June is Pride Month, and Tucson has taken note.
Whether you’re looking to get your laugh on or party poolside, there’s no shortage of things to do.
There’s Tucson’s official Pride bar crawl June 22, with stops at more than four venues, free entry into the bars, drink and food specials, an after party and more. Tickets are $19.99 through tucne.ws/1q6w.
That same day, Queer AF will be celebrating its second anniversary with a 420 edible event featuring creole dishes and mocktails. The ticketed event ($60) is from 5 to 7 p.m. at 330 S. Scott Ave. A free after party is being held at the Downtown Clifton, 485 S. Stone Ave., starting at 8 p.m. The festivities are 21 and up. Learn more at tucne.ws/1q6x.
Tucson Pride is hosting a fundraiser at 7 p.m. June 22. For $10, you can enjoy performances at Bumstead’s, 1003 N. Stone Ave. Randy Wilde and Lady Ashley will be hosting. The event is open to all ages. Get tickets at tucne.ws/1q6z.
On June 25, check out Lady Haha’s comedy open mic for women, LGBTQ+ and marginalized people and allies at Club Congress, 311 E. Congress. All levels of experience are welcome to take a shot at five minutes of stage time. Admission to the 7 p.m. 21-and-up show is free. Signups start at 6 p.m. Info: tucne.ws/1q6y
Queer AF is hosting a different kind of open mic June 28 to honor the Black people who started a riot at Stonewall in 1969. Attendees can bring a piece to read. Sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show at the Downtown Clifton. Info: instagram.com/queer.af.az
On the eats front, there are a couple of brunches planned.
Head to Playground Bar and Lounge, 278 E. Congress, for Queer AF’s all-ages brunch from noon to 3 p.m. Admission is free. It’ll be followed by a sold-out Pride pool party at AC Hotel Tucson Downtown.
Close out Pride Month on June 30 with a brunch at Maynards Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Central Bangkok turned into a sea of color Saturday, as tens of thousands of people joined the annual Pride parade. It comes as a bill to legalize marriage equality prepares to pass its final legislative hurdle before becoming law, making Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia to do so.
