Capital Pride 2012 Events
We are thrilled to announce the Capital Pride 2012 Events Schedule – Pride around the Region! This year will see the return of some of our most popular events like Capital Pride Bowling at Playdium bowl in Albany, or Mini-Golf at the Funplex in East Greenbush. We’ve also added a number of new and exciting events to the schedule like our LGBT Gamer night at Pastime Legends Video Games in Troy, or “Cabaret for Kids” featuring Carmie and Freida, a fun, family-friendly event right here at the Pride Center. We also have the return of our Wine and Cheese event, a Panel discussion on LGBT health issues moderated by Benita Zahn, an LGBT Netowrking Happy hour at Schenectady’s Van Dyck Restaurant, and the Walgreens Run for Pride 5K. Be sure to join us on Thursday May 31st for our kick-off BBQ, also here at the Center, and check out our newly renovated Rainbow Café and Joe Norton Library. As always, the 11 days of Capital Pride culminate in our annual Parade and Festival in Washington Park on Sunday, June 10th. American Idol finalist Kimberley Locke will be performing along with up and coming pop sensation Neon Hitch. It’s 11 days of Pride and you won’t want to miss a minute!
If you’re interested in marching in the parade, or being a vendor under our big tent, contact the Aaron at aholbritter@capitalpridecenter.org. Deadline for festival registration is May 11.
Click here to download: Pride Guide 2012-Events Schedule
CAPITAL PRIDE 2012 EVENTS: Thursday, May 31st – Sunday, June 10th
Calendar-at-a-Glance
Thursday, May 31st
Kick Off BBQ, Pride Center, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany – 5:30pm – 8pm
In All Kinds of Weather” – Capital Pride Singers Concert, EBA, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany 7:30 – 8:30pm
Kickoff Karaoke Party, Oh Bar, 304 Lark St., Albany – 8pm – 1am
Therapy Thursday, Fuze Box, 12 Central Ave., Albany – 11pm – 4am
Friday, June 1st
First Friday – Pride Art Show, Romaine Brooks Gallery, Pride Center, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany – 5:30 – 8pm
Alternative Youth Prom, University at Albany Campus Ballroom, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany – 7pm – 11pm
Capital Pride Comedy Night, Waterworks Pub, 77 Central Ave., Albany – 8pm – 10pm
Johnny Blazes and her Amazing Wo(n)man Show! First Unitarian Society of Schenectady, 1221 Wendall Avenue, Schenectady – 8pm – 10pm
Orange Party, Club ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany – 10pm – 2am
Sunday, June 3rd
Pride Mini-Golf, Fun Plex, Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush – 11am – 3pm
Pride in Our History: AVintage Pride Storytelling Event, First United Universalist Society of Albany (FUUSA), 405 Washington Ave., Albany – 1pm – 3pm
Pride Tea Dance, ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany – 4pm – 7pm
Chardonnay Le Tease and the Women of Distinction present “Over the Rainbow” Tony’s Terrace, 720 Central Ave., Albany – 9pm – 11pm
Monday, June 4th
LGBT Professionals Networking Happy Hour, Van Dyck Restaurant, 237 Union St., Schenectady – 6pm – 8pm
Pride Bowling, The Playdium, Ontario and Park Ave.- 6pm – 9pm
Tuesday, June 5th
Gaymer Night, Pastime Legends Video Games, 73 4th Street, Troy – 6pm – 9pm
Promoting LGBT Health: Conversation and Action – A Panel Discussion, Albany Medical College, 43 NewScotland Ave., Albany – 7pm – 9pm
Wednesday, June 6th
Wine & Cheese Tour, ROCKS, Waterworks, Oh Bar – 5pm – 8pm
LGBT Educator Appreciation Reception, Midtown Tap and Tea Room, 287 New Scotland Ave., Albany – 6pm – 8pm
Thursday, June 7th
Marriage for All Wedding Expo, Key Hall at Proctors, 432 State St., Schenectady – 5pm – 9pm
Ladies Night w/DJ Serenity, Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany – 7pm – 11pm
Therapy Thursday Pride Ball, Waterworks, 76 Central Ave., Albany – 11pm – 4am
Friday, June 8th
Joshua Dunning Powell Scholarship Breakfast, College of St. Rose, 420 Western Ave, Albany – 9am – 11am
Saratoga Pride Cocktails, Tiznow, 84 Henry St., Saratoga Springs – 6pm – 8pm
Lesboa: Capital Pride’s Official All Girls Party, ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany – 8pm – 4am
Land HO!, Oh Bar, 304 Lark St., Albany – 10pm – 3am
Pre-Cruise Party, ROCKS, 77 Central Ave., Albany – 8pm – 11pm
The $5 Party Bus, ROCKS, 77 Central Ave, Albany-Boarding at 10:45pm; leaves ROCKS at 11pm SHARP
The Big Gay Cruise, State & Front Sts., Troy-Boarding at 11:30pm; sails at midnight SHARP
Saturday, June 9th
Walgreen’s Run for Pride 5K, Washington Park, Albany - 8am Registration, 9am Run
Carmie and Freida Present “Cabaret for Kids”, Pride Center, 332 Hudson Ave., Albany – 1pm – 3pm
Maybe Baby? CNY Fertility Open House, 38a Old Sparrowbush Rd, Latham – 3pm – 5pm
Sing Out Louise VI, Waterworks Pub, 76 Central Ave., Albany – 9pm – 11pm
Kimberley Locke @ Waterworks, Waterworks, 76 Central Ave., Albany -11pm (right after Sing Out Louise VI)
Sunday, June 10th
Capital Pride Parade/Festival, Washington Park, Albany – Noon – 5pm
Capital Pride Festival featuring Kimberley Locke and Neon Hitch, Washington Park, Albany, immediately following the parade.