Events for Pride Month in the Capital Region: Activities in Your Vicinity

Schenectady County

• Join the Schenectady Pride 2024 festivities this Saturday at Gateway Plaza from 2-7 p.m.‌ Expect merchandise⁤ giveaways, food and drinks, live music, drag shows, wrestling by The Dynasty, and much more.
• Get creative at the Via Aquarium Tie Dye for Pride Day this Saturday. A T-shirt making station will be available all day for ⁤guests. T-shirts are priced at $5.
• Canvas, Corks & Forks is hosting a unique class where you can paint a rainbow tree this Saturday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Each tree comes with a base, light ⁣kit, ​and colored lights. The trees will be painted and sealed for same day​ take-home. The class costs $55 and proceeds will go to the Trevor Project.

Fulton ⁤County

• Love the Glove Film Series is screening the LGBTQ+ film “The Boys in the Band” to ⁢kick off Pride Month in Gloversville. Catch the ⁤film on June 5 at 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. at The Glove Theatre.
• The Glove Theatre 2024 ⁢Pride Ball is set for Saturday, June 22 from 7 p.m. to midnight. ⁢Entry is ⁤$10 ⁣per person. Enjoy live music, adult beverages, dancing, ⁤and ‌more.
• Beau Monde Progressive Hair Studio and⁣ Day ‌Spa is hosting a Paint and Brunch Pride event at 10:30 a.m. ‌on June 8. Enjoy waffles, sandwiches, fruit, coffee and more while painting under the ⁢guidance of Deb Deming. The entry and supplies fee is $25, with brunch being offered separately. A portion of the⁢ proceeds will go to the Trevor Project.

Saratoga County

• The Saratoga Springs Pride ‍Flag Raising Ceremony will commence Pride Month in Saratoga at 11 a.m. Saturday. This event is free and attendees are encouraged to wear rainbow colors.
• Whitman Brewing Co. is hosting its charity Brewfest this Saturday from ⁣1-5 p.m. Over 20 breweries will​ be participating⁣ in the tasting‌ event. Pizza and live ⁢music will also be available.
• Caffè Lena’s Pride Open Mic‍ Night is scheduled for Wednesday, June ‍12 at 7 p.m. Sign-up starts⁣ at 6:30⁤ p.m. on a first-come-first-serve basis. Each performer gets 10 minutes for their set. A donation of $5 is appreciated from attendees.
• Saratoga ‍Pride Festival‌ 2024 is planned for Sunday,‌ June 23 ⁢in ⁣High Rock Park from ⁣2-5 ‌p.m. This family-friendly event is free. Dress in ​your rainbow colors and come celebrate the LGBTQ+ ⁤community. An afterparty will be held at Bailey’s Saratoga at⁢ 5 p.m.

Montgomery County

• Alt Prom‍ 2024 is happening at the Blake ⁢Annex in Amsterdam on Friday, June 14 from 6-9 p.m. This event is exclusively ​for⁤ those aged 13-19 to enjoy an all-inclusive prom environment with dancing,⁤ music, food, photo opportunities and more. Admission is $10 per person.
• The “Say Gay!” Event at⁤ the Arkell Museum will take place on Saturday, June 15 at 2 ⁤p.m.⁤ at⁣ 2 Erie Blvd. in Canajoharie. Mary Alexander will present a⁣ talk on queer artists featured ​in the museum’s collection. The event is free and open‍ to all.