thePULSEJulie Walker
Pride month is here, and with it, the city is bursting with energy, celebration, events, and queer joy. Whether you’re into drag, dancing, theater, hiking, trivia, brunching, crafts, speed dating, or board games, Worcester’s Pride calendar is packed with something for everyone.
Dancing in the Streets
What’s Pride in Worcester without a little dancing under the stars? This month, the city serves not one, but two, outdoor block parties. Femme Bar kicks things off Saturday, June 7, with DJ E-Class spinning dance-floor bangers from 7pm-1am. Expect superb giveaways and seriously good vibes. This 21+ party has a $10 cover. Then, on Saturday, June 28, MB Lounge hosts its legendary Stonewall Pride Block Party. Doors open at 7pm, with a high-energy drag show hosted by DaishaDore Famouz and Robyn Millyonz at 9pm. DJ Lary will keep the beats going until 2am. This 21+ event has a $20 cover.
Drag All Month Long
Worcester’s drag scene is aglow, and June is shimmering brightly. On Saturday, June 7, head to Rushford and Sons Brewhouse for Drag Story Time at 4pm. Tuesday, June 17, The Woo Bar hosts Drag Bingo with Gem Stoner and Fat C—doors at 5pm, games at 6:30 with prizes galore, a raffle, and delicious eats. All raffle proceeds benefit Safe Homes. Hungry for more Drag Bingo? Sashay to Rushford and Sons Saturday, June 28 at 7pm. The final showdown of Worcester Drag Gauntlet 6.4 is Friday, June 27 at Electric Haze. Be wowed as finalists battle one last time for the title and a $1,000 prize. If it’s a drag brunch suits your fancy, why attend one when Worcester’s got two? Saturday, June 28 Wormtown Brewery’s annual Pride Brunch features hosts Gem Stoner and Fat C with performances by Victoria Obvious, Leenah Marie, and That Bitch Rachel. On Sunday, June 29, the Cocktail Garden and Kitchen hosts Queer the Scene’s Best Little Drag Brunch in Worcester with the fabulous Victoria Obvious, DaishaDore Famouz, Diva D, and Dale LePage. These performances will sell out, so snag your group’s tickets early!
The Arts, Stage, and Screen
Culture lovers, rejoice! The Worcester Art Museum presents a Free Pride Day Sunday, June 8, starting at 10am. Enjoy performances by Dale Le Page and Harley Queen, poetry, and artmaking. Check out LGBTQ+ artists throughout the galleries and enjoy live tapestry weaving. Love Your Labels’ model call for the September Queer AF showcase will take place that evening with a surprise reveal of the theme for this year’s show! Get your ruby slippers ready for Thursday, June 12 when Pride Worcester and Worcester BID co-host a showing of The Wizard of Oz—part of the Movies on the Common series. Meanwhile, Studio Theatre Worcester presents the hilarious and heartfelt comedy At the Wedding, running June 20–29 at the Worcester Academy Performance Center. Four ticket tiers are available at studiotheatreworcester.org/tickets.
Get Out (Or Stay In) and Play
Queer Scouts Worcester is ready for another adventure. Meet at the Westminter Road trail head at the windmills Saturday, June 7 at 10:30am for an estimated two hour hike of Wachusett’s Stagecoach and State Administration Loop. Prefer indoor play? Head to Whole Foods Shrewsbury for Board Gayme Night, Tuesday, May 13 from 6:30–9:30pm. More info and RSVPs at linktr.ee/queerscoutsworcester.
Let’s Get Social
Rushford and Sons keeps the social calendar full with Pride Music Bingo on June 5, Trivia Night June 19, and a Queer Craft Night June 21. Looking to make a romantic connection? Don’t miss Fast and Fabulous Speed Dating on June 22—21+ and RSVP required. Worcester Gay Professionals (WGP) is celebrating 10 years! Join the networking night at The Woo Bar on Wednesday, June 11, doors at 6pm.
Pride is here, Worcester. Let’s show up, show out, and celebrate every bit of who we are.
Julie Walker (she/her), M.Ed., is a parent, school counselor, GSA Advisor, Board member of Love Your Labels, and the creator and manager of @queerworcester (IG).
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