Pride events you can attend around Metro Manila this June
Pride Month is upon us and there are plenty of ways to celebrate, from participating in marches that advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and intersectional issues to parties that platform queer talents and voices to recreational activities organized in solidarity with the causes of the community.
Here are some of the Pride Month festivities happening in and around Metro Manila.
Surftown Pride
June 6 to 9
San Juan, La Union
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A weekend full of activities that include a ballroom workshop, a Pride parade, drag performances, talks over coffee, a block party, and a ball.
Komiket Pride
June 7 to 9, 14 to 16
Ayala Malls the 30th, Pasig
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Support Filipino artists, zine makers, and other creatives at this two-weekend comics art market.
The Elephant Party: God Save the Queens, Bless the Badings
June 7
Gravity Art Space, Quezon City
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The group show and exhibit features new and old works by 30+ queer Filipino and British artists.
BHive Pride Night
June 7 and 28
The Bouldering Hive, Makati
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Go on guided climbing sessions that also double as a lifestyle pop-up and pizza and burger party over two Fridays.
Butterboy: Pride Drag Brunch
June 8
Butterboy, Quezon City
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Enjoy a serving of croissants and coffee with a side of drag performance by NAIA Black, Deja, O-A, and Shewarma. And it’s just the first of many Pride Drag Brunches that Butterboy will be hosting this June.
Project Lemons: Dungeons and Dragons
June 8
HUB Make Lab, Escolta, Manila
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This one-shot, queer-only Dungeons and Dragons table also encourages drag and cosplay, with rewards!
Hohol Events: Next Slide Please
June 8
HUB Make Lab, Escolta, Manila
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This Pride-themed fundraiser for Metro Manila Pride is for everyone who wants to share their knowledge on anything Pride via slides.
Bliss Club Night: Pride Night Special
June 12
Hoesik Bar and Lounge, Poblacion, Makati
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This party champions an all-queer lineup of DJs and performers on a sports-themed night.
Pride and Power Vol. IV: Same Love, Same Care, Same Right
June 14
Matrix Creation Events, Quezon City
A “gay” tradition continues as Pop Emergency brings back the fourth iteration of their Pride Month event filled with drag excellence, stand-up comedy, and performances.
Nectar Night Club Pride Month lineup
June 7, 14, 22, 27, and 29
Nectar Night Club, BGC
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Nectar has five events lined up this June: Girl Nation Pride with Eva Le Queen, Trans Love Pride, Rainbow Glitter Ball with Taylor Sheesh and Minty Fresh, Poison: Drag Cartel Rainbow Parade, and Pride Finale.
No boys allowed
June 15
Vinyl on Vinyl, Makati
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It’s a girls’ night with musical performances by Leanne & Naara, Flying Ipis, Aia De Leon, and Thirds, a DJ set, tarot reading, and a tattoo pop-up.
Out, Loud, and Proud Drag Pride Fiesta
June 15
Filinvest City Events Grounds, Alabang, Muntinlupa
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Filipino drag royalties share top billing with Brooke Lynn Hytes, Courtney Act, Detox, and Jujubee at this Pride concert.
Queerlayaan 2024: A Pride Celebration & Art Market
June 16
Whitespace Manila, Makati
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Celebrate and support over 300 local queer artists at this art market.
Climb Central Pride Night
June 21
Climb Central, Mandaluyong
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Celebrate Pride with a climbing clinic, tarot readings, potluck, and talks on inclusivity, allyship, and LGBTQIA+ in sports.
Run Rio Pride Run
June 22
SM Mall of Asia
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Everyone is welcome to join this celebration of love, inclusivity, and diversity with 3K, 5K, and 10K running distances.
Graduation Rights: March with Pride
June 22
Quezon City
The Quezon City government will host a special graduation program for LGBTQIA+ students barred from marching in their respective schools due to their gender expression, which goes against DepEd’s “gender-responsive basic education policy.”
LoveLaban: Pride PH Festival
June 22
Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City
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Join the biggest Pride event in Southeast Asia with performances by LGBTQIA+ artists and personalities like Vice Ganda.
OBar Annual Pride Party
June 24
Pasig
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Spend the last Saturday of Pride Month with OBar’s Philippine Pride Party, LGBTQIA Icons of the Year Awards, and Arise: The Pride Party Show.
Queer Safe Spaces: Queer Prom
June 29
Space at One Ayala, Makati
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Ask your date and dust off your dancing outfit for a night of Pride Prom.
