Sydney Pride Festival Launch

Join us as we launch the Sydney Pride Festival. Hosted by Verushka Darling, with guest speakers and special performances.

Sydney Pride Month will be officially launched by the Lord Mayor, Clover Moore.

Stonewall Hotel. 7-9pm. Thursday 30th May.

Join the SGLBA walking group from Bondi Beach to Watsons Bay! Departing from the Bondi Pavilion at 10.30am, join us from 10am grab a coffee and meet everyone else that will be heading off on the 4.6km walk that takes in the stunning coastline in the very east of Sydney.

With great views of the ocean and the city passing through Ben Buckler, we will walk pass Vaucluse cemetery where Australia’s first Prime Minister Edmond Barton is buried, the 200 year old Macquarie Lighthouse, and The Gap. Walking through Robertson Park, we'll arrive at Watsons Bay Hotel for lunch around 1pm after which people can catch the ferry to the city or home.

Everyone's welcome. It’s a great new way to meet people, make connections and network while you see the sights and get out and about in Sydney. Bondi Pavilion, Queen Elizabeth Dr, Bondi Beach.

Saturday 8th June. Start: 10:15am. Finish: 2:00pm.

Qtopia Sydney is a welcoming and inclusive space devoted to the memory, education and celebration of the unique histories and lived experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community.

A true cultural hub encompassing four unique locations, it has the largest footprint of any Queer Centre of History and Culture in the world. They are storytellers committed to the core principles of empowerment and inclusivity.

Sunday 9th June

Workshop will cover Prediction , Prevention , of lgbti specific violence - This includes Early Warning Signs, blocking strikes , basic strikes , Dealing with a weapon , dealing with a group - dealing with an active weapon. Keepsafe@ihug.com.au

FREE!!!

To book SMS 0411808451 to ensure a place

Erskineville Town Hall, 104 Erskineville Rd

Thursday 6th June. 630 pm- 830pm

Experience the nostalgia and excitement as Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir present “Back to the 80’s” a spectacular musical journey that celebrates the essence of the 80’s a decade defined by its vibrant energy, bold fashion, and unforgettable music. From pulsating rhythms to heartfelt ballads, anthems that defined a generation to hidden gems waiting to be rediscovered, our performance promises an evening filled with joy, nostalgia, and pure entertainment. Don’t miss your chance to relive the magic of the 80’s in a whole new light with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir.

Book your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable celebration of music and community.

Saturday 8th June. Everest Theatre, Seymour Centre, Corner City Road and Cleveland Street, Chippendale. Start: 5:00pm. Finish: 8:00pm

Australia's premier LGBTQIA+ creative writing competition

The annual OutStanding Short Story competition provides a safe and supportive environment for both emerging and established writers to share their stories. Other than a set length of 750 words and a different theme each year there are no restrictions; entries might express the triumph and joy of alternate sexuality, or the pain and difficulty. They might be funny or sad, sweet or bitter, outrageous or introspective.

Australia has, of course, a rich tradition of LGBTQIA+ literature. Local poets and authors have been expressing our peculiarly antipodean experience for decades, perhaps even centuries. Online Sunday 16th June

Sydney Frontrunners provides encouragement, support and community to LGBTQI+ people and friends, who are interested in running and walking.

Everyone is welcome to join us for our annual pride event. There will be prizes for the fastest and most fabulous finishers. This is not an official timed run.

This year we are supporting PrideAbility. This Amazing social club is for people with intellectual disability who identify as LGBTQI+.

8:30am (for 8:45am start)

Spruce Goose, Duck Pond, Parkes Drive, Centennial Park. Saturday 29th June.

Join Sydney’s veteran Drag Queen, Wonder Mama (AKA Wilma!) on a fun 2-hour experience in the heart of LGBT Sydney! Visit a series of fabulous LGBT entertainment venues, shops and landmarks in Sydney’s Rainbow precinct as Wonder Mama shares her experiences and insights into the district and its happenings.

Get ready to have a fabulous and relaxed time as you visit iconic venues and learn about the colourful characters that have become legends in the Sydney Scene – activists, entrepreneurs and even more fabulous drag queens. You’ll be treated to some discounts too, as well as a dessert stop along the way!

Wonder Mama will give you a rundown of the world-famous Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade an we end the tour near Taylor Square at the delightful Sydney Rainbow Crossing where we can stay to take photos!

Tours operate most Tuesdays and Saturdays during Pride Month.

Member of the Oxford St Pride Business Charter, have extra opportunities to win in our fabulous prize pool. The Best Decorated Business has the opportunity to win the first prize donated by Sydney Star Observer. ($5000 in coverage including advertising, editorial and online exposure).

Plus, members have another chance to win a private Stonewall function valued at $2000 (includes a case of champagne and canapés for 80 of your closest friends!). It’s free to jo n so why not join today?!

Thank Frock it’s Friday!

Felicity asks the audience a riddle and the first person to answer correctly gets to pick a purse from the stage and win a prize!

Stonewall

7-9pm. Friday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th June.

In honour of the 40th Anniversary of Bobby Goldsmith’s passing, Kinselas is proud to be hosting “Beers 4 Bobby”, where every sold from our “Good Keg Tap” will be donated directly to the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation so that they can continue their incredible work to ensure those living with HIV are supported.

FOR LIFE!

All Day $5 – “Good Keg” Schooners

Kinselas. Tuesday 18th June

During Pride Month, join like-minded LGBTQIA+ professionals at Fruits! FREE for everyone, as we celebrate Pride, together.

Network, catch up with friends and make new connections over canapés and drinks.

Everyone's welcome. Enjoy our new home at Mezzanine House, right in the heart of the city an exclusive space just for our Fruits community.

You'll also have the chance to win some awesome door prizes!

Mezzanine house, 25 King St

Thursday 20th June

Dress Code: Glam/Bold/Lucious

Dust off your sequins & strut down the Red Rattler Rainbow carpet! We are throwing a Pride Month Gala-Et. Calling all LGBTQIA+ icons, allies, and anyone who's ever wanted to channel their inner Icon - this is the Gala-Et you've been waiting for!

The Rat is pulling out all the stops to raise some much needed funds, and you know we are goning do it in the most extra, fabulous way possible. From activist powerhouses to artistic visionaries, the who's who of the Red Rattler community will be there to celebrate, shimmy, and support this Queer run playground.

See you there hunties. This Gala-Et is gonna be legendary! Payment options available : Fabulous Raffle Prizes : Food available : Delicious cocktails

Friday 21st June. 7pm-2am. $80

Paying Homage to those who led the way.

Join us for a night of fundraising fun and we celebrate a Orgy of Drag on the anniversary of the Stonewall riots.

$5 donation on entry

Stonewall. Friday 28th June

Sunday 23rd June

46th Anniversary inaugural G&L Mardi Gras

78ers and Friends Tap Gallery

Level 1/259 Riley Street

Surry Hills

Join us in celebrating Pride Month!

Saturday 29th June

Come along and meet our wonderful players, get to know our teams, practise/learn some softball skills run by our players and have fun playing a softball game.

All are welcome - experienced and new players!

What to expect:

- a rotation of skills activities

- game time for all

- an all-stars game

- a fundraiser barbecue (TBC) and bake-sale (with love, from our players and their friends and family).

Hit 'Going' and invite your friends to come see why we love softball with the Sydney Outfielders.

First Mardi Gras Inc. is holding an online Salon78 on Saturday 22 June to hear from three contributors to Voices from 1978 - the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Garrett Prestage, Gail Hewison and Graeme Head will read their contributions from the book and share stories of the tumultuous events of those months in 1978.

To join us at Salon78: More Voices from 1978, on Saturday 22 June at 4pm please register at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=cpnwBisdMkmzCdLMaprluvrJxtnLc41DrmKoqWJWXFVUM0NLSTFISTVXTzNDTk5SWDNZTTNSR1ZTMy4u.

To get your copy of Voices from 1978 - the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras go to Orders — First Mardi Gras (78ers.org.au). It’s $15 plus $5.25 postage or buy it from The Bookshop, Darlinghurst or Qtopia for $19.99.