul's Drag Race: Willow Pill, Nicky Doll, Kendall Gender, and more! Music by DJs Tone, Ricki Leigh, and Sessions.
Seattle Sounders FC Pride Match (Lumen Field, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m.)
Sounders FC stands for LGBTQ+ equality by collaborating with LGBTQ+ businesses and offering Sounders-themed prizes.
June 25
Seattle Pride Parade (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
This is the big one! From Gothic Pride to Sounders FC, join organizations, old friends, and thousands of people for a dazzling display of LGBTQIA+ brilliance along 4th Avenue. Step-off will be at Westlake Park.
Tiny Tea Dance (Pony, all day)
Hosted by Adé and Strawberry Shartcake, featuring DJs Sling Dion and King of Pants.
PrideFest Seattle Center (12 p.m.-8 p.m.)
Day Two of the largest free Pride Festival in the country, starting right after the downtown Pride Parade! As always, there will be over 100 artists including drag performers, musicians, and poets.
Pride Karaoke (See June 24)
Queer/Pride Festival (See June 23)
June 27
Kickoff X Queer Climb Night (Half Moon Bouldering, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.)
Queer Mountaineers invites climbers of all abilities and skill levels to scale some walls and have a good time.
June 28
Pride Climb Night (Vertical World Seattle, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.)
Bring your own belayers for this special night of climbing organized by Queer Mountaineers.
June 29
Matt Baume discusses "Hi Honey, I'm Homo! Sitcoms, Specials, and the Queering of American Culture" (Seattle Central Library, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.)
Join us on a whirlwind tour through the best Queer coming-out scenes in sitcom history! (And one or two of the worst.) Registration is required, but all Seattle Library events are free.
ALL MAN: The International Male Story (Ark Lodge Cinemas, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.)
A film that journeys across three decades of the ALL MAN catalog's unlikely but lasting impact on fashion, masculinity, and sexuality in America, and tells the story of once-closeted Midwesterner and fashionista Gene Burkard.
June 30
Pride Night Out: A Chateau Drag Performance (Chateau Ste. Michelle, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.)
A spectacular evening of drag performances from local monarchs, with a multi-course dinner prepared by the Chateau Kitchen culinary team, and wine of course!
Climb with Pride: Final Hooray (Edgeworks Seattle, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.)
Enjoy music, outdoor yard games, and bring or buy a T-shirt to tie-dye—all to benefit the Queer Mountaineers.
Pride Flag Raising (Tacoma Dome, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.)
Tacoma Pride invites you to join Rainbow Center and watch the Inclusive Pride Flag being raised above this iconic Tacoma landmark, featuring a special performance from Cheer Tacoma.
Secret NWFF Pride Screening (Northwest Film Forum, 8 p.m.)
Free with RSVP! How mysterious.
July 1
Capital City Pride Festival (Olympia, 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.)
An event to uplift, celebrate, heal, and inspire Olympia's vibrant LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC community, starting with a Pride march from Tivoli Fountain and wrapping up with performers and local businesses at Port Plaza & Percival landing.
Pride Variety Show (Capitol Theater, Olympia, 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m.)
Get ready to unleash your fabulousness with this extraordinary mélange of comedy, burlesque, and music, featuring DJ BarbieKillsBeauty, Creature Hole, comedian Sneaky Boo, and other local legends. Get tickets while they still last!
July 7
LGBTQ+ Community Pride Awards (Pantages Theatre, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.)
Join the board and staff of Rainbow Center and Tacoma Pride to kick off Tacoma Pride Month by recognizing individuals, organizations, and businesses who have shown great leadership and service to the LGBTQ+ community.
The Gathering: First Friday Vibe (TBD, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Enjoy food, drinks, games, networking with community, and more at this NW Black Pride event. For location, stay tuned to https://www.nwblackpride.org/events (21+)
July 8
Tacoma Pride (12 p.m.-6 p.m.)
An all-ages event featuring a main stage hosted by Alma Tacoma with Queer and BIPOC entertainers, plus a beer garden, a makers market, and more!
Tacoma Pride Block Party (The Mix, 12 p.m.-2 a.m.)
Groove with DJs Monet Xchange, Tony Burns, and Toya B, and see drag performances from Cali The Stalli, Kristie Champagne, Macy Marcs, and more! Tickets required. (21+)
Pride IN Bellingham Family Picnic (Boundary Bay Garden, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.)
Pack a few lunches and head to the lush backyard of Boundary Bay Brewery for this all-ages celebration. Guests can look forward to shady reading nooks, fire pit circles, and plenty of seating. Dogs are also welcome! Hosted by PFLAG Bellingham.
Pride IN Bellingham Pride Dance (Depot Market Square Building, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.)
La Fiamma presents the annual all-ages Dance PARTY with live DJ's and drag artists!
Queer Prom Seattle: The Gayla (Benaroya Hall, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.)
It's back for its fifth year and going bigger than ever! Puckduction brings this night of burlesque, drag, comedy, dance, and Queer vendors to the heart of Seattle.
July 9
Pride IN Bellingham Parade (Waypoint Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Starting at Waypoint park and ending at the festival proper in Depot Market Square.
Pride IN Bellingham Festival (Depot Market Square, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.)
Artisans, nonprofits, and community businesses celebrate Pride together.
July 15
Seattle Latinx Pride 2023 (El Centro de la Raza, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.)
Celebrate Latinx LGBTQ+ community with entertainment, dancing, food, community resources, vendors and much more at this free all-ages event.
July 22
Kitsap Pride Festival (Gordon Fields, Fairgrounds Road NW, 2 p.m.-9 p.m.)
Bremerton is once again home to this free, family-friendly event. Drag and live music on the main stage, plus a beer garden and Pride merch.
August 9
Pacific Northwest Black Pride (4437 Rainier Ave. S., 8/9-8/13)
Workshops, performances, parties and more, including a Sage Dinner and a health festival! This year's theme is "One Community, Many Faces," a testament to POCAAN and the community's commitment to work for freedom and justice for all Black LGBTQIA+ people.
August 20
Alki Beach Pride (12 p.m.-7:30 p.m.)
The free annual event returns, family-oriented and community-driven! Enjoy this chill, grassroots celebration along a beloved stretch of sand and pop by some of the local businesses that welcome the event each year.
August 25
Thing 2023 (Fort Worden, 8/25-8/27)
Three days of an all-ages music and arts festival at historic Fort Worden in Port Townsend. Play and celebrate together with the whole family to the tune of an eclectic mix of music, comedy, speakers, and visual arts programming. Get your tickets before they're gone!
August 26
Seattle Anarchist Book Fair (VERA Project, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 8/26-8/27)
Learn a thing or two about mutual aid, undoing systems of oppression, staying safe during protests, and more, with zines, workshops, and talks. Free food and childcare available.
October 1
Beginning of LGBT History Month
October 5
Gay Bowl XXIII (Magnuson Park playing fields, 10/5-10/8)
Four days of annual national flag football tournament play, drawing players and fans from all over the United States and Canada. Easy access to a diverse selection of food trucks and a beer garden.