Thursday 6/25
106.1 KISS FM Pride Kick-Off
This is an official Seattle Out and Pride sanctioned event featuring a cabaret and drag show, prizes from Taboo Video, and more. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway, 324-5358, 8 pm, $5.
Pagan Place: A Midsommars Night Cabaret
Performances Thursday and Friday nights with a cast featuring Miss Indigo Blue, Nanda, the Swedish Housewife, Sally Pepper, Kathleen Hunt, Queen Shmooquan, and Ernie Von Schmaltz. Hosted by Scotty the Blue Bunny. The Triple Door, 216 Union St, 838-4333, 8 pm, $22.
Fruits in Suits
Fruits in Suits is "a monthly after-work social-networking event for GLBT professionals." The $8 cover includes first drink, and proceeds benefit the Trevor Project. Featuring music from DJ Mattstands. Fetherston Gallery, 818 E Pike St, 322-9440, 5:30 pm, $8.
Bur-lez-que
Two shows in one night. Featuring Ms. Honeysuckle Hype, Ben DeLaCreme, Fuchsia Foxxx, Miz Ginger Snapz, Lou Henry Hoover, Sassy DeLure, Mercury Troy, and more. Wildrose, 1021 E Pike St, 324-9210, www.thewildrosebar.com, 7:30 and 10:30 pm, $15.
Friday 6/26
Hot Dog Blessing
With super-sexy Gina Bling of Team Gina. Bottleneck Lounge, 2328 E Madison St, bottlenecklounge.com, 10 pm, free.
Comeback
Everyone's favorite gay hipster night's annual Gay Shame party. With guest DJ Dickey Doo (from Vancouver, BC), fancy-lady hostess Ben De La Creme, resident DJs Colby B, Pony Boy, and Fucking in the Streets, and "special surprise guests" all night long. Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St, 324-8000, 9 pm, $5 before 11 pm, $10 after, 21+.
Cruisey T Meet & Greet Welcome Party
Meet others who'll be on Saturday's Puget Sound cruise. Purr Cocktail Lounge, 1518 11th Ave, www.cruiseyt.com, 7 pm, cover included in cost of cruise.
Pride at the Wildrose
Dance until midnight with music from DJ Frankenheart, DJ Amateur Youth, DJ Mathematix, and more! Also: Wet T-shirt contest. Wildrose, 1021 E Pike, 324-9210, 6 pm.
Pride Titleholders Party
Featuring music from DJ Irene and appearances by 2009 Pride Royalty, Jaeger Boys Promo Team, Divas in the Underground, and more. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway, 324-5358, 8 pm, $10.
Rally: A Shift BBQ
Kick off Pride weekend with food and fun. Multifaith Works, 115 16th Ave, www.gaycity.org, 6 pm, free.
The Bend-It Festival: Queer Garden
With live music by Feelin' Alright (featuring Kaia Wilson of Team Dresch and Jenny Hoyston of Erase Errata), Thee Satisfaction, the Redwood Plan, My Parade, the Get Off, Mess Kit and Lesbianic. There's also a screening of Stonewall at dusk. Free food at all Bend-It parties all weekend. Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave, www.myspace.com/bend_it, 3 pm, free.
Skin 2 Skin
No cover if you leave your shirt with the doorman. Seattle Eagle, 314 E Pike St, 621-7591, 10 pm.
Pagan Place: A Midsommars Night Cabaret
Performances Thursday and Friday nights with a cast featuring Miss Indigo Blue, Nanda, the Swedish Housewife, Sally Pepper, Kathleen Hunt, Queen Shmooquan, and Ernie Von Schmaltz. Hosted by Scotty the Blue Bunny. The Triple Door, 216 Union St, 838-4333, 8 pm, $22.
Derek Jarman Films
Three Dollar Bill Cinema and SAM celebrate Pride Week with three films by Derek Jarman. Showtimes are available at www.seattleartmuseum.org, and series tickets are available for $19. Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave, $7 at the door/$19 for a series pass.
Pride Shabbat 2009
The family-friendly service starts at 6 pm and is followed by an oneg reception where dietary laws are observed. Congregation Kol HaNeshamah at Alki UCC, 6115 SW Hinds St, www.jewishinseattle.org, 6 pm, free.
Frolic and OUTDancing
Dinner starts at 6 pm and is followed by Frolic: A Gay Cabaret. OUTDancing's Gay Night with salsa and swing favorites starts immediately after at 9:30 pm (with dancing lessons at 9:15 pm). Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, 324-7263, www.centuryballroom.com, 6 pm, $60 for dinner and cabaret, $25 for cabaret only, $10 for OUTDancing.
Third Annual Pride Barbecue
The Dunshee House hosts their annual Pride Barbecue with lots of food, live music, and raffles. Your choice of bottomless beers on tap for $20. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E, 322-2584, www.dunsheehouse.org, 5 pm, $10 suggested donation.
Jagermeister S&M Party
With drink specials, giveaways, and music from DJ Freakizoid. Cafe Metropolitain, 1701 E Olive Way, 324-0771, 10 pm.
Saturday 6/27
Last Supper Club Presents Jacinta
Jacinta will be performing her club hits and debuting her new single "Peace be With You," with special guests DJ Richard J. Dalton of C89.5 FM and DJ Skiddle. Last Supper Club, 124 S Washington St, lastsupperclub.com, 9 pm, $10 general admission/$20 VIP.
Capitol Hill Pride Festival
With booths, vendors, and performances, including appearances by Mark "Mom" Finley, Sean Paul, Sasha Scarlett, Arnoldo Drag Chanteuse, Aleska Manila, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Nasty Habits, and many more. On Broadway between E John St and Harrison, www.capitolhillpridefestival.net, 11 am, free.
Seattle Dyke March and Rally
This year's theme is the 40th anniversary of Stonewall. The rally starts at Seattle Central Community College Plaza, with a march following at 7 pm. Seattle Central Community College, Broadway and E Pine St, 5 pm, free.
Dyke March Pre-Func and Post Party
Free hot dogs and $3.50 drafts from 3-8 pm. Bottleneck Lounge, 2328 E Madison St, bottlenecklounge.com, 3 pm, free.
Celebrate Pride at Neighbours
Neighbours Saturday events include a Superstars of Porn party featuring Zeb Atlas and Jason Hawke (they'll be signing DVDs), Stoli Boys, Vogue in the Underground, and more live performances. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway, 324-5358, 8 pm, $10.
Pride Hot Flash Women's Parties
Two parties for one cover! Hot Flash Dance at Neighbours has music from DJ Stacey while Hot Flash Inferno at the War Room features DJ WildFire. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway, 324-5358, the War Room, 328-7666, 5:30 pm, $10.
Pride at the Wildrose
With live music by Thee Satisfaction, Thee Emergency, Telepathic Liberation Army, TacocaT, Leslie & the LY's, Weekend, the Redwood Plan, the Dutchess and the Duke, and more! Wildrose, 1021 E Pike St, 324-9210, 1 pm.
Red with DJ Phil B
The party goes till 5 am with music from San Francisco's DJ Phil B. Neumos, 925 E Pike St, 709-9467, 9 pm, $25 (2 am–5 am, $15).
Cruisey T
The four-hour cruise features music from DJs Zach Shore and Brett Law, and performances by Empress Rositta & Nina, and Empress Joan-E & DeDe Drew. A pre-party starts at 2 pm at R Place (619 E Pine St). Spirit of Seattle from Argosy Cruises, Pier 55, 1201 Alaskan Way, www.cruiseyt.com, 5 pm boarding, 5:30 pm departure, $60 advance/$65 day of.
Seattle Storm Pride Night
Celebrate the Storm's 10th anniversary as they take on the L.A. Sparks. Discount tickets available. KeyArena, 305 Harrison St, 217-WNBA, 7 pm, $15.
Pride Day Street Party
Cuff's Pride Weekend kicks off with music from Kimberley S and DJ Almond Brown. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave, 323-1525, 9 pm.
EqualitYOGA
Seattle instructors Troy Lucero, Maygen McGraw, and Matt Meko lead a yoga and mediation session open to the public, which also features music by Gina Salá, Steve and Anne-Émilie Gold, and friends. Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave, 9 am, $15 donation.
Liberate: A Pride Party
SHIFT and Gay City host this substance-free Pride party with guest DJs. Velocity Dance Center, 915 E Pine St, www.gaycity.org, 9 pm.
The Bend-It Festival: Big Gay Field Day
Games, prizes, and soda pop! Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave, www.myspace.com/bend_it, 11 am–2 pm, free.
The Bend-It Festival: Fruit Cocktail Variety Show
With performances by Fuchsia Foxxx, Boi/y's Club, Luna Nocturna, Stella Rose, Still Drunk Paul, artStar, DJ FrankenHeart, and Night on Disco Mountain. Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E, www.myspace.com/bend_it, 7 pm, free.
Brut
Celebrate Pride Weekend with music from DJ Mr. Smith and an underwear party (a clothes check will be provided). Seattle Eagle, 314 E Pike St, 621-7591, 10 pm.
The Bend-It Festival: Short Shorts
Free screening of short films for Pride Weekend. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, 329-2629, 3–6 pm, free.
Stonewall 40th Anniversary Celebration
Guest speakers and members of the LGBT community pay tribute to those who've dedicated their lives to fight for LGBT rights on the 40th anniversary since the Stonewall riots. Volunteer Park Amphitheater, 1247 15th Ave E, 684-4555, 2 pm–5:30 pm, free.
Cherry's Special Gay Pride Edition: A Hot Night for Lesbians, Queers, and Friends
With music from DJs Amateur Youth and Mathematix. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, www.cherryseattle.com, 10 pm, $5 before 11 pm/$7 after.
11th Annual Rainbow Health Fair
The annual Rainbow Women's Health Fair addresses the needs of lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered individuals with educational speakers and health services including free mammography screening for women over 40. Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway, 709-1400, 10 am–2 pm, free.
Lambert House "Summer of Love" Pride Celebration
Lambert House is Seattle's community center for LGBTQ youth (ages 11–22). This daylong celebration includes live music, dancing, and a barbecue, and ends with a sleepover on Saturday night (permission forms required). Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org, noon, free, all ages.
Dignity Seattle's Annual Pride Breakfast
Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, and fruit for $7. Proceeds will benefit Bailey-Boushay House, Multifaith Works, and Dignity/Seattle. Raffle tickets will also be sold for prizes and gift certificates. Lutheran Church, 1710 11th Ave, 325-7314, www.dignityseattle.org, 8 am–noon, $7, all ages.
Bringing Sexy Back Saturday
Sponsored by Stoli Vodka, with music from DJ Barbarella. Cafe Metropolitain, 1701 E Olive Way, 324-0771, 10 pm.
Pride Block Party at Purr
With L.A.'s the Perry Twins. Purr, 1518 11th Ave, www.purrseattle.com, $10.
Sunday 6/28
2009 Official Seattle Pride Parade
Over 350,000 people will line Fourth Avenue in Downtown Seattle to celebrate "Peace, Love, and Equality" on the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Parade begins at the corner of Fourth and Union and travels down Fourth to Westlake Center. 11 am, free.
2009 Seattle PrideFest at Seattle Center
With performances by Shoshana Bean (Wicked, Hairspray), dance artist Abigail, Thee Satisfaction, QBoy, and guest DJs. There are also over 150 vendors and restaurants, and beer gardens. Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, www.seattlepridefest.com, 11 am–7 pm, free.
Seattle Pride Brunch
Grab brunch at Sazerac or BOKA before the parade and let them know you want the Pride Brunch. Part of the proceeds of each meal sold will be donated to Seattle Pride. Sazerac has a Bloody Mary bar and BOKA's three-course brunch includes "crispy potato cakes with smoked salmon." Sazerac Restaurant, 1101 Fourth Ave, 624-7755, BOKA Kitchen + Bar, 1010 First Ave, 357-9000, 8 am–2 pm, $25.
Country Pride Country-Western Dance
The Rain Country Dance Association presents a country-western dance at the Seattle Center's Center House, which includes a performance by the Rain City Rhythm Riders. Seattle Center, Center House, 305 Harrison St, www.raincountrydance.org, 6 pm, free.
Post Parade Carbo-Load
Free hot dogs and veggie dogs after the parade from 1:30-6 pm. Yum! Bottleneck Lounge, 2328 E Madison St, bottlenecklounge.com, 1:30 pm, free.
Pride Day with Kristine W
Also featuring Celeda, Candy J, DJ Harmonx, DJ Funkybear, and DJ Mattstands. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave, 323-1525, 8 pm, $15.
Latino Pride Party with Entre Hermanos
Also featuring Reese Rideout, Xander Scott, Malachi Marx, Christian Sharp, and Lucky Daniel, with a meet and greet at 10 pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway, 324-5358, 8 pm.
Pride at the Wildrose
Wildrose has a barbecue going all day with four bars, sex-toy drag races, sumo wrestling, and music from DJ LA Kendall and MC Audrabo, DJ Judical, DJ Brynn Taylor, DJ Valentine, DJ Colby B, and more. Wildrose, 1021 E Pike St, 324-9210, 1 pm.
Gaywatch
Pride dance party. Costumes encouraged. All-night drink specials. Can Can, 94 Pike St, 652-0832, 9 pm, free.
Jock 'n' Awe: Jockstrap Pride Party
Hosted by Cathy Sorbo, with music from DJ Dana Dub and DJ Up-Above. Also features drink specials and prizes. A clothes check will be provided. Seattle Eagle, 314 E Pike St, 621-7591, 4 pm, $5.
Lambert House's Breakfast of Love
Before the parade, enjoy breakfast at the Lambert House, Seattle's community center for LGBTQ youth (ages 11–22). Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org, 8–10 am.
Gay Pride at the Funhouse
With live music by Hunx & His Punx, Ononos, and Telepathic Liberation Army, along with DJ sets from DJ Baby J and DJ Ponyboy. Funhouse, 206 Fifth Ave, 374-8400, 4 pm, $7.
The Gay Gay Cabaret
With Paula the Swedish Housewife, Scotty the Blue Bunny, Waxie Moon, Boi/y's Club, and Miss Indigo Blue. Advance tickets available. Re-bar, 114 Howell St, www.brownpapertickets.com, 7 pm, $20.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
A live band plays songs from Hedwig and the Angry Inch with proceeds benefiting Human Rights Campaign. Advance tickets available. Club Motor, 1950 First Ave S, www.brownpapertickets.com, 7 pm, $16 adv/$20 DOS.
The Bend-It Festival: Workshops
Including workshops on everything from fixing a bike flat to supporting survivors of violence. The Vera Project, Seattle Center, 956-8372, www.myspace.com/bend_it, 3–4:30 pm, free.
The Bend-It Festival: Waxx Poetic
A spoken word and acoustic music event that includes performances by Actor Slash Model, Brenna Sahatjian, Jamie Hellgate, Jes Blackwell, and the Lost Boys, with an open mic. The Vera Project, Seattle Center, 956-8372, www.myspace.com/bend_it, 6:30 pm, free.
Jacinta at Chapel
Jacinta performs an intimate show at Chapel with DJ Skiddle and Eric Medina. Chapel, 1600 Melrose Ave, 447-4180, 8 pm, free.
Lick Loves Pride!
With music from DJ Dewey Decimal, DJ Mathematix, and DJ General Meow. Hot dogs and drink specials available all night. Sole Repair, 1001 E Pike St, 979-SHOP, 5 pm.
Smashed Up Sunday
With DJ Blacklist, water-balloon battles, lasers, and music! Sponsored by PBR. Cafe Metropolitain, 1701 E Olive Way, 324-0771, 4 pm.
R Place Pride 2009
Featuring an outdoor beer garden, drink specials, DJ E and DJ Flow, and "hot roasted weenies." R Place, 619 E Pine St, 322-8828.
Pride Party
With DJ Joe King and the Perry Twins. Purr, 1518 11th Ave, www.purrseattle.com 
