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Message from Board President, John Daniels: Good day and happy “Pride Season” Capital Region. The past 2+ years have been incredibly challenging for us, and we know many of you. Many of our sister organizations across the country have closed. We are headed towards the upside now. Our amazing staff and a few volunteers got the Pride Center through one of its bleakest times in its 50+ year history. Yet, we remained committed to continuing to offer services to all of you. In early 2022 the Pride Center was successful in hiring a new executive director (Nathaniel). That was a major step in the rebuilding and re-alignment of the Pride Center. We understand there were challenges prior to the pandemic. Our new and energized board and amazing staff led by a truly enthusiastic Executive Director are all working to take the corrective actions and grow the center to best service our 9-counties.

We ask that you bring your concerns and ideas to us. We’re here to listen, and we’re here to help. We will be listening and working with those ideas in hand. How? Phone us, email us, or even better stop by our building in Albany and visit. Become involved as a volunteer. Sign up for our newsletters and emails and come to our community forums we are planning after Pride, later in the summer of 22. What do we promise; our board, volunteers, and staff are here to help our entire LGBTQ community. The Center is here for the mental, physical health, and well-being of everyone in the LGBTQ community even our allies. We are here to collaborate with our other community partners to provide much-needed support, services, and programs to our community. Positive changes are in the works. We thank all of you.

I mentioned “pride season” above because we are adding more events for pride into July, August and September. Please keep your eyes on the www.518capitalpridewebsite for updates. Pride should be a season not just a few days or a week or a month. Thank you! Please, safely enjoy the Festival, Parade, 5k and more.

-John Daniels, Board President

Message from new Executive Director, Nathaniel Gray: As a social worker, I’ve now had the chance to work at all three levels of practice: micro, mezzo, and macro. Micro level work is sitting across from an actively street homeless youth in New York City, often Black or brown, often transgender, and always being punished directly by society for being who they truly are. Those youth made me ask, “how do we change laws or policies to fix this?” and led me to work directly with New York State government in policies for LGBTQ+ youth; this is macro practice. Instead of sitting opposite one young person, I was reading research and reports about the dozens, hundreds, and sometimes thousands of LGBTQ+ youth who experience systems like foster care, juvenile justice, and homeless shelters at disproportionate rates, again, often for being who they truly are, and also again, often Black and brown or transgender. This work was also about educating the people who run and uphold these systems; people who regularly say they want to know better so they can do better. These interactions made me ask, “where can these vital institutions go with LGBTQ+ questions on a local level?” and led me to the Pride Center of the Capital Region, and the great work they’ve been doing here for 52 years.

Running a nonprofit is mezzo practice.; we have to blend the important parts of the other two in order to be successful. We must listen to the individual, and advocate up for their needs. In this position I look forward to meeting more of our amazing community, hearing about the issues we’re facing on a daily basis, and then lifting up our community’s needs to affect lasting, structural changes. Sometimes this happens in a big way, like meeting with the Governor’s office and other LGBTQ+ stakeholders to discuss statewide issues of systemic oppression. Other times this is sitting with a policy director at a medical facility, helping them understand the importance of chosen names and pronouns in safe healthcare.

Regardless, the work is to listen to your stories, your goals, your needs, and to find ways, big or small, to make the Capital Region more safe and more affirming for all of you, and I look forward to it.

-Nathaniel Gray, Executive Director

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Pride Center Board of Directors John Daniels, Board President (He/Him/ His) Life log resident of the region. My journey with the Pride Center started when I came out 10 years ago. My board service along with my service to many nonprofits has had a focus on our youth, physical and mental wellbeing, and access. The Pride Center took on a special role for me in meeting and talking with many of the individuals of all ages that utilize our services and programs. In meeting these people, I reenergize my energy for fundraising. We must have amazing staff to offer our services, I have always believed my job as a volunteer starts with helping to ensure we can do the good by being funded to operate with the best team we can find.

We have come far in many protections especially in NYS. However, we are sadly reminded of the erosion and battle to our rights each day. Especially to our trans community members and those in a more challenging mental, physical or financial position. Like many of us, our board service time requires support at home. Thank you, Christopher, for letting me do what I love for our community.

Ulysses deArmas, Co Vice President (He/Him/His) I’m Co-Vice President of the Board. I’ve lived in the Capital Region off and on for about 25 years. I work as an Associate Director of Admissions at RPI in Troy. The Pride Center was instrumental in my coming out process 17 years ago. I was a regular member of the Men’s Group on Monday nights. I started volunteering at the Center because I wanted to give back to the place that helped me during the most difficult period of my life.

Along the way, I’ve met so many wonderful people. Thank you, Pride Center, for saving my life!

Scott Levine, Co Vice President (He/Him/His) Volunteering for the Board of Directors as Co-Vice President and working on the Capital Pride steering committee for over a dozen years, I hope the goals we attempt to achieve has had a direct positive effect on those community members in the most need, and in doing so, we have also influenced the next generation of volunteers, activists and supporters to continue the amazing work of Pride Center’s staff, interns and board.

Stephanie Slominski – CIA CFE, Treasurer (She/Her) Stephanie has been involved with the Pride Center since she moved to Albany in January 2002. She started in the role of volunteer staffer at the Café and has since been the janitor, a board member and is the current Board Treasurer today. She is a Certified Internal Auditor and Fraud Examiner full time and works part time preparing tax returns in her own private practice. She also works at a local haunted attraction as a jump scare and makeup artist during the fall. She also sits on the Board of Directors for the Association for Government Accountants (AGA) and is involved in extreme sports, including Taekwondo, and paintball. Favorite vacation spots are Coney Island and Las Vegas where she visits frequently with her 21-year-old daughter, Raindrop.

Meghan Baxter, LMSW, Secretary (She/Her/Hers) Hi there! After graduating with my MSW from SUNY Albany and relocating to the Capital Region for an employment opportunity, a colleague introduced me to the Pride Center. New to board membership but eager to serve, I joined the board of directors early 2018. Since, I have been dedicated to furthering and diversifying services, accessibility, and representation for, and within, the Pride Center and larger LGBTQIA+ community. I continue to serve on the board because now, more than ever, we (especially us younger folks!) need to dig our heels deep, show up, be loud, and advocate like hell. I currently work as a psychiatric social worker at Albany Med and continue to live in the Capital Region with my fiancé Natalie and our fur babes Dottie, Oakley, and Monte.

Maggie Morrison, Board Member, Saratoga Liaison (She/Her/Hers) I joined the Pride Center board because for years I benefited from all the events they provided in our community. I decided it was time for me to do my part in helping the Pride Center in our community.

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Pride Center Board of Directors Atsushi Akera, Board Member (She/Her) Co-founder and General Manager of Cafe Euphoria, a transgender and gender non-conforming owned and operated restaurant located in downtown Troy. She joined the Pride Center Board after discussing the importance of trans representation on the Board at a community meeting hosted by the Board. She serves on the Board's Governance Committee, and in that role she has continued to focus on board representation, inclusion, equity, and policy changes designed to better enable the Center to serve the entire spectrum of our diverse yet connected LGBTQIA+ communities. She is also an active member and alternate facilitator of the Trans Pride support group at the Pride Center.

Lance Rider, Board Member (He/Him/His) A member since June of 2018, I joined the board to help those in the community that need the most assistance, those most in need. Through my role as principal owner of ROCKS and a bartender, I create a connection of the many people that I see and talk with face to face. Those interactions drove me as a primary reason to extoll the virtues and programs of the Center. Additionally, as an administrative employee for the Albany County Department of Mental Health, connecting resources from both sides is a rewarding opportunity. The Center and its free mental health services are something I am proud to champion for our community.

Victoria Esposito, Board Member (She/Her/Hers) I am a local attorney, and I serve on the Board because I remember what it was like for my LGBTQ+ friends and family decades ago. It's important to me to do everything I can to support the community and keep this a better world. When not working, I love my family, travel, my garden, and a crisp white wine.

Matthew Kishpaugh, Board Member (He/Him/His) Originally from NY’s Southern Tier, but spent most of my childhood in rural Potsdam, NY. I moved to Albany in September 2006 and attended UAlbany for my MBA. I have worked for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for the past 15 years, where he was a founding member of the ReLGBTQ+ Employee Interest Group, now the LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group and is also a member of Regeneron’s DEI Mid-Level Leadership Council.

I live with his fiancé and partner of 11 years, Hazem, in Center Square. I joined the Pride Center to get actively involved in community-based volunteer work and to give back to the Albany LGBTQ+ community.

Jeremy Bond, Board Member (He/Him/His) I moved to Albany in June of 2010 without knowing that Capital Pride would be that same weekend. It was the first pride I ever attended. I learned more about myself and the diversity of our community than I ever realized in that first weekend in a new city. Fast forward to today, I work with the Pride Center to help ensure that that experience and support endures for everyone.

Pride is a time to be reminded of our strength, resolve, and great amount of progress that we’ve made. It’s also a sobering reminder of the immense amount of work left for us to do especially for our Youth and Trans family members. I’m committed to seeing that work through alongside you and the community.

Eric Wilke, Board Member (He/ Him/His) As a lawyer that has fought for workers’ rights for fifteen years, I volunteer to support my family and my community. When one of us does better we all do better. Supporting the LGBTQ+ community in the Capital District also supports the rest of our community around us. We are all husbands, wives, sisters, brothers, sons, and daughters, whether by relation or our chosen family. It is my pleasure to stand with you and for

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Calendar-at-a-Glance

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Albany Flag Raising Ceremony 10am | Albany City Hall, 24 Eagle St., Albany | Free PRIDE Kick-Off Block-Party & Celebration 5–8pm Parking Lot #2, 76 Central Ave., Albany | Free

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

Troy Flag Raising 10am | Troy Waterfront, Troy | Free

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

Alternative Prom! 7–11pm | YMCA 433 State St., Schenectady | $10 Cover at the door (Ages 13–19) Purr Party @ Oh Bar 9pm–2am | Oh Bar, 302 Lark St., Albany | Cash Bar

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

Schenectady Flag Raising 9am | Schenectady City Hall, Schenectady | Free Schenectady Pride 2022 2–6pm | Jay Street Marketplace, Schenectady | Free Leather Pride 10pm - close | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany | $10 RuPaul’s Dida Ritz Live! @ Waterworks Pub 11pm - 4am, | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany | $10

SUNDAY, JUNE 5

Pond Water Drag Brunch 11am - 1pm | Cafe Euphoria 225 River St., Troy | $10

FRIDAY, JUNE 10

Euphoria Furmeet 6pm - 9pm | Cafe Euphoria 225 River St., Troy | $10

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

Say It Loud Black and Latino Gay Pride–The Celebration 12–5pm | Washington Park, Albany | Free RuPaul’s AJA LeBeija Live! @ Waterworks Pub— Say It Loud! BLGP—The Official After Party 10pm | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany | $10 Blair Back’s Albany Pride Show 10pm - 4am | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany | $10

SUNDAY, JUNE 12

2022 Capital PRIDE Parade Noon | State St. to Lark St. to Madison Ave. to Washington Park, Albany | Free 2022 Capital PRIDE Festival featuring Pussycat Dolls’ Carmit 1– 5pm Washington Park, Albany | Free Capital PRIDE After Parties 5pm–? | Pride Center (332 Hudson Ave.), Waterworks Pub (76 Central Ave.), Oh Bar (304 Lark St.), ROCKS (77 Central Ave.)

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

Euphoria Munch 6:30pm - 11pm | Cafe Euphoria 225 River St., Troy | $10

SATURDAY JUNE 18

The “Red Carpet Realness” Ball 8–12am | The Linda 339 Central Ave., Albany | Free

MONDAY, JUNE 6

Pride Day - Troy Farmers Market 9am - 2pm | Monument Square Troy, NY | Free

TUESDAY, JUNE 7

Troy Night Out 5pm - ? | Downtown Troy, NY | Free

Open MIc Night 8pm - 11pm | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany | Free LGBTQA Trivia Night 8–11pm | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany | No Cover, Suggested Donation for Trivia PRIDE Karaoke at Waterworks Pub 9pm Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany | No Cover

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

Capital Pride Drag Wednesday 10pm–12am | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany | 12am–2am | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany | No Cover

THURSDAY, JUNE 9

Capital Pride Alive at Five 5pm–8pm | Jennings Landing, 1 Quay St., Albany | Free Night of 1000 Judys 8pm–11pm | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany | No Cover Vibe Pride Ball @ Waterworks Pub 11pm | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany | Free 8 • CAPITAL PRIDE 2022

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

Focus on Pride Open Mic & DJ Dance Party 5pm 11pm | Cafe Euphoria 225 River St., Troy | $10

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

PRIDE 5K Rainbow Run 2pm–5pm | Jennings Landing, 1 Quay St., Albany | $40

SUNDAY, JUNE 26

Saratoga Pride Festival 9am–12pm | High Rock Pavilion, Saratoga NY | Free

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

Capital Pride Business Alliance Mixer 5:30pm– 8pm |Franklin Plaza Rooftop, Troy NY | $10

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

Vintage Pride Sunset Cruise 5:30pm –8pm | Dutch Apple Cruises, 141 Broadway, Albany | $40 Landing, 1 Quay St., Albany | $40

Mondays: Every Monday, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm MEN’S PRIDE (MSM ages 18+)

Tuesdays: Every Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm TRANS PRIDE (ages 18+)

Wednesdays: Every Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm LAVENDER SOCIAL HOUR (Women & NonBinary ages 18+)

PRIDE PLANS 2022 Be sure to join us for Pride Weekend 2022 this year on June 11th and 12th for Black and Latin@ Gay Pride by In Our Own Voices and Capital PRIDE 2022 Parade and Festival! Also, keep an eye out for details about our other Pride events for the season, such as Pride flag raisings across the region, annual Pride Month Kickoff BBQ, 5K, Alt-Prom, and more!

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Sundays: Twice Each Month, 2nd and 4th Sunday, 2:00 pm QUEER ALBANY READS (ages 18+)

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armit Bachar is an American singer, performer, television personality and philanthropist, well known as the only original member of the multi-platinum, Grammynominated recording group The Pussycat Dolls. She was a lead vocalist of the group along with Nicole Scherzinger and Melody Thornton. She became an international pop sensation The Pussycat Dolls’ chart-topping hit singles including “Don’t Cha,” “Buttons,” and “StickWitU.” She also featured with the Dolls in several episodes of the hit reality show ‘The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll’. As a founding member of The Pussycat Dolls cabaret show, Carmit performed as a singer and dancer along with many guest stars like Pamela Anderson, Carmen Electra, Charlize Theron, Paris Hilton, and others.

She also appeared with the group in several films and television shows including ‘Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle,’ ‘Las Vegas,’ ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, and ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’.

Carmit was a member of the Pussycat Dolls longer than any other performer, being that she started in 1995 with the Burlesque show. In 2002, she brought her friend Gwen Stefani to perform at the Pussycat Dolls show. Stefani brought along Interscope’s Ron Fair and Jimmy Iovine. Later, the Dolls got signed at Interscope Records. She was also the first doll to be signed into the recording group. Most of the then members, includ-

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In 2006 and 2007, she toured with the Dolls in support of their multi-million selling album PCD. She was one of the three lead vocalists in the group, and had lead parts in the songs “We Went as Far as We Felt Like Going”, “Beep”, “Buttons”, “I Don’t Need a Man”, “Hot Stuff (I Want You Back)”, “Right Now” and “Tainted Love”, “Fever”, “Whole Lotta Love”, among others.

In February 2008, reports surfaced that she was leaving the Pussycat Dolls to pursue solo projects. On March 8, 2008, Bachar officially announced her departure from the Pussycat Dolls on the group’s official website. Thornton gave Bachar special thanks in the ‘Thank You’ section of the Pussycat Dolls’ second album Doll Domination.

In November 2019, it was announced that the group had reformed and were going on a reunion tour in 2020.

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Music started early for the Illinois native who grew up in a household that not only valued, but encouraged music. He was heavily involved in musical theatre and show choir, which not only served as a creative outlet but ignited a passion for music that continues to guide his work today. Crediting his early influences as Hilary Duff, Michelle Branch, Avril Lavigne, and The Spice Girls, his own tracks encapsulate similar glimmering, bouncy 90’s pop sound and diary-entry-esque bops. JORDY not only brings his warmth and dream-like vocals to his songs, but his impressive songwriting abilities, which is a cornerstone of his creative process.

Living in Boston for college allowed JORDY to immerse himself in the local music scene, playing gigs at bars all over the city and perfecting his sound until his eventual move to Los Angeles to further pursue a music career. It was in the City of Angels that JORDY turned a heartbreak into the fuel for some of his more

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notable tracks, such as “Just Friends” and “Better By Myself.” The burgeoning artist quickly found his footing with all-too-relatable catchy tracks, that resonated with listeners everywhere and put JORDY on the map as a pop act to watch. EP Psycho was spotlighted by the critically acclaimed TIME Magazine as “conversational, sing-song style, over bright, undeniably joyful pop beats.”

With a budding following, JORDY explored Tik Tok in an effort to share his music with the world. What started out as a research tool to connect with fans during the pandemic became an unexpected success. Dance/pop hit “Long Distance” quickly blew up with JORDY’s account garnering over 135.5k followers and over 625,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. The track, which details the heartache of a long distance relationship during COVID, quickly found company as many listeners related to the uncertainty and loneliness of the pandemic. Now, fresh off of an appearance on The Today Show, JORDY inked a deal with 300 Entertainment and is looking forward to new music on the horizon. JORDY is gearing up for his first full-length album, coming this September.

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he ‘Twenty-nine-year’ old (shut up) Shawn Gillie is a professional stand up comedian who has performed at countless venues throughout the northeast as well as California, Hawaii, and on a Norwegian Cruise. Here locally The Comedy Works in Saratoga and The Funny Bone in Albany. He’s also a mobile DJ and on-air personality for FLY 92.3 and hosts several nights a week at Waterworks Pub. Shawn loves traveling all over the world, vodka, and extremely short walks on the beach. You can find out more about Shawn on his website www.shawngillie.com

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June 1–June 26 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Albany Flag Raising Ceremony

10am | Albany City Hall, 24 Eagle St., Albany | Free

An Official Pride Center and In Our Own Voices Event!

Join the Pride Center, In Our Own Voices, and Mayor Kathy Sheehan for a special ceremonial raising of rainbow flags to acknowledge and kick off PRIDE.

PRIDE Kick-Off Block Party

4–8pm | City Parking Lot #2, 76 Central Ave., Albany Free ($5 Suggested Donation)

An Official Pride Center and In Our Own Voices Event!

This annual tradition that continues to get bigger and better each year! Come together with The Pride Center and In Our Own Voices as we officially kick off PRIDE with our new revamped Kickoff BLOCK PARTY in the parking lot next to Waterworks Pub and ROCKS. Enjoy a fun evening with food, music, libations, and chances to win fun prizes. Get tickets to upcoming events and learn more about the festivals. Meet up with friends, new and old, as the community kicks off the 2022 PRIDE season, Block Party Style! Immediately followed by amazing drag shows at at BOTH Waterworks Pub and ROCKS.

THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Troy Flag Raising

10am | Troy Waterfront, Troy, NY | Free

An Official Pride Center and In Our Own Voices Event!

Join your local LGBTQ+ leaders alongside leadership from the Pride Center of the Capital Region and In Our Own Voices and Mayor Patrick Madden raise the Pride Flag to kick off Pride Month

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

Purr Party at Oh Bar

9pm | Oh Bar, 302 Lark Street, Albany |Free

PRIDE Week and girl parties go hand in hand! Join us for a fabulous night at Oh Bar! Great music Pool, Darts and sexy ladies. You will be sure to have an amazing time!

It’s Your Time…to CELEBRATE

4pm -8pm | Central Park Pavilion, 1791 Central Pkwy, Schenectady NY |Free

An In Our Own Voices Event. People have many identities, and “In Recovery” is one of them. To honor and celebrate those in our community who are practicing Risk Reduction or Sustained Recovery and to include individuals that prefer an alcohol and substance free environment we have this event

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Schenectady Pride Flag Raising

9am | Schenectady City Hall. Schenectady, NY | Free

Join your local LGBTQ+ leaders alongside leadership from the Pride Center of the Capital Region and In Our Own Voices and Mayor Gary R. McCarthy to raise the Pride Flag to kick off Pride Month .

Schenectady Pride 2022

2:30pm–6pm | 12 State St., Schenectady NY | Free

Schenectady Pride to host our 10th annual festival. Saturday, June 4 from 230pm to 6pm at Gateway Plaza where the Rainbow Pride Arches are next to SUNY Schenectady. Live entertainment, DJ RVMBA, Schdy Musical Theater & Drag Show. Excited to bring back food, drink and merch vendors along with local non-profits and other friends.

RuPaul’s Dida Ritz! LIVE @ Waterworks Pub

Alternative Prom!

11pm - 4am | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany | $10

An Official Pride Center Event! Join us for our 22nd annual Alternative Prom, a fun-filled evening for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies ages 19 and under. Come as you are, no judgments, to this amazing event! We hope you can come out to be a part of the action! Learn more about Center Youth at www.capitalpridecenter.org.

An Official Pride Center Event! The Waterworks Pub monthly Illusions Party presents RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Dida Ritz. Dida invaded televisions around the world on Season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Fan favorite, Dida brings her edgy style and raw talent to Waterworks Pub, along with some of the area’s best drag queens, in a benefit for the Capital Pride Center (18+ to enter, 21+ to drink).

7–11pm | YMCA, 433 State St., Schenectady | $10 Cover at the Door (Ages 13-19)

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THURSDAY, JUNE 9

Pond Water Drag Brunch

PRIDE Alive at Five

Come join us for another enthralling performance by Dyken Pond and her friends. Choose from the Prix Fixe menu @ $24/16/8 (sliding scale), or order from our regular menu with an added $10 cover charge. For reservations please call 518212-7554. (Brunch is from 9am-3pm this day.)

The City of Albany presents the Kick-off of the 2022 Alive at Five signature concert series and recogizes Capital Pride at the annual Pride Alive at Five!

Sunday Funday w/Senator Neil Breslin

Join the Geeks & Gaymers as they welcome Host Frieda Munchon as we celebrate Judy Garland with a special show, followed by a special Wizard of OZ themed Gaymer Night!

11am - 1pm | Cafe Euphoria 225 River St., Troy | $10

4:30–7:30pm | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany | No Cover Suggested Donation for Trivia

Cap off the first weekend of Pride at Sunday Funday at ROCKS with Senator Neil Breslin at this Non-Political/ Community Event with Free Food, Specials and of course PRIDE (21+ to enter.)

MONDAY, JUNE 6 Pride Open Mic Night

8pm | Rocks, 77 Central Ave., Albany | No Cover

PRIDE Month kicks off with Open Mic Night. We welcome all to bring their poetry, spoken word, music, and more! Sign up opens at 8pm, first round starts at 9pm. Two standard rounds followed by a free mic until we close! (21+ to Enter)

TUESDAY, JUNE 7 LBGTQA Trivia Night

8–11pm | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany | No Cover Suggested Donation for Trivia

A PRIDE Favorite! LGBTQ-themed trivia gets everyone’s mind moving! Join our host Frieda and enjoy drink specials, mind bending trivia, and win great prizes! (21+ to enter.)

PRIDE Karaoke at Waterworks Pub

9pm | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany | Free

Join us for PRIDE Karaoke. Don’t miss an evening of good times and great voices. This Capital PRIDE classic returns with Karaoke Wars; have fun donating cash to change a song, change a singer, or just give to a good cause! Proceeds benefit The Pride Center of the Capital Region.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Capital Pride Drag Wednesday at Waterworks Pub and ROCKS

10pm–12am | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave. 12am–4am | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany | No Cover

Join the Pride Center for a fun PRIDE celebration of Drag at both ROCKS and Waterworks Pub. Performances from some of the area’s top drag queens. Rocks (21+ to enter) Waterworks (18+ to enter, 21+ to drink.)

5–8pm | Jennings Landing, 1 Quay St., Albany

Night of 1000 Judys

8–11pm | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany | No Cover

Vibe Pride Ball @ Waterworks Pub

11pm | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave. Albany | Free

Vibe Pride Ball at Waterworks Pub, featuring DJ Shawn Gillie with a variety of Vibes including R&B, top 40, latin and remixes all night long. Contests and performances from Albany’s best drag performers. (18+ to enter, 21+ to drink.)

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Euphoria Furmeet

6pm - 9pm | Cafe Euphoria 225 River St., Troy | $10

Check out the Capital Region’s furry fandom. We’re snakes, wolves, bunnies, rats, cheetahs, and so much more. Furries are very LGBTQ so come have dinner with us! $24/16/8 sliding scale, or $15 cover charge.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Say It Loud Black and Latino Gay Pride–The Celebration

Noon–5pm | Washington Park, Albany NY | Free

An In Our Own Voices Event! The Celebration will take place in Washington Park, Albany. The event is for all LGBT POC, families, and allies. RuPaul’s Drag Race Aja LeBeija, Jewel the Gem and local talent will be providing entertainment. There will be a kids’ corner, face painting, a variety of food and beverages will be on hand to tempt the taste buds of all attendees. The Celebration highlights our talents and contributions to the larger LGBT community.

AJA LaBeija Live! @ Black & Latino Gay Pride—The Official After Party

10pm - 4am | Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany $10

A Waterworks Pub and In Our Own Voices Event! AJA LaBeija from Rupaul’s Drag Race S9 & All Stars S3 will be live at Waterworks Pub for the Official BLGP After-Party.

Enjoy a night of music and dancing at Waterworks Pub with AJA, DJ Hassan and Albany’s best talent opening the show. (18+ to enter, 21+ to drink.)

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Blair Black’s Albany Pride Drag Show

10pm–close | ROCKS, 77 Central Ave, Albany | $10

Join the ROCKS family for a night of drag performances from Opal Essense, Victoria Precise, Isis Vermouth, London Jae Precise, and Katrina Mirage. Hosted by Blair Black. (21+ to enter).

SUNDAY JUNE 12 2022 Capital PRIDE Parade

Noon | State St. to Lark St. to Madison Ave. to Washington Park, Albany | Free

An Official Pride Center Event! The Capital PRIDE Parade steps off at noon in Washington Park, led by the Community March, and is full of music, inspiration, and of course, a sense of celebration and unity! The Parade and March will feature Capital Region community members, elected officials supporting the LGBTQ+ community, businesses, community organizations, allies, and of course amazing floats, music, dancing, and goodies. Bring friends and set up on the Parade route to cheer on this amazing event! The parade route is along State St. to Lark St. to Madison Ave. to Washington Park, Albany.

2022 Capital PRIDE Festival

1–5pm | Washington Park, Albany | Free

An Official Pride Center Event! Don’t miss the largest PRIDE celebration in Upstate New York! The Capital Pride Festival headlined by the Pussycat Dolls’ Carmit Bachar and iHeartRadio Music Award Nominee JORDY. With performances by Grand Central Station Band, Albany’s Annual Drag Revue, a special preview performance from the Playhouse Stage Co. and will be hosted and emceed by Comedian and Fly 92.3 DJ Shawn Gillie. With an amazing attendance, high energy, top notch entertainment, hundreds of vendors—including some of the area’s best food trucks, crafters, shops and merchants, as well as community groups the 2022 Capital PRIDE Festival is one of the region’s biggest and most highly anticipated events!

Capital PRIDE After Parties

5pm–? | Pride Center (332 Hudson Ave.), Waterworks Pub (76 Central Ave.), Oh Bar (304 Lark St.), ROCKS (77 Central Ave.)

Keep the celebration going at the official Capital PRIDE after parties! Unwind or heat up at on both floors at Waterworks Pub (18+ to enter, 21+ to drink), at Oh Bar (21+ to enter), ROCKS (21+ to enter), or join a very special sober party for the entire community at the Pride Center (all ages).

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17 Euphoric Munch

6:30pm - 11pm | Cafe Euphoria 225 River St., Troy | $10

Join us for the second installment of Euphoric Munch, a vanilla meetup with a focus on community building for queer kinksters in the Capital Region and beyond. This event takes place monthly at Cafe Euphoria. (Look for the event on Facebook). Dinner tiers offered at $21/14/7, or pay a $10 cover charge. Reservations not required, but this is an 18+ EVENT.

SATURDAY JUNE 18 The “Red Carpet Realness” Ball

8pm - 12am | The Linda 339 Central Ave., Albany | Free

An In Our Own Voices Event! The Category is…Red Carpet Realness!!! Join IOOV and members from the House Ball community for the Red Carpet Realness Ball.

Ten categories for the seasoned house ball professional and first timer alike. Categories include Vogue, Runway, Face, Pump vs Pump, Red Carpet Duo, and more...bring it to the floor! Cash Prizes! The event is free of charge!

Pride Day at the Troy Farmers Market 9am - 2pm | Monument Square, Troy | Free

Wear and show off your Pride Colors, stop by the Pride Center table and receive a prize and an opportunity for our raffle. Support local and LGBTQ-owned businesses.

The Market has evolved into a shopping and community destination in the Capital Region and beyond, with close to 100 local, producer-only Vendors, and a year-round marketplace.

FRIDAY JUNE 24 Troy Pride Night Out

5pm - ? | Downtown Troy, NY | Free

Brighten Troy with your pride colors and flags. Support the many local LGBTQ businesses in Downtown Troy.

Every Troy Night Out, the streets of downtown come alive with music and culture beckoning you to discover local businesses, art galleries, fine restaurants, and unique boutiques of all varieties.

Focus on Pride Open Mic & DJ Dance Party

5pm - 11pm | Cafe Euphoria 225 River St., Troy | Free

Just like our grand opening, we hope to host a paired event—an open mic (6-8pm) and DJ dance party (811pm). Details forthcoming! Reservations and latest event information at 518-212-7554.

SATURDAY JUNE 25 The Pride Center of the Capital Region and In Our Own Voices present the PRIDE 5K Rainbow Run

9am–12pm | Jennings Landing, 1 Quay St., Albany | $40

An Official Pride Center and In Our Own Voices Event!

Registration begins at 9:00am at Jennings Landing, Rainbow Fun Run (0.62 miles; open to walkers and runners of all ages and abilities) at 10:00am, and 5K (3.1 miles) at 11:00am. Awards and prizes immediately following the 5K! Prizes will then be awarded to the top three participants in the female, male, and open gender categories, as well as the top three participants in the each age bracket. Also, wear your Rainbow Best! Awards for Individuals and Teams “Best Use of Rainbow.” Check the Pride Center website at www. capitalpridecenter.org for online registration details. Please complete one registration per race participant.

FRIDAY AUGUST 5 Vintage Pride Sunset Cruise

5:30pm –8pm | Dutch Apple Cruises, 141 Broadway, Albany | $40

Join The Pride Center and In Our Own Voices Event for a fabulous party riding down the Hudson River. Tickets are $40, board the boat at 5:30, and cruise from 6 to 8pm.

Dance the night away, rain or shine, thanks to indoor and outdoor decks. Delicious appetizers and dinner fare will be provided, along with a cash bar. Unfortunately, the boat is not handicap accessible. With safety in mind, we suggest low-heeled or soft-soled shoes.

SUNDAY JUNE 26 Saratoga Pride Festival

2pm–5pm | High Rock Pavilion, Saratoga NY | Free

A Pride Center and Saratoga Pride event in High Rock Pavilion. Saratoga Pride has activities planned throughout the month of June, culminating in its annual Pride Festival, Sunday, June 26th, 2-5 pm at High Rock Park. Other events include cocktail hours, brunches, and several familyfriendly activities such as a ghost tour, mini-golf, and an open house at the YMCA for LGBTQ+ youth. Check out SaratogaPride.com, Facebook and Instagram for more details.

TUESDAY JUNE 28 Capital Pride Business Alliance Mixer 5:30pm–8pm |Franklin Plaza Rooftop No. Four 4th Street, Troy NY | $10 Diversify Your Business, Strengthen Your Brand. Enjoy great food, cocktails, and music from DJ Phoenix as you watch the sunset over Troy and the Hudson River atop the beautiful Franklin Plaza. This event brings together nearly 100 LGBTQ+ business professionals for a fun and enjoyable evening and shared connections.

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Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors who helped make Capital PRIDE possible!

Presenting Sponsor Hannaford Supermarkets

Premier Level Sponsor Regeneron

Diamond Level Sponsor Barefoot Wines City of Albany Empire Merchants North Jack Daniels Fire Pink Whitney Stoli Vodka Waterworks Pub

Platinum Level Sponsor Craig LeClaire - Falvey Real Estate Group General Electric MVP

Gold Level Sponsor Berkshire Bank Curaleaf DeCrescente Distributing Company Price Chopper/Market32 Rivers Casino and Resort SEFCU Transfinder

Media Sponsor The Spot 518 Timesunion Albany.com

Silver Level Sponsor

Albany Parking Authority CDTA Copps, DiPaola, & Silverman Law Firm

Silver Level Sponsor (con’t) CSEA Curaleaf Keybank FLY92.3 KISS 102.3 I Heart Radio Margarita City M&T Bank NYSTEC Panera LLC Pepsi Co Pioneer Bank Renaissance Albany Hotel ROCKS TD Bank TriCity Rentals Whitney Young Health WildPlay Thacher

Bronze Level Sponsor Alliance for Positive Health Alpin Haus Barclay Damon Beekman 182 Callanan Industries Darn Good Yarn Fidelis Care Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY Internet Marketing Ninjas Mark Gray Enterprises Measurable SEO Mohawk Hudson Humane Society Oh Bar Roseblum Development Schoharie Dental Tri-City Valley Cats Vibrant Brands

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EMMANUEL FRIEDENS CHURCH Welcoming people of all gender expressions and sexual orientations as full partners in ministry Proudly celebrating 24 years as a member congregation of the AWAB and O & A Churches Join Us Sundays at 10 AM! (in-person, Facebook, Zoom) 218 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY 12307 (518) 374-4114 ebcfried@nycap.rr.com, www.emmanuelfriedens.org facebook.com/emmanuelfriedenschurch

the area’s entertainment resource theater | films | concerts | clubs | dance art exhibits | comedy | local events | festivals family fun | education | businesses

First United Methodist Church of Schenectady

Where ALL are recognized as children of a loving God, and the circle opens wide!

Service 10am Sundays* Or online, https:\\fumcschenectady.org *Masks and social distancing may be required

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First United Methodist Church of Schenectady, 603 State Street, Schenectady, 518.374.4403

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Proudly supporting diversity, inclusion, and equitable representation in our community and beyond.

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Care with Pride

We stand with the LGBTQ community, and we encourage anyone impacted by Alzheimer's or other dementias to reach out for safe, confidential support.

Call our free, 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc is proud to support The Pride Center of the Capital Region Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc. prides itself with providing premier independent senior (55+) living communities that are welcoming, inclusive and affordable.

Come see our beautiful community at The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany, adjacent to The Crossings of Colonie and close to many attractions including restaurants and shopping.

It is better at The Beltrone. Call 518-459-2711 to schedule a private tour.

The Beltrone Living Center is owned and operated by: Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc. 6 Winners Circle, Albany, NY 12205 www.colonieseniors.org CSSC, Inc. was established in 1981 as duly authorized 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation.

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Cafe Euphoria 225 River St. Troy, NY, USA

Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Owned and Operated

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Substance Use Treatment Including Medication Assisted Therapy • Problem Gambling Treatment • Recovery Peer Support Services & Case Management • Telehealth & Mobile Outreach • Family Support Services • Residential Services • Impaired Driver Program • Substance Use Prevention Services

Cafe - Restaurant Curated Thrift - Co-working Event Space Currently Open Tuesday – Fridays, 8a-3p Saturdays & Sundays, 9a-3p

Reservations Accepted

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We’re a Worker-owned Cooperative!

vegan – vegetarian – pescatarian fare For our menu, visit: www.cafeeuphoria.org contact: info@cafeeuphoria.org

We are here to help!!

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Capital Pride 2022!

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Proud Sponsor of Capital Pride 2022

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Proud to support Capital PRIDE and communities throughout the Capital District.

Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York is a trade name of Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

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Come see us in the DeCrescente Beer Tent at the Capital Pride Festival Winner of Albany’s Wing Wars The Capital District’s Best Burgers

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Whitney Young Health provides access to quality medical, dental & behavioral health, regardless of income. + LGBTQIA care and safe space

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“Thank you to the Pride Center for all the services you provide to our community!”

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M&T Bank. Understanding what’s important.

At M&T Bank, understanding what’s important means realifiing the role a bank plays in people’s lives. And then living up to those responsibilities, by helping families, businesses and communities thrive. It’s what we’ve been doing for more than 160 years. Learn more at mtb.com.

M&T Bank is proud to support The Pride Center of the Capital Region and the 2022 Capital Pride Festival.

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Celebrating Pride 2022 June 12th | Capital Pride Parade & Festival – Albany, NY At GE, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace by focusing on key areas like transparency, accountability, and community. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor the much-anticipated return of the Capital Pride Parade & Festival.

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Be you — everyone else is taken.

At Regeneron, we celebrate our pride January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. When we include everyone, great things happen — like discovering and delivering new medicines to patients in need.

Included isn’t just a buzz word, it’s a non-negotiable belief of ours.

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DIDA RITZ

Since 1970

CAPITAL PRIDE ALBANY, NEW YORK

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