Ready for Athens Pride Week? Get the details on daily events and the big outdoor festival.

Andrew Shearer, Athens Banner-Herald
·4 min read

Back in June, the first annual Athens Pride parade drew thousands of participants, setting the stage for what is expected to be a successful series of events for Athens Pride Week.

The celebration begins Sept. 12 and will conclude through the weekend with PrideFest and a softball tournament.

Here's a look at everything Athens PRIDE and Queer Collective (APQC) have planned. If you have information about a Pride Week event that isn't listed here, send an email to ashearer@onlineathens.com.

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Mx. Athens Pride Diamond waves to the crowd during the inaugural Athens Pride Parade through downtown Athens, Ga., on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Athens Pride was organized by the Athens Pride and Queer Collective.
Mx. Athens Pride Diamond waves to the crowd during the inaugural Athens Pride Parade through downtown Athens, Ga., on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Athens Pride was organized by the Athens Pride and Queer Collective.

Sept. 12

Kickoff at Akademia Brewing Company, 150 Crane Dr., will serve as the opening act for Athens Pride Week with happy hour featuring APQC's "So Queer No Fear" beer and T-shirt sales. The free all ages event begins at 6 p.m.

Sept. 13

Karaoke with PRIDE at Buvez, 585 Barber St., will be hosted by DJs Gregory and Adria and attendees are invited to bring their own song to sing. The event is for ages 18 and up and the suggested donation is $5.

Sept. 14

Kids and Youth Night at Hendershot's, 237 Prince Ave., is an alcohol-free event that begins with Drag Story Hour at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a concert by kid-friendly theatrical rock band Like Totally!

Yoga at Bishop Park, 705 Sunset Dr., is an alcohol-free "Rainbow Flow" event hosted by Athens-based My3Yoga, set to take place at 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 15

Queer Trivia at Hotel Indigo, 500 College Ave., takes place at 7 p.m. and is hosted by Paddy Nolan, local trivia master of all things related to Queer entertainment, history, music and politics. Suggested donation is $5 and all ages are welcome.

Sept. 16

Name Change Workshop at Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St., is a pre-registered event scheduled to take place between noon and 2 p.m. that will offer legal aid to those seeking to change their name. Space is limited, so visit athenspride.org/legalaidregistration to sign up.

Queer Prom at Athens Ciné, 234 W Hancock Ave., is a masquerade-themed dance party that will take place in the CineLab space from 8 p.m. to midnight. The prom is an 18 and up event with a $5 suggested donation. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required, and attendees must be 21 or older to drink.

Convict Julie performs at Athens Pride at the Lay Park Community Center in Athens, Ga., on Sunday, June 12, 2022.
Convict Julie performs at Athens Pride at the Lay Park Community Center in Athens, Ga., on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

Sept. 17

PrideFest at Terrapin Beer Co., 234 W Hancock Ave., is a free all-ages event scheduled to take place from noon to 7p.m. and will feature vendors, food trucks, musical performances and a drag show. The list of performers includes aerial artists Canopy Studios, punk bands Tears for the Dying and Exquisite Gender, and R&B recording artist Convict Julie.

"Hocus Pocus" at Ciné Drive-In, 100 Newton Bridge Rd., is a ticketed outdoor screening of the PG-rated 1993 Disney classic movie. Doors will open at 8 p.m. in the General Time Corporation parking lot and "Hocus Pocus" will play at 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at athenscine.com/movie/hocus-pocus.

PrideFest afterparty at Live Wire Athens, 227 W Dougherty St., will feature performances by drag entertainers Yutoya Leon, Cola Fizz, Karmella, Semaj, Diamond-Dupree Sanchez with appearances by RuPaul's Drag Race stars Nicola Paige Brooks and EJ Aviance. Sounds will be provided by DJ Luxury Vehicle. Tickets to the 10 p.m. adults-only event are $10 presale and $15 at the door.

Link for afterparty tickets: eventbrite.com/e/athens-pridefest-afterparty-ft-nicole-paige-brooks-and-ej-aviance-tickets-394824018267.

Sept. 18

Queer Softball Tournament at Lay Park, 297 Hoyt St., is a 2-6 p.m. alcohol-free event hosted by the APQC Sports League that is open to queer community members and allies. Participants must be 18 or older and can register at athenspride.org/softballregistration. Only 60 sign-up spaces are available, but everyone is invited to come cheer for the teams.

For updated schedule and additional information, visit athenspride.org.

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