Pride Month is here! All month long, Downtown Brooklyn will pulse with the spirit of inclusivity and acceptance as a variety of events celebrating Pride take place right here. Whether it’s watching live LGBTQ+ performances or attending Pride dance parties, Downtown Brooklyn offers a number of opportunities to commemorate Pride in its truest essence — through unity, visibility, and unwavering pride in every color of the rainbow.
GRAB LUNCH AT THE COMMONS
On Tuesday June 17, celebrate pride with us and Las Mariquitas between 12pm and 2pm for Lunchtime Entertainment at The Common. As a Queer and Trans salsa band, they enable liberation through music, honoring the legacy of salsa as a genre and pioneering the culture with new queer and transfeminist songs. Grab a bite and embrace the rhythms of queer joy!
STAY IN WITH A VIRTUAL DRAG BINGO
Get ready to shout “BINGO!” at Brooklyn Pride’s Virtual Drag Bingo on Wednesday June 11 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm. From the comfort of your own home, be prepared to be fabulously entertained by a unique evening of bingo and a drag performance. Register for this free event that will surely be filled with laughter and so much pride — you may even win the $25+ prize!
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT SOMETHIN ELSE
Dekalb Market Hall’s cocktail bar is hosting a free, safe, Queer Disco & Art Show every Wednesday throughout the month of June! Enjoy happy hour drinks, queer art vendors and music that’ll keep you on your feet all night long. Reserve your spot now!
INDULGE IN QUEER LITERATURE
Hosted by the Center for Fiction, the ALL PRIDE, NO PREJUDICE! Literary Party is the place to celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in literature. This fabulous book fair, hosted by John Manual Arias and Isle McElroy, includes a lineup of authors that are ready to share their inspiring stories. Prepare for a night of books, music, and fun drinks on June 12 from 6-8pm — if you can’t make it in person, don’t worry, it’ll be livestreamed! More info and ticket sales here.
shake your Booty at Everybooty 2025
Looking for the hottest party to reign in your Pride celebrations? Look no further than BAM’s Pride day Everybooty Rave. After a six-year hiatus, this pride festivity has returned and is better than ever with four floors for dancing and celebrating New York City’s queer community! Secure your tickets for $25 for a night filled with pride – on Sunday June 15 at 5pm.
Get a Blast from Brooklyn’s Queer Past
Discover more about Brooklyn’s Queer History with the author of When Brooklyn Was Queer, Hugh Ryan at the Center for Brooklyn History. On Tuesday June 17 from 6:30pm-8pm at Opening the Archives: Finding LGBTQ+ History in the CBH Collections, the research materials that were uncovered for Hugh’s book will come to life through informative discussion and behind-the-scenes looks at queer history research and CBH’s archival collections. Space is limited so make sure to register!
Discover the World of Ballroom
Attend a free vogue class on June 19 in the Atrium at the Ace Hotel hosted by House of Unbothered Cartier and led by Legendary European Mother Chachou. Function presents: Family Affair celebrates the connection of ballroom across the globe bringing you a remarkable experience that embraces the family, love, and art that is vogue. Be sure to register fast as spots are limited! Vogue your heart out from 6:30pm-8pm.
Watch queer stories on the big screen
On June 25, prepare your popcorn for Queerly Beloved: Pride Shorts in the Park 2025. Rooftop Films is showcasing the short films of LGBTQ+ communities across the world at Fort Greene Park along with a Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening. The lawn opens at 7 for guests, while the films start at 8:45. Register for this free event.
Downtown Brooklyn has a variety of Pride events that celebrate and embrace the LGBTQ+ community in this neighborhood. From musical performances and dance parties to community meetups and cultural showcases, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and support. Join the festivities, embody the spirit of unity, and create unforgettable memories while honoring the legacy of Pride in the heart of Brooklyn.
