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The nights will be filled with free giveaways and promotions from some of our dedicated sponsors: ID Lubricants, AIDS Care Ocean State, Bud Light, and Bacardi. This year’s Countdown to Pride will offer live entertainment, social outings, special themes, drag shows, comedy, erotica and of course the infamous Lube Wrestling Contest.
Tuesday, May 13
RI Pride Family Bowl at Town Hall Lanes, Atwood Ave. Johnson
Friday, May 16
Reflections Café – Mix N’ Match Singles & Friends Night, Wickenden & Governor Sts. 6pm
Saturday, May 17
An Evening with our Crown Jewels at Rainbow’s End, North Front St., New Bedford, MA with Empress XVI Diana Prince, Miss Gay RI 2008 Jacqueline DiMera and Miss Gay Pride 2007 Adrianna Balboa.
Door opens at 9pm
Sunday, May 18
Pride by the Sea at Salas Down Under, Thames St., Newport hosted by NewportOut.com/GLANCE - 6pm
Thursday, May 22
Lube Wrestling at Trixx All Male Revue, Allens Ave, Providence. Doors open at 9
Friday, May 23
The White Party at Bobby’s Place, Weir St., Taunton, MA - 10pm
Friday, May 23
Countdown Party at Energy, Union St., Prov. 10 pm
Saturday, May 24
The Dark Lady Pride Block Party, Snow St, Providence. Military Ball Weekend
Sunday, May 25
Chris Harris Presents The Military Ball @ Therapy, Dike St., Providence - Doors open at 10pm
Friday, May 30
Drag Revolution - Part Deux at Union, Union St., Providence - 10pm
Saturday, May 31
Hip-Hop Saturday at Platforms, Poe St., Providence - 10pm
Sunday, June 1
Club Gallery hosts the Miss Gay Pride Pageant, Point St., Providence Doors open at 7pm
Wednesday, June 4
Pride Cocktail Party at the Alleycat, Snow St., Providence - 10pm
Friday, June 6
Let’s Here it for the Boys at Mirabar, Richmond St., Providence - 10pm
Friday, June 6
Sunset Bar & Grille, Charles St., North Providence
Saturday, June 7
Buzz and Leather Night at the Providence Eagle, Union St., Providence - 10pm
Saturday, June 7
Hawaiian Lu-Out at Girlspot @ Club Gallery, Point St. Providence
Sunday, June 8
Wheels Afternoon Pride Party, Washington St., Providence - 3pm
We look forward to seeing you at all our Countdown events! Stop by the Pride tables to get information about this year's events.
Monday, June 2 - Birthday Hi-Tini in Honor of Miss Kitty Litter & Jeanne D’Agostino, 6-8 pm. Providence Biltmore Hotel Open to all $25.00 to benefit AIDS Care Ocean State
Wednesday, June 4 - The Year in Review – Equity Action @ 4:00PM – 6:00PM - RI Foundation, Exchange Terrace, Providence. Equity Action invites you to join a conversation about the current work happening in RI’s LGBTQ communities. We hope the conversation builds greater understanding of the good work already happening, inspire new collaboration, and identify areas where new work may need to be undertaken. The event takes place at The Rhode Island Foundation. Although admission is free, space is limited and reservations are required. To RSVP no later than May 28th, call or email Alex McCray at (401) 274-4564 or amccray@rifoundation.org.
Friday, June 6 - Best Bartender of the Year’ Award, Club Gallery, Point St., Providence 10-2 A Benefit For Marriage Equality Rhode Island. This is a star-studded, red carpet event with a ‘Best and Worst Dressed’ Review and a Paparazzi section. ‘Shotboi of the Year’ is the evening’s pre-award entertainment. Sponsored by Divine Providence
Friday, June 6th - YP Idol Talent show and Visual Art Show. Three top prizes, Guest Judges include Miss Kitty Litter and Mary Ann Rossoni 7:00 to 9:30 at Beneficent Church, 300 Weybosset Street, Providence. Admisision - $5:00 for youth and $10 for adults
Friday, June 6 – Sunday June 8 - Providence Gay Men’s Chorus is pleased to present… Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of . . . Pride In America, Doors open at 6:30, Beneficent Congregational Church, 300 Weybosset Street, Providence. Tickets $15 available at the door. For more information, visit www.ProvGMC.org.
Saturday, June 7 - Parade Orientation Meeting, RI Pride Center, 180 Allens Avenue, Providence at 2 pm
Sunday, June 8 - AIDS Walk RI 2008 – Roger Williams Park – www.aidsprojectri.com
Monday, June 9 - Get Wild …Or Not…at The Wild Colonial Tavern Eat, Drink and Be MERI with Marriage Equality RI. Wild Colonial Tavern, 250 South Water Street, Providence, RI 5-7pm $10 in advance/$15 at the door. Call MERI at 463.5368
Monday, June 10 - Volunteer Orientation Meeting, RI Pride Center, 180 Allens Avenue, Providence at 7pm
Wednesday, June 13 - Providence Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Preview - Films made by, for and about the GLBT community take the spotlight in a special celebration preview through a partnership between the Rhode Island International Film Festival and RI Pride. The preview will feature cutting edge shorts and a sneak peak of a major new feature film. This year the GLBT festival during RIIFF in August is screening over 40 films from across the globe on an array of topics that touch everything from relationships, gay marriage to military policy. Contact 401-861-4445 or check out the schedule at www.RIFilmFest.org.
The Who, What and When Of It: Tru Loved (www.stewartwadefilms.com/truloved) Friday, June 13th; Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell Street, Providence; 8:00 p.m. $10 admission; Thursday, June 19th, Grants Park Block, Westminster Street, Providence; 8:00 p.m. Film: TBA, FREE
Saturday, June 14 - RI Pride goes to Boston Pride!! - RI Pride will once again be participating in Boston Pride with a themed float and contingent promoting RI Pride, its PrideFest and activities.
Sunday, June 15 - GLBT Interfaith Worship Service, 4:00 p.m. Beneficent Congregational Church, 300 Weybosset St. An annual sharing of song, words of inspiration and readings from sacred texts that celebrate the human spirit and personal integrity of all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or identity. Hosted by members of several Rhode Island faith communities. Reception to follow service
Sunday, June 15- Imperial Court of Rhode Island at Providence - Reign XVI – Investitures I Doors Open at 6:00pm/Show Starts at 7:00pm/Investitures at 8:00pm Club Gallery, Admission: $20.00 Show/Buffet and Raffles Beneficiary: RI Pride
Monday, June 16 - Making Connections:Coming into Presence, Coming into Voice 10th Annual Pride Workshop - Facilitated by Tom Fronczak LICSW, 7:00PM - 8:30 PM. Location: RI Pride Center, 180 Allens Avenue, Providence. This *free* interactive workshop designed to support our full self-expression and develop some new friendships along the way! Year after year, the Pride Workshop has been a wonderful way of meeting others in a safe, relaxed and comfortable, environment. Whether single or partnered, stop by and help us kick off Pride with this upbeat introspective look at how social connections impact and support our life.
Tuesday, June 17 - Volunteer Orientation Meeting, RI Pride Center, 180 Allens Avenue, Providence at 7pm
Tuesday, June 17 -Options Open House, 5:00-7:30. Stop by after work, help us celebrate our stylish new HQ and see where the magic that is Options Newsmagazine happens! Check out our slide show -- you might be in it.... Food and drink, a fabulous raffle and lots of attractive gay people. 545 Pawtucket Ave., Suite 104, Pawtucket. For more info, call 724-LGBT.
Friday, June 20 - RI Pride VIP Party at the site of RI PrideFest, Bank of America City Center, Providence. This event is sponsored by LOGO and Cox Communications. This Hollywood-style hob-knobbing event will feature personalities from the LOGO Channel. This exclusive event is open to those who are members of the RI Pride 100 Club, President’s Circle, Sponsors and VIP Guests. Invitations can be obtained by joining the Pride 100 Club or President’s Circle. For more information and go to www.PrideRI.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 21 - 2008 RI PrideFest & 32nd Anniversary Celebration 12:00-8:30 Bank of America City Center and Burnside Park (Across from the Biltmore Hotel) – New England’s second largest pride celebration features the largest GLBT Marketplace and Business Exposition in the region with a mix of national and local entertainment. The RI PrideFest also features the Kidz Pride Zone, an area specifically created for children, kids and families. The diverse offerings at the PrideFest draw a mix of individuals and families of all ages.
RI PrideFest’s Main-stage Line-up of Entertainment - June 21 – 12:00 - 8:30 pm. RI Pride is please to announce headlining this year’s PrideFest: TIFFANY! Joining her on the stage is one of the most impressive line-ups in RI Pride’s history featuring talents both national and local. Performers include: former Motown recording artist Danielle Andrews, crowd favorites Sister Funk, BellaMinx Burly-Q, and Heather Rose and the Drama. Also sharing their talents will be: Aden Mott, Rolla, Chelsy Lau Band, The Candace Brooks Band, Imperial Court of Rhode Island, Greg Bonin, Sabrina Blaze, Jackie Collins. Talents from as far away as New York City and Washington, DC include Ariel Aparicio & The Hired Guns, Jason Walker, and Tom Goss plus many more surprises. Special performances by Miss Gay RI 2008 Jaqueline DiMera, Ms. Lesbian RI 2008 Lara Sebastian and Mr. Gay RI 2008 Sean Powell are planned for the fest. Miss Kitty Litter, Haley Star will round out the line-up as emcees for the day.
RI Pride’s Illuminated Night-Time Pride Parade –June 21 – 8:30PM (sundown) begins @ Bank of America City Center – New England’s only night pride parade is one of the highlights the RI PrideFest. The RI Pride Night Parade is a dazzling display of floats, performing artists, marching groups and spectators that wind through downtown Providence and culminate at the RI Pride Reviewing Stand under the historic marquee of the Providence Performing Arts Center.
Saturday, June 21 - KNITTING NATION PHASE 4: PRIDE. Designer and RISD professor Liz Collins will stage KNITTING NATION PHASE 4: PRIDE. The piece will be an homage to and reconstruction of the original rainbow pride flag. It will ascend the steps and hill at Waterplace Park over the course of 6 hours, engaging all who enter this picturesque public space in the center of Providence from noon-6pm. Please contact Liz Collins at liz@lizcollins.com for more info about KNITTING NATION or visit www.lizcollins.com
Sunday, June 22 - RI Pride Hangover Drag Brunch-Downcity at 50 Weybossett, Providence, RI, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – This special pride brunch serving up a delicious array of foods and cocktails, guaranteed to knock out that Pride hangover. Special drag performances from 11:00am – 1:00 pm, with special guest stars, excitement and lots of fun. Partial proceeds to benefit RI Pride. Reservations call 401-331-9217.
Sunday, June 22 - RI Pride Sunday Block Party, Bank of America City Center (site of PrideFest) from 2pm – 8pm. Produced by Chris Harris Presents. This will be the finale of the RI Pride Summer Celebration. DJs from around the area will be lending their talents as we celebrate the close of another pride season. Admission $10.00.
Thursday, July 12 YPI Yard Sale, Behind 171 Chestnut Street, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm