Pittsburgh Pride Guide: 40+ things to do, from festivals and parades to an alley dance party and a doggie drag pageant

Our ultimate Pride Guide is here — with even more events coming soon — so get those calendars ready.

From parades, performances and drag queens to dance parties, karaoke and meetups — and even a parade just for the fabulous pups — we’ve rounded up a dynamic slate of Pride events happening over the next four weeks. And many of them are free. 

With many events, activities and initiatives running all year round, we all have even more meaningful ways to support, join and uplift Pittsburgh’s LGBTQIA+ community — and have a great time while doing so. Pride events aren’t just about having fun: They’re about ensuring that inclusion and diversity are woven into the fabric of our city and region.

Looking for more fun things to do this month? Check out our June Event Guide.

Thursday, June 4-Monday, June 8
Pride Weekend at 5801 Video Lounge & Cafe
Various times
Head to this longtime Pride mecca on Ellsworth Avenue for the club’s “biggest celebration yet.” Pride programming will take place indoors and outside at the Shadyside venue with special feature appearances by Jimbo The Drag Clown, Adamusic, Kerri Colby and many others, along with a lineup of local drag performers and guest DJs from Pittsburgh and Miami. Highlights include the Pride kickoff and closing parties, the Crush Happy Hour: Street Party Edition, Pride After Dark, Miami Invasion, Starlight Showcase and more. Join Thursday’s “Romanticize Pittsburgh Pride Bar Crawl” to visit participating Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ venues and wind down the revelry at Sunday’s Pride Drag Brunch and Afternoon Tea. Check their social media for Pride Month events taking place throughout June. Information.

Friday, June 5
Born to Glow Pittsburgh Pride Prom at the National Aviary
6-11 p.m.
Get your glow on to kick off Pride Weekend in the Burgh. Whether you skipped prom, loved prom or simply want the most fabulous redo on your own terms, this 21+ event will shine bright on the North Side. This year’s prom theme invites prom-goers to “celebrate community, joy and self-expression by dressing in whatever makes them feel radiant, confident and fully themselves.” So dress shimmery or sultry for the prom night you always wanted. Enjoy live entertainment, a seated dinner, plus dessert and dancing. And it wouldn’t be a prom without the presentation of the Royal Court, right? Tickets.

Friday, June 5-Sunday, June 7
Pride Weekend at P Town Bar
Various times
Celebrate Pride all weekend long at one of Pittsburgh’s premiere destinations for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Inside and outside of the Baum Boulevard venue will be live Pride entertainment with DJs and musicians, dancing, community celebrations, drinks and more. Highlights include the Lez Party Happy Hour with DJ KK, Pride Throwback Dance Party, Envy Sinn Comedy Hour and the Dance Under the Stars. Also don’t miss Pride Karaoke with live music by The Unleashed Band and the Color Coded Hanky Night in the Baum Shelter. Keep the fun going at Sunday’s Pride After Party & Drag Show hosted by Envy Sinn & Savannah Ray. Information.

Friday, June 5
The Decades Kiki Ball at Enclave
11 p.m.-2 a.m.
This is the place to be immersed in authentic ballroom culture spanning multiple eras. Transforming the South Side nightclub into a showcase of fashion, music and ballroom community, the event features commentary by Muk Mulan and BuddaH Von Dutch and music by VJ The DJ. A range of competitive categories will award cash prizes throughout the night, including a coveted a $1,000 realness prize. New performances include categories inspired by Salt-N-Pepa, a Harlem Renaissance runway theme, a “Big Boy vs. Big Girls” disco battle and more. Additional categories will highlight styles and influences from the 1990s and 2000s, including music video aesthetics, Black dandyism and 1990s streetwear. Additional featured categories for 2026 are inspired by cultural icons including Destiny’s Child, Lil Wayne, Eartha Kitt and Missy Elliott. Tickets.

Saturday, June 6
PGH Dyke March starting at Friendship Park
6 p.m.
Pittsburgh’s Dyke March is a lesbian, trans, nonbinary, genderqueer and agender inclusive place for banding together and lifting up voices — all as “a family under the dyke umbrella.” March attendees will meet in Friendship Park at 6 p.m. and then head down Liberty Avenue, concluding under the Liberty Bridge for this year’s Dyke Bash, where you can dance it off with DJs Formosa, Tiza and Oatmilk Princess from 7 to 11 p.m. Follow the Dyke March on social media for updates closer to the event.

Saturday, June 6
Pittsburgh Pride Festival Day 1 in Allegheny Commons Park West

12-8 p.m.

Kick off the region’s largest pride celebration in a historic North Side park. Join Pittsburgh Pride to celebrate this year’s theme of “Existence is Resistance” with live entertainment, vendors, games, community activations and art installations throughout the park. Anchoring Pride Weekend in the Burgh, this hallmark two-day celebration “transforms the park into a large-scale community gathering centered on queer joy, resistance and collective care.” Providing space for “connection, celebration, healing and visibility,” the event brings Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ community and allies together for a must-do weekend of camaraderie and jubilation. Expect two days full of “queer rebellion, femme energy, political pop, theatrical performance and deeply personal storytelling.” Headliners for Saturday night are rising pop star and LGBTQIA+ influencer, Chrissy Chlapecka, plus independent singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist EMM. Information.

Saturday, June 6
New Castle Pride in the Park
12-9 p.m.
If you’re looking for Pride festivities further afield, head north to Cascade Park, where the city of New Castle invites the public to celebrate diversity, love, acceptance and pride. The free event has a ton going on, including more than 50 vendors, local artisans and nonprofit community organization participating. Throughout the day, the event will showcase 30 performers, including drag queens and kings and sets by the School of Rock and Anarchist Marching Band. Unique offerings include a tea gathering and an ecstatic dance session. Join the queer history walk and relax with inclusive yoga sessions. Community resources will provide connections to local support groups, advocacy organizations and health services. There will also be food trucks, educational speakers and activities for kids. Information.

Saturday, June 6
Loud & Proud Music Festival at Allegheny City Brewing
1-10 p.m.
Don’t just get proud, get loud in the heart of historic Deutschtown. Presented by Trafford Estate and The Rose Bowl, this third annual music festival brings together prolific LGBTQ+ talent from the Greater Pittsburgh area and surrounding regions. Spotlighting independent LGBTQ+ musicians and artists, the festival will animate the outdoor lot at Allegheny City Brewing. Featured musicians and bands include: Lylyth, Nowhere Wolves, Crisp Lake, Bonnie & the Mere Mortals, Barbados Black, Psych Ward Grips, Night Fury, Doll Trap, Lucky Us, Injection Site, Big Ruth and Marz. Also featured will be lively drag performances by Malacvnt LaFoole, Dollpamine and Mika Mercurial. A festival with a strong purpose, Loud & Proud donates all proceeds the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation, which works to improve the health of Western Pennsylvania’s LGBTQ+ and HIV communities. Information.

Saturday, June 6
Cherry Bomb Day Party: Pride Weekend Kickoff
3-9 p.m.
This is the place to be for day dancing your way into Pride Month in Pittsburgh. Produced by the Black queer femme-led collective, Mostbeautifullest, Pittsburgh’s own Cherry Bomb Day Party returns for its highly anticipated fifth anniversary. A lineup of Black queer and trans talent from Pittsburgh, NYC and Toronto will heat up Trace Brewing and Clement Way’s “graffiti alley.” Dance the day away “in the spirit of joy, defiance and community” with top-notch sounds from Ameris Unbothered Cartier, Based Grace, Cue, HUNY XO, LITNEY and Manny Dibiachi b2b Queen Father. Sip drinks from Trace and Goodlander, nosh on bites by Quick-E, check out local vendors and more. The “full day of music, performances, vendors, and kiki’n” is free to attend. After Cherry Bomb winds down, groove on across Main Street to Cobra to keep the revelry going at SZR Pride Night (see below). Information.

Saturday, June 6
Pittsburgh Pride Choir’s ‘Unstoppable‘ at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Be transported by the power of music with Western Pennsylvania’s only LGBTQIA+ and allies choral group. Known for producing programming that fuses “challenging contemporary music, commissions of new works, an ambitious traditional repertoire and music from various world cultures,” the Pittsburgh Pride Choir will fill the Pittsburgh Playhouse on Point Park University’s campus with their sounds. This year’s Pride concert showcases “powerful songs that will move you, inspire you and boldly affirm that we are here to stay.” ASL interpretation will be provided. Tickets.

Saturday, June 6
SZR Pride Night at Cobra
9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Don’t miss this one-night-only reopening of Cobra when SZR returns for a special Pittsburgh Pride Weekend edition. The Sapphic dance party is calling all lesbians and queer women to the Bloomfield nightlife mecca for a SZR Pride night featuring DJ HUNY XO and special guest LITNEY, a leading queer Afro-Latinx DJ in Toronto’s music scene. Adding to the jubilation will be go-go dancers Ivy and Mo. Make it a doubleheader of dancing, because this year’s fifth anniversary of SZR takes place immediately after the fifth Anniversary Cherry Bomb Day Party at Trace Brewing right across the street. General admission, table and VIP room reservations are available. Show your SZR keychain at the door to skip the (long) line. Information.

Saturday, June 6
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show‘ at Row House Hollywood
10:30 p.m.
We never need an excuse to do the Time Warp (again!), but experience the show for the first (Any “Rocky Horror Virgins” left out there?) or the 15th time during Pride weekend. And having the cult classic hosted by The Junior Chamber of Commerce Players makes it an even more immersive experience. Dance, shout out with glee, “and even throw toast” during this mega-fun interactive film experience starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Patricia Quinn and Richard O’Brien. Must-have prop bags can be purchased at the theater. Tickets.

Saturday, June 6
Honcho x Sweet Abyss Pride
11 p.m.-6 a.m.
Make it a Pride all-nighter when Honcho teams up with Sweet Abyss. Let your “freak flags fly” as you dance to all varieties of synth-wave, trip hop, dub, disco and electronic sounds under the sun. Hosted by resident Sweet Abyss DJs Kiernan Laveaux, Malzof, Davis Galvin and Carrie Sours, Sweet Abyss aims to “center people who run afoul of societal expectations, playing a wide variety of fun, strange, rhythmic sounds to dance or move their minds to.” Special guest DJs joining will be XC-17 and Icy Pisces. Expect everything from “gay psychedelic vibes to transgender dance music” from 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, to 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 7. Tickets.

Pride Parade 2025 photos by Maya Lovro courtesy of QBurgh.

Sunday, June 7
Pittsburgh Pride Parade from Downtown Pittsburgh to the North Side
10 a.m.
Take to the streets to share your pride, love and joy with the masses, celebrating joyfully along a brand new route that will traverse the city’s iconic Roberto Clemente Bridge. A marquee event of Pittsburgh Pride Weekend, the parade steps off from Liberty Avenue and 11th Street Downtown at noon. March as a united community in one of Pittsburgh’s most joyous parades as the giant rainbow flag travels down Liberty Avenue to Sixth Street. Crossing the Andy Warhol Bridge, the parade will then proceed to Allegheny Commons Park West for the Pride Festival. This year’s parade will honor four community leaders serving as grand marshals: Sarah Rosso, Maria Montaño, Reverend Deryck Tines and Dr. Ken Ho, who are being recognized for their longstanding contributions to Pittsburgh’s LGBTQIA+ community through advocacy, healthcare, faith leadership, public service and community organizing. The parade lineup begins at 10 a.m. Information.

Sunday, June 7
Pittsburgh Pride Festival Day 2 in Allegheny Commons Park West

12-8 p.m.
Continue your revelry as the parade makes its way to the North Side for the second day of the Pittsburgh Pride Festival. Anchoring Pride Weekend in the Burgh and underscoring this year’s theme of “Existence is Resistance,” the region’s largest pride celebration will activate the historic North Side park with live entertainment, vendors and artists, games, community spaces and art installations. Providing space for “connection, celebration, healing and visibility,” the event brings Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ community and allies together for a must-do weekend of camaraderie and jubilation. Expect two days full of “queer rebellion, femme energy, political pop, theatrical performance and deeply personal storytelling.” In exciting late-breaking news, QBurgh shares that “New Orleans bounce legend and queer cultural icon Big Freedia will perform at the Pittsburgh Pride Festival on Sunday, June 7, at 4 p.m. on the Pennsylvania: Great American Getaway Main Stage at Allegheny Commons Park West.” Sunday night’s featured performer is Cain Culto, described as a “former worship pastor turned queer alt-pop provocateur.” Information.

Sunday, June 7
Pride Brunch in the Fairmont Hotel Grand Ballroom
11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where can you enjoy a side of drag with your scrumptious brunch, slay the Sunday scaries and shimmy into Pride Month? Indulge in Pride on and off the table at the Fairmont Hotel’s highly anticipated Drag Brunch. On the menu will be dazzling performances and elegant brunch offerings, from fluffy pancakes with berry compote to crispy potatoes and chipotle chicken salad wraps. Making the brunch extra decadent will be desserts such as croissant doughnuts, beignets, a chocolate fountain and rainbow cupcakes. Tickets includes a full brunch buffet, one mimosa and live entertainment. A cash bar will be available. Reservations are required through OpenTable.

Sunday, June 7
Trans Tailoring: Free Sewing Meetup at Prototype PGH (Sharpsburg)
4-6 p.m.
Stitching and socializing will merge at this free meetup at Prototype PGH’s Sharpsburg location. Have a sewing project you’re working on but you’ve hit a snag? Trans Tailoring is here to help! Promoting body-neutral and gender-neutral skill sharing, the collective brings sewing experts and novices together to work on projects. Prototype will have one sewing machine and some supplies and fabric scraps available. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own materials and tools. Session facilitator is Gene Anderson (they/he), a self-taught stitcher, quilter and designer who is the creator of a line of upcycled denim wares called The Jilt. Information.

Thursday, June 11
Pride Night at PNC Park
6:40 p.m.
Share your pride and your passion for baseball as the Pirates take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. This annual PNC Park tradition celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community within the Pirates fan base, greater Pittsburgh and all of Major League Baseball. Plan to stick around after the game for a dazzling Zambelli fireworks show lighting up the skyline. A portion of tickets proceeds will benefit local LGBTQIA+ organizations. Tickets.


Thursday, June 11
Derek Jarman’s ‘Blue‘ at Club Cafe
7 p.m.
Club Cafe is not just for live music. As part of Pittsburgh Pride Month, the recently reopened South Side venue is hosting a special screening of Derek Jarman’s seminal 1993 film, “Blue.” Jarman’s final feature film, “Blue” was released four months before his death from AIDS. Complications from the disease had left the British filmmaker partially blind, able to see only shades of blue. The 79-minute experimental film features an unchanging blue screen accompanied by innovative music and highly personal narration that together serve as a meditation exploring illness, mortality, life and the color blue. Hosted by local filmmaker Cullen J. Sanchez, the event is open to ages 21+. In lieu of admission, Club Cafe will be accepting donations for Allies for Health + Wellbeing, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that provides integrated medical care, supportive human services and community-based education for individuals living with, or at risk of HIV, viral hepatitis or sexually transmitted infections. Information.

Friday, June 12
21+ Night: Queer as Folklore at Kamin Science Center
6-10 p.m.
Fantastical fairy fun, historic queer folklore and fascinating science will converge on the North Shore for five floors of kid-free festivities. Don your fave fantasy threads and escape reality during Kamin Science Center’s annual Pride 21+ Night. Explore ancient and modern folklore featuring openly queer gods, goddesses, heroes and villains, through legendary science demos and activities. Learn about queer-coded mythology during talk with science experts and enjoy a date night under the stars with a cosmic show at the Buhl Planetarium. Be enchanted by the harmonies of the Pittsburgh Pride Choir, sip exclusive themed cocktails and meet representatives from local LGBTQIA+ organizations and businesses. Co-hosted by Ari Nova and Catty Wampus, the night’s drag show features Savannah Ray and Tess T. Tickets.

Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13
Thousand Bridges Opera Company at the Margaret Partee Performing Arts Center
7:30 p.m.
After its successful debut last year, Thousand Bridges Opera is presenting its second annual “Pride Month Double-Bill” aiming to engage “seasoned aficionados and first-time attendees” alike. Presenting two innovative works celebrating identity and community, the production in Bellevue features the world premiere of Jodi Goble’s “Sirens vs Amazons.” Called a “sapphic romantic comedy,” the work “champions queer joy while advancing the opera’s mission to feature historically marginalized artists.” The double-header show also includes a genderqueer English adaptation of “The Isle of Tulipatan” by 19th-century French composer Jacques Offenbach. Founded by two musicians who “recognized the need for an inclusive, artist-centered organization,” the new opera company aims to “bridge the gap between professional operatic prestige and the local community.” Tickets.

Friday, June 12
TWIRL: Pride Edition at Bottlerocket Social Hall
9 p.m.
Head up to the Hilltop to join Pittsburgh’s QBIPOC affirming music and events collective, Twirlville. Bringing great tunes and strictly good vibes to Bottlerocket Social Hall, the event is “summoning all queer and trans individuals and allies in Pittsburgh (and beyond) to the dance floor.” The 21+ Pride party will feature dance-worthy gems by Philly-based DJ Firestone, Ricky Mawzlin of Jellyfish along with ROJO and SMOKO. Beyond the dance floor, TWIRL is a “tribute to house music, underground dance culture and its roots.” Tickets.

Saturday, June 13
Pride Drag Brunch & Doggie Drag Pageant at The Dog Penn
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Looking for a way to get in on all the Pride fun with your four-legged furry bestie in tow? Bring your pride and your pups — plus your brunch appetite — to the Strip District for a “tail-wagging” good time. The ultimate Pride party for animal lovers and drag fans alike features performances, brunch bites from Baba Emma’s and cocktails. The pinnacle of the unforgettable afternoon will be the cutest doggie drag pageant in town. Tickets.

Friday, June 12- Sunday, June 14
Lawrenceville Pride
12-8 p.m.
Local businesses will show their pride, love and support for the LGBTQIA+ community during the fourth annual Lawrenceville Pride Weekend. There’s so much to experience with this series of events and opportunities animating the eclectic neighborhood. On Friday, don’t miss the opening night benefit at Spirit Lodge from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., with DJ sets, a maker market, flash tattoos and more. Anchoring the weekend will be the Lawrenceville Pride Festival on Saturday. The free festivities include drag performances, an extensive Resource Row, food and drink purveyors and more. On Saturday, you can also head to Market House for Club A.M. Don’t miss the Mx. Lawrenceville Pagent hosted by Cindy Crotchford at The Blue Moon. Wind down from the weekend with Lattes & Littles and Coffees & Queers events at Happenstance Cafe. Information.

Saturday, June 13
Lebo Pride Celebration at Mt. Lebanon Park

10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The township’s centrally located park is home to this fifth annual event celebrating Mt. Lebanon’s LGBTQIA+ community. The mission of the free, all-ages festival is to “advance visibility, education, celebration and inclusion of queer, gender diverse and other marginalized groups.” Accordionist Pat Septak will return to perform a mix of classic and contemporary queer tunes and some polka. In addition to local vendors, the South Hills event will feature a drag story hour led by Akasha Van Cartier. Attendees will also have the opportunity to design their own pride buttons, flags and stickers. New this year will be karaoke. Information.

Saturday, June 13

Scottdale Pride at West Overton Village

1-5 p.m.

The Big Barn at West Overton Village will transform into a Pride festival at this sixth annual Scottdale event. Back and bigger than ever, the free event features performances, music, activities, vendors and more. A great regional destination, West Overton Village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With 19 historic preserved buildings across 40 acres, the campus includes the 1838 Overholt Homestead, a museum, the 1859 distillery building and an educational distillery that is producing Monongahela rye whiskey for the first time since Prohibition. Information.

Saturdays, June 13 & 27

Dandy Andy: Warhol’s Queer History

3-5 p.m.

Join artist educators for this fascinating tour focusing on Andy Warhol’s queer identity. Meeting on the museum’s seventh floor, the tour traces Warhol’s romantic relationships and queer identity against the backdrop of the historical gay rights movement in the U.S. Learn about the partners, colleagues and collaborators who helped to shape the King of Pop Art’s prolific career path and international fame. Free with museum admission.


Saturday, June 13
LGBTQ+ Youth Prom: Fancy That!: An Unmasquerade
6-10 p.m.
No need to lurk in the shadows when you can “shed your mask” at Southwestern PA’s largest affirming prom. Whether your party lewk is elegant and upscale or DIY and goth — or you prefer traditional prom attire — The Warhol reminds attendees to “come dressed for where the most important accessory is your true self.” The inclusive party is on a mission to make sure that every young person has the chance “to make their prom night a treasured memory.” Open to all youth ages 13-18 regardless of how they identify, the prom includes dinner, dancing, art activities and more. Register for free.

Sunday, June 14
Vandergrift Pride at Kennedy Park
12-6 p.m.
Head to the Kiskiminetas River about 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh to honor Pride Month in Westmoreland County. For the fourth annual Vandergrift in the Park festivities, the day will celebrate and lift up the town’s LGBTQ+ neighbors, friends and families. The free celebration will fill Kennedy Park with vendors, music, live performances, food trucks, nonprofit resources and more. Organized entirely by volunteers and community members, the free event promotes a safe, supportive and inclusive space for members of the queer community and the allies who stand with them. Information.

Tuesday, June 16
BikePGH’s Women & Non-Binary PGH Beginner-friendly Group Ride at Millvale Riverfront Park
6 p.m.
Eager to hop on two wheels and cruise about the Burgh but not sure how to start? BikePGH’s Women & Non-Binary program is here to help get you rolling with a group of friendly and welcoming cyclists. Starting at Millvale Riverfront Park, the beginner-friendly ride will traverse 10.5 almost entirely flat miles. The leisurely pace will be approximately 8-10 mph. Glide along as you explore the Riverfront Trail from Millvale to the North Shore, Allegheny West and Manchester. Even better? The route ends at Harold’s Haunt in Millvale for post-ride camaraderie and drinks. The no-drop ride means that no one will be left behind, and will frequently regroup. There will be a ride leader, sweep and marshals to ensure the group stays together and is safe. Created to break down barriers to bicycling and increase the representation of people who have historically marginalized gender identities, BikePGH’s Women & Non-Binary program is inclusive of women, trans and nonbinary people, genderqueer, agender and gender variant folks, as well as those whose gender identity falls outside of the dominant conceptions of gender. Information.

Saturday, June 20
Pride Disco Drag Brunch at Velum Fermentation
11 a.m.
Slip into something sparkly and strut over to the South Side to celebrate Pride Month at Velum Fermentation. Presented by S&S Productions, the all-ages afternoon will be packed with captivating drag performances by local drag talent, fresh brews and delicious local eats. Hosted by Luna Skye, the disco-inspired drag show features local and national entertainers who will bring the “glitter, glamour and fierce entertainment.” Sip Velum’s handcrafted brews while enjoying eats from the Cold Friends Kitchen food truck. In between performances, shop from local vendors and play arcade games. Tickets.

Saturday, June 20
Pride Millvale
12-6 p.m.
Designed to highlight neighborhood-wide inclusivity, the completely volunteer-created and -run festival continues to raise awareness of and strengthen acceptance for identities that have been historically marginalized. Live entertainment will rotate on the main stage all day with drag, musicians, variety acts and more. Stroll throughout the eclectic riverside borough and bustling commercial district to enjoy live music, shop at the artisan fair, try food and drink specials, check out performances showcasing queer artists, play games and make art. Information.

Sunday, June 21
Putting Queens Drag Brunch: Father’s Day Extravaganza at Puttery Pittsburgh
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Looking for a different way to celebrate Father’s Day this year? Tee off with drag queens when dads, Pride Month and putting skills will collide at the Strip District complex. Discover the more glamorous side to golf with this “larger-than-life drag brunch experience” featuring live performances, bites and cocktails. After the show, keep the party going with unlimited access to the Puttery’s three immersive mini-golf courses. So whether you are rolling with your dads, your golf besties or your brunch crew, this ultimate Sunday funday is sure to deliver the joy. Tickets.

Friday, June 26: Phipps After Dark: Pittsburgh Pride Night
7-10 p.m.
Raise a glass and share your pride under the historic glasshouse at Phipps. As day turns to dusk, the Oakland landmark will be illuminated in a vibrant rainbow hues for this night of inclusive and welcoming festivities. Explore the fantastical “Summer Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” displays and strike a stylish pose in the themed photo-booth. Grab drinks at the cashless bar (credit cards only) and sway the night away. The first 300 people to arrive will receive a free potted violet which will add a splash of seasonal color to your home décor. Free with admission.

Saturday, June 27
Big Gay BBQ Competition: A Hazelwood Pride Event
12-3 p.m.
Think you’re one of the Burgh’s best pit masters? Or perhaps cooking is more of a spectator sport for you? Either way, make plans to join Community Kitchen Pittsburgh and Hazelwood Local for this unique Pride-themed culinary competition. Be there to experience all of the mouth-watering action when 10 of the city’s top BBQers will compete for the titles of Best Ribs, Best Pork, Best Brisket, Fan Favorite and the ultimate Grand Champion. Saturday’s hot festivities will include a public tasting of the rib, pork and brisket entries, fan favorite voting and an awards ceremony. All proceeds from the BBQ bash will benefit the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation. Information.

Saturday, June 27
Bellevue Pride at Andrew Bayne Park
12-4 p.m.
Head up the Ohio to Bellevue for the borough’s signature Pride celebration. For its fifth annual event, the festivities are revolving around the theme of “Fire and Dragons” to reflect concepts of transformation and renewal. The free community festival will fill Andrew Bayne Park with live stage entertainment, dozens of activities, scores of food trucks and more. Emceed by Gay Fieri, the festivities will feature accordionist Pat Septak, Pittsburgh-based cover band, Candy Ring, the Cool Kids Collaborative, DJs and more. Pop into the artisan fair featuring 40 booths showcasing local makers and area nonprofits. Organized by a consortium of local LGBTQIA+ volunteers and board members, Bellevue Pride aims to create an inclusive, welcoming and safe environment for the LGBTQ+ community all year long. Information.

Saturday, June 27
Pittsburgh Riveters Soccer is for Everyone Nights at at F.N.B. Stadium
7 p.m.
Watch all the exciting action on the field when the Riveters take on Steel City FC for the league’s annual Pride event — aka Soccer is for Everyone Night. Tickets.

Saturday, June 27
Out of Bounds: No Benches. No Closets. At Franklin on Penn
7-11 p.m.
Join the Three Rivers Business Alliance (3RBA) for the organization’s inaugural Sports & Entertainment Showcase. Taking place in the Strip District, the “high-energy drag show experience celebrating community, creativity and LGBTQ+ visibility” raises critical funds to support the organization’s mission and programming. Operating across 13 counties, 3RBA is the LGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce for the Pittsburgh and Greater Allegheny region. Attendees will be treated to “show-stopping drag performances and stadium-style bites” followed by a lively dance party. A VIP open bar hour runs from 7-8 p.m. Tickets.

Sunday, June 28
Queer Craft Market: Pride Edition at City Theatre
2-6 p.m.
Get crafty during Pride Month. This year, Pittsburgh’s premier queer DIY market takes the wares over to the South Side to set up shop in two spaces within City Theatre’s campus. Showcasing Pittsburgh’s talented LGBTQ+ maker community, the eclectic marketplace will feature more than 40 local vendors selling everything from artwork, fashion and accessories to zines, vintage goods and funky home decor. Information.

Sunday, June 28
Pride in the Park in Dormont Park
1-8 p.m.
The pride vibes will flow through Golden Mountain during this free festival. Presented by the Dormont Community Development Corporation during the borough’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month programming, the multi-format festivities bring a variety of offerings to Dormont Park. Featured bands include the all-women supergroup Guild of Gaia and the folk punk stylings of Crisp Lake. There will also be community-friendly drag performances led by local queens and kings, craft artisans, vendors, food purveyors and more. Information.

Sunday, June 28
Forest Hills Pride at Westinghouse Lodge
4-9 p.m.
The borough of Forest Hills Pride is “ready to turn up the volume” as it’s hitting its third anniversary. Entirely organized by volunteers whose goal is to create “a space that’s as inclusive and loving as it is loud and proud,” the grassroots celebration features live entertainment by Pittsburgh’s hottest disco party, Dancing Queen and local drag artist Chi Chi de Vivre. Westinghouse Lodge will teem with local vendors, nonprofit organizations, food and drink purveyors and more. Children of all ages will love the scavenger hunt, kids dance party and soccer clinic. A space “built by the community, for the community,” the festival will also feature lawn games, a book sale and craft activities. Information.

Monday, June 29
Fox Chapel Pride in the Park at Allegheny RiverTrail Park
4-8 p.m.
Connecting and celebrating LGBTQIA+ students and families in the Pittsburgh area, this free outdoor event offers something for all Pride-goers. Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community along the scenic Allegheny River with distinctive programming spanning the beautiful Aspinwall park. Play rounds of drag bingo, refresh your wardrobe at the clothing swap and meet local makers at the craft fair. Don’t miss the banned book swap, community resource fair and drag story hour. Advance registration is recommended.

Tuesday, June 30

Family Pride Night at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

6-9 p.m.
Discover all kinds of animals from nearly every corner of the world and explore diversity throughout the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. A perfect night to share your pride, this special event invites the LGBTQIA+ community to explore the entire site and enjoy summer fun after hours. The family-friendly festivities feature special giveaways, crafts, music and more. Participating organizations include 412Step, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, Dreams of Hope, University of Pittsburgh, Maximizing All Potentials, Gay for Good Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Equality Center, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Qmnty Center. Free for toddlers age 2 and under. Tickets.

Find many more Pride Month events, from theater and literary happenings, social gatherings and themed nights, to club meetups and community advocacy initiatives in QBurgh.