Happy Pride Weekend, Portland! In addition to celebrating at rainbow-colored events from the Portland Pride Parade to Portland Trans Pride, there’s also the usual fun summer fare like the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival and the PDX Steamroller Print Fest. Looking for more things to do? Check out our top picks of the week.
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QTBIPOC Pride Kickoff: Feat. DJ Aspen + DJ Ashé + DJ La Femme + DJ MPC
Love it or hate it, PDX Pride is now in July. But while some might lament the late start of festivities, the Lollipop Shoppe is here to get you right by kicking things off with a dance floor built on rhythm, resistance, and QTBIPOC joy! DJs Aspen, Ashé, La Femme, and MPC will be spinning old-school jams, hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, reggaeton, soul, and global grooves all night long. Whether you roll in solo or with your crew, come ready for soft edges, bold beats, and a vibe that’s all about connection and celebration. Plus: it’s free before 10 pm, and proceeds support Black & Beyond the Binary, a Portland-based org centering the liberation and leadership of Black trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive Oregonians through youth, outreach, and resources. LANGSTON THOMAS
(Lollipop Shoppe, Buckman, $10-$20)
