FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Pride month is here and while everyone is awaiting the annual Northwest Arkansas Pride Parade and Festival Weekend, there are plenty of other events around the area to get pride ready.
June 1-4
- Art Ventures's opening reception OUTrageous in Fayetteville on June 1 from 5-8 p.m. The exhibit will be open all month.
- Fenix Arts will have its own opening reception in Fayetteville for its "Queer exhibiton." "Generations" will feature work by local queer artists and the opening reception will begin on June 1at 5:30 until 8:30 p.m
- Fenix Arts will be hosting a panel discussion on June 2 from 6-8 p.m.for its "Generations" exhibition.
- Nomads West End in Fayetteville will have a happy hour kicking off Pride on June 2 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Donations will be made to NWA Equality.
- Film lovers can attend a free film festival at the Momentary in Bentonville which will be “celebrating classic queer cinema.” The film festival begins at noon on June 3.
- Wake & Bake in Fayetteville will have a Toasted Drag Brunch for Pride on June 3 from 11:30-2:30 pm. This event is only for adults 18 and older.
- The Arkansas Public Theater in Rogers will be hosting Waiting in the Wigs on June 3 from 8-10 p.m. This event is only for adults 18 and older.
- 21C Bentonville's Pride Patio Party on June 4 from 7-10 p.m. will be happening in the museum hotel's Art Yard. This event is free, but donations are welcome.
- Fayetteville's Wilson Park is planning a family picnic and pool party on June 4 from 2-10 p.m. More details about the NWA Pride Family Picnic have not been announced yet.
June 5-11
- The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville is celebrating Pride Month on June 6 from 5-8:30 p.m. with its first event of the summer series, Out in the Garden will feature live music, photo opportunities, and snacks. The event is free and open to all.
- In Bentonville, Crystal Bridges is having its Pride celebration on June 9 from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. This disco p(ART)y After Dark is only for adults 18 and older.
- Another drag brunch is happening in Fayetteville on June 10 starting at noon at JJ's Live. Drag Me to Brunch is open to all.
- Siloam Springs is having its own Pride celebration on June 10 from 2-6 p.m. The Siloam Springs Pride Festival will be at Twin Springs Park. There will be activities for all, food, and drink. This event is free and open to all.
- Art Ventures will host an OUTrageous a private brunch and viewing of the collection on June 11 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Fayetteville.
June 12-18
- Northwest Arkansas Equality is hosting a drag brunch at the Fayetteville Town Center on June 11 starting at noon. Tickets to Ozarks Drag Brunch: History Repeating is open to all. All proceeds will benefit NWA Equality.
- Mojo's Pint & Pies in Fayetteville will have an NWA Pride Trivia on June 14 from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
- NWA Equality is also hosting a Pride trivia based on RuPaul's Drag Race at Nomads Trailside in Fayetteville on June 14 from 7-9 p.m. The event is free, but a $10 donation per team is suggested.
- For a culinary Pride adventure, Umami's Supper Club at the Mount Sequoyah Center Dining Room in Fayetteville on June 15 from 6:30-10 p.m.
- A star-studded drag show at C4 Nightclub & Lounge in Fayetteville headlined by DETOX of RuPaul's Drag Race fame. This show will happen on June 16 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Tickets for this event can be purchased here.
- Pink House Alchemy and Sleet City Art & Supplies in Fayetteville are hosting the Big Gay Market on June 17 from 2-8 p.m.
June 19-25
- The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville is showing a selection of screenings with LGBTQIA+ themes, curated by the Fayetteville Film Fest. The Pride Showcase will feature 6 short film screenings. The event is on June 22 from 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
- The NWA Pride Trans March & Rally and NWA Trans Fest will start at the Fayetteville Town Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the Trans Fest and the march will start at 7 p.m. followed by a rally at 7:30 p.m on June 23. These events are free and open to all.
- The Fayetteville Town Square will have another Pride weekend celebration at the Pryor Center on June 23 from 6-10 p.m. Art Ventures will be hosting the OUTrageously OUTloud House Party. The event is free and open to all.
- Maxine's Tap Room in Fayetteville is hosting a Pride dance party on June 23 from 8 p.m. until closing time with the Light Up Dance Party will feature a light up dance floor. The event is free and 10% of sales will be donated to NWA Equality.
- C4 Nightclub & Lounge in Fayetteville will host a night of local masculine entertainment with A Night With The Boys on June 23 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
- Festivities in Fayetteville for the Pride Parade and Festival begin on June 24 at 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with the NWA Pride Festival at the intersection of Dickson Street and West Avenue with Pride activities.
- The NWA Pride Youth Zone will also begin on June 24 at 11 a.m. at the Fayetteville Town Center. The youth zone will include activities for different age groups like arts and crafts, storybook readings, an LGBTQIA+ resource fair and a Teen Zone with DJs, musical acts, and drag performers.
- Back on Dickson, Kingfish Bar is hosting the 4th annual NWA Pride Teddy Bear competition on June 24 from 2-4 p.m. Contestants must be over 21 years old.
- The NWA Pride Parade begins on Dickson Street in Fayetteville on June 24 at 5 p.m. Registration for the 19th annual Pride Parade is still open here.
- The official after party of the day begins on June 24 at 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at George's Majestic Lounge. Glitterville will feature drag performances at the famous venue. This event is only for adults 18 and older. . Tickets for the event can be purchased here.
- C4 Nightclub & Lounge is having its Annual White Party on June 24 from 9 p.m.to 2 a.m. The party's dress code shows solidarity with those that have been affected by HIV/AIDS. Tickets for the event can be purchased here.
- BITE NWA and NWA Equality will be winding the weekend down with a Hi Tea on June 25 from noon until 6 p.m. The tea dance and pool party at Mount Sequoyah Center in Fayetteville is only for adults 21 and older.
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