This June, we’re partnering with Elektren for a class series rooted in movement, community, and care. 💛🏳️‍🌈

From Steel Mace to Sound Baths, Family Movement to Strength Training—these offerings are made for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Come as you are, move how you need.

✨ $30 per class
✨ 50% of proceeds go directly to Monterey Peninsula Pride

Sundays in June – All are welcome:

We look forward seeing you in the studio soon and moving with purpose!
Space is limited for all classes! For more info, please visit https://www.instagram.com/elektren_studio/

This June, we’re partnering with Elektren for a class series rooted in movement, community, and care. 💛🏳️‍🌈

From Steel Mace to Sound Baths, Family Movement to Strength Training—these offerings are made for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Come as you are, move how you need.

✨ $30 per class
✨ 50% of proceeds go directly to Monterey Peninsula Pride

Sundays in June – All are welcome:

We look forward seeing you in the studio soon and moving with purpose!
Space is limited for all classes! For more info, please visit https://www.instagram.com/elektren_studio/

JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF LOVE, LAUGHTER AND DANCING AS WE CELEBRATE PRIDE AND…

the 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE AFTER DARK!

@ Pearl Hour

Saturday, June 28

Doors open at 6PM. $20 Cover

Special performance by Rogue Roulette and Khloe Quarterpounder

Dance party by DJ Luna

Join us for our annual Monterey Peninsula Pride parade and celebration! The Parade will begin at 11:00am on Polk Street and will continue on toward Pearl Street, and down Alvarado Street. It will culminate at Custom House Plaza for the Celebration portion at 12:00pm. Bring the whole family to shop and eat from a variety of local vendors and enjoy a lineup of queer entertainers.

Help us kick off Monterey Pride weekend by joining us on the dance floor with DJ Luna for our Pre-Pride Dance Party!

Head over to Other Brother a little early to get a snack and a bev for fueling your festivities, and support Monterey Peninsula Pride as $1 from every pint sold starting at 7pm goes back to MPP.

Music and dancing will kick off at 9pm so get ready to boooooogie!

$5 minimum donation to Monterey Peninsula Pride at the door. Cash or proof of online donation (peninsulapride.org) accepted. 21+ only, valid ID required. RSVP and don't forget to add it to your calendar!

Join Pride and the Monterey Symphony for a performance dedicated to Queer Impact In Music! Thursday, June 26th at the Monterey Center for Spiritual Living 💖

Seating opens at 6 pm, performance starts at 7 pm, $10 donation to Pride for entry ✨

Think you're the David of your friend group? Or maybe a little bit Alexis? Put your knowledge of the Rose family to the test at Schitt's Creek Trivia Night! "I love that journey for you" — especially if it ends in trivia victory.

Don't worry, no need to "fold in the cheese," just fold in your team. Costumes encouraged (but don't let Moira down).

Prizes for top teams and best bebé-inspired outfits!

For more info, follow: https://www.instagram.com/alvaradostreetbrewery/

This June, we’re partnering with Elektren for a class series rooted in movement, community, and care. 💛🏳️‍🌈

From Steel Mace to Sound Baths, Family Movement to Strength Training—these offerings are made for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Come as you are, move how you need.

✨ $30 per class
✨ 50% of proceeds go directly to Monterey Peninsula Pride

Sundays in June – All are welcome:

We look forward seeing you in the studio soon and moving with purpose!
Space is limited for all classes! For more info, please visit https://www.instagram.com/elektren_studio/

Join us in the inaugural 🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE 5K 🏳️‍🌈 with @montereypride & @otherrunnersrunclub❗️

Run, jog or walk at your own pace and finish in the taproom for brunch, drinks and a chance to get to know your fellow runners!

Sign up here. - Tickets get you:
🎽 Pride 5K T-Shirt
🍺 Drink Ticket
🍻 $1 Off Additional Drinks All Day!

$5 per ticket + $1 per pint of beer sold between 9am and 1pm will go directly to Monterey Peninsula Pride.

Heres the quick breakdown:
9 - 9:45am - Check-In
10am - 5K Start
10:30am and on - Drinks + Brunch

SEE YOU THERE RUNNERS (joggers and walkers too) 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

This June, we’re partnering with Elektren for a class series rooted in movement, community, and care. 💛🏳️‍🌈

From Steel Mace to Sound Baths, Family Movement to Strength Training—these offerings are made for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Come as you are, move how you need.

✨ $30 per class
✨ 50% of proceeds go directly to Monterey Peninsula Pride

Sundays in June – All are welcome:

We look forward seeing you in the studio soon and moving with purpose!
Space is limited for all classes! For more info, please visit https://www.instagram.com/elektren_studio/

THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL BALL - Join us for an evening of live music, DJs, and dancing surrounded by the works of local artists on Saturday, June 14th at the Pacific Grove Art Center. Come dressed in your best groovy, expressionist costumes to raise funds to preserve one the peninsula’s most important third spaces for artists and the queer community alike. 

3 STAGES:

Enchantrix Stage (@enchantrix.theater) - Rock n Roll in the Gill Gallery:
@placatebandofficial
@thescalpsofficial
@rosewoodtheband
@apricotcourt.band
@themicroclouds

Oddities Stage (@odditiestattoosandantiques) - Indie in the Annand Gallery
@kitorayburnmusic
@cementship
@loganmasonmusic
@spellbound_831
@succor.sucks

MPYER Stage (@mpyer_montereyburners) - EDM in the Dyke Gallery

@riffvega
@hopkins.fun
@djbrewbone
@alexholmes925

All ages. Doors open at 5pm, show at 6pm. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 with costume. 

GROUP RIDE 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Join our friends and the community in a colorful and fun ride across the Monterey Bay!

Wear your rainbow colors as we cycle starting at AMG Cyclery (805 Broadway Ave, Seaside) then to Lover’s Point and back!

After the ride, we’ll head back to Other Brother for a casual social gathering and enjoy $1 off draft for all riders!

For more info, follow AMG Cyclery: https://www.instagram.com/amg.cyclery/

Join Monterey Pride and Monterey Public Library at Oscar’s Playground (685 Cannery Row) for a Drag Queen storytime with Saint Sallos! 💛🏳️‍🌈

We’ll be reading C is for Country by Lil Nas X and ‘Twas the Night Before Pride by Joanna McClintick. This event is the perfect opportunity to connect, celebrate, and embrace our vibrant community. Join us for fun and creative expression in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Bring your friends, your energy, and your pride!

Please register to save your seat and receive a reminder the day before the event. Register here: https://montereypl.libcal.com/event/14494957

Join us as we commemorate this historic milestone and honor inclusivity for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. March with us in solidarity for LGBTQ+ rights and celebrate the challenges and victories of the past 50 years!

Date: June 1, 2025
Time: Parade starts at 11 AM, followed by the Opening Ceremony and festival at 12 PM
Location: Downtown Santa Cruz

Enjoy:
- Not one, not two, but three exciting entertainment stages featuring local artists
- Vibrant community and vendor booths
- A lively beer garden by @scmbrew and @shantyshackbrewing (21+ w/ valid ID)
- Delicious food from a selection of food trucks!

Plus, many downtown shops and restaurants will be open with special deals throughout the festival!

Let’s make history together ! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️ See you there!

For more info, please visit santacruzpride.org