Events

Pride Charlotte Festival

Pride Charlotte’s cultural festival includes multiple stages of entertainment, musicians, bands, comedy and dance performers, a children’s area and numerous participating vending booths, including art exhibitors, area non-profits, political candidates, retailers, food stands and more. The premier event is the culmination of a week-long slate of Pride Week events (Aug. 19-28) highlighting the social, cultural, ethnic, artistic and political diversity of the metro Charlotte area’s LGBT community. Learn more about the festival, the Uptown location, entertainment and other attractions…

 

Pride Charlotte Week: Aug. 19-28

 

Friday, Aug. 19. 5:30 p.m.
The Human Canvass Art Exhibit
LGBT Community Center of Charlotte
820 Hamilton St., Suite B11 (map)
An art and gallery exhibit featuring live, painted models and photography from the LGBT Community Center’s StillOut Photography Club.

More info: facebook.com/pages/The-Human-Canvas-Project/228860317144670 and facebook.com/event.php?eid=201146049942802

 

Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m.
Charlotte Royals RFC vs. Columbus Coyotes RFC Match
McClintock Middle School
2101 Rama Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28212 (map)
First match of the Season! The Charlotte Royals will be hosting the Columbus Coyotes for a weekend full of Rugby and great times. Let’s welcome the Coyotes to the Queen City as this will be their first match as a gay rugby club. Let’s kick off the season with a great showing to the following events: 3rd Half Party @ Sidelines Sports Bar Immediately Following the Match. Beer and Food will be provided Free for ALL Players & Auxiliary Members, $10.00 for Guests 10pm – Join the Rugby team at the Bear Encounters Party @ Woodshed Lounge. The Biggest Bear Party of Charlotte with great music from DJ Danny.

More info: facebook.com/event.php?eid=216564485060889

 

Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 p.m.
Petra’s Got Talent Finale
Petra’s
1919 Commonwealth Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28205 (map)
The winner announced! Join Petra’s for the finale to their Petra’s Got Talent competition! The winner receives the opportunity to perform at the Pride Charlotte Festival on Aug. 27!

More info: facebook.com/event.php?eid=233003123404388

 

Sunday, Aug. 21, 4 p.m.
Interfaith Pride Service
Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church
1609 East 5th St.
Charlotte, NC 28204 (map)
Join LGBT and welcoming religious leaders from diverse faith traditions for this special interfaith fellowship celebrating the lives and spirituality of LGBT people.

More info: facebook.com/event.php?eid=238994042808160

 

Monday, Aug. 22, 7-9 p.m.
Rainbowlers Bowling Night
AMF Centennial Lanes
4501 South Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28209 (map)
Come out for two hours of free bowling at AMF Centennial Lanes! $5 suggested donation.

More info: facebook.com/event.php?eid=262053403805419

 

Monday, Aug. 22, 8 p.m.
Rainbowling Sidelines After Party
Sidelines Sports Bar and Billiards
4544 South Blvd, Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28209 (map)
Sidelines Sports Bar and Billiards hosts a special after party following bowling night, with $2 Draft, $3 Well, Free Pool, Wii, and Prizes.

More info: facebook.com/event.php?eid=159253824151723

 

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m.
Pride Charlotte Sounds of Summer Party
The Westin Charlotte Ember Terrace
601 S. College St.
Charlotte, NC 28202 (map)
Join Pocket Rocket for a special Pride party at The Westin! Includes one complimentary drink ticket to the first 50 guests that arrive, half-off appetizers, $4 draft beers, $6 Smirnoff Cosmopolitan Martinis and a raffle for one complimentary one night weekend stay at The Westin Charlotte (one submission per guest).

More info: facebook.com/event.php?eid=252094314809001

 

Wednesday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m.
GayCharlotte Film Series presents: ‘Make the Yuletide Gay’
Wells Fargo Auditorium, Knight Theater Center
430 S. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202 (map)
The GayCharlotte Film Festival brings Christmastime to summertime with a special screening of “Make the Yuletide Gay.” Olaf “Gunn” Gunnunderson, an out-and-proud gay college student, crawls back into the closet to survive the holidays with his family. He keeps his cool as his quirky Midwestern-hearted parents try to set him up with his high school sweetheart, Abby. But when his boyfriend, Nathan, shows up at their doorstep unannounced, Gunn must put on a charade to keep the relationship a secret. With pressure mounting from all sides, will Gunn come out before the truth does? Cost: $5 general admission. $3 seniors/students.

More info: facebook.com/event.php?eid=230925666943077

 

Thursday, Aug. 25, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
It’s Britney! Pre-Concert Takeover
Hotel Sierra HBAR
435 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202 (map)
Takeover Friday lights up a no-cover pre-Britney Spears concert social and mixer with DJ Bethany, drink specials and more.

For more event details: takeoverfriday.com and facebook.com/event.php?eid=114602135304480

 

Thursday, Aug. 25, 7-9 p.m.
Dr. Sketchy’s “Beach Bod Bingo Fantasy”
Flying Biscuit Cafe
4241 Park Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28209 (map)
Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School presents a special two-hour figure drawing session, “Beach Bod Bingo Fantasy.” The proceeds from this event will benefit Pride Charlotte, 2011. Dr. Sketchy is what happens when cabaret meets art school. The evening includes gorgeous models and silly contests with terrific prizes. Admission is $20 at the door, $15 advance (tickets available at The Flying Biscuit until Aug. 24.)

For additional info, visit drsketchy.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/event.php?eid=111732228922466

 

Thursday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m.
The Sounds of Pride
Mint Museum Uptown, James B. Duke Auditorium
500 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202 (map)
A joint production of Pride Charlotte, Charlotte Pride Band, Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte and One Voice Chorus.

More info and ticketing: PrideCharlotte.com/SoundsofPride

 

Thursday, Aug. 25, 9 p.m.
Pride ShipRocked
Snug Harbor
1228 Gordon St.
Charlotte, NC 28205 (map)
Join Snug Harbor for their weekly LGBT night, with a special celebration for Pride Charlotte.

More info: facebook.com/event.php?eid=159594400782082

 

Friday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Kick-off to Pride Charlotte Takoever
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202 (map)
Join the guys and gals of Takeover Friday for a special pre-Pride Charlotte Festival Takeover at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. Open to the public. Free.

For more event details: takeoverfriday.com and facebook.com/event.php?eid=241750502523052

 

Friday, Aug. 26, Showtime: 11:30 p.m.
Jessica Wild at The Scorpio
The Scorpio
2301 Freedom Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28208 (map)
Presenting Pride Charlotte Festival entertainer Jessica Wild from Logo’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Showtime at 11:30 p.m. $10 cover with all-you-can-drink draft.

More info: facebook.com/event.php?eid=215984648448931

 

Saturday, Aug. 27, Noon-8 p.m.
Pride Charlotte Festival
S. Tryon St., Uptown
Click here to learn more about our premier annual event, our new Uptown location, entertainment and other attractions…

 

Sunday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m.
SOUL Pride Brunch
SOUL Gastrolounge
1500-1/2 Central Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28205 (map)
More info: facebook.com/event.php?eid=232464380121953

 

Sunday, Aug. 28, Noon (12:30 p.m. showtime)
Buff Faye’s Sunday PRIDE Drag Brunch
Hartigan’s Irish Pub
601 S. Cedar St.
Charlotte, NC 28202 (map)
Food, fun and drag for the whole family! Benefitting Pride Charlotte and the LGBT Community Center of Charlotte.

More info: bufffaye.com

 

Sunday, Aug. 28, Noon-4:30 p.m.
HRC Family Fun Day
Independence Park Shelter 1
300 Hawthorne Ln.
Charlotte, NC 28204 (map)
Come enjoy a family-friendly day in the park with members of the local Human Rights Campaign family. A cookout with hot dogs, hamburgers and sides will be provided. Event is free; No alcohol permitted.

 

Co-sponsor an event with Pride Charlotte

Pride Charlotte has announced new opportunities for community organizations and businesses to participate in Pride Charlotte Week & Festival as a partner or third-party events. Organizers hope to build collaborative partnerships with other organizations, businesses and individuals interested in planning events for or with us, sharing marketing opportunities, and trading services.

By establishing this process, we hope to be visible year round in the community and establish partnerships that help our community build on past successes and transform into a vibrant and visible part of the larger Charlotte community. For more information on how your organization or business can be a part of Pride Charlotte Week & Festival contact us at info@pridecharlotte.com.

To learn more about the process, download the partnership guide below.

2011 Pride Charlotte Partnership Guide (.PDF)