By: Robert Lovi By: Robert Lovi | June 1, 2022 | Culture, Food & Drink, People, Lifestyle, Community,
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and this annually-celebrated event honors the Stonewall riots in 1969 and efforts to achieve equal justice and opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+). Miami has always been a friendly city for members of that community. You can support and celebrate Pride with different events and activities ranging from fabulous lineups to unique cocktails, parties, and more. In a free city like Miami, you are welcome to be who you are and celebrate with Pride.
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For its fourth year, Wynwood Pride is back with an inclusive three-day festival of art, music, culture, and unity supporting the non-profit organization Equality Florida. The organization has a longtime commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.
The "Music Festival" is scheduled to happen on June 10 and June 11 at the RC Cola Plant, with activations happening during the "Neighborhood Takeover" on the 12.
The two-day Music Festival will feature fabulous headliners, jaw-dropping drag, international DJs, art installations, dance parties, the return of Miss Toto's Funhouse, an artisan vendor market, a non-profit community village, and more.
The Wynwood Pride Neighborhood Take Over on June 12th will feature a variety of free events and activations throughout the Wynwood Arts District's most iconic venues, including R House and Crusoe Cabana Deluxe, among others. Expect a glittering marathon of drag shows, dance parties, brunches, surprise appearances, art installations, and other surprises throughout the neighborhood!
550 NW 24th St. / Tickets
550 NW 24th St. / Tickets
550 NW 24th St. / Tickets
550 NW 24th St. / Tickets
550 NW 24th St. / Tickets
550 NW 24th St. / Tickets
The Wynwood Pride Neighborhood Take Over on June 12th will feature various free events and activations throughout the Wynwood Arts District's most iconic venues, including R House and Crusoe Cabana Deluxe, among others. Expect a glittering marathon of drag shows, dance parties, brunches, surprise appearances, art installations, and other surprises throughout the neighborhood!
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Mr. Hospitality is launching their monthly LGBTQ+ dinner party series, 'Birds of Paradise,' debuting on June 15 at El Tucán. The monthly pop-up series will feature a mesmerizing line-up of guest hosts, singers, dancers, and performers, a specially curated three-course prix-fixe menu, and a thoughtful charity component in which a portion of the evening's proceeds will benefit a specific LGBTQ+ non-profit organization.
El Tucán will transform into an utterly alluring supper club celebration beginning at 7:00 p.m., hosted by beloved Drag Queen, TP (Total Package) Lords.
The pop-up will feature special LIVE performances by acclaimed non-binary musician, actor, activist, and choreographer Kat Cunning, Cuban-American Miami native singer-songwriter and America's Got Talent / American Idol Alumni Yoli Mayor and the ever-so iconic TV personality and trailblazing transgender rights activist Carmen Carrera - back by popular demand for her second burlesque performance at the restaurant.
During the evening, an exclusively curated cocktail menu created in collaboration with Hornitos Tequila will be available and a savory prix-fixe menu ($65pp+) featuring signature favorites such as Wagyu Beef Tataki, Pineapple Teriyaki Salmon, Spicy Beef Tenderloin, and Truffle Bucatini Pasta, among others. Diners are also welcome to order a la carte.
A portion of the proceeds from the night will be donated to Equality Florida, a non-profit organization dedicated to achieving full equality for Florida's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community.
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens welcome guests once a month for a low-key night out. This month, listen to local musicians The French Horn Collective on the East Terrace and make banners for The French Horn Collective's New Orleans Second Line style parade through the formal gardens. To round out the evening, stop by the Café and Shop and pick some light bites and refreshments to enjoy by the bay or in the gardens. Don't forget to bring your Pride Parade gear and wear comfortable shoes to join the parade through the formal gardens, which begin at 8:00 p.m.
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The 1 Hotel South Beach celebrates Pride month with unique experiences for locals and guests supporting the LGBTQ+ community, including fun cocktails, events, and a hotel stay offer.
Hotel Special Offer:
“Love is Love”
The hotel will be donating $10 to Miami Beach Pride, a non-profit organization whose main mission is to raise funds to support the LGBTQIA+ community in South Florida for June bookings. Guests will also receive a unique design wristband with the phrase "Love is Love" when they check-in. Book Between June 1 to June 30 for all future stays
Event:
Full Moon: Love and Acceptance
This month's Super Strawberry Full Moon, named after the ripening of ready-to-pick strawberries, is an invitation to manifest all the love, compassion, and abundance we desire in our lives.
In honor of Pride Month, this unique gathering is intended to empower one another and provide transformational growth by aligning the chakras of our hearts. This evening's primary focus will be to delve deeper into what acceptance, confidence, self-discovery, and courage mean to you. Join us for a mindful activation grounded in community and connection.
Sound-off noise-canceling personal headphones will enhance the experience. This allows each participant to tune in individually, focusing solely on the experience occurring in their body, powered by meaningful beats and sounds. The event will happen on June 14 from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the 1 Beach Club. You can buy tickets here.
F&B Special:
Pride Month Cocktail: 1 Love
Offer: 25% of proceed will be donated to Miami Beach Pride Cost: $18
In honor of Pride Month, 25% of the proceeds from the hotel's featured cocktails, made with Absolut Elyx, lychee, Lillet Rouge, Flor Rose Prosecco, and St Germain Elderflower, will benefit Miami Beach Pride, a non-profit organization whose primary mission is to raise funds to support South Florida's LGBTQ+ community. This cocktail will be available at all food and beverage outlets at 1 Hotel South Beach (Drift, Watr, Habitat, Beach Club, and Sandbox) during June.
Steven Minor, Corporate Beverage Director at 1 Hotel, created a cocktail called "1 Love" ($18) to commemorate Pride. Drawing inspiration from Bob Marley's song "One Love," the lyrics refer to all people's universal love and respect. "We wanted to offer a cocktail that unites everyone regardless of who they love," Minor said. Price: $18
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This PRIDE month, Brickell City Centre is hosting a "Dream In Color" celebration for LGBTQ+ members and allies, with exciting activities planned throughout the month, including:
To view the full event schedule click here.
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Fort Lauderdale LIVE! and Pride Fort Lauderdale presents LeAnn Rimes the story…so far tour, at Las Olas Intracoastal Park on June 25.
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As part of its ongoing efforts to include diverse voices and perspectives, the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) is hosting a robust series of education and public programming to commemorate Pride Month and Caribbean Heritage Month throughout June. MOCA is also excited to announce "Under the Electric Tree," a series of public activations at Griffing Park. In conjunction with the recently restored public artwork "Electric Tree" by internationally renowned artist Mark Handforth, programming will include site-specific performances, live music, hands-on art activities, and more. For more informatin about these events visit the website.
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CocoWalk celebrates its Pride event with a celebration fit for kings and queens and everything in between on June 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sip on specialty cocktails in the CocoWalk plaza, and guests Angie Ovahness and Ketta Mina will liven up the occasion. Tito's Handmade Vodka and PLANTA Queen will be sponsoring the event. All donations go to Pridelines. At participating CocoWalk restaurants such as Sushi Garage, Duck N' Sum, Botanico, and The Key Club, guests will enjoy select bites and drink specials that benefit Pridelines. No RSVP is required for this free and open-to-the-public event.
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This fantastic restaurant will donate a percentage of proceeds from ALL Bodega app and website orders to SAVE the entire month of June at all four Bodega locations in honor of Pride Month.
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In celebration of Pride Month, 80's 305 Bar, located in the back of Cafe La Trova, will offer two special cocktails, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Pridelines. The Mariquitas, made with Grey Goose vodka, Licor 43, lime juice, and cranberry juice, is served in a martini glass with a side of banana chips (mariquitas de plátano). The Pink & Bubbly, made with Bombay Sapphire gin, guava syrup, lime juice, and prosecco, is served in a flute champagne glass with a garnish of lemon peel. Every Friday and Saturday night, beginning at midnight, 80's 305 Bar plays the best 80s music in town, with DJ Funktual on the decks.
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Just in time for Pride Month, the National Hotel is teaming up with Quore Gelato to offer an exclusive gelato (made with passion fruit, dragon fruit, and tequila) poolside for $13 for June, with a portion of proceeds benefiting SAVE, a local organization whose mission is to promote, protect, and defend equality for South Florida's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people.
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Tanuki, a modern pan-Asian restaurant, will celebrate Pride Month with a special Sakura cocktail made with Corazon Blanco tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice, Seedlip, muddled watermelon, and a trio of fresh watermelon slices. A portion of the proceeds from sales will be donated to SAVE during June.
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