Cutie Fest
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Based by Kaitlin Fritz in 2022, Cutie Fest is an alternate craft market that provides an accessible, inclusive various to different related occasions, requiring no vendor charge. Since its inception, the competition has additionally spawned a nonprofit known as the Cutie Basis centered on empowering younger artists. Previously, Cutie Fest has taken place at Cal Anderson Park, however excitingly, this iteration would be the first to happen at Bell Avenue Park in downtown Seattle and to be supported by the Downtown Seattle Affiliation, that means there can be capability for meals stalls, stay music phases, and facilities like bogs. It has been so heartening to see this scrappy grassroots motion develop, and I am unable to wait to be there with a enjoyable beverage in hand, able to throw cash at all the pieces from handmade Crocs charms to Shrinky Dink keychains. Put together to make plenty of new queer buddies. JB
Bell Avenue Park, Downtown (June 22–23)
Cuff Advanced Pleasure Fest
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Cuff Advanced is again with its long-standing delight competition—this yr, the lineup includesGrammy-nominated synth-pop sensation Scorching Chip, famend digital music producer Karsten Sollors, legendary drag queen Girl Bunny, London-based collective Horse Meat Disco, self-proclaimed “one-woman funk machine” DJ Holographic, RuPaul’s Drag Race alumna Kornbread, and plenty of extra. The three-day affair will kick off with a snazzy Pleasure version of Bearracuda on Friday adopted by stay performances on Saturday and Sunday. AV
Cuff Advanced, Capitol Hill (June 28–30)
Queer/Pleasure Competition 2024
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This occasion is kind of like if Seattle PrideFest obtained tousled in Capitol Hill Block Occasion. 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 onerous to think about what might high (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 lure” 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, Girl Camden, and Bosco will goop and gag the group alongside native drag expertise. AV
Capitol Hill (June 28–30)
Seattle PrideFest
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Claiming the title of “largest free delight competition within the nation,” Seattle PrideFest takes over Capitol Hill with a road honest and performers on Saturday and organizes a parade
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on Sunday from Westlake Park to Seattle Heart. Our favourite second is when everybody from the parade inevitably leads to the memorial fountain for a shiny, moist dance celebration. The total schedule and music lineup have but to be launched, however we’re anticipating a superb slate of drag queens and native bands. SL
Capitol Hill & Downtown (June 29–30)
Capitol Hill Pleasure March and Rally
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Cal Anderson is normally stuffed with canine and their people, however this fourth Saturday in Pleasure Month will look slightly bit totally different. A doggie drag contest can have everybody oohing, aahing, and wagging their tails. Activists and artists are scheduled to take the stage as we rejoice queerness and mirror on the origins of delight at Stonewall. SL
Cal Anderson Park, Capitol Hill (Sat June 22)
Trans Pleasure Seattle 2024
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Have fun trans pleasure with a night of performances, neighborhood audio system, a useful resource honest, 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 protected for immunocompromised neighborhood members). In a rustic that is more and more passing legal guidelines proscribing the rights of trans folx, it is extra essential than ever to be seen as we come collectively and rejoice trans lives. SL
Volunteer Park Amphitheater, Capitol Hill (Fri June 28)
The Gays Go To Inexperienced Lake
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Maybe you had been one of many hundreds of thousands of people that turned conscious of the “Gays Consuming Garlic Bread within the Park” sensation after a poster promoting it went massively viral on TikTok. The joyful gathering, which bid attendees to “BYOGB,” ended up drawing hordes of pleasant carb-seeking queers to Meridian Park in Wallingford. I am advised it will not occur once more till subsequent yr, however the identical organizers are turning their consideration from alliums to aquatics for his or her subsequent occasion, aptly titled “The Gays Go to Inexperienced Lake.” All members of the queer+ neighborhood are welcome to take a dip—nothing can be offered, so convey your individual swimwear, water sneakers, sunscreen, towels, and your most flamboyant floaties and prepare to socialize. Seattle freeze? I do not know her. JB
East Inexperienced Lake Park, Inexperienced Lake (Sat June 29)
Seattle Pleasure Parade 2024
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Seattle’s Pleasure 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 Chook 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. Anticipate DJs, advocacy talks, meals vehicles, beer gardens, and visitors disruptions if for some ill-advised motive you try and drive downtown. SL
Downtown Seattle (Solar June 30)
Dance Church Pleasure 2024 with MUNA
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Hey, fellow followers of the queer indie pop icons and self-proclaimed “biggest band on this planet” MUNA: I “Know a Place” the place we are able to dance our homosexual hearts out to our favourite sapphic anthems, and that place is Century Ballroom, the place the native all-levels motion class Dance Church will host an exuberant celebration in collaboration with the musical group to rejoice Pleasure. No, members Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson, and Josette Maskin will not be there in particular person, however you possibly can anticipate to listen to them on the playlist, and 10% of earnings will go to Black & Pink, a nationwide group preventing for jail abolition and dealing to liberate the LGBTQIAS2+ individuals and other people residing with HIV/AIDS who’re affected by the legal punishment system. JB
Century Ballroom, Capitol Hill (Solar June 6)
Stable Pink Disco with DJ Trixie Mattel
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On Wednesdays we put on pink…however we additionally put on pink to Trixie’s disco events, the place mom herself DJs the home down boots for Pleasure. Hear, Trix could have grown up utilizing an outhouse, however this efficiency tilts towards her extra glamorous aspect, and sure, all friends are requested to stick to a strict pink costume code in honor of the homosexual world’s It Lady. LC
Showbox SoDo, SoDo (Fri June 14)
Queer Promenade
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Likelihood is good that Queer Promenade Seattle can be slightly cooler than your highschool’s shindig. The rainbow-hued hop will return with extra DJs, dancing, and sparkly distributors. As soon as once more, the bash will shut out with a Queer Courtroom competitors hosted by Rebecca Mm Davis and a step-down efficiency by final yr’s King Sherwood Ryder, resulting in the crowning of a brand new Queer Monarch. Consider it like a conventional college promenade court docket of common children, however like, much less jocks and cheerleaders and far, a lot extra glitter. LC
The Crocodile, Belltown (Sat June 22)
Wildrose Pleasure 2024
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That is your semi-regular reminder that there are solely 37 surviving lesbian bars in the US, so it is a uncommon and particular factor to have the ability to take part amongst the delight revelry on the Wildrose, one of many West Coast’s oldest institutions catering to dykes. Their three-day lineup of festivities this yr, hosted by the “Chaos Queen” Frizzancis and singer Adra Boo, contains appearances from DJs SailorHank, Summersoft, Chelsea Starr, Mixxtress, Mixx America, and Ricki Leigh. Plus, stay up for a karaoke competitors, burlesque seductresses Gritty Metropolis Sirens, darkish wave band Darkish Chisme, and the yacht rock spectacular Ship Present—there’s really one thing for everybody. JB
Wildrose, Capitol Hill (June 28–30)
Kremwerk Pleasure Weekend 2024
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Within the agonizing phrases of Kim Kardashian: I’ve the very best recommendation for LGBTQ+ people in Seattle—get your fucking ass up and dance. It looks like no one desires to bop 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-Advanced, Bimbo Hypnosis, Miss Twink USA, Gag Reflex, JENNGREEN, and T.Reverie, together with tons of different native DJs and drag performers. AV
Kremwerk Advanced, Downtown (June 27–29)
Pleasure Weekend at Rhein Haus
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RuPaul’s Drag Race stans, you are certain to listen to a number of names you acknowledge at this Pleasure celebration for the gods. Iconique present rivals Darienne Lake and Heidi N Closet will seem alongside native glamazons like Beau Degas, Monday Mourning, and Lisa Frank fantasy Anita Spritzer on the two-day dragstravaganza, which begins with a bang on the Saturday drag brunch (jams offered by DJ Child Van Beezly), adopted by a dance celebration ’til late. On Sunday, shake it off at Heidi’s drag brunch (sure, it’s best to go to brunch twice), the place you will additionally spot Moscato Sky and Rowan Ruthless. LC
Rhein Haus, Central District (June 29–30)
Y2K Pleasure Occasion
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Seize your scorching pink velour Juicy tracksuit, your Louis Vuitton purse, your Lancôme Juicy Tubes lip gloss, and your bedazzled Motorola Razr, as a result of the individuals behind Sapphic Occasions are internet hosting this Y2K-themed bash meant for all queer ladies and sapphics, hosted by Britney-worshipping singer ToX!c. DJs Fairly Please and Child Van Beezly will maintain the 2000s and present-day hits coming all night time lengthy, whereas performers Camila Sky, Novasia, and Velvet Ryder will beguile the group. I, for one, hope to see somebody recreate Emma Watson’s tongue-out strikes from The Bling Ring on the dance ground. JB
Nectar, Fremont (Sat June 29)
Sapphic Pleasure 2024
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Calling all sapphic hotties! After marching in Sunday’s Pleasure parade, strut on as much as Capitol Hill for the largest sapphic celebration of the yr. This queer woman- and sapphic-centered bash will maintain you occupied with a stacked lineup of performers, stay music, dancing, video games, and extra. Your host ToX!c will welcome drag, dance, and burlesque performers AndrogynAss, Chain-Him Tatum, Chastitty Honeydew, Chyna, and Lina to the mainstage together with DJ units from Justice Manslayer, Abyss, and Child Van Beezly. AV
Neighbours, Capitol Hill (Solar June 30)
Seattle Pleasure at Pioneer Sq. Artwork Stroll
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Head to this month’s Pioneer Sq. Artwork Stroll to scope Pleasure in Seattle: fiftieth Anniversary Artwork Exhibit, curated by Pleasure youth interns in collaboration with Seattle Pleasure and Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Heart. This is the inside track: Works within the particular exhibition had been created in a “youth public artwork activation” organized by Coyote Central. The present spotlights queer experiences of native LGBTQIA2S+ youth and attracts from the creative legacies of Black trans ladies, Black gender-diverse people, and queer Indigenous or two-spirit individuals. Anticipate artistic responses to Seattle’s ballroom scene, Pioneer Sq.’s historical past, and the AIDS epidemic, too. LC
RailSpur, Pioneer Sq. (Thurs June 6)
Pleasure Anthems
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Have fun the eternal hyperlink between music and activism with a lyrical voyage by means of the previous 50 years of delight anthems. Musical theater legends John Cameron Mitchell, Amy Jo Jackson, Kevin Smith Kirkwood, Brian Nash, and Marty Thomas will carry out the uplifting tunes of Donna Summer time, Queen, George Michael, Madonna, and Girl Gaga, together with different songs that evoke the enjoyment, liberation, and persistence of the queer neighborhood. AV
Benaroya Corridor, Downtown (Fri June 7)
Lavender Rights Undertaking Presents The Black Trans Comedy Showcase 2024
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At this Black- and trans-centered comedy showcase, attendees can kiki and clap again with Lavender Rights Undertaking, a corporation supporting the Black intersex and gender-diverse neighborhood. Scrumptious drag dessert TS Madison will host the night of snickers that includes Black trans comics like “Swiss Military Knife” Mx. Dahlia Belle, multi-hyphenate LA queen Quei Tann, and Alabama-born trailblazer Sunkee Angel. Sit again and luxuriate in with nibbles and drinks—you may win a raffle prize, too. LC
SIFF Cinema Egyptian, Capitol Hill (Sat June 8)
Actuality Gays – The “If You Can Dream It” Tour
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Actuality Gays is a actuality TV podcast that connects a lot of my disparate pursuits: intercourse positivity, basic literature, queer historical past, ’80s nation music, and absolute rubbish tv. No, they do not cowl the polished oeuvre of Bravo—however lower-budget filth like 90 Day Fiancé, In search of Sister Wives, Love After Lockup, and the god-forsaken, questionably incestuous relationship present MILF Manor. Hosts Matt Marr (nicknamed “Matty”), a clinically educated therapist, make-up artist, and actor, and Jake Anthony (nicknamed “Poodle”), a music trainer, composer, and life coach, flex their skills in psychology, music, comedy, and cosmetology to dissect trashy tv into content material that’s each hilarious and heartfelt. Simply in time for Pleasure Month, Matty and Poodle will convey the If You Can Dream It tour to Seattle for a stay taping of the podcast that’s positive to incorporate loads of improv, risqué costumes, and tragic tales about their Southern upbringings. AV
Triple Door, Downtown (Thurs June 20)
Seattle Pleasure Traditional 2024
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The Seattle Pleasure Hockey Affiliation returns with the fourth installment of the nation’s most inclusive hockey event throughout Pleasure Month, providing free entrance to spectators who need to cheer on 20 groups in a draft-style competitors throughout three days. Luke Prokop, the primary overtly homosexual participant within the NHL, returns to the event to satisfy followers and wrap hockey sticks in delight tape donated by the NHL (which is fairly ironic, given the league’s momentary and really controversial ban on the rainbow-colored adhesive). DJs can be retaining the vibes excessive throughout video games, the Reign Metropolis Riot pep band will make an look, and Kraken followers of all ages can register to skate with Buoy on Sunday afternoon. SL
Kraken Neighborhood Iceplex, Northgate (June 7–9)
