Tristate is packed with events suitable for all families
After a forced year off thanks to COVID-19, Pride is back and better than ever! During the month of June, Greater Cincinnati hosts festivities, parades and events that support LGBTQ voices while drawing attention to issues affecting members of this community.
When and where you can find these events:
June 11
Cincinnati Reds Pride Night, 7:10 p.m., vs. Philadelphia Phillies, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown.
June 12
Loving Wyoming Art Exhibition Pride Art Show, noon-6 p.m., Wyoming Fine Arts Center, 322 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Local LGBTQ artists showcase work.
Love is Love Truck Tour, 1-2 p.m., ARCO, 3301 Price Ave., East Price Hill. Musical performances by Cincinnati Opera artists with the MYCincinnati orchestra.
Inside Out: An Affirming Epiphany Book Launch and Poetry Reading, 2-5 p.m., Price Hill Branch Public Library, 970 Purcell Ave., East Price Hill. An exhibit of self-portraits by transgender artists paired with responsive poems by local poets.
Drag Show Sponsored by ArtsWave, 8 p.m., Northern Row Park, 1422 Clay St., Over-the-Rhine. Drag show hosted by Sarah Jessica Darker at Northern Row Park.
Running with Pride, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hoka One One and Fleet Feet at Fifty West Brewing Co, 7668 Wooster Pike, Columbia Township. A special event to celebrate inclusivity, acceptance and pride in the Cincinnati running community.
June 23
Movie in the Park: Pride Night, 8-10 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Film: “Bring It On.”
June 26
Pride Block Party, 4-8 p.m., Gano Alley next to 21C Museum Hotel, 609 Walnut St., Downtown. Sip on beer and White Claw floats while enjoying burgers, brats and hot dogs. Music by local DJ. Raffle prizes. Family-friendly activities from 4-6 p.m. including sidewalk chalk, bubbles, face painting and kid slushies. A portion of proceeds benefits Transform Cincy.
Pride Rollout Cincy, 8-10 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park Piano, 166 W. Mehring Way, Downtown. All wheels welcome for a evening roll along the riverfront, from the foot piano at Smale Riverfront Park to the Riverside Outdoor Rink. Presented by Cincinnati Rollergirls and Cincinnati Skate Collective.
June 27
Pride Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. This outdoor market will feature more than 20 LGBTQ-owned and -affirming businesses from the Cincinnati area. Caracole will be on-site to provide free private HIV testing services. Music by DJ Jules and DJ Rah D.
