Best Bets | June 20th, 2024
By Faye Seidler and Sabrina Hornung
June might be the official Pride month, but why stop there? We’re celebrating Pride statewide, all summer long.
All information should be confirmed by checking out an organization website and talking with event planners. Some events may have limited capacity, age restrictions, or charge admission.
LGBTQ+ Trivia
June 20, 8 p.m.
Rhombus Guys
606 Main Ave, Fargo
Put your LGBTQIA+ history and pop culture knowledge to the test. Assemble a team as North Star Trivia at Rhombus Guys team up for an LGBTQIA+ trivia fundraiser. During the event, $1 from each specialty drink and cheesy bread order will go toward the Pride Collective and Community Center.
Fargo - FM Drag United - Unity + Love Pride: Drag Show
June 22, Doors at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m.
Fargo VFW
202 Broadway N., Fargo
Celebrate PRIDE month with Special Guest Anastacia Rose. Dress to impress or come as you are, but don’t forget your dancing shoes! Come early for drinks and a good seat. Tickets $10, 21+ show
Queerly Bingo
June 24, 7 p.m.
The Hub
321 S. 1st Street, Bismarck
All ages Queerly Bingo hosted by QSpace, QSpace is a LGBTQ+ youth support group for school-aged kids based out of Bismarck.
Orlando
June 27, 7 p.m.
Theatre B
215 10th Street N., Moorhead
Attend a staged reading of Em Christie’s adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s timeless novel, “a historical meditation on gender and sexuality to modern audiences.”
Gender Affirming Free Clothing Swap
June 28, 4-8 p.m.
Kennedy Center
1902 E. Divide Ave, Bismarck
Do you feel like your wardrobe no longer serves you? Bring in those gently used items and swap them out for a fresh new look. Sponsored by Qspace.
If You Are Trans, It Is Your Birthday Party
June 28
6-8 p.m.
Parachigo
606 1st Avenue N., Fargo
This is the second annual celebration, featuring birthday cake, dancing, games, and the re-opening of the trans free clothing exchange. Tickets are $10. No one is turned away for lack of funds! All ages are welcome.
Pride Open Mic
June 29
4-6 p.m.
Main Street Books
8 Main Street S., Minot
Make your voice heard! Read your poetry, prose, journal entries, or passages from your favorite LGBTQIA+ authors. Or just feel free to soak it all in.
Deadline to Nominate Grand Marshal for Pride Week
July 5
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in regard to service and commitment in the LGBT community through volunteering or other achievements? Nominate them!
Fargo-Moorhead Pride
August 8-11
Stay up to date on FM Pride happenings.
Jamestown Pride
September 7
Save the date and stay tuned for details!
Grand Forks Pride
September 4-14
Something grand and downright fabulous is happening in Grand Forks. Details posted online.
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