Cincinnati gay pride

before the show. 7:10 p.m., Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, downtown

Sat, June 7

Hamilton Pride

For the fifth annual Pride celebration in Hamilton, festivities will kick off with a rally and march at 11 a.m. Tickets are $25.85 for general admission and $33.85 for admission plus meet and greet.

In addition to the usual community bonding, there will be a giveaway of “split” toys from Sapphic-owned adult toy company, the Banana Split Shop. 8 p.m., Cincinnati Ballet, 1801 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills

Thurs, June 12

Aja at Bloom OTR

Aja, RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 alum and current competitor on Drag Race All Stars Season 10, will be taking the stage at Bloom.

There will be three female, three, male, and three non-binary winners. This 21+ event is free to attend with an RSVP requested. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Foreverland Farm, 12668 Liming Van Thompson Rd., Mt. Orab

Pride & Petals

Celebrate growing and blooming into your true self at this day party where you’ll build a rainbow bouquet with Mandee’s Bloom Bar, get a special piece of permanent jewelry with Get Lit Cincinnati, and enjoy some snacks and drinks.

Some of your favorite drag queens will also be giving gallery tours. Tickets are $62.36 and include brunch, the show, and a drink and for $25 more, you can get open bar. 10 p.m., Bloom OTR, 1124 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine

Sun, June 8

Pride Bird Walk with Queer Birders of Cincinnati

This year’s annual QBoC Pride Bird Walk will take place at Gilmore Ponds MetroPark.

7:30 p.m., Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave., Clifton

Fri, June 20

Middletown PRIDEFEST

The city of Middletown will have a Friday night Pride festival complete with vendors, food, and two drag shows featuring some of the area’s best performers like Roxie D.

Mocracy, Johnny Justice, and Terra. This event is 18+. Plus, all proceeds from alcoholic drink sales will go to Queen City Charities. 7-10 p.m., Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine

Rebel’s Pride Party

Join rapper Rebel and drag queen Natasha Knight for a tropical Pride party at Tiki Tiki Bang Bang.

Part of Pride in OTR.

2nd Annual Trans Prom
Leapin Lizard Lounge, 7–1a
Dance the night away at Trans Pride Adult Prom: The Decades. Admission is $14 with all money going to CSC’s DEIA fund. 7 p.m.

The trail is unpaved, so bring appropriate footwear. Come dressed in your favorite decade of prom attire and enjoy dancing, food, drinks, music from DJ Boywife, and drag performances by PH Dee, Aurora Starr, and Mr. Dee. Ticket prices are tiered by age, but financial assistance is available. All clients must be at least 18 with valid ID.

Flash sheets will be posted ahead on the event’s Facebook page.