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Check out our quick guide to Pride festivities scheduled for June’s Pride Month throughout the Eugene-Springfield area.
June is Pride month, and celebrations in Eugene are already beginning.
Here’s a guide to Pride celebrations and queer-friendly events in Eugene-Springfield for the rest of Pride Month, from the official pride festival to dancing, partying and even an organized run.
Nerd Pride
An all-ages event, Nerd Pride highlights the LGBTQ+ community’s role in nerd and pop culture and will feature a live Dungeons and Dragons show, drag performances and work from local artists.
When: June 22, from noon to 6 p.m.
Where: The park blocks in downtown Eugene, at Eighth Avenue and Oak Street.
Cost: Free.
Pride Block Party for National HIV Testing Day
This block party is hosted by the HIV Alliance with TransPonder, Eugene Pride, Queer Eugene and Spectrum. It will feature live music, drag performances, local vendors and artists in addition to free HIV testing for attendees.
When: Friday, June 27 from 4-8 p.m.
Where: Kesey Square, at 10 E. Broadway in downtown Eugene.
Cost: Free. (Actually, less than free — the first 100 attendees will receive a $15 food voucher.)
Gayli
The ceili (pronounced kay-lee) is a type of traditional Irish social dance, not typically associated with celebrating queer pride. But the Blackthorn Academy of Irish Dance and Frolicking Meese Ceili Dance are hosting Eugene’s first annual “Gayli,” a ceili “with LGBTQIA flair” to combine the social dance with Pride celebrations.
Supported by Queer Eugene, the Gayli starts with a 30-minute lesson before the group dance begins. Attendees are advised to bring shoes that they can move in, not heels or boots, a water bottle and a snack to share with the group. A dance partner is not required.
When: Saturday, June 21, Lesson starts at 7 p.m., and dancing goes from 7:30-10 p.m.
Where: 440 Maxwell Road in Eugene.
Cost: Free.
Pride Run and Walk
Eugene Frontrunners and Walkers, Eugene’s LGBTQ+ run and walk group, is organizing a Pride Run and Walk. Dressing up is encouraged. The top three “most prideful outfits” will receive gift card prizes.
When: Friday, June 27, 6-7pm.
Where: The run will start at 24th and Amazon, across from the South Eugene High School track parking lot.
Cost: Free.
Eugene-Springfield Pride Festival
Live entertainment, local vendors, food and drink options and more will be at the official Eugene-Springfield Pride Festival at Lane Events Center. Entertainers are not yet publicly listed, but will be teased on social media in the days leading up to the festival.
A dedicated Youth Zone will have face painting, story time, crafts and field games for families. A Sober Circle booth will also serve people in recovery looking for support during Pride.
When: Saturday, June 28th, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Lane Events Center, located at 796 W 13th Ave. in Eugene.
Cost: Tickets are available on a sliding scale, priced at $1, $2, $5, $10 or $20.
Eugene Pride After-party
One of two after-parties for Eugene Pride, this party from the drag Haus of Blunt will feature live music from local queer artists Jalen Thompson and Aftermidnight, dancing and a drag show from performers including Heavy Cream, Shirley Mental, Solaaria, Hottboxx 9000, Jasmine Powers and other acts.
When: Starting on Saturday, June 28 at 9 p.m.
Where: The Barn Light Bar, 924 Willamette St. in downtown Eugene.
Cost: Advance tickets cost $10 on EventBrite. The event is for people 21+.
CHUB x PRIDE After-party
The other after-party is CHUB x Pride, which will take place in the same space in the hours after Eugene Pride. It is organized in collaboration with the team behind the CHUB party series, and will feature a full bar and music from DJ ENRIQUEDAMNIT.
When: Saturday, June 28th, from 5-10 p.m.
Where: Lane Events Center, located at 796 W. 13th Ave. in Eugene.
Cost: Advance tickets cost $7 online, and will cost $10 at the door. The event is for people 21+.
