ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — All kinds of parties and events are being held in Athens County to get in the spirit of Pride Month this June.
For events across the state, consult the Buckeye Flame’s 2025 LGBTQ+ Ohio Pride Guide. Did we miss something? Drop us a line at info@athensindependent.com.
Saturday, May 31
9 p.m.: Loud and Proud Pride Kickoff Extravaganza Drag Show, The Side Bar, 24 E. State St., Athens. Kazma Knights and The Side Pieces. Ages 18+. $10 cover.
Wednesday, June 4
4–6 p.m.: Open House and Resource Fair, The Plains Public Library, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains. Activities, public service resources and free refreshments. Athens County Independent will be tabling.
7 p.m.: Rainbow Connections, “But I’m a Cheerleader” free movie screening. Athena Cinema, 20 S. Court St., Athens.
Thursday, June 5
7 p.m.: Pride Kickoff Happy Hour and Karaoke, Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St., Athens. First event in Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance’s Athens Pride Fest.
Friday, June 6
7 p.m.: Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance Pride Shuffle, Tony’s Tavern, 7 W. State St., Athens. Ages 21 and up.
9 p.m.: Pride Dance Party, The Union, 18 W. Union St., Athens. Hosted by DJ Barticus. Ages 18 and up. $5 for age 21+, $8 for those under 21.
Saturday, June 7
11 a.m.: SEORA Pride Parade, Uptown Athens. Lineup begins at 10 a.m. at Alden Library.
Noon: SEORA Pride Street Fair, Union Street, Athens.
2 p.m.: Athens Ohio Roller Derby Roll the Rainbow bout, Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens. Appalachian Hell Betties vs. Chemical Valley Roller Derby. Tickets are $12; children ages 10 younger receive free admission.
8 p.m.: SEORA Pride Drag Show, Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Drive, The Plains. Doors open at 7 p.m. $10 cover.
10 p.m.: Say Gay LGBTQ+ Dance Night, Casa Nueva, 6 W. State St., Athens. With DJ Mooseknuckle. $8 cover.
Sunday, June 8
Noon: SEORA Pride Drag Brunch. The Side Bar, 24 E. State St., Athens.
6–8 p.m.: SEORA Pride Pool Party and Field Day, Athens City Pool, 601 E. State St., Athens. Free; food available.
Wednesday, June 11
7 p.m.: Rainbow Connections, “Running with Scissors” free movie screening. Athena Cinema, 20 S. Court St., Athens.
Thursday, June 12
5 p.m.: Screenprint a Little Fish Brewing Company Pride shirt, 8675 Armitage Road, Athens.
Friday, June 13
9 p.m.: Hallowed-Queens Peach Pit dance party, Casa Nueva, 6 W. State St., Athens.
Wednesday, June 18
7 p.m.: Rainbow Connections, “Rustin” free movie screening. Athena Cinema, 20 S. Court St., Athens.
Monday, June 23
2 p.m.: Archives & Special Collections Pride Month Pop-Up Exhibit, free. Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens.
Wednesday, June 25
7 p.m.: Rainbow Connections, “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” free movie screening. Athena Cinema, 20 S. Court St., Athens.
Thursday, June 26
6 p.m.: Queer Arm Wrestling, Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Road, Athens. Costumes strongly encouraged. The last person standing wins a $50 Little Fish gift card. $5 entry fee. Proceeds will go to PRISM youth art program, an afterschool program for middle and high school students.
Renae Hefty is a junior at Ohio University. Hefty is a summer 2025 intern at Athens County Independent, with support from the Nonprofit Newsroom Internship Program created by the Scripps Howard Fund and the Institute for Nonprofit News.
Disclosure: The Independent’s Development Manager, Emily Beveridge, is a member of the Peach Pit.
Note: This article has been updated since initial publication to add more events. Thanks to all who have contacted us with additions.
