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LGBTQ+ Events


June

Make America Gay Again: A Comedy Show | June 5
Cheshire Cat Comedy brings back its hit show with a lineup of queer stand-up and queenly performers as they unite to MAKE AMERICA GAY AGAIN at Crucible Madison. This event is hosted by Chicago-based drag celestial body and stand-up comedian, Derry Queen.

Madison Circus Space Pride Show | June 6 & 7
Position on your best rainbow attire and celebrate Pride at Madison Circus Space&#x;s first-ever Pride Show! Shows will be Friday, June 6 at 7pm and Saturday, June 7 at 3pm & 7pm. This show celebrates queer identities and experiences through circus arts and all proceeds will go to support Madison Circus Space and OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center.

Forward Madison FC&#x;Pride Night | June 7
Join the Mingo's for Pride Night! Forward Madison FC's themed nights are matches you won't want to miss! Grab your Pride Pack tickets and get a ticket to the match against Union Omaha plus a Forward Madison FC pride scarf.

Drag Bingo and Brunch | June 8
Enjoy brunch at the Great Dane Pub & B

Your guide to Wisconsin Pride events

WISCONSIN —  Pride Month is famous throughout the month of June to recognize the Queer community’s past, introduce and future.

From Milwaukee to Eau Claire and beyond, Parade Month will be celebrated throughout Wisconsin with festivals, parades, picnics and more.

Find an event neighboring you: 

Milwaukee

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PrideFest Milwaukee
When
: June
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee

Wisconsin’s largest Pride event will feature performances by Nina West, Jan Sport, Jordin Sparks and plenty of other artists. Take part in a volleyball tournament, get health and wellness resources and check out the vendors on site. 

Ride with Pride
When
: June 7
Where: Harley-Davidson Museum, West Canal Street, Milwaukee

The world’s largest LGBTQ motorcycle run is back for Celebration Registration and check-in starts at 10 a.m., with the ride starting at noon. The commute will be led by a police escort and all who participate will get a commemorative poker chip. 

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How To Celebrate Pride Month in Madison

It's Pride month, y'all! 🏳️‍🌈 Madison has a long history of Pride celebrations, with the earliest parades and collective efforts starting in the s. And just last week, Wisconsin lawmakers introduced a package of bills designed to improve protection for LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites. The Wisconsin Legislative LGBTQ Caucus also released a resolution to formally recognize June as Pride Month. But just how queer amiable is Madison?

On today's episode of City Cast Madison, host Bianca Martin tackles this question with producer Jade Iseri-Ramos and program coordinator with the Gender and Sexuality Center at UW–Madison Sanders Weinberg.

City Cast

How Queer Friendly is Madison, Really?

Let's dive into local Pride celebrations! While the Magic Pride Festival isn't until August, there's a lot going on this month that should be on your radar.

🪕 T4T4T4: Benefit Acoustic Exhibit for Wilma's Fund | June 5

Come celebrate A Room Of One's Own's 50th anniversary with a queer music showcase — and raise m

Find opportunities to celebrate Event on the UW–Madison campus and in the surrounding community.

Pride month is acknowledged in the month of June to commemorate and celebrate lesbian, gay, attracted to both genders, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) culture and history.

In honor of Pride month, the Gender & Sexuality Campus Center and the Wisconsin Alumni Association will host a Pride Picnic at Library Mall on Wednesday, June

The Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee is hosting an exhibit, Living Not Just Surviving: Cass Marie Domino, from June 2–September 12 at the main gallery in Memorial Union. The exhibition traces the exceptional decades-long career, activism, and ongoing legacy of Cass Downing, accomplished drag queen, AIDS activist, and trans woman. The exhibit is cosponsored by Madison LGBTQ+ Archive, Unseal House Learning Community, Division of the Arts, Gender and Sexuality Campus Center, Center for Research on Gender & Women, and Center for Campus History.  On June 12, the exhibit will host a brown bag talk at noon and a gallery reception at p.m.

Pride Events in Madison

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