Parades, drag shows, movie nights: A 2022 list of Pride Month events in the Triangle
June is Pride Month, a celebration of LGBTQ+ history and identity. While many organizations are hosting special events throughout June, note that there are lots of groups that put on regular activities and have weekly support groups for those in the LGBTQ+ community, such as the LGBT Center of Raleigh and the LGBTQ Center of Durham.
Here’s a list of Pride Month events in and around the Triangle. We’ll update this list throughout the month, so bookmark it online and check back in. If you see something we missed that you think we should include, let us know by emailing ask@newsobserver.com.
Important: In all cases, please check the website for each event or venue prior to heading out to verify hours of operation (which can change) and to learn more about rain dates and COVID safety guidelines.
For more about the history of Pride Month, visit loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month.
Month-long NC Pride Events
▪ PrideFest 2022: Raleigh’s The Green Monkey has pride events all month long, including trivia, live music, sing-alongs and the Pride Trolley. Where: The Green Monkey, 1217 Hillsborough St., Raleigh Info: greenmonkeyraleigh.com/calendar-of-events
▪ Queer Mixer: This free event is every Thursday at Ruby Deluxe in Raleigh. Where: Ruby Deluxe, 415 S Salisbury St., Raleigh When: Thursdays in June, 8 p.m. Info: instagram.com/rubydeluxeraleigh
Wednesday, June 1: NC Pride Events
▪ Queeryoke: Hosted by Ronalyn. This event is $3. Where: Ruby Deluxe, 415 S Salisbury St., Raleigh When: June 1, 8 p.m. Info: instagram.com/rubydeluxeraleigh
Thursday, June 2: NC Pride Events
▪ History and Highballs: “To Thine Own Self Be True:” During this virtual event, Dr. Larry Wheeler (former director and CEO of the NC Museum of Art) will share his experiences growing up gay in North Carolina. Where: Zoom When: June 2, 7 p.m. Info: eventbrite.com
Friday, June 3: NC Pride Events
▪ FRESH First Friday + Pride Month Kickoff: This Pride Month kickoff will include live music, a painting workshop, art projects, a DJ and a nighttime drag show. Where: Artspace, 201 E Davie Rd., Raleigh When: June 3, 6-10 p.m. Info: facebook.com/events
▪ Glitter Hour: Hosted by Vava Voom. This event is $5. Where: Ruby Deluxe, 415 S Salisbury St., Raleigh When: June 3, 10 p.m. Info: instagram.com/rubydeluxeraleigh
Saturday, June 4: NC Pride Events
▪ Community Market: Hosted by Ruby Deluxe. Where: Ruby Deluxe, 415 S Salisbury St., Raleigh When: June 4, 12-3 p.m. Info: instagram.com/rubydeluxeraleigh
▪ Pride Family Picnic: This is a youth and family initiative by the LGBT Center of Raleigh. Where: Dorothea Dix Park - Magnolia Room Picnic Shelter When: June 4, 12-4 p.m. Info: lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/events
▪ Hell Yes Ma’am, it’s Pride: Enjoy live music, yard games, food trucks and a special beer release. A portion of beer sales from the event will be donated to the LGBT Center of Raleigh. Where: Raleigh Brewing When: June 4, 1-5 p.m. Info: instagram.com/raleighbrewing
▪ Chapel Hill Pride Promenade: Attend this social gathering with music, interactive art and more activities. Where: Peace and Justice Plaza, 179 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill When: June 4, 2-4 p.m. Info: chapelhillarts.org/calendar/pride-promenade
▪ Non Binary Tea Time: This is a transgender initiative by the LGBT Center of Raleigh. The group is aimed at adult nonbinary, genderqueer and GNC individuals, though anyone questioning and exploring can join. Where: Harvey Hill at Dix Park, Cranmer Dr., Raleigh When: June 4, 3-5 p.m. Info: lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/events
▪ Glitter Ball Pride Month Drag Brunch: This event is 21+ only. Tickets range from $25 to $150. Where: Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh When: June 4, 12-4 p.m. Info: eventbrite.com/e/glitter-ball-pride-month-drag-brunch-tickets-338678254777
▪ The Pink Triangle Dance Party: “A QUEER dance party bringing together people of all shapes, sizes, colors, genders, and sexualities,” the Facebok event says. This event is 18+. Tickets are $7 presale and $10 at the door. Where: 305 South Dillard Street, Durham When: June 4, 9:30 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. Info: facebook.com/events
▪ Lilith Fair: Ruby Deluxe says this is Raleigh’s only Drag King show. This event is $10. Where: Ruby Deluxe, 415 S Salisbury St., Raleigh When: June 4, 10 p.m. Info: instagram.com/rubydeluxeraleigh
Sunday, June 5: NC Pride Events
▪ 2022 Trek Pride Ride - Cary: Snacks, drinks and free swag (while supplies last) will be provided on this ride. Where: Trek Bicycle Cary, 1377 Northwest Maynard Rd. When: June 5, 9 a.m. Info: eventbrite.com
Monday, June 6: NC Pride Events
▪ Gender-Affirming Haircuts: Gender-affirming haircuts with the LGBT Center of Raleigh. Where: Luxe Hair Lounge, 1189 West Chatham St., Cary When: June 6, 1-2 p.m. Info: unation.com/event/9861561
Tuesday, June 7: NC Pride Events
▪ Poets Open Mic Night: Hosted by the Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources Department, this virtual event encourages writing, listening to and reading poetry. This event will take place on Zoom. Where: Zoom When: June 7, 7-9 p.m. Info: chapelhillarts.org/calendar/carrboro-poets-open-mic-night-virtual
Wednesday, June 8: NC Pride Events
▪ Youth Coffeehouse: This is a youth and family initiative by the LGBT Center of Raleigh. Where: Weaver Street Market, 404 W Hargett St., Raleigh When: June 8, 5-7 p.m. Info: lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/events
▪ Newt Work Comedy Collective Improv Show: This Pride Month show will feature a heavily cast LGBTQIA+ troupe, and the show will benefit the LGBT Center of Raleigh. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, and the show is available to anyone 21+. Where: The Night Rider, 416 W South St., Raleigh When: June 8, 8 p.m. Info: instagram.com/newt.work
Thursday, June 9: NC Pride Events
▪ Pride Drag Show: Enjoy a DJ and drag show featuring four queens. Where: Hi-Wire Brewing Durham, 800 Taylor St., Suite 9-150, Durham When: June 9, 6-9 p.m. Info: facebook.com/events
▪ But I’m A Cheerleader - Pride Film Festival: Raleigh’s The Green Monkey is celebrating Pride Month with a special showing of some pride classing movies. This comedy will kick off the festival. Where: The Green Monkey, 1217 Hillsborough St., Raleigh When: June 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: greenmonkeyraleigh.com/calendar-of-events
Friday, June 10: NC Pride Events
▪ Triangle Queer Artist Collective on Zoom: The Triangle Queer Artist Collective aims to uplift local LGBTQIA artists though providing resources for anyone of any age or skill level. Meetings are held on the second Friday of every month. Where: Zoom When: June 10, 6-8 p.m. Info: lgbtcenterofraleigh.com/events
▪ Fenton’s Pride Celebration: This is a family-friendly event that will have live music, face painting and more. Where: Fenton Square, 855 Cary Towne Blvd., Cary When: June 10, 4-7 p.m. Info: fentonnc.com/event/pride-celebration
Saturday, June 11: NC Pride Events
▪ Run for Love 5K: $40 to register. Get a medal and beer from Trophy Brewing Co., then go to Trophy Brewing for beer and an afterparty following the race. Proceeds will benefit Pride Raleigh and the LGBT Center of Raleigh. Where: Dix Park Conservancy, 2105 Umstead Dr., Raleigh When: June 11, 9am - 12 p.m. Info: runologieraleigh.com/pages/2022-run-for-love
▪ Drag Story Time: Spray J (Dr. Sarah Wilson) will be hosting this edition of Drag Story Time. Where: Carrboro Century Center When: June 11, 3-4 p.m. Info: chapelhillarts.org/calendar/drag-story-time-spray-j
▪ Orgullo LatinX Pride: Celebrate Latinx pride with a drag show, DJ, local food trucks and more. Where: Carrboro Town Commons, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro When: June 11, 5-9 p.m. Info: chapelhillarts.org/calendar/orgullo-latinx-pride
▪ Apex Pride Festival: This family event will have music, food, games, children’s activities and more. Where: Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter St. When: June 11, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Info: apexnc.org/1605/Pride-Festival
▪ Pride Trolley: Raleigh’s The Green Monkey is hosting its first Pride Trolley Drag Show. See Raleigh’s sites while riding around the “Dolly” Trolley. Tickets are $60 and include beer, wine, cider or seltzer. Where: The Green Monkey, 1217 Hillsborough St., Raleigh When: June 11, 7-10 p.m. Info: greenmonkeyraleigh.com/calendar-of-events
▪ Queer Agenda Dance Party: This is a 21+ dance party for queer folks. There is a $5 entrance fee. There will be a few Queer Agenda events on Saturdays through June. Where: The Pinhook, 117 W Main St., Durham When: June 11, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Info: thepinhook.com/event
▪ Pride Month Pops Concert: From Screen to Stage: This free (donations encouraged) Pride Month Pops Concert by the Triangle Pride Band will feature West Side Story, Whitney Houston, Kyiv 2022, Video Games Music Suite and several other selections. Where: Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 4415 Pleasant Grove Church Rd., Raleigh. When: June 11, 7 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.) Info: facebook.com/events
Tuesday, June 14: NC Pride Events
▪ Durham Bulls Pride Night: Tickets begin at $9. Where: Durham Bulls Athletic Park When: June 14, 6:35 p.m. Info: twitter.com/DurhamBulls
Thursday, June 16: NC Pride Events
▪ Torch Song Trilogy - Pride Film Festival: This comedy is a part of The Green Monkey’s Pride Film Festival. Where: The Green Monkey, 1217 Hillsborough St., Raleigh When: June 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: greenmonkeyraleigh.com/calendar-of-events
▪ Pride with Blue Shirt Meetup Group: Join Blue Shirt Meetup group and Graduate Chapel Hill in Trophy Room. Where: Trophy Room, 311 W Franklin St., Chapel Hill When: June 16, 6-8 p.m. Info: graduatehotels.com/chapel-hill
Saturday, June 18: NC Pride Events
▪ Pride Bar Crawl - Raleigh: The 5th annual Pride Crawl in Raleigh will kick off at Libations 317. Tickets are $15 to $20, and a portion of proceeds will go to the Trevor Project. Where: Libations 317, 317 West Morgan St., Raleigh When: June 18, 4 p.m. - 12 a.m. Info: facebook.com/events
▪ Queer Agenda Dance Party: This is a 21+ dance party for queer folks. There is a $5 entrance fee. There will be a few Queer Agenda events on Saturdays through June. Where: The Pinhook, 117 W Main St., Durham When: June 18, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Info: thepinhook.com/event
Sunday, June 19: NC Pride Events
▪ Raleigh’s Pride Ride: This trolley ride will tour locations pertaining to the city’s LGBTQ+ history. Tickets are $10. There will be three rides. Where: Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa St., Raleigh When: June 19, 1p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Info: raleighnc.gov
Tuesday, June 21: NC Pride Events
▪ LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support Group: In partnership with the LGBT Center of Raleigh, NAMI NC, and NAMI Wake County, we have an LGBT+ support group for adults (ages 18+). The group is virtual (on Zoom) and takes place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 6-7:30 pm.
▪ Mamma Mia Movie Sing-A-Long: The Green Monkey is hosting a sing-a-long for the star-studded film Mamma Mia. Where: The Green Monkey, 1217 Hillsborough St., Raleigh When: June 21, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: greenmonkeyraleigh.com/calendar-of-events
Thursday, June 23: NC Pride Events
▪ Transamerica - Pride Film Festival: This Pride Film Festival movie stars Felicity Huffman from Desperate Housewives and theme song, Travelin Thru by Dolly Parton. Where: The Green Monkey, 1217 Hillsborough St., Raleigh When: June 23, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: greenmonkeyraleigh.com/calendar-of-events
Friday, June 24: NC Pride Events
▪ Pride Piper Walk: The Bulltown Strutters, a New Orleans-style band, will roll the “Rainbow Ram” down Weaver Street. Where: Carrboro Century Center When: June 24, 4:30 p.m. Info: chapelhillarts.org/calendar/pride-piper-walk
▪ Pride Food Truck Rodeo & Dance Party: This initiative is a part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro Small Town Pride. Where: Carrboro Town Commons When: June 24, 5-8 p.m. Info: chapelhillarts.org/calendar/pride-food-truck-rodeo-dance-party-2
Saturday, June 25: NC Pride Events
▪ Out! Raleigh Pride 2022: The 10th annual Out! Raleigh Pride Parade will take place on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. Where: Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh When: June 25, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Info: outraleigh.com
▪ Queer Agenda Dance Party: This is a 21+ dance party for queer folks. There is a $5 entrance fee. There will be a few Queer Agenda events on Saturdays through June. Where: The Pinhook, 117 W Main St., Durham When: June 25, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Info: thepinhook.com/event
Thursday, June 30: NC Pride Events
▪ Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - Pride Film Festival: This film is a sing-a-long musical comedy about three drag queens traveling across the desert. Where: The Green Monkey, 1217 Hillsborough St., Raleigh When: June 30, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: greenmonkeyraleigh.com/calendar-of-events
This story was originally published June 1, 2022 at 11:44 AM with the headline "Parades, drag shows, movie nights: A 2022 list of Pride Month events in the Triangle."
