June is Pride Month, and there are several ways to celebrate in CHS. Keep reading for nine Pride events we’re looking forward to this month.
Teen Library Activity | Tuesday, June 4 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Otranto Library | Free | This teen program will be in the community room, with opportunities to paint Pride rocks, make buttons, bracelets, parfaits, and play trivia.
Pride Flag Raising | Tuesday, June 4 | 5-6 p.m. | Commonhouse Aleworks | Free |This is the kick-off event for the weeklong Park Circle Pride celebration. The Pride flag will be raised alongside LGBTQ+ organizations, and there will be a welcome speech, special guests, and entertainers.
Pride Block Party + Day Rave Dance Party | Saturday, June 8 | 2-6 p.m. | Commonhouse Aleworks | Free | LGBTQ+ organizations will be joined by a healthcare forum, vendors, a face painter, and a DJ.
Queer Adult Prom |Saturday, June 8 | 6-10 p.m. | Park Circle Community Building | $75 | This fundraising event is in its seventh year and this time, its theme is “OZMOSIS” — a celebration of the “The Wizard of Oz.”
Happier Hours | Saturday, June 8 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | 2301 Noisette Blvd. | Free | This event will mix movement and choir music. Attendees will start with a high-energy HIIT workout led by acclaimed NYC-based movement facilitator Ariel Padilla. Following the workout is a One-Day Choir experience led by guest facilitator Kenter Davies. No experience is necessary.
Pride Circle Pride Finale Party | Sunday, June 9 | 3 p.m. | Paddock + Whiskey + Tattooed Moose | Free |This party will feature live music, drink specials, a drag race, and contests.
Tanger Pride Celebration | Saturday, June 15 | 12-3 p.m. | Tanger Outlets Charleston | Free | This third annual celebration will have music, refreshments, prizes, and raffles.
Make your pride badge | Friday, June 14 | 4:15-5:15 p.m. | Wando Mt. Pleasant Library | Free | Charlestonians of all ages are welcome to Wanda Meeting Room 2 to make their pride badge. Pro tip: All supplies will be provided, call the library to register.
Author Talk | Saturday, June 15 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Baxter-Patrick James Island Library | Free | Harlan Greene — local historian + author of “The Real Rainbow Row” — will speak about Charleston’s LGBTQ+ history at this adults-only event.
