ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Athens County is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community this June in honor of Pride Month. Here’s how:
Wednesday, June 3
6 p.m.: Pride Week Kickoff Happy Hour and Trivia. The Side Bar, 24¼ E. State St., Athens.
8 p.m.: Pride Karaoke. Red Brick Tavern, 14 N. Court St., Athens.
Thursday, June 4
7 p.m.: OUTlaws Pride Film Series: “Bottoms”. Free, tickets required. Athena Cinema, 20 Court St., Athens.
Friday, June 5
7 p.m.: Pride Shuffle. Tony’s Tavern, 7 W. State St., Athens.
9 p.m.: Pride Dance Party. The Union, 18 W. Union St., Athens.
10:30 p.m.: Drag Night: Cleveland Takeover. Casa Nueva & Cantina, 6 W. State St., Athens.
Saturday, June 6
10 a.m.–3 p.m.: Athens Pride Fest Street Fair, vendors. West Union Street, Athens.
11 a.m. Athens Pride Parade, Vernon R. Alden Library, 30 Park Place, Athens.
1 p.m.: Athens Ohio Roller Derby Pride Month Double Header, Appalachian Hell Betties vs. Shock & Awe Roller Derby; Black Diamond Betties vs. Divergence Roller Derby. Adults $15, kids free. Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens.
7 p.m.: Pride Drag Show. $10. Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Drive, The Plains.
10 p.m.: Say Gay Dance Night with DJ Mooseknuckle. Casa Nueva & Cantina, 6 W. State St., Athens.
Sunday, June 7
11 a.m.: Pride Drag Brunch. $15. The Side Bar, 24¼ E. State St., Athens.
6 p.m.: Pride Pool Party. Athens Community Center, City Pool, 701 E. State St., Athens.
June 11
7 p.m.: OUTlaws Pride Film Series: “Booksmart”. Free, tickets required. Athena Cinema, 20 Court St., Athens.
June 14
4 p.m.: Art Show Reception: “Hope Will Never be Silent,” art by Emily Beveridge and Carter Rice. Casa Nueva & Cantina, 6 W. State St., Athens.
June 18
7 p.m.: OUTlaws Pride Film Series: “To Woo Fong, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.” Free, tickets required. Athena Cinema, 20 Court St., Athens.
June 25
7 p.m.: OUTlaws Pride Film Series: “Pink Flamingos.” Free, tickets required. Athena Cinema, 20 Court St., Athens.
Did we miss your event? Send the details to info@athensindependent.com so we can add it to this list!
Disclosure: Emily Beveridge is the Athens County Independent’s development director.
