WEDNESDAY 6/26
50 Years of Seattle Delight: Posters of Delight
(PRIDE) Within the phrases of Harvey Milk, “It takes no compromise to offer folks their rights.” MOHAI’s newest exhibition pays tribute to 50 years of Seattle’s rainbow-hued festivities with a curated number of Delight posters. 50 Years of Seattle Delight: Posters of Delight attracts particular consideration to the organizing efforts of town’s LGBTQ+ neighborhood, who commemorate the ’69 Stonewall rebel every June with queer-centered festivities. Guests can view “digitized replicas” of Seattle Delight posters spanning 5 many years, together with entries from the various, politically savvy ’80s- and ’90s-era Freedom Day Committee. (Museum of Historical past & Business, 860 Terry Ave N, 10 am-5 pm, $19-$25, all ages) LINDSAY COSTELLO
THURSDAY 6/27
Kremwerk Delight Weekend 2024
(PRIDE) Within the agonizing phrases of Kim Kardashian: I’ve the very best recommendation for LGBTQ+ of us in Seattle—get your fucking ass up and dance. It looks as if no person needs to bounce lately! And the place higher than at Kremwerk, the place the dolls will sweat out their delight throughout three nights and 4 dance flooring? This yr’s musical highlights embrace B-Complicated, Bimbo Hypnosis, Miss Twink USA, Gag Reflex, JENNGREEN, and T.Reverie, together with tons of different native DJs and drag performers. (Kremwerk, 1809 Minor Ave #10, June 27-29, $59.48, 21+) AUDREY VANN
FRIDAY 6/28
Trans Delight Seattle 2024
(PRIDE) Have a good time trans pleasure with a night of performances, neighborhood audio system, a useful resource truthful, and “chill vibes.” The Gender Justice League works to strengthen and join the two-spirit, trans, and gender numerous (2STGD) neighborhood and its allies, a aim highlighted by this all-ages, free, and accessible occasion (masks are required in an effort to make it secure for immunocompromised neighborhood members). In a rustic that is more and more passing legal guidelines limiting the rights of trans folx, it is extra necessary than ever to be seen as we come collectively and rejoice trans lives. (Volunteer Park Amphitheater, 1400 E Prospect St, free, all ages) SHANNON LUBETICH
SATURDAY 6/29
Queer/Delight Pageant 2024
(PRIDE) This occasion is kind of like if Seattle PrideFest received snarled with the Capitol Hill Block Celebration. Exterior of Queer/Bar, gaggles of queer icons will take the out of doors stage with music, drag, and burlesque performances. After final yr’s lineup boasted headliners Pabllo Vittar, Trixie Mattel, and Charo, it was arduous to think about what might prime (and even match) that holy trinity, however they did it once more! Queen of indie sleaze Santigold will headline with queer pop sister duo Tegan and Sara, “sugar entice” rapper Rico Nasty, artwork pop polymath Fragrance Genius, and indie rock band Juliette & the Licks (fronted by none apart from Juliette Lewis). Plus, RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Shea Couleé, Alaska Thunderfuck, Detox, Roxxxy Andrews, Woman Camden, and Bosco will goop and gag the gang alongside native drag expertise. (Capitol Hill, eleventh Ave between E Pike St and E Pine St, $59-$299, 21+) AUDREY VANN
Replace: Fragrance Genius introduced on Instagram that he’ll now not be performing this weekend. Unhappy!
SUNDAY 6/30
Seattle Delight Parade
(PRIDE) Seattle’s Delight Parade is a bit more than a don’t-miss—it is a gargantuan gathering of over 250 collaborating teams, with 300,000 spectators turning as much as showcase their sparkle. For the fiftieth anniversary this yr, Seattle sports activities legends and energy couple Sue Hen and Megan Rapinoe will function the parade’s grand marshals because the occasion commemorates the primary Seattle LGBTQIA+ gathering for collective resistance. Celebrations kick off with a pre-party at Westlake Park; the parade will begin at 11 am at Fourth and Pike earlier than marching loud and proud previous two phases and concluding at Denny Means. Count on DJs, advocacy talks, meals vehicles, beer gardens, and site visitors disruptions if for some ill-advised motive you try to drive downtown. (Downtown Seattle, Fourth and Pike, 11 am-3 pm, free, all ages) SHANNON LUBETICH
MONDAY 7/1
Queers to the Entrance
(COMEDY) Preserve the Delight Month social gathering going into July with Comedy Bar’s weekly Queers to the Entrance showcase! When Andy Iwancio began Queers to the Entrance final yr, she instructed The Stranger, “What we’re attempting to do is create an area for queer of us to return develop their comedy in an area that may help radical concepts or tales that may be stifled elsewhere. Additionally, simply to be a radically form place for queer folks to check out comedy for the primary time.” Iwancio handed the torch to producers Molina Molina and Ian Crowley on the finish of 2023, and the night has continued to flourish, drawing each learners and massive names and even invading Portland. If you wish to carry out, signups are open each Saturday from midday to 4 pm by emailing queerstothefrontcomedy@gmail.com. The lineup is introduced on Sundays by way of the present’s Instagram account. (Comedy/Bar, 210 Broadway E, 8:30 pm, $5, 21+) MEGAN SELING
TUESDAY 7/2
Horse Lords
(MUSIC) For eight years now, I have been telling those who Horse Lords have reigned among the many biggest dwell performers in underground rock. On this weblog in 2022, I wrote, “Horse Lords have mastered the tremendous artwork of hypnosis by way of manic repetition of their epic compositions, however providing slight variations in riffs and intensities to take care of a vibrant edge. It will be straightforward to plunge into monotony with this strategy, however Horse Lords—Max Eilbacher, Andrew Bernstein, Owen Gardner, and Sam Haberman—savvily alter their elements and forge fascinating microtonal textures to keep away from stasis.” All of that applies to their new dwell album, As It Occurred: Horse Lords Stay, which corrals HL songs courting again to 2014’s Hidden Cities. However do not simply take my phrase for it. Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy’s additionally a fan. He instructed Stereogum: “I am mesmerized by how unimaginable their music appears… It isn’t a lot you see anymore,… an actual band forging a super-individual language.” Dad-rock-icon validation! (Vera Challenge, 305 Harrison St, 7 pm, $19.06, all ages) DAVE SEGAL
There are such a lot of extra Delight occasions occurring everywhere in the metropolis—see our complete listings right here.
