Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Take Pride!
Month marked with parties and parades
Pride Month events will continue throughout June. Many events are planned for the end of June to commemorate the very first Pride Parade held in New York City on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Art exhibits include “Generations” at Fenix Arts at Mount Sequoyah and “OUTrageous” at Art Ventures, both in Fayetteville.
Here’s what’s happening in Northwest Arkansas and one event for the River Valley. Please let us know if you have an event we can include later in the month!
June 4
NWA PRIDE FAMILY PICNIC —A family-friendly picnic and pool party hosted by NWA Equality and C4 Nightclub, 1 to 10 p.m. at Wilson Park with food, live music from Erin “Dr. Shred” Detherage and a pool party starting at 6 p.m. Anyone 15 years or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter the pool party. nwapride.org.
June 5
FIGURE DRAWING — Figure drawing led by local artist Colleen D’Antoni with drag performer Umami Origami will be 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 5-6 at Fenix Arts at Mount Sequoyah Center in Fayetteville. fenixarts.org.
June 7
PLANNING MEETING — River Valley Pride hosts a planning meeting for volunteers at 6 p.m. at the Fort Smith Public Library Main Branch. Pride events will be in October. facebook.com/rivervalleypride.
June 9
TEEN NIGHT: RAINBOW DISCO — For ages 14-18, with music from DJ Girlfriend, artmaking and engagements by Mount Sequoyah’s FYRE program, a silent disco on and Pride Tours in the galleries. Free but tickets required at Crystal Bridges Museum of Art. crystalbridges.org.
P(ART)Y AFTER DARK — An adultsonly disco party presented by Bentonville Follies and NWA Equality with live music by Funk Factory, beats by DJ Raquel and drag performances. Tickets $32-$40 at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. crystalbridges.org.
June 10
DRAG ME TO BRUNCH — A brunch buffet hosted by Roxie Starrlite with music from DJ Zero Cool and drag performances by Brooklyn Bisette, Oshea Reed and Lady Kakes, noon, JJ’s Live in Fayetteville. Nearly sold out as of press time. jjslive.com.
June 11
OZARKS DRAG BRUNCH — Featuring drag performances by Brooklyn Bisette and Billie McBride, Patti La Plae Safe, Lady Kakes and Abs Hart, noon, Fayetteville Town Center. Tickets $45 (before June 9) at eventbrite. Proceeds benefit NWA Equality. nwaequality.org.
OUTRAGEOUS SUNDAY BRUNCH — “Hugs and Quiches” with a performance by neo-soul producer and vocalist Theia and viewing of “OUTrageous” exhibit, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Art Ventures in Fayetteville. $35 on eventbrite. “OUTrageous” is on display through June 30. artventures-nwa.org.
June 12
ART CLASS — Tara Fletcher-Gibbs leads a punch needle class from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. June 12 and June 13 at Fenix Arts in Fayetteville. All materials provided, all are welcome.
June 14
NWA PRIDE TRIVIA — 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Mojo’s Pint & Pies on Garland Avenue in Fayetteville. mojospintsandpies.com.
June 19
ART CLASS — Cyanotype prints with Helen Maringer, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. June 19 and June 20 at Fenix Arts in Fayetteville. fenixarts.org. All materials provided, all are welcome.
June 22
PRIDE FILMS SHOWCASE — Six films selected by Fayetteville Film Fest for Pride, 8 p.m., Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. $15. waltonartscenter.org.
June 23
TRANS MARCH AND RALLY — Line up at 6 p.m. and parade at 7 p.m. in downtown Fayetteville; 7:30 p.m. rally at the Fayetteville Town Center and NWA Trans Fest with LGBTQ vendors inside Fayetteville Town Center. OUTRAGEOUSLY OUTLOUD HOUSE PARTY — A virtual exhibition of Art Ventures’ OUTrageous Exhibition and an art installation by artist Dandy Pants with live musical performances by local artist Taiga, Oh Losha, XOLO and SusieQ, 6-10 p.m. Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History. The event is free and open to the public. All ages welcome. ID required. pryorcenter.uark.edu.
June 24
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS PRIDE FESTIVAL AND PARADE — Northwest Arkansas Equality hosts a Pride festival at the West Avenue and Dickson Street parking lot and the youth zone at the Fayetteville Town Center, 11 a.m-4:30 p.m. with the parade down Dickson at 5 p.m. nwaequality.org. GLITTERVILLE — With Daya Betty (“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 14), Axel Andrews, and DJ Stephen Jusko with local performers Ella Rosa, Jazmyn Turrelle, Bosston, Vanessa Rayne and hostess Taylor Madison Monroe, 9 p.m., George’s Majestic Lounge. Sold out.
THE WHITE PARTY — Guests wear white to show solidarity with those lost to HIV/AIDS, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., C4 Nightclub & Lounge in Fayetteville. Ages 18 and older. c4nwa.com.
June 25
HI TEA POOL PARTY — With DJ Driblz and DJ Stephen Jusko with food from local, LGBTQ- and ally-owned eateries, brunch and drinks for ages 21 and older, Mount Sequoyah Center in Fayetteville. Tickets are $35 at eventbrite.