8 Awesome Boston Area (Fun)draisers Celebrating Pride Month
Pride Month is upon us. Each year in June, the month is celebrated to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots. The riots was considered a catalyst for the gay rights movement…
Pride Month is upon us. Each year in June, the month is celebrated to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots. The riots was considered a catalyst for the gay rights movement in the United States, and around the world.
This year, the parade is back and organized by a new group called Boston Pride for the People. The other group, Boston Pride, was dissolved in 2021 after criticism over a lack of racial and transgender inclusion. The parade and festival are scheduled to return to the Boston Common and City Hall Plaza on June 10th, and other activities will take place on June 11th.
In addition to the activities organized by Boston Pride for the People, many other great activities are planned. There are: kick-off parties, Queeraoke, drag brunches, craft nights, and more.
The other great aspect of Pride Month is that it brings awareness and funds to some great organizations supporting LGBTQ+ people. Here are some of the fantastic events you can attend.
BAGLY's Heels For Hope - June 1st
Kick off Pride Month with BAGLY's annual Heels for Hope fundraiser. BAGLY is The Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth. It's a youth-led, adult-supported organization working to help LGBTQ+ young people through programs, policies, and services.
This year's theme is, "A Night Of Royal-Tea!" The host of the event is RuPaul's Drag Race season 12 finalist, Crystal Methyd.
Heels for Hope will be taking place on Thursday, June 1st at Blend Dorchester 1310 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122.
Springfield Pride Parade Presents the You Ball Fundraising Gala - June 1st
On June 1st, the Springfield Pride Parade organization presents the inaugural You Ball Fundraising Gala. It will take place in MGM Springfield's Aria Ballroom. They'll have a Met Gala-inspired Faberge egg theme.
Proceeds from the You Ball Fundraising Gala will directly support the Springfield Pride Parade organization’s Safe Space program.
Night at the Chef's Table to benefit AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod - June 1st
Night at the Chef's Table celebrates it's 30th year. The fundraiser benefits the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, and features the best chefs in Provincetown and the Outer Cape. They'll have special menus for the event which supports ASGCC's mission of saving lives through prevention, education, and life-sustaining services that address public health crises to build healthy communities across the Cape and Islands.
Covers 4 Causes Series at Club Cafe - June 2nd thru June 17th
From June 2nd - June 17th, Club Cafe will be hosting lots of events! They'll be donating a portion of cover charges for community groups like: Youth On Fire, The Pryde, Harbor to the Bay, Latinx Wellness Center, Trans Resistance, and the ACLU. There will be a movie screening, bingo, and more.
Harpoon Brewery's Charity Comedy Night Benefitting Fenway Health - June 2nd
Don't miss Harpoon Brewery's Charity Comedy Night on June 2nd. Join them for a night of comedy and craft beer. The show starts at 9pm outside on their patio. A portion of ticket sales goes to Fenway Health in honor of Pride Month.
Tickets are $20 and include general admission and 1 beer.
https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/event/charity-comedy-night-benefitting-fenway-health/
WINK, WINK: A Party For The People - June 3rd
On Saturday, June 3rd, it's WINK, WINK: A Party For The People. It's at The Roslindale Substation, 4228 Washington Street, in Roslindale. The event benefits Boston Pride For The People. Here's what's happening...
5:00–8:00 PM Family-friendly Happy Hour with a musical performance by Double Star.
8:00–11:00 PM Dance Party with Diggity Dom, and performances by Bianca Knight and Rose Quartz.
Feet Over Front Street 5K – Pride Run / Walk in Provincetown - June 4th
Feet Over Front Street honors Commercial Street's original name, which dates back to 1880. The 5K Run/Walk starts at the Harbor Hotel in Provincetown's East End and runs the full length of Commerical Street to the Provincetown Inn on the West End of Town.
Feet Over Front Street raises funds for the Provincetown Business Guild, a non-profit membership based organization that markets and promotes Provincetown to the global LGBTQ+ community.
Pride and Pups at Rose Town Kitchen & Bar - June 17th
It's party time with pups at Rose Town Kitchen & Bar on June 17th. The event features:
- Pride featured cocktails as well as our monthly Cocktail for a Cause supporting Victory Programs of Boston
- Delicious food specials and sharables
- On-site adoptable dogs from Great Dog Rescue New England - Let's help them find love too
- Red Bull DJ Frank White playing some fresh hits
The $10 entry fee will benefit Boston Pride For The People.
