Sunday, June 8, 2025 - 5:00PM to 8:00PM EST
Join them for a vibrant celebration of Pride and community and the Out for Pride Picnic and Ride! We’ll go for a ride starting and ending in Edgemont Park. After the ride, we’ll gather in the park for a picnic of fun, games, music, and community!
Whether you’re an avid cyclist or simply looking for a fun-filled day out with friends and family, this event offers something for everyone!
Registration is FREE, but please sign up so we know how many to expect.
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Pride Choir’s next free community concert “Bend Don’t Break” is a musical journey of determination, inspiration, resilience, and hope. It will take place on Saturday, June 7th at 7pm at Union Congregational Church at 176 Cooper Avenue in Montclair. The concert features the music of Tracy Chapman, Pentatonix, Sara Bareiles, and more. The concert, performed by an LGBTQ+ community choir, is free for the community, and donations are graciously accepted. Although the concert is free, RSVPs are encouraged. Click here to RSVP.
About Pride Choir:
Pride Choir provides a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in and around Montclair to gather, be celebrated, and make meaningful music together. Instilled with a culture of inclusion, Pride Choir fosters joy and belonging, celebrates diverse identities, and uplifts audiences with inspiring musical performances.
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]]>Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 2:00PM to 3:30PM EST
Celebrate Pride at the Montclair Art Museum with a special Public Tour of Interwoven Power: Native Knowledge / Native Art. Join Curator of Native American Art Laura Allen for a conversation exploring Native worldviews around gender, and how Indigenous artists examine, engage with, and challenge expectations regarding gender and sexuality. Free with Museum admission.
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]]>Saturday, June 7, 2025 - 1:00PM to 3:00PM EST
Celebrate Pride with Out Montclair and Gotham FC at the Sports Illustrated Stadium! The annual Pride game is our chance to make it a party! A portion of ticket proceeds will be generously donated by Gotham FC to support Out Montclair’s Pride festivities and year-round programming.
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]]>Saturday, June 14, 2025 - 11:00AM 1:00PM EST
Tickets: $25* - $79.50** + fees | Limit 8 tickets per mailing address
DOORS/BRUNCH SERVICE 10AM • SHOWTIME 11AM
The Vogel • Basie Center Campus • 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
*Add-on package for bottomless mimosas
**VIP ticket that includes champagne – entire VIP box must be purchased
All tickets include brunch service. Brunch menu coming soon!
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]]>Thursday, June 12, 2025 - 7:30PM to 9:00PM EST
Randy Rainbow is a four-time EMMY® and GRAMMY®-nominated American comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer, satirist, host, and New York Times bestselling author, best known for his popular web series, The Randy Rainbow Show. His musical parodies and political spoofs have garnered him worldwide acclaim and four consecutive EMMY® nominations for Outstanding Short-Form Variety Series. His debut solo album, A Little Brains, A Little Talent (Broadway Records), earned him a 2023 GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Comedy Album”.
Touring the U.S. with his sold-out solo musical comedy concerts, the influencer and Internet sensation’s viral comedy videos have received hundreds of millions of views across all social media and digital platforms. His fresh take on politics and current events has led to interviews and profiles by The Washington Post (magazine cover story), CBS Sunday Morning, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Hollywood Reporter, CNN, NPR, ABC News, OUT, People, and Entertainment Weekly.
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]]>Sunday, June 15, 2025 - 4:00PM to 5:30PM EST
The New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus invites you to Come Out Singing with songs of defiance and hope. Now, more than ever, it is our mission to inspire pride, empowerment, equality, and acceptance.
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]]>Sunday, June 22, 2025 - 11:00AM to 12:00PM EST
Join them for Drag Story Hour featuring the fabulous Harmonica Sunbeam! Enjoy a delightful hour of reading, singing, and dancing, and creative activities. Books and coloring pages will be provided.
Fun for families with little ones 12 and under.
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]]>Saturdy, June 7, 2025 - 12:00PM to 3:00PM EST
Join u s in reaffirming Franklin Township as a diverse and inclusive community b y celebrating t h e contributions of LGBTQ+ Franklin residents, businesses, families, allies, and friends.
Hosted by
Councilmember Ed Potosnak, Mayor Phillip Kramer, and the Franklin Township community.
Franklin Township Performance Gazebo: 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ
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]]>Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 5:30PM to 6:30PM EST
Join them for their Pride Flag Raising at the Mercer County Park Marina & Boathouse.
Mercer County Park Marina & Boathouse, 334 S Post Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
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]]>Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 3:00PM to 6:00PM EST
The Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs will assist members of the LGBTQIA+ community to navigate government programs and access services that support job training, housing, and economic development. The office will also assess needs within the LGBTQIA+ community, provide educational materials to help members of the community understand their legal rights, and support government outreach to the community.
Website:
mercercounty.org/departments/human-services/office-of-lgbtqia-affairs
]]>Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 11:00AM to 12:00PM EST
Mayor Bert Steinmann and Council will raise the Pride Flag in support of our LGBTQ community!
Location: in front of the Ewing Municipal Building, 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing, NJ.
Website:
ewingnj.org/community/calendar/pride-month-flag-raising-ceremony
]]>Monday, June 2, 2025 - 6:00PM to 7:00PM EST
Join Hopewell Township for their PRIDE Flag raising at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building.
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]]>Sunday, June 8, 2025 - 4:00PM to 6:00PM EST
North River Sing (NRS) is a community chorus based in Jersey City. Founded in 2014, NRS recently celebrated a decade of making music together, with performances across Jersey City, New York City and Hudson County. Led by music director, Conrad Chu, the 60-member chorus will present an eclectic mix of jazz, Broadway, folk and R&B tunes. After the show, stick around to mingle with the singers and celebrate the music.
Conrad Chu has been the music director for North River Sing since 2017. With more than 20 years of deep and varied directing experience, Conrad has worked with ensembles of all sizes, including college choruses, community orchestras, and small opera companies. Before the pandemic, he served as Lecturer in Choral and Orchestral Music and Director of Performance at Union College of Schenectady, New York. Conrad’s recent engagements have included guest conducting appearances with the Litha Symphony and Queer Urban Orchestra in Manhattan, and serving as guest chorusmaster for the New Jersey Symphony’s annual Chinese New Year gala concert.
In 2023 Conrad joined the staff of the Bloomingdale School of Music on Manhattan’s Upper West Side as director of its orchestra and chamber music programs. A graduate of Yale University, Conrad earned his master’s degree in conducting from Mannes School of Music and attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio for doctoral work in contemporary music.
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]]>Agender Awareness Day, observed annually on May 19th, is a time to uplift, support, and better understand those who identify as agender—individuals whose experience of gender is characterized by its absence. As conversations around gender identity become more inclusive and nuanced, Agender Awareness Day offers a vital opportunity to shed light on a lesser-understood identity in the broader LGBTQIA+ community.
What Does "Agender" Mean?
At its core, agender refers to someone who does not identify with any gender. The prefix "a-" means "without," so "agender" literally translates to "without gender." This can manifest in several ways:
It’s important to recognize that agender is one identity on the broad nonbinary spectrum, which includes people who don't exclusively identify as male or female. However, not all nonbinary people are agender, and not all agender people identify as nonbinary. Language and identity are deeply personal and often fluid.
Common Misconceptions
Because agender identity exists outside the traditional binary and even outside the spectrum itself in some cases, it is often misunderstood. Here are a few clarifications:
1. Agender ≠ Asexual
Being agender pertains to gender identity, while asexuality pertains to sexual orientation. An agender person can have any sexual orientation: straight, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, and so on.
2. Agender People Aren’t Just “Confused”
This stereotype diminishes a person's lived reality. Many agender individuals are very clear about who they are and have taken time and effort to arrive at their identity.
3. Agender Is Not the Same as Gender Dysphoria
Some agender people experience gender dysphoria, and some don’t. Like other gender-diverse identities, their relationship with dysphoria and their body varies individually.
4. Agender Is a Valid and Real Identity
Despite being less visible, agender is a legitimate gender identity. It is not a "trend" or "phase," and it has existed across cultures and history, even if not always labeled in the same way.
What Does It Mean to Live as Agender?
Living as agender can vary dramatically from person to person. For some, it might mean rejecting gendered pronouns in favor of they/them or neo-pronouns (e.g., xe/xem, ey/em). Others may feel comfortable using traditionally gendered pronouns but still not feel any internal sense of gender.
Many agender individuals may also choose to present androgynously, but this is not universal. Gender expression (how someone presents themselves) is not the same as gender identity (who they are).
Some agender people pursue medical or legal steps to affirm their identity, such as hormone therapy, surgeries, or changing their gender marker on official documents—often to “X” or “unspecified,” depending on jurisdiction.
Why Agender Visibility Matters
Visibility leads to understanding, and understanding leads to respect and inclusion. Without representation, agender people may feel isolated or invalidated, particularly in environments where binary thinking dominates.
Agender Awareness Day reminds us that:
How to Support the Agender Community
Whether you're a friend, family member, ally, or part of the LGBTQIA+ community yourself, here’s how you can show solidarity:
1. Use Inclusive Language
Use gender-neutral pronouns and terms (like “folks” instead of “ladies and gentlemen”). Ask people their pronouns and respect their choices.
2. Challenge Binary Norms
Question the assumption that everyone fits neatly into "male" or "female." Advocate for more gender-inclusive forms, spaces, and policies.
3. Educate Yourself
Read articles, follow agender creators, and consume media that includes diverse gender representation. Don’t rely solely on agender individuals to educate you.
4. Respect Boundaries
Agender people, like anyone else, have the right to set boundaries about what they’re comfortable discussing. Don’t press for personal details or treat them as a “teachable moment.”
5. Speak Up
If you witness misgendering, discrimination, or erasure, speak up. Your voice can make a difference, especially in spaces where agender people may not be present.
The Broader Picture: Agender Identity in Society
In recent years, there has been a slow but growing recognition of nonbinary and agender identities in government policies, educational institutions, and media. Countries like Canada, Australia, and parts of the United States have begun allowing a nonbinary “X” on legal documents. Yet, challenges remain.
Agender people often face:
This makes awareness days like May 19th all the more important. They provide a platform to affirm identity, amplify voices, and advocate for systemic change.
Final Thoughts
Agender Awareness Day is more than a hashtag or a calendar date—it’s a call for empathy, visibility, and justice. By honoring agender people and their experiences, we take one more step toward a world that embraces the beautiful spectrum of human identity.
In the words of agender activist Micah Bazant:
“I believe in a world where gender is self-determined and self-expressed—a world where all bodies and identities are honored.”
Let’s help build that world, today and every day.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 5:00PM to 8:00PM EST
This year’s Queer Prom, hosted by the incredible team at HiTOPS, is themed "QUEERNIVAL" — and it promises to be a night of color, celebration, and unapologetic self-expression.
Designed by and for LGBTQIA+ youth, this event creates the kind of safe, inclusive, and empowering space that every young person deserves.
And yes — the entertainment is going to be next-level!
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]]>Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 6:00PM to 10:00PM EST
Are you ready for our FIRST IN PERSON EVENT? Come kick off pride month with BGWP!
You don’t have to read, you can just come party. Sing a song, read a poem, a short essay, do a dance, mingle.
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]]>Friday, June 13, 2025 - 7:00PM to 10:00PM EST
Join them for the PARTY of the year...yes it's our FREE PRIDE PARTY & everyone is invited ( as long as you are 21and older)
Happening June 13th... @djkaytee_davoice turning the music up at 7pm until 10pm at our office (209 West 8th St. Plainfield, NJ).
Yes there will be FREE FOOD, DRNIKS, GAMES, TESTING, CONDOMS, RAFFLES and sooo much more
Be sure to register and pop out using the link below.
Register:
Website:
]]>Friday, June 13, 2025 - 10:00PM to 2:00AM EST
Guess who’s back, back again? Haus of Qweens clebrating the LGBTQ+ community bringing another Daddies & Baddies PRIDECHELLA: Amateur Night Edition!
10 local performers are hitting the stage — five dazzling drag queens and five sizzling daddies — all battling it out for the ultimate title of Daddy & Baddie Supreme and a $200 cash prize!
Two Crowns. Two Categories. One Iconic Night.
Tickets:
eventbrite.com/e/pridechella-amateur-night-tickets-1347294005639
]]>Sunday, May 25, 2025 - 11:00AM to 2:00PM EST
Step into the dollhouse for an unapologetically fabulous drag brunch where fantasy meets fierce! Think high heels, high hair, and high drama - just like your favorite doll would want!
Join them at Backstage Hard Rock Cafe for an unforgettable Drag Brunch filled with fabulous performances, delicious bites, and 1 Complimentary Cocktail to get the party started!
Tickets:
ticketweb.com/event/plastic-fantastic-drag-brunch-hard-rock-cafe-tickets/13727994
]]>Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 4:30PM to 7:00PM EST
Join the NJYD LGBTQ Caucus for a Pride Month Mixer! Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with Young Democrats across the state and celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQ community.
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]]>Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 12:00PM to 12:00AM EST
June 21st | All Day & Night: Join us at VÜE Rooftop Bar & Lounge as we celebrate love, community, and pride—all day long with skyline views, great vibes, and exclusive offers for AC Pride Bar Crawlers!
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]]>Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 6:00PM to 8:00PM EST
Everyone is invited to our fifth-annual PrideFest celebration! Enjoy music, food trucks, crafts, community organizations, vendors, and more for all ages.
Music schedule:
Music with Ry will perform between 6:15-7:00 p.m.
Traffic Jam will perform between 7:15-8:00 p.m.
Food trucks will include Babalouie BBQ, Humpty's Dumplings, and Frios Gourmet Pops.
Should it rain, we will be the celebration inside the Library.
Website:
abingtonfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pridefest-3
]]>Every Sunday - 4:00PM to 11:00PM EST
Join them for a fabulous night of Broadway hits, iconic movie musicals, and pop-culture video fun at Freddie’s Beach Bar! Sing along to your favorite showtunes while enjoying a lineup of games, specials, and good company!
It’s the perfect Sunday escape for theatre lovers, board game buffs, and anyone who loves a good time.
Free to attend | All are welcome | Come as you are, stay for the fun!
Tickets:
eventbrite.com/e/showtunes-sunday-games-at-freddies-beach-bar-tickets-1362442354759
]]>Every Sunday - 4:00PM to 11:00PM EST
Join them for a fabulous night of Broadway hits, iconic movie musicals, and pop-culture video fun at Freddie’s Beach Bar! Sing along to your favorite showtunes while enjoying a lineup of games, specials, and good company!
It’s the perfect Sunday escape for theatre lovers, board game buffs, and anyone who loves a good time.
Free to attend | All are welcome | Come as you are, stay for the fun!
Tickets:
eventbrite.com/e/showtunes-sunday-games-at-freddies-beach-bar-tickets-1362442354759
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