We hear fans clacking and death drops in the distance–Pride is almost here! June marks the start of Pride Month, and Sacramento is eager to celebrate in the most dazzling ways.
From having your cake (and eating it too) at the Crocker Art Museum to strutting your stuff down Capitol Mall, Sacramento365 has rounded up some events so you can be loud and proud in Sacramento.
Bull in a China Shop
The Launchpad
May 30-June 28 | Fri & Sat 8pm
Bull in a China Shop is based on the real letters between Mary Woolley and Jeannette Marks, a couple working at the height of the suffrage movement. This excavation of queer history looks into questions like ‘how do we change the world? How does the world change us? And how the hell do we grow old together?’.
Sacramento River Cats vs El Paso Chihuahuas
Sutter Health Park
June 1 | Sun 1:05pm
It’s Pride Night at Sutter Health Park! Grab your favorite rainbow attire, chow down on a dinger dog, and cheer on the River Cats as they take on the El Paso Chihuahuas.
Hive Pride
Oak Park Brewing
June 1 | Sun 1pm
The buzz is real surrounding Hive Pride. Hive Pride is a community-powered celebration centering Black, Brown, queer, and trans joy in Sacramento. Get ready for a vibrant, inclusive block party packed with music, food, drinks, drag performances, and more.
Drag Brunch
Drake’s: The Barn
June 7 | Sat 11am
It wouldn’t be Pride without a drag brunch at Drake’s! Get your dollar bills ready for Bijou Bently, Liz, Faye Mennon, Folklore, and Mr. Spade. DJ Lady Char will also be spinning the best beats to get you pumped for Pride.
Pride with Leo and Friends Dance Party
Sacramento Children’s Museum
June 7 | Sat 5:30pm-7:30pm
Celebrate Pride with Leo and Friends at their dance party! Wear your best rainbow or celebration outfit, try fun Pride activities, and bust out your best dance moves.
Athletics vs Orioles
Sutter Health Park
June 7 | Sat 7:05pm
Honor the memory of Glenn Burke at the Athletics Pride Night. Burke was a former Dodger and Athletic player and was the first MLB player to come out as gay.
Sacramento Republic FC vs FC Tulsa
Heart Health Park
June 7 | Sat 8pm
Pride Night is a party with the Sac Republic! Snag one of their fabulous Pride scarfs and cheer on the indomitable nation.
Birdcage IMAX screening
Esquire IMAX Theatre
June 11 | Wed 7pm-9:30pm
Ready for a movie night? Grab the popcorn and get comfy because “Birdcage” is a wild ride! Be prepared for an unforgettable evening at this monthly LGBTQ movie screening. They’re rolling out the rainbow carpet for a fabulous evening filled with laughter, entertainment, and a whole lot of love.
ArtMix: Cake
Crocker Art Museum
June 12 | Thurs 6pm-9pm
Celebrate Pride Month with a serving of high tea, high fashion, and high energy! Crocker will be hosting a night of French decadence with a dazzling drag showcase, an LGBTQ+ market, and courtyard games fit for royalty.
Sacramento Pride
Capitol Mall
June 14 & 15 | Sat Noon-9pm & Sun 11am-6pm
Sacramento Pride is ready to take center stage on Capitol Mall. This two-day festival unites LGBTQ+ community members and allies through music, drag performances, vendors, a parade, and more.
Better Days Ahead
Better Days Tattoos
June 14 | Sat 2pm-5pm
Join Better Days Tattoos in celebrating Pride Month and one year in business! They will be throwing a celebration with 15 local vendors, a mocktail bar, spoken-word poetry, tattoos, and art from local queer artists.
June Midtown Second Saturday Art Walk: Pride in Art
Midtown
June 14 | Sat 2pm-8pm
For Pride Month, experience a curated art walk that highlights LGBTQIA+ art and artists in central Midtown.
Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus Pride Show
The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts
June 20-22 | Fri 7pm-9pm, Sat 3pm-5pm & 7pm-9pm & Sun 3pm-5pm
The Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus (SGMC) is back for another fantastic Pride celebration! Through an eclectic mix of songs inspired by iconic drag queens and timeless love anthems, the SGMC celebrates self-expression, authenticity, and the boundless diversity of love.
Woodland Pride
Downtown Woodland
June 21 | Sat 10am-1pm
Whether you’re a member of the LQBTQIA+ community or an ally, all are welcome at the Woodland Pride Parade and Party. Kick off your day marching down Main Street and stay for the music, food trucks, ice cream, and community groups.
Elk Grove Pride
Laguna Town Hall
June 21 | Sat 5pm-9pm
Elk Grove Pride is a community-led and youth-centered celebration showcasing and supporting LGBTQIA+ organizations, artists, and creatives, while also providing resources for youth in Elk Grove and the surrounding Sacramento areas.
Pride Train with the Darling Clementine’s
River Fox Train
June 21 | Sat 6:30pm-9:30pm
Sashay into the sunset with an evening that’s equal parts fabulous and fierce! Once on board, the party turns up with a one-of-a-kind Burlesque performance starring the sensational Darling Clementine’s.
Want more ways to werk it? Check out Sacramento365’s Holiday Events Page for even more Pride events.
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