Pride Week Events
Pride Week Events
IF YOU GO
TODAY
Emmanuel Metropolitan Community Church of Spokane ‘s 12th annual Party Cruise for Pride. The cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene – for those 21 and older – includes music, dancing and prize drawings. It takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. Boarding is at 1:30. Tickets will be sold at the dock for $20.
Gay Spokane Pageant featuring the Imperial Sovereign Court of Spokane, 6 p.m. at Dempsey’s, 909 W. First Ave. Tickets are $15, doors open at 5 p.m.
SUNDAY
Gay Spokane Victory Brunch, noon at Dempsey’s. $13.
MONDAY
Rainbow Awards to honor individuals and organizations whose efforts have positively impacted the GLBTQ community of the Inland Northwest. 7 p.m. at CenterStage. Free.
TUESDAY
Push for Youth Dinner, for 21 and over, 6 p.m. at Dempsey’s. A fundraiser for Odyssey Youth Group. Reservations only, call (509) 747-5362.
Family Game Night, 7 to 9 p.m. Westminster United Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. Free.
WEDNESDAY
Inland Northwest Business Alliance Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Catacombs, 110 S. Monroe St., Tickets are $15 advance, $18 at the door. Call (509) 455-3699.
Interdenominational Pride Worship Service, 7 p.m. Westminster Congregational United Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St.
THURSDAY
KYRS 89.9 FM Queer Sounds, musical journey for LGBT artists, bands and others, 6 to 8 p.m.
Night of Illusions, 7:30 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Spartan Playhouse, Building 5, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive, $10 drag show. Fundraiser for the Alliance, SFCC’s GLBT club and the Revelers, SFCC’s Drama Club. Information at (509) 533-4507.
FRIDAY
GLBTQ Youth Forum’s Meet-and-Greet with Steven Barrios, a Two Spirit and parade marshal, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., Odyssey Youth Center, 1121 S. Perry St. At 5:30, a free, catered reception for Barrios will be held at The Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave.
Community Forum and Presentation with Steven Barrios on “Twospirit People: A Personal Journey,” 7 p.m., The Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Free.
NEXT SATURDAY,
Mom and Pop Annual Breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m. at Dempsey’s, $5, benefits Spokane AIDS network.
Pride Parade, noon to 1 p.m. Wall Street between Main Avenue and Spokane Falls Boulevard.
OutSpokane Rainbow Festival, noon to 5:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park’s Gondola Meadows. Entertainment and activities including a baking contest, flower design competition and family play area. Free.
The Kinsey Sicks: a performance for those 18 and older by “America’s favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet,” 8:30 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave., Ticketswest.com or (800) 325-SEAT (7328). Benefits Spokane Pride Parade and Rainbow Festival.