PHX ATTRACTIONS

Brides of March at Charlie’s

Pretend you’re a virgin! Put on your bridal best at this party & bar crawl complete with a wedding cake, champagne toast. No grooms allowed! Wedding bells will chime at Charlie’s, 727 W. Camelback Rd. in Phoenix. For more info go to CharliesPHX.com

Saturday, March 11 at 12 noon

Beards & Kilts for the Queer Center

Show off those sexy kilts and whiskers and check out the Gearage Sale! RipplePHX will provide HIV testing. Portion of the proceeds to benefit the Queer Center, find out more at QueerCenternet Search for the event on Facebook. Anvil, 2424 E. Thomas Rd.

Saturday, March 11 from 4-7 p.m.

Pride Run & Health Expo

Tie your shoelaces, and run or walk in this half marathon, 10K or 5K event through the Melrose District. Stick around for the celebration party, and Health & Wellness Expo at Stacy’s@Melrose. Everyone’s welcome! (Except pets.) For more info and registration check out PrideRunPhoenix.com

Saturday, March 18 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

one•n•ten Fresh Brunch

If you believe that children are our future, make room at the table for the baby gays! Have a little quiche and a Bloody Mary, because one•n•ten is staging their annual fundraiser at JW Marriott Desert Ridge. For information and tickets visit onenten.org

Sunday, March 19

AIDS Walk Arizona

Keep on the shoes you wore for Pride Run. You’ll need ‘em for the 15th Annual AIDS Walk Health & Wellness Festival. Proceeds support Aunt Rita’s member agencies. Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. in Tempe. For more info and registration go to AIDSWalkAZ.org

Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Rainbow Skate

It’s back! Get your wheels ready for the rink! $15 entry gets you 2.5 hours of skating, traditional skate/roller blade rental, and wrist guards. Benefiting Phoenix Pride Community Foundation. On the East Side at Skateland Chandler, 1101 W. Ray Rd. in Chandler. Everyone’s welcome!

Thursday, March 30, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

Rainbows Festival & Street Fair

Celebrate LGBTQ diversity. Discover businesses, services, clubs, organizations, churches, plus top notch national and some really good local entertainment. Lady Bunny headlines at Heritage Square Park on Monroe & 7th St. in Phoenix. For more info visit PhoenixPride.org

Saturday & Sunday, April 1-2

The Easter Pig at The Bunkhouse

Get ready for a day and night filled with festivities, raffles, food and oinky fun! The Easter Pig himself will be on hand, selling Easter Pig Eggs. All proceeds will go to the non-profit Abbey of the Wayward Spirit (see AWSAZ.org) The Bunkhouse is at 4428 N. 7th Ave. in Phoenix.

Saturday, April 1 at 9 p.m.