PRIDE Kick-Off Block Party
May
31
4:00 PM16:00

PRIDE Kick-Off Block Party

An Official Pride Center and In Our Own Voices Event! This annual tradition that continues to get bigger and better each year! Come together with The Pride Center and In Our Own Voices as we officially kick off PRIDE with our new revamped Kickoff BLOCK PARTY in the parking lot next to Waterworks Pub and ROCKS.

Enjoy a fun evening with food, music, libations, and chances to win fun prizes. Get tickets to upcoming events and learn more about the festivals. Meet up with friends, new and old, as the community kicks off the 2024 PRIDE season, Block Party Style! Immediately followed by amazing drag shows at at BOTH Waterworks Pub and ROCKS.

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Pride 5K Rainbow Run
May
5
9:00 AM09:00

Pride 5K Rainbow Run

Join us this year for our Pride Rainbow Run!

Registration at 9:00am at Jennings Landing
5K (3.1 miles) begins at 10:00am.
Rainbow Fun Run (0.62 miles; open to walkers and runners of all ages and abilities) begins at 10:15am
Awards and prizes immediately following the runs at 11:00am! Followed by the Pride PAWRade at Noon!

Also, wear your Rainbow Best! Awards for Individuals and Teams “Best Use of Rainbow.”

You can register in person on the day of the run or online by clicking the link below.

Where: Jennings Landing, 1 Quay St., Albany, NY
When: Registration for FUN RUN and 5K begins at 9am, 5K begins at 10am and Fun Run begins at 10:15 am; Prizes awarded immediately following runs!

Registration Here

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Drag Cabaret and Story Hour for Kids
Jun
24
1:00 PM13:00

Drag Cabaret and Story Hour for Kids

  • New York State Museum-Huxley Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Drag queens and kings are the epitome of dress-up, and that's something all children understand. Drag isn't dangerous, it is a creative and colorful way to express yourself.

Join some of our favorite drag performers, led by hosts Frieda and Carmie, at the New York Museum for a fun-filled, fabulous, family show. This is a FREE family event.

Where: Huxley Theatre, New York State Museum; 260 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY
When: June 24th, 2003; Begins at 1 PM

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Pride 5K Rainbow Run
Jun
18
9:00 AM09:00

Pride 5K Rainbow Run

Join us this year for our Pride Rainbow Run! Proudly sponsored by NYSTEC and United Way!

Registration at 9:00am at Jennings Landing
5K (3.1 miles) begins at 10:00am.
Rainbow Fun Run (0.62 miles; open to walkers and runners of all ages and abilities) begins at 10:30am
Awards and prizes immediately following the runs!

Also, wear your Rainbow Best! Awards for Individuals and Teams “Best Use of Rainbow.”

You can register in person on the day of the run or online by clicking the link below.

Where: Jennings Landing, 1 Quay St., Albany, NY
When: Registration for FUN RUN and 5K begins at 9am, 5K begins at 10am and Fun Run begins at 10:30 am; Prizes awarded immediately following runs!

Registration Here

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Say it Loud! BIPOC Pride 2023
Jun
10
12:00 PM12:00

Say it Loud! BIPOC Pride 2023

  • Say it Loud! Black & Latino Gay Pride (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us as we celebrate 16 years of Say It Loud! Black & Latin@ Gay Pride with a month full of events and activities centered around the lives, experiences, and contributions of LGBTQ People of Color in the Capital Region (and beyond)! The main event is scheduled for June 11th @ Washington Park in Albany, NY. music, food, entertainment, kids corner, health & wellness expo, and more...

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Troy Flag Raising
Jun
6
10:00 AM10:00

Troy Flag Raising

An Official Pride Center and In Our Own Voices Event! Join your local LGBTQ+ leaders alongside leadership from the Pride Center of the Capital Region and In Our Own Voices and Mayor Patrick Madden raise the Pride Flag to kick off Pride Month

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RuPaul's Amethyst Live @ Waterworks Pub!
Jun
3
to Jun 4

RuPaul's Amethyst Live @ Waterworks Pub!

RuPaul's Amethyst Live at Waterworks Pub for Capital Pride Diva Night! Hosted by our monthly Illusions Party's Opal Essence and CiCi LaRue! Saturday Nights at Waterworks Pub, 2 Dance Floors, The Hottest Remixes, Newest Lights and Great Shows. Diva Night at Waterworks Pub, a a benefit for the Capital Pride Center. (18+ to enter, 21+ to drink)

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Alternative Prom
Jun
2
7:00 PM19:00

Alternative Prom

Join us for Alternative Prom! Held at the Schenectady YMCA, and open to all LGBTQ+ youth and allies, ages 13-18.

Enjoy great food, dance with DJ Sean McLaughlin, and dress to impress! Our theme this year is Four Seasons! Prizes awarded to the best of each season! Summer, Spring, Fall, and Winter.

A $10 cover charge can be paid at the door. We can't wait to see you there.

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PRIDE Kick-Off Block Party
Jun
1
5:00 PM17:00

PRIDE Kick-Off Block Party

An Official Pride Center and In Our Own Voices Event! This annual tradition that continues to get bigger and better each year! Come together with The Pride Center and In Our Own Voices as we officially kick off PRIDE with our new revamped Kickoff BLOCK PARTY in the parking lot next to Waterworks Pub and ROCKS.

Enjoy a fun evening with food, music, libations, and chances to win fun prizes. Get tickets to upcoming events and learn more about the festivals. Meet up with friends, new and old, as the community kicks off the 2022 PRIDE season, Block Party Style! Immediately followed by amazing drag shows at at BOTH Waterworks Pub and ROCKS.

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PRIDE 5K Rainbow Run
Jun
25
9:00 AM09:00

PRIDE 5K Rainbow Run

An Official Pride Center and In Our Own Voices Event! Registration begins at 9:00am at Jennings Landing, Rainbow Fun Run (0.62 miles; open to walkers and runners of all ages and abilities) at 10:00am, and 5K (3.1 miles) at 11:00am. Awards and prizes immediately following the 5K! Prizes will then be awarded to the top three participants in the female, male, and open gender categories, as well as the top three participants in the each age bracket. Also, wear your Rainbow Best! Awards for Individuals and Teams “Best Use of Rainbow.” Please complete one registration per race participant.

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Jun
11
to Jun 12

AJA LaBeija Live! @ Black & Latino Gay Pride—The Official After Party

A Waterworks Pub and In Our Own Voices Event! AJA LaBeija from Rupaul’s Drag Race S9 & All Stars S3 will be live at Waterworks Pub for the Official BLGP After-Party. Enjoy a night of music and dancing at Waterworks Pub with AJA, DJ Hassan and Albany’s best talent opening the show. (18+ to enter, 21+ to drink.)

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Jun
10
6:00 PM18:00

Euphoria Furmeet

Cafe Euphoria 225 River St., Troy | $10

Check out the Capital Region’s furry fandom. We’re snakes, wolves, bunnies, rats, cheetahs, and so much more. Furries are very LGBTQ so come have dinner with us! $24/16/8 sliding scale, or $15 cover charge.

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