Here's how Corpus Christi is celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in 2023
For the seventh year, Pride Corpus Christi is returning with an array of events across the city to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the month of June.
The events will kick off on Saturday and are designed to be indoors and outdoors. This year’s schedule features family-friendly and adult festivities.
“With events for all ages and interests, the Corpus Christi LGBTQIA+ community and its allies are invited to join in the fun, support each other, and create lasting memories,” a release from Pride Corpus Christi stated.
As in previous years, Pride Corpus Christi will offer free at-home HIV and STD testing through its website and at events across Corpus Christi.
For more information on the events below, visit pridecorpuschristi.com.
Youth LGBTQIA+ Prom
The Coastal Bend PRIDE Center will host a “Night Under the Sea” prom for middle and high school LGBTQ+ youth and allies on Saturday.
The prom will be for those 13-17 years old and will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets will be available for $10 at cbpridecenter.org.
Where: 2882 Holly Road
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
St. Paul UCC Open and Affirming Sermon
Pride Corpus Christi board member Rev. Dana Worsham will lead a sermon at St. Paul United Church of Christ on Sunday.
The event, beginning at 10:30 a.m., will emphasize the importance of churches in fostering an inclusive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community.
A communal potluck will follow the event.
Where: 5525 Lipes Blvd.
When: 10:30 a.m. Sunday
Movie Night
Alamo Drafthouse will host a viewing of “Kinky Boots,” a critically acclaimed movie centered on acceptance and friendship, that follows the story of a shoe factory owner who partners with a drag queen to create a line of shoes for the drag community.
Tickets, which are $25 each, include a drag performance by Robyn Valentine and a gift bag with Pride-branded items. Tickets are available at pridecorpuschristi.com
Where: 7601 S. Staples St.
When: 7 p.m. Monday, June 5
Comedy Night
Poppy Champlin, who will be inducted into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame, and Los Angeles-based comedian Eric Williams will perform at Mesquite Street Southside on Tuesday.
Tickets will be available for $25 at pridecorpuschristi.com.
Where: 4535 S. Padre Island Drive
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6
Professionals Mixer
Meet established and aspiring LGBTQIA+ professionals, business owners and representatives of supportive businesses at a networking mixer hosted by the Coastal Bend PRIDE Center at Bar Under the Sun on Wednesday.
The event is free to attend.
Where: 702 N. Chaparral St.
When: 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7
Poetry Night and Silent Auction
Listen to readings from the Switchgrass Review and shop art created by local artists and community members at the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation.
Those attending the event will have the opportunity to engage in conversations fostering understanding and inclusivity and purchase or even showcase their own artistic talent at the art exhibition.
Where: 2882 Holly Road
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 8
Pub Crawl
Those 21 and older can tour the city’s nightlife at the PRIDE Downtown Pub Crawl on Friday, June 9.
This year’s route will feature the Goldfish Bar, Rockit’s Whiskey Bar & Saloon, House of Rock and Cassidy’s Irish Pub. Try signature Pride-inspired drinks and enjoy live music in downtown Corpus Christi.
Where: 724 N. Mesquite St. (Goldfish), 709 N. Chaparral St. (Rockit's), 511 Starr St. (House of Rock), 601 N. Water St. (Cassidy’s Irish Pub)
When: Starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 9
Rainbow Run/Walk 5K
The first Rainbow 5K will be held at Cole Park on June 10. Celebrate Pride Month by wearing your flashiest rainbow attire.
Tickets for the race will be available for $15 at cbpridecenter.org. Extra T-shirts will be sold at the event.
Packet pickup for the event will be at the Coastal Bend Pride Center on June 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Packets will also be available for pickup at the registration table the day of the event.
Where: 2600 Ocean Drive
When: 7-10 a.m. Saturday, June 10
Pet Paw-rade
The third annual Pet Paw-rade will be held at St. Paul United Church of Christ on June 10. The family-friendly event will feature a pet costume contest, a kids’ bouncy house, a pet parade, refreshments and a pet adoption drive.
Where: 5525 Lipes Blvd.
When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 10
Hooks Pride Night
The Hooks will host a Pride Night to bring together baseball fans and the LGBTQIA+ community. The event will feature colorful flags and a special guest to throw the opening pitch.
Tickets for the game will be available at fevogm.com/event/Pridenight7.
Where: 734 E. Port Ave.
When: 6-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21
LGBTQIA+ Art Exhibit at PRODUCE
Check out the “Day Dreaming Ourselves Awake” LGBTQIA+ art exhibit at PRODUCE Bar & Gallery from June 2-30.
A closing reception will be hosted on June 28.
Where: 419 Peoples St.
When: June 2-30
‘Fun Home’ at Harbor Playhouse
Community members will perform a production of “Fun Home,” the Tony award-winning musical about lesbian cartoonist Alison Bechdel.
Tickets will be available for $20 at pridecorpuschristi.com. The production will run for one weekend only. Showtimes are available online.
Where: 1802 N. Chaparral St.
When: June 30-July 2
‘5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche’ at Port Aransas Community Theatre
The Port Aransas Community Theatre will produce “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche,” a witty play set in the 1950s that revolves around five women who come together for an annual breakfast to discover they share more than a love for quiche. The show is rated R.
Performances will begin on June 15 and run until June 18. Tickets, which are $22, and showtimes are available online.
Where: 2327 TX-361, Port Aransas
When: June 15-18
Community drag shows
Multiple community drag shows will take place throughout Pride Month, including Azul Entertainment’s Drag Brunch on June 4 at the House of Rock, the second annual Glammy’s Awards on June 24 at the House of Rock and Robyn Valentine’s drag show at the Bay Jewel on June 23.
More Pride Corpus Christi events can be viewed online at pridecorpuschristi.com/schedule.
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