1. Drag Bingo at Landmark Lanes
JUNE 1 FROM 12 P.M.-3 P.M. | LANDMARK LANES
Kick off Pride Month with Landmark Lanes’s themed bingo, hosted by local drag queens including Dita Von, Melee Queen, Cynthia Mooseknuckle and Jaclyn Jill. Attendees are encouraged to dress in accordance to the theme and can expect to be dazzled by live performances and fun prizes.
2. Queer Spotlights @ Cactus Club
FIRST EVENT JUNE 1 AT 5 P.M. | CACTUS CLUB
Cactus Club is holding its annual Queer Spotlight series, featuring five queer-centered events which will showcase diverse art forms ranging from music to poetry. This series will last throughout the month of June, beginning on June 1. All events are free to attend and will celebrate the intersections of sexuality, ability, neurodivergence, race, class and gender.
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
3. Queer Climbing Collective
JUNE 1 FROM 6 P.M.-8 P.M. | ADVENTURE ROCK
The Queer Climbing Collective brings together like-minded members of the LGBTQIA+ community who share a love of climbing and the outdoors. QCC Milwaukee is a group for all levels of climbing, whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned climber. The group moved its June meeting to June 1 because the group will be walking in the Pride Parade on June 8.
4. POP Pride 25
JUNE 5-8 | POP
POP is hosting its second Pride in Walker’s Point with over 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space filled with an exciting lineup of DJs, drag shows and local vendors. The celebration begins Thursday, June 5, and runs through Sunday, June 8 – expect full days of festivities and plenty of dancing.
5. PrideFest Milwaukee
JUNE 5-7 | HENRY MAIER FESTIVAL PARK
Milwaukee Pride returns for another year of vibrant entertainment, featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race stars: Nina West, Adore Delano, Raja Gemini, Willow Pill and Jan Sport, a surplus of vendors and musical performances, including Grammy-nominated singer Jordin Sparks and more.
6. Pride Party Paint & Sip
JUNE 6 FROM 6:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M. | VIBEZ CREATIVE ARTS SPACE
Fill your belly with wine and unleash your inner artist at Vibez Creative Arts Space. Participants can choose from a variety of pride-themed pre-sketched canvases. Celebrate love and diversity with a night of painting, music and drinks. This is a family friendly event, and soft drinks will be available for those not 21+.
7. Tucked & Loaded Pride Edition
JUNE 6 AT 10 P.M. | LA CAGE
Local drag queens Mercedes Benzova and Loretta Love Lee are joining forces to deliver an unforgettable night of entertainment at LGBTQIA+ inclusive dance club, La Cage, located in Walker’s Point.
8. Ride With Pride
JUNE 7 AT 10 A.M. | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM
The world’s largest LGBTIA+ motorcycle ride, Ride With Pride takes riders from the Harley-Davidson Museum past PrideFest and ending at the Brewtown Rumble vintage motorcycle. All riders are invited, and yes, mopeds are welcome.
9. PrideFest Milwaukee Grass Volleyball Tournament
JUNE 7, GAME TIMES VARY | MILWAUKEE SUMMERFEST GROUNDS
Assemble your dream team for a day of friendly competition at the world’s largest LGBTQIA+ festival held on permanent festival grounds. Spectators are welcome, too!
10. Amilinda’s Gay Pride Brunch
JUNE 8 FROM 9 A.M.-2 P.M. | AMILINDA
Spend the morning at Amilinda supporting a cause that matters while indulging in Spanish and Portuguese inspired cuisine. In celebration of Pride, 40% of sales will be donated to Vivent Health, an organization providing care and support to those living with HIV.
11. Milwaukee’s Pride Parade
JUNE 8 AT 2 P.M. | 2nd St in Walker’s Point
Milwaukee Pride Parade is celebrating its 21st anniversary with the year’s theme: “Remember, Resist, Rejoice.” The parade begins at 2 p.m. at 2nd St and Scott St and travels north on 2nd Street to Seeboth Street.
12. Milwaukee Pride Metal Fest
JUNE 8 FROM 2 P.M.-11 P.M. | X-RAY ARCADE
X-Ray Arcade’s Pride Metal Fest is a place to celebrate love and metal, with an extensive lineup of bands from across the state including Still Stayer, Trash Pandas, Mubus and more.
13. Pride Parade Sapphic After Party
JUNE 8 FROM 6 P.M.-11 P.M. | THE COOPERAGE
Keep the pride parade party going at The Cooperage with a night of pole performances and post-parade festivities hosted by Pole Factory MKE and The Venus Social Club. General admission tickets are available online.
14. Milwaukee Area Coffee Connection
JUNE 11 FROM 8:30 A.M.-10:00 A.M. | MILWAUKEE CITY HALL
Connect with local Chamber members and celebrate Pride Month with a presentation by Alderman Peter Burgelis and Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa about the municipal ID program.. This is a free event with coffee and pastries provided.
15. Brewers Pride Night
JUNE 12 AT 6:40 P.M. | AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD
Watch the Brewers take on the Cardinals at American Family Field and celebrate the return of Pride Night. Support the LGBTQIA+ community with local vendors, music and retail.
16. Handmade with Pride Market
JUNE 15 FROM 12 P.M.-5 P.M. | GREAT LAKES DISTILLERY & TASTING ROOM
Spend an afternoon supporting the talented makers and artists of Milwaukee on the Production Floor of the Great Lakes Distillery & Tasting Room. While you shop, sip on a specialty cocktail from the speakeasy bar or enjoy bites from Fox Den.
17. Pay-What-You-Can Queer Pride Yoga
JUNE 21 FROM 10 A.M.-11 A.M. | CENTRAL WATERS BREWING
Central Waters Brewing is offering an all-level slow flow yoga class for members of the queer community focused on self-acceptance and inclusivity. Come for yoga and stay for drinks. This event is pay-what-you-can. Donations that exceed $10 will receive a free drink token. Wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat!
18. The Official Pride Bar Crawl
JUNE 21 FROM 4 P.M.-12 A.M. | D.I.X.
The Pride Bar Crawl will start at D.I.X. and take attendees through the most inclusive bars in Milwaukee with food and drink specials at each one. With each ticket purchased, a portion of proceeds will go to Pride Non-Profit Organizations nationwide.
19. Pride Drag Brunch With Vanessa “Vanjie” Mateo
JUNE 22 AT 2 P.M. | MILWAUKEE IMPROV (MAIN ROOM)
Vanessa Vanjie Mateo from RuPaul’s Drag Race is coming to Milwaukee Improv for a drag brunch. The dress code is: feel fabulous. Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served with tickets available online.
20. Pride on Brady
JUNE 29 FROM NOON-10 P.M. | BRADY STREET
The first ever Pride on Brady is happening this year, featuring entertainment, food, beverages and shopping. This event is free and open to everyone.
