SGN Jun 17, 2022 - Part 1

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Dear reader,

It ’s Pride again.

If you’ve seen the news – which I assume you have, since you picked up this paper – you know the world’s a mess. Another year spent figuring out the pandemic and fighting against forces of hate. It’s exhausting, I know.

Now more than ever we need to stand together as a community and celebrate our differences. Sometimes, I think it’s insane that they’ve lumped the entire LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum together under one umbrella. Other days, I think it’s necessary. In a country that would sooner take away our right to be open about who we love and take away our right to bodily autonomy than condone a mass shooter, we need to have each other’s backs. When we have each other’s backs, we have hope. And, to quote Harvey Milk, “Hope is never silent.”

In the back of this section of the paper, we’ve assembled a long list of events, parties, and parades in the area that are designed to celebrate Pride. In other words, to celebrate you.

The list is by no means complete, and the calendar changes daily, but the fact is this: We’re not staying silent in 2022. The LGBTQ+ community in the Seattle area and beyond is staying loud and proud despite the world around us getting less friendly by the day. There are some smaller towns, like Woodinville and Anacortes, that are holding their first ever Pride events during these tumultuous times.

That takes courage. And that gives me hope. And I hope it gives you a little hope, too.

Happy Pride & keep up the good fight.

A.V. Eichenbaum SGN Managing Editor & Acting Editor-in-Chief

Taking B(l)ack Pride returns with Seachella

BY LINDSEY ANDERSON SGN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Dedicated organizers and community members are working overtime as the days tick down to the coolest Pride event of the summer on June 25: Seachella, presented by Taking B(l)ack Pride, celebrating “the unique, eclectic, artistic, vibrant, summa time aesthetic of the Black and Brown Trans and Queer community.”

“Taking B(l)ack Pride centers BIPOC on every facet of the Trans and Queer community, including families,” said Mattie, co-founder and the operations and logistics manager. “Everyone is welcome at the event. However, we need to be up-front about the intention of the spaces that center and celebrate folks who have been historically marginalized, even within the LGBTQ community. We ask that people honor and respect that.”

“Taking B(l)ack Pride was created to lift the voices, narratives, and contributions of Black Queer and Trans people,” added Lourdez, the vendor and accessibility manager. “It’s about centering who we are and what we need to feel empowered, joyful, and heard.”

The event will be family friendly and is open to community members of all ages.

“It is a space where QTBIPOC can cel-

ebrate and be centered,” Lourdez said. “We are also partnering with Families of Color Seattle for family-friendly activities during the first part of the day!”

Overcoming white-fabricated controversies

Last year’s event gained attention for having a reparation charge, through which white allies were asked to donate while attending the event. The request was sensationalized by some members of Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community, including Capitol Hill Pride organizer Charlette LeFevre, who accused Taking B(l)ack Pride of being racist.

“I think the characterization of ‘charging white participants’ is pretty sensationalizing of a mechanism that is really about requesting that white allies donate to help sustain the event,” Mattie said. “People love to make that sound far more nefarious than it is, when so many other collectives and orgs do the same thing.

“Real Rent Duwamish requests that those living on Native land give rent to those whose land this is. King County Equity Now requests that supporters ‘pay the fee’ to sustain their work and advocacy. These

are reparative methods for acknowledging injustice that has occurred systemically, and there is nothing wrong with that.

“At the end of the day, we want to share space with those who support us and our community. Those who do have had zero issues with supporting the event with a donation. Those who have shared disagreement have typically been overwhelmingly cis het and cis gay men with pretty violent, threatening, and nasty things to say, which is unfortunate but serves to show in real time why BIPOC Trans folks do not feel safe in mainstream Pride spaces.”

Despite the backlash from white people in the community, Taking B(l)ack Pride 2021 was a huge success. “Last year’s event was so special!” Lourdez said. “Even though we were navigating the heat wave and threats to our safety from the publicity we received about our reparations model, our community came together to create safety and still center celebration! The performances were amazing! To be able to witness Black and Brown Queer and Trans joy was so healing!

“Also witnessing young Queer and Trans folks feel safe to be their whole selves and

be held in that made me tear up! Last year was a beautiful success, and we thank the community for celebrating with us!”

This year’s event is still planning on requesting donations from allies who can give, Lourdez said.

“We are preparing in case of another heat wave with donations of lots of water. We purchased lots of popsicles from Seattle Pops that will be passed out to guests at the event,” they continued. “We also have canopies for vendors, shaded tree areas, and a low-sensory tent in the Mural Amphitheater event space that people can retreat to, as well as first-aid medics and harm-reduction specialists on deck to support people who need care due to the heat.”

“Last year’s event was a complete success. We wanted people to feel at home and safe,” Mattie added. “We wanted folks to open themselves up to Black and Brown Trans/Queer artists that they haven’t heard of, we wanted to showcase what liberatory Pride spaces look like, and we feel great about being able to accomplish that despite the media attention and negativity.”

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Looking forward to another hot event

This year the organizers are preparing for even more fun.

“I am most excited to see and listen to the amazing performers!” Mattie said. “I’m also excited that we are even having a third year. It’s taken a lot of sweat equity, planning, and… tears to get here!”

“One of my favorite duos will be returning,” Lourdez added. “Lucchi! Their performances are so beautiful!” Other performers will include Palmer, Fly Young Red, Nyla Belladonna, Coco Rich, Brittany Davis, and many more.

Taking B(l)ack Pride will have more than just live performances, however. “We have an array of QTBIPOC vendors I’m excited [about]: Mutual Aid Books, Aunty Monstera, Brujita Medicine to name a few,” Lourdez said. “We also will have a booth with Alphabet Alliance of Color and Everyday Medicine… Fancy Plant Designs will continue making floral crown designs for the Black Trans community. An altar for our transcestors is [being] built, and healing practitioners (massage and reiki) will be available for attendees.”

A community staple

Taking B(l)ack Pride has become a staple for members of the LGBTQ+ community. It is a safe space for QTBIPOC people who often do not feel included in other Queer spaces. “TBP is important for the community, because QTBIPOC, especially our Black Trans and Queer siblings, are worthy of spaces that center joy and liberation,” Lourdez said.

“We are deserving of spaces that we can see ourselves reflected in, that are full of care, that [are] organized by and for our community. We deserve spaces of healing that bring laughter, and smiles and are intergenerational spaces to be together. TBP is a celebration that brings all these elements of the community together,” they continued.

“We hope that folks enjoy an event that truly is a labor of love from us to the community,” added Mattie.

Taking B(l)ack Pride Presents: Seachella will be at the Seattle Center Mural Amphitheater from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 25.

Do come celebrate at the 2nd Annual Gay Pride Lawn Party! Invite your family and friends!

Sunday June 26 after the 5:30 Mass St Joseph Parish Lawn 732 18th Ave E, Seattle

All are invited! Everyone one is welcome! Friends. Families. LGBTQ folks. LGBTQ allies.

It’s a PARTY!! Rainbow cookies. Lemonade & snacks. Music. Leis for everyone. Games for kids. Meet new friends. Gather with old friends.

If you’re interested in helping set up, clean up, being generally festive and useful contact Mark Petterson (markp@stjosephparish.org)

Liven up your Pride month with this rainbow of cocktails!

BY JULIA CRAGIN SPECIAL TO THE SGN

It’s officially Pride, and that means it’s time to celebrate!

Ma ny of my friends have asked me for my cocktail recipes, so I was inspired to create a full rainbow of drinks to make this Pride extra special. The best part is, these can all be concocted in the comfort of your own home, so no need to go out to the bars for a good drink if that’s not your scene. Each was named by my friends and me to either represent the LGBT community’s history and culture or to make you laugh.

Cheers to making this the best Pride yet!

Apple Marsha (red)

A ta rt twist on a Washington state classic. Named for Marsha P. Johnson, one of the most influential women in LGBT history. As the only sweetener is the apple pucker, this drink may be a little more on the sour side. Personally, I prefer to make it with even less apple pucker so it is extra tart, almost like a sour candy. For a sweeter drink, try swapping the unsweetened cranberry juice for a sweetened version.

1 oz. vodka

3 oz. apple pucker

1 oz. unsweetened cranberry juice

Juice of one lime

Dash of aromatic bitters

2-3 oz. sparkling water

Slice of apple or lime wedge

In a glass filled with ice, combine the vodka, apple pucker, cranberry juice, lime juice, and bitters. Stir with a long spoon until well chilled. Top with a few ounces of sparkling water. Gently stir to combine, garnish with a slice of lime or apple, and enjoy!

Pride Punch (also Red — it was just too good not to include)

Pride party in your mouth! Strawberry is the heavy hitter in this drink. Perfect for the month when fresh strawberries are starting to ripen around Washington state. If you can’t find strawberry vodka but don’t want to sacrifice flavor, muddle a few fresh strawberries in the bottom of the glass.

1.5 oz. peach schnapps

1.5 oz. strawberry vodka (plain vodka will also work)

2 oz. unsweetened cranberry juice

4 oz. sparkling strawberry juice (can be found at Trader Joe’s) or strawberry soda

Juice of one lime

One strawberry

Fi ll desired glass with ice and combine the schnapps, vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Stir to chill and top with the sparkling strawberry juice. Garnish with a strawberry and let the party begin!

Mommy’s Mangoes (orange)

“T his drink made me question my sexuality.”

—Paul Wujek (straight man)

I have found that the most flavorful way to make margaritas is with blended frozen fruit rather than mostly ice. It tastes like a smoothie and has a shot of tequila to boot! Upsizing the amount works great in a blender, so now is the perfect time to have your friends over and celebrate the best month of the year.

1 cup frozen mango chunks

1.5 oz. tequila (blanco or reposado)

0.5 oz. triple sec

Juice of two limes

Juice of one orange Ice

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Ice can be added to achieve a thicker consistency. If desired, rim a glass with salt or tajín before serving, and put those mangoes in your mouth!

Sapphic Sunshine Mule (yellow)

Does this count as a wellness shot? Technically no, but it does have the spicy qualities of ginger and turmeric combined with the comforting sweetness of honey. Normally, I prefer my mules quite tart, with the only sweetness in the ginger beer. However, the honey in this recipe gives an extra bit of flavor.

1.5 oz. vodka

Juice of two limes

One batch of honey-turmeric syrup (see recipe below)

Dash of aromatic bitters

3-4 oz. ginger beer

Combine the vodka, lime juice, syrup, and bitters in a glass with ice. Stir thoroughly, top with ginger beer, and garnish with a lime wedge. Who knows? You might just meet your soul mate in the Trader Joe’s produce section.

Honey Turmeric Syrup

0.5 oz. honey

1 oz. hot water

0.25 tsp.. ground turmeric

Combine the ingredients and stir until the honey has fully dissolved. If needed, heat in a microwave-safe bowl until the honey can dissolve. Makes enough for one drink.

Make America GAY Again Mojito (green)

The perfect summer beverage to forget that it’s still raining in Seattle. This is perhaps my most requested recipe from friends. I will often make a big batch and bring it to a party, adding the sparkling water and aromatic bitters right before serving.

Bitters are a key player in most of my cocktail recipes. They add complexity instantly that is not easily replicated. If better drinks are the goal, invest in a bottle of bitters. They will last a long time (you don’t need much) and make a significant difference in most every cocktail.

3 oz. coconut rum

5 fresh mint leaves

Juice of one lime

1 oz. simple syrup (see notes)

Dash of aromatic bitters

2-3 oz. sparkling water

Muddle the mint in the bottom of a glass. Add the syrup, coconut rum, and lime juice and stir thoroughly. Add ice and stir again. Top with sparkling water and bitters, and get ready to sip on a glass of no worries.

Note: Simple syrup can be made by combining equal parts sugar and water and heating until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Tuesday Blue-Job (blue)

“L ocal gay likes the blue one.”

—Spencer Holle

Th is drink was a rather recent creation of mine for the purpose of completing the rainbow, and actually ended up being one of my friends’ favorites. According to Spencer, this made his whole week.

I hadn’t worked with this strange blue liquor (that actually tastes like oranges) before, but it ended up tasting absolutely delicious in this blended drink. The pineapple, coconut, and lime make it taste like a tropical paradise. Perfect for when you are craving a getaway.

1 cup frozen pineapple

1.5 oz. coconut rum

1.5 oz. blue curaçao

Juice of two limes

Ice

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add ice as needed to achieve desired thickness. Enjoy!

Nonbinary Basil (purple)

“I don’t like gin but I like this.”

—Sa m Grade

One of my all-time favorite drinks in my library of creations. This came about when I picked some blackberries last August and made a large batch of jam. One of the liquors that I still had left in my cabinet was gin. Not my favorite alcohol, but when combined with the acidity of lots of lime juice, the aromatics of basil, and the dark sweetness of blackberry jam, the gin is able to take a step back from being the main character and support the other flavors in a balanced ensemble.

1.5 oz. gin

Juice of two limes

1 Tbsp. blackberry jam

3-4 basil leaves

Dash of aromatic bitters

Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 20-30 seconds or until the shaker becomes icy. Strain into a glass with ice and garnish with basil leaves or a lime wedge. Cheers!

Rudolph’s Rosemary Spritz (clear)

Na med for my grandfather, the late editor and publisher of the SGN, this is a drink for him and all his fellow teetotalers! Drinking is not always about the alcohol. Sometimes, the ritual of making a refreshing cocktail is the best part anyway. While writing this article, I actually made myself one just because it sounded so good. The flavors are more complex and sophisticated than your typical soda, so you don’t feel like a little kid when abstaining among drinkers.

3 oz. pear juice (I used juice from canned pears)

2 oz. rosemary syrup (see recipe below)

4 oz. sparkling water

Juice of half of a lemon

Dash of aromatic bitters

Note: Bitters typically contain alcohol, but so little is used that the alcoholic content of the drink is not significant. That said, there are nonalcoholic bitters on the market, as well as recipes for them online. The drink can also go without bitters if desired.

In a glass filled with ice, combine the syrup, lemon juice, and pear juice, and stir until well incorporated. Top with sparkling water and bitters. Stir gently, and garnish with a rosemary sprig. No alcohol needed!

Rosemary Syrup

2 tsp. sugar

2 oz. hot water

Rosemary sprig

Combine the rosemary sprig and sugar. Crush the rosemary with a muddler to release its aromatics. Add the hot water and stir to dissolve all the sugar.

For all my fellow hosts out there, take the time this month (or whenever) to make some drinks with a few friends and celebrate that we are all a part of the spectrum. I truly hope everyone enjoys these recipes and that the drinks spark inspiration and connection this Pride.

Happy Pride month and stay thirsty!

For more food-loving content, follow Julia on Instagram @juliastastykitchen2

White Center Pride rises from the ashes of Rat City

BY DANIEL LINDSLEY SGN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Even as the sun shined and DJ Baby Von Beezy filled the corner of Delridge and 16th with music, the breeze flowed freely in the space between the booths and buildings. It was the last sigh of a cloudy morning before the sky cleared, and the sun wasn’t yet beating down so much as patting visitors on the back. These were the heralds of this year’s White Center Pride celebration, after two years of waiting.

Almost all organizations present were local, not only to Seattle but often West Seattle in particular. The real estate agencies, the food bank, the bunny-themed bakery, and the rest — the few that weren’t Queer owned were allies showing support.

Meanwhile, there was little corporate presence, if any at all, which was fitting for a Pride event taking place in the heart of West Seattle’s punk scene. T-Mobile did not stray from its store across Roxbury Avenue, far removed from the festivities.

By 2 p.m., the crowd had grown, perhaps in in anticipation of the Burn Out Brass Band, a local Queer brass troupe dressed in dark, translucent clothes, pentagrams, and horns. The sun glared hotter as they played. Pride banners strung up on the fence of an empty dirt lot went limp and transparent as

the air stilled, and people took shelter from the heat, their backs leaning against graffiti murals on plywood in the shade.

As vibrant as the murals were, they were solemn reminders of the events of last year — that is, rendered on the walls and window boards of a commercial building that was all but abandoned, after an arsonist set fire to the Queer-friendly Lumber Yard bar.

The bar was able to recover, thanks to community support via crowdfunding. Rhonda Bleck, a broker at the Queerowned real estate company Metropolist, said the White Center community is “very close-knit.”

“This is the most diverse neighborhood in all of Seattle,” she declared at the Metropolist booth. “And it always has been.”

Fellow broker Ray Hillstrom seemed to agree: “I can remember putting my kids in school — they were in first grade at Gatewood, which is in West Seattle — and running into, like, four or five other Gay parents at the time. [My kids] are 23 now.”

Perhaps it’s no wonder, then, that the Lumber Yard got the funding that it did; the roots of the Queer community reach deeper in West Seattle than some might expect.

A few other businesses along that strip

have also recovered with community help, such as Mexican grocer La Típica Oaxaqueña, which still occupies its old corner. The Lumber Yard and Rat City Tattoo relocated just across the street, and the latter was using Pride as an opportunity to show off the progress at its new location. Now occupying the old site of a pornography shop, the Lumber Yard has seen quite the glow-up, with a bar of nicely sanded wood, a skylight with pots of succulents, and a much bigger space than before.

Dottie’s Double Wide, another bar damaged by the fire, wasn’t so fortunate. It went under after its crowdfunding campaign fell short. Local hiphop artist Sarey Savey lamented the state of businesses like it: “People I know, and the nonprofit I work for — they’d like to see some more support for the BIPOC businesses that are here, because those are the people who are struggling, y’know?”

When asked about the origins of White Center’s nickname, “Rat City,” a vendor of T-shirts said he’d heard three theories. Two of them were acronyms, so the last stood out. “It was the rats,” the vendor growled. Word was they had infested the buildings along 16th Avenue in the past.

A parade began soon after the brass band’s performance, but not the usual kind: a handful of revelers had dressed their dogs in simple costumes for a “Pet Pride Parade.” Their march led to a wrestling ring, fenced off on the street outside the pro wrestling–themed Lariat Bar.

A regular, who was volunteering ringside serving hot dogs, said the place had only been around for a year. That day it was hosting a tournament for a Pride Championship belt, with contestants from the DEFY wrestling league and a crowd that knew when to cheer or jeer.

Back at the main stage, there were plenty more performances on the docket. “Sex pop” band Creature Hole brought stunning vocals and sensual tunes, followed by the Boom Box Babes, a lineup of lip-syncing drag queens, including Rylee Raw, who appeared at Pride ASIA earlier this year.

The Latin, pop, and world-music group

The Pazific played a set with diverse instrumentation. Artist, activist, and performer Tinashea Monét joined other Queer performers of White Center for a show, and drag DJ Cookie Couture carried the night to a close.

The SGN ’s Ultimate Pride Guide

You’ve been celebrating all month long, but Pride doesn’t end in June! Use this comprehensive calendar to fill your schedule all summer long!

BeautyBoiz Black Pride Celebration

(through June 26)

SoDo, Seattle / Online

Price: $10-$15

Age: 21+

Join the BeautyBoiz as they celebrate Black excellence in this annual concert series that features several Black LGBTQIA+ artists throughout Pride season. If you missed the in-person red-carpet event for the film Black Pride Celebration, Vol. 3 on June 16, don’t worry! You can still stream it online through the Northwest Film Forum until June 26.

Fo r more information, go to www. supernovaseattle.com/event-details/ beautyboiz-presents-black-pridecelebration-at-supernova.

Renton Pride Passport (through June 30)

Price: Free

All ages

Renton’s LGBTQIA community distributed several hundred copies of a Pride Passport, which includes a walking map, to participating businesses. Take a walk, have a shop, and support the community in Renton all Pride Month long! Renton LGBTQIA+ is also planning a Pride Picnic in August, but they have yet to settle on a date.

You ca n fin d mo re in formation an d a pr intable PDF of the Renton Pride Passport by going to renton.lgbt/pride.

The Queer (Underground) Tour

(Wednesdays through August 31)

Pioneer Square, Seattle

Price: $27

Age:18+

Enjoy a guided exploration with Beneath the Streets into the history of Pioneer Square’s underground nightlife and

how Seattle became the Queer hot spot it is today! Tours are capped at 25 guests, so snag a ticket while they last!

Fo r more information, go to www. beneath-the-streets.com/queerunderground-tour

Safety in Numbers Art Exhibit (through July 2)

South Lake Union, Seattle

Price: Free

All ages

Head over to MadArt in South Lake Union for a performance art exhibition by Molly Vaughan. Vaughan utilizes a bob haircut to create an army of “clones” in a space that includes functional elements of a hair salon. The artist believes that hair is a powerful agent for social justice and aesthetic beauty, and frequently uses it in her work. Though the initial performances have passed, the exhibit will remain available without reservation during regular studio hours, Tuesdays through Saturdays, for the entire month of June.

For more on this, go to madartseattle. com/exhibitions/safety-in-numbers.

Varsity Gay League Queer+ Summer

Kickball (Saturdays through July 23)

Ju dkins Softball Field, Seattle

Price: Free to watch

Age: All ages for spectators, 18+ for participants

Catch a kickball game this summer!

Though the season’s already in full swing, there are Queer+ Seattle Kickball games every Saturday until the end of July, and people are encouraged to sign up as free agents!

Latecomers signing up for the league need to pay $72.50 to join, but spectators don’t have to pay a cent. Games happen between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and last seven innings.

Fo r more details, go to www.varsitygayleague.com/new-events-1/2022/6/4/ queer-seattle-kickball-summer-2022.

Capitol Hill Pride Putt Putt

Sundays Through September 4

Cal Anderson Park, Seattle Price: Free (donations accepted)

All ages

Capitol Hill Pride, which describes itself as Seattle’s only all-inclusive Pride event, also added a new fixture to Cal Anderson’s summer activities: mini golf! Free for all ages and accompanied by papier-mâché miniatures, these open-air events run from noon to 5 p.m. weekly.

For more information, go to www.capitolhillpridefestival.info.

June 18

Anacortes’s First Annual Pride Parade

Anacortes, Downtown

Price: Free

All-Ages

Join Anacortes Pride’s first ever Pride Parade! Starting at 11 am and followed by a family picnic & talent show at Causland Memorial Park, Anacortes Pride is excited to have their first annual event, and you could be a part of history by attending.

For more information, email info@ anacortespride.org

Fremont Solstice Parade

Seattle, Fremont

Price: Free All-Ages

Fremont’s 32nd annual Solstice parade will take place at 2pm on June 18 as part of the 2-day Fremont Fair. Is this technically a Pride event? No! But it’s a blast and a half, and a great spot to take that cute witch you matched with on a first date. Our The parade will start at 3rd and Leary Way and move along 36th Street.

Fo r more details, go to https:// fremontfair.com/arts/solstice-parade

Juneteenth Lituation

Kent

Price: Free/$25 VIP Age: 21+

Pacific Northwest Black Pride presents The Juneteenth Lituation at Archon Studios. There’s no cover for this dance party, but proceeds from VIP tickets go to the PNW Black Pride Scholarship fund.

For more information go to https://www. nwblackpride.org/events/2022/3/26/doing-itfor-the-culture-monthly-ynlcj-g5y45-kbytg

Pride Bar Crawl

Seattle, Pioneer Square

Price: $18-$22.50 Age: 21+

Join the 5th annual Pride Crawl, starting at Cowgirls Inc and ending at The Comeback! Tickets are purchased online and a portion of the proceeds go to the Trevor Project.

Fo r more information go to https:// www.townplanner.com/seattle/wa/event/ community-and-civic-groups-clubsnightlife-clubs-pride-pride-month-beer-/ pride-bar-crawl-seattle/576373/

QPOC Hikers Pride Hike

Seattle, Carkeek Park

Register online beforehand

Dog Friendly

Join the QPOC Hikers on the Pipers Creek Trail this weekend! An easy 3.2 mile loop hike that’s focused on the QPOC community. Bring water, food, weather-appropriate clothing, and, of course, your Pride! Register by June 15 to attend this event!

Go to https://qpochikers.com/events/ to register a nd fi nd m ore information.

Seattle Pride Classic

Seattle, Kraken Community Iceplex

Free

All-Ages

Watch some ice hockey as 10 teams named after Queer icons and Trailblazers battle it out for the Symetra Cup on the first US-based Pride themed ice rink! Games are announced by Seattle Kraken radio play-by-play announcer Everett “Fitz” Fitzhugh, and the historic theme of the event makes it a can’t miss for edutainment junkies. Can’t make it in person? You can watch the event online at LiveBarn.

Le arn more at https://www. seattlepridehockey.org/

Wenatchee Pride Festival

Wenatchee, Memorial Park

Free

All-Ages

We natchee Pride returns after a COVID-induced two year hiatus! They’ll have food trucks, live entertainment, a beer garden, and more! The lineup includes Cockaphonix, The Crushers, Himiko Cloud, and so many others! Don’t miss it!

https://www.wenatcheepride.org/2022pride-festival for more

Yakima Pride Parade and Festival Yakima, Naches Parkway

Free

All-Ages

Enjoy a celebration of Pride in the heart of Central Washington. Yakima’s Pride Parade kicks off at 10 am! The festival advertises a main stage with live music, drag performances, and more!

Ch eck out yakimapride.org/events/ festival-parade for more details.

June

22

Kremwerk Pride Week

Seattle, Capitol Hill

Full Week Pass - $80

Age: 21+

A f ull week of performances at Kremwerk, Timbre Room, and the Cherry Complex. 22 can’t miss parties and performances. Single day tickets available!

https://www.kremwerk.com/pride-2022 for tickets and more

Munch at Factory Luxe

Seattle, Airport Way

Tickets starting @ $15

Age: 18+

Ki nky. Queer. Cabaret. If those three words don’t pique your interest, I can’t help you. From the event page: “A fab variety show featuring some of the most amazing Queer Performers in the PNW… The perfect Gay marriage of getting to REALLY know your artists & supporting amazing queer performers during Pride Month!!!” VIP Tickets available for this 7pm show.

Check out https://www.thefactoryluxe. com/events/munch-kinky-queer-cabaret for tickets!

Seattle, Capitol Hill

$21.20 in-person/ $5.50 Livestream

Check out this hot lineup of comedians celebrating Pride, Trans identities, and Blackness at the Northwest Film Forum. Hosted by the fabulous Moltyn Decadence and featuring three Black Trans PNW comedians, the show also includes a raffle, snacks, and drinks!

Go to https://nwtheatre.org/event/ lavender-rights-project-the-black-transcomedy-showcase/ for details.

June

23

Celebrating a triumphant 10 years, the totally campy, totally fun Totally Gay Sing Along is Back! 8pm! Subtitled for your enjoyment with host and curator Jason Miller back at it again!

w ww.goelevent.com/CentralCinema/e/ TotallyGAYSingAlong10thAnniversary for tickets!

June 24

Dungeons & Drag Queens Pride Show

Belltown, Seattle

$20

Age: 21+

Celebrate Pride by watching drag queens engage in hilarious collaborative storytelling with dungeon master and comedian Paul Curry! Though the regular show takes place at Jai Thai in Capitol Hill, this event will be at the Hereafter in Belltown. Doors open at 8 p.m.!

Get tickets at https://www.ticketweb. com/event/dungeons-drag-queens-hereafter-tickets/12111005?pl=crocodile.

Hula Hula Pride Karaoke

Capitol Hill, Seattle

Free Age: 21+

Hula Hula is famous for its karaoke seven nights a week at 7 p.m., and you’re invited to join in the all-inclusive, Pride-themed fun! Known as “one of Seattle’s wildest karaoke hot spots” and “the place where my mom started a bar fight,” Hula Hula also has a full menu and delicious cocktails to choose from.

See http://www.hulahula.org for details.

Mbar Pride in the Sky Downtown Seattle

$10

Age: 21+

Join Mbar for a rooftop Pride party! A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Lavender Rights Project. Don’t miss the beautiful view!

Go to https://www.mbar.com for more info. Queer/Bar’s Queer/Pride Festival

Capitol Hill, Seattle

Deluxe and single-day tickets available Age: 21+

Party all weekend at Queer/Bar, starting with Friday’s sensational lineup, including Chong the Nonad, Crystal Methyd, Carlarans, Kitty Glitter, Nitty Gritty, and so many more! Catch the rest of the action Saturday and Sunday. Deluxe tickets include entry to all three days of the festival, two drink tickets per day, and unlimited access to the indoor deluxe lounge and private bar.

Tickets and info are available at https:// www.queerpridefestival.com.

Sapphic Pride at Chop Suey

Capitol Hill, Seattle Age: 21+

Sapphic & Queer women ONLY

Shadae Simone hosts this all-star lineup at one of Seattle’s most famous venues. Doors open at 8 p.m. for DJs, dancing, and a whole lot of Sapphic Pride!

Tickets and info are at https://do206.com/ events/2022/6/24/sapphic-pride-tickets.

Union Pride Block Party

Capitol Hill, Seattle

Free Age: 21+

Union is throwing its annual Pride block party! Video DJs will light up the block all weekend with tunes for you to groove to, and the street will be closed for your enjoyment. The entrance for this free outdoor event is at 11th and Union. Festivities start at 4 p.m. Friday and pick up again at noon Saturday and Sunday.

For more info, go to htttp://www. unionseattle.com.

Wildrose Pride

Capitol Hill, Seattle

$25 Friday / $35 Saturday / donationbased entry Sunday Age: 21+

Join Seattle’s Lesbian destination bar for the return of its annual weekend block party, back again after a two-year hiatus! Talent will include Adra Boo, DJ Skiddle, Mr. Charming, and more. Party all weekend long! The event starts at 6 p.m. Friday; advance tickets are already on sale.

For more details, check out https:// genprideseattle.org/event/wild-rosepride-2022.

PRIDE 2022

$10

Age: 21+

Get down at Neumos with this Y2Kinspired dance party and drag competition. This isn’t the only time of year you can show off your neon plastic shades and translucent purple Tamagotchis, but this one’s Pride themed. Hosted by Jane Don’t. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Go to https://www.neumos.com/events/ detail/y2gay-pride-edition-tickets-436421 for tickets.

June

Elysian Pride Beer Garden

Capitol Hill, Seattle

Price: Buy a drink

Age: 21+

Elysian’s annual Pride party starts at noon with performances by Jinkx Monsoon, Gaysha Starr, Dutchess Drew Nightshade, Amora Dior Black, & DonnaTella Howe! Don’t miss the photo booth and temporary tattoo station. DJs will keep the party moving until 10 p.m..

Go to https://www.elysianbrewing.com/ locations/capitol-hill for details.

PrideFest Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill, Seattle

Free

All ages

The big one!: Seattle’s 16th annual PrideFest on Capitol Hill. The event’s got vendors, information booths, and performances galore! Don’t miss Bacon Strip on the main stage at noon. Second Stage highlights include Entre Hermanos (1 p.m.), POCAAN (2 p.m.), the Latinx Showcase (3 p.m.), and the Pride ASIA Showcase (3 p.m.). Come say hi at the SGN’s booth and meet the team that puts together this paper every week! We’d love to meet you!

Visit https://www.seattlepridefest.org for more info.

Pridelesque at the W Downtown Seattle Free Age: 18+

Join Glory Joel at the W Living Room Bar to see burlesque performers Ruby Mimosa, Moscato Sky, & Faggety Randy at 8 p.m. Join in on the glitz and glam with no cover charge. Register at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/pridelesque-tickets-333883302947.

Pride Pops with Seattle Men’s Chorus & Seattle Symphony

Benaroya Hall, Seattle Tickets start at $24

All ages

The Seattle Symphony and Seattle Men’s Chorus join forces for a vibrant, fun weekend concert event series! Saturday’s matinee takes place at 2 p.m., but you can also catch it at 8 p.m. on Friday. Saturday’s evening performance was canceled, so snatch up the remaining tickets while you can! This event does require masks and proof of vaccination. Doors open 90 minutes prior to the performance.

Get your tickets at https://seattlesymphony.org/en/concerttickets/calendar/20212022/21pops6.

Rhein Haus Pride Weekend

Capitol Hill, Seattle

General admission $50/ General admission brunch $75

Age: 21+

Featuring Keri Hilson, with performances by iconic queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race: Symone, Joey Jay, Ra’Jah O’Hara, Blair St. Clair, Trinity K Bonét, Tatianna, Thorgy Thor, and Mayhem Miller. Additional performances by Anita Spritzer, Kungpow Meow, Lucy Paradisco, Mila Skyy, Sable Jones St. James, Alaysia McKenzie, Beyonce Black St. James, Rylee Hunty, Andrew Scott, Cookie Couture, Rowan Ruthless, Victoria Amore, and Kylie Mooncakes. VIP and side stage tickets are available. Tickets are going fast so snag yours today!

Get your kicks at https://www. rheinhausseattle.com/pride.

Run and Walk with Pride Seward Park, Seattle

Adults $35 / youth & students $20

All ages

Join the 40th annual Run & Walk with Pride at 9 a.m. at Seward Park! All event profits benefit local LGTQIA+ nonprofits — this year, GenPride and Peer Seattle. Tickets are tax-deductible charity donations. Registration includes chip timing, a tech shirt, and post-race refreshments.

Go to https://www.runwalkwithpride.org to fi nd out m ore.

Seattle Dyke March

Seattle Central College, Seattle

Free

All ages

Support the annual Dyke March as it amplifies the voices of feminists and the Queer community! The march has been a staple of Seattle’s Pride weekend since 1994 and is still going strong. Watching the event is free, but donations are appreciated!

To donate, go to https://seattle-dykemarch.snwbll.com/giving-portal.

Sound of Pride Port Townsend

Port Townsend, Pope Marine Park

Free

All ages

Support a smaller Pride event this summer! Port Townsend’s Sound of Pride, hosted by MC Katrina Duall, has it all! Musical performances include The Cabin Project, Kim Archer, DJ Magik Marker, and more!

Check out https://olympicpride.org/ sound-of-pride for more information.

Taking B(l)ack Pride Presents: Seachella

Mural Amphitheater, Seattle Center

Donations accepted

All ages

This event aims to empower and uplift BIPOC Trans, Queer, and gender-diverse communities in the light of a largely white, Gay-only Pride celebration scene. Headliners include PPCocaine and Kidd Kenn!

Hosted by DJ Myrie & DJ Kween Kaysh. Taking B(l)ack Pride asks white allies for a suggested donation as a nod toward reparations and to help keep the festival afloat. Festivities start at 10 a.m.

Check out the event website at https:// takingblackpride.org.

Unicorn Pride –

A Celebration of Local Artists

Capitol Hill, Seattle

$25 in advance / $30 at the door / VIP tix in advance $100

Age: 21+

Unicorn is hosting its first-even Pride block party featuring local performers. Unicorn Disco, drag and burlesque shows, and a showtune sing-along are only some of the fun things you can expect at this event!

Go to http://www.unicornseattle.com/ unicorn-pride for more info.

June

Seattle Pride Parade

Downtown Seattle

Free

All ages

The main event! This year’s Seattle Pride Parade honors Gaysha Starr and frontline workers Elissa Maples, Johnathon Futch, Brandice Tranholt, Mattie Mooney, and Jai Locus as its grand marshals! Don’t miss out! The parade starts on Fourth Ave.

Visit seattlepride.org/events/prideparade-2022-update for more information

PrideFest Seattle Center

Seattle Center

Free

All ages

Three stages and so many artists and vendors, all in the shadow of the Space Needle!

The SGN will be on the Fisher Pavillion Terrace. Come say hi!

Go to https://www.seattlepridefest.org/ seattlecenter for updated event information.

Capitol Hill Pride March, Rally, and Barbecue

Cal Anderson Park, Seattle Donations accepted All ages

Back for its 13th= year, the Capitol Hill Pride March, Rally, and Barbecue calls itself the only all-inclusive Pride event in Seattle. Barbecue, sun, and doggie drag? Check it out! Don’t miss the Duwamish Drummers performing at 10 a.m.

Go to https://www.capitolhillpridefestival. info for more details.

West Seattle Pride March

West Seattle, Morgan Junction Park

Free

All ages

West Seattle celebrates its third annual Pride March, beginning at 2 p.m. at Beveridge Place Pub and walking up California Ave. Kids and dogs welcome!

https://westseattleblog.com/event/pridemarch-west-seattle has all the news you can use for this event

Woodinville Pride

DeYoung Park, Woodinville Free

All ages

The first-ever Pride celebration in Woodinville! Vendors include Lifted Taco and Zeek’s Pizza. Look for the Pride selfie station, free goodies, and a giveaway basket raffle! The event takes place from noon to 4 p.m.

Head over to https://www.facebook. com/events/1012663269281303/ for more information.

Pride Market of the Beast Capitol Hill, Seattle Free

Age 21+

This curated market focuses on weird, occult, and obscure LGBTQ+ art and artists. Indulge your dark desires at Unicorn between noon and 6 p.m. Over 40 artists will be selling their wares.

Check out www.marketofthebeast.net for all the gruesome details.

Young Women Empowered Presents: Midnight Garden Black Queer Prom Block 41, Seattle Free Age: 13-18

This first-ever Pride celebration focuses on Black LGBTQIA+ people of all genders. The colors for the prom are sage green and lavender. From the event page: “We want Black Queer people to have a place where they can feel understood and loved in their own skin and celebrated as royalty. Make a flower crown, make new friends, and enjoy dinner and dessert, performances, and dancing.” Masks are optional. Runs 7:30–11 p.m.

More details are at https:// youngwomenempowered.org/event/blackqueer-prom.

July 1

OL Reign Pride Match

Lumen Field, Seattle

$22

All ages

At 7 p.m. on July 1, Seattle’s own OL Reign will face off against North Carolina Courage in the NWSL’s annual Pride match. Fans will get the chance support their favorite out LGBTQ players, like forward Megan Rapinoe, forward Jodie Tailor, midfielder Jess Fishlock, and others as they don Pride-themed jerseys and show Courage what women’s soccer is all about.

For more information, go to https://www. olreign.com/tickets/single-match-tickets.

July 3

Sunday Sip: Pride Edition

Hilltop, Tacoma

$30 21+

Drag crew Arrietty, Boujee Cherry, Rowan Ruthless, and Vivienne Duchanne will appear at two installments of their drag show and brunch buffet, complete with mimosa pitchers and fierce energy, with the lovely Anita Spritzer as host. The shows will begin at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on July 3 at The Mix, just north of the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma.

For more details, go to https://www. themixtacoma.com/brunch.

DJ Spinderella and two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race competitor Blair St. Clair are the event’s special guests, and performance group Beauty Boiz are set to work their magic on the crowd.

For more details, go to https://www. themixtacoma.com/pride2022.

July 7 July 16 July 17

Big Gay Energy: A Super Gay Comedy Show

Belltown, Seattle

$15-30 sliding scale

21+

Nam Nam Productions will yet again showcase Queer and Trans comedians in the ADA-accessible Jewelbox Theater on July 7, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show beginning at 7. Andrea Entz, Arlo Onza, Jaleesa Johnson, Val St. Claire, and Stephanie Nam herself are lined up for July’s shows, with the SGN’s Lindsey Anderson as host.

For more details, go to https://www. stephanienam.com/shop/p/big-gayenergy.

Tacoma Pride Block Party

Hilltop, Tacoma

$25 / $60 VIP

Age: 21+

At The Mix on July 7, Tacoma’s beloved Anita Spritzer will be hosting 14 hours of celebration, starting at noon and ending at 2 a.m., featuring live performances by DJs Jane Don’t and Skiddle and a number of drag queens. Grammy Award–winning

Bellingham Pride Picnic

Bellingham

Free

All ages

Bellingham Pride will kick off on a calm note this year, with a family picnic in the Boundary Bay Outdoor Area, starting at noon on July 16. As the sun begins to set, live DJs will bring the Pride energy to Depot Market Square for an all-ages dance. No alcohol allowed or needed.

For more details, go to https:// thebettypages.gay/index.html#.

July 23

Kitsap Pride

Bremerton

Free

All ages

Although not much is set in stone yet for the 20th annual Kitsap Pride, they’ve got a time and place: July 23 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds! Previous years have seen performances from cabaret group Caravan of GLAM and Seattle singer-songwriter Diana Macanlalay, featuring headliners like NBC’s The Voice finalist Vicci Martinez.

For more details as they arise, check in with https://www.experiencekitsap.com/ calendar/kitsap-pride-2022.

Aug 13-14

Aug 18

PNW Black Pride Seattle Free

From the hosts of The Lituation comes an event celebrating the BIPOC LGBTQ+ community. Look forward to music, parties, a health workshop, and more at 5 p.m. at the POCAAN service agency; details to be announced.

For more details, go to https://www. nwblackpride.org/events/2022/8/18/northwest-black-pride.

Bellingham Pride Parade

Bellingham Free

All ages

The Pride parade returns to the gem of the Northern Cascades on July 17, starting at noon in the southern part of Waypoint Park, marching along Granary Avenue and E. Chestnut Street, and finally ending at the foot of Barrier Bay Brewery on Railroad Avenue.

For more details, go to https:// thebettypages.gay/index.html#.

Bainbridge Pride Waterfront Festival

Bainbridge Island Free

All ages

With food, artisans, speeches, exclusive merch, and live music, Pride will return to beautiful Waterfront Park on July 17, starting at noon and ending at 8 p.m. As the headliner, singer-songwriter Cassidy King of Chardon, Ohio, will set the mood with her soft vocals, dreamy guitar, and calm soundscapes.

For more details, go to https://www.visitbainbridgeisland.org/event/bainbridgepride-waterfront-festival-2022.

Alki Pride

Alki Beach, Seattle

Free

All ages

Details are pending for Alki Pride, which will take place on August 13-14 on Alki Beach, but it’s sure to be a groovy experience. Towards the tail end of summer, on the “island” of West Seattle, this festival has brought a tropical aesthetic to the rainy Pacific Northwest. This year’s theme is “Together Again.”

For details as they arise, go to https:// www.alkibeachpride.org.

Trans Pride Seattle Seattle Free

All ages

Trans Pride Seattle will be in person again after two years, run by the Gender Justice League of Washington. Details to be announced.

To check in for updates, go to https:// transprideseattle.org.

Sep 2 Sep 24

Grays Harbor Pride Grays Harbor Free

All ages

Drag king and activist Caesar Hart’s home invites visitors to “sail away” with the Out & Proud Grays Harbor Coalition on a festive adventure at the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport. Family activities, vendors, music and more start at 1 p.m.. Caesar Hart himself will be hosting a drag show at 7 p.m..

For updates, check in with https://www. facebook.com/OPGHC.

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