Events

Friday, June 5

first Friday: Join us for a variety of pride-themed events, exhibits, and specials!

Pulse nightclub Victim Commemoration

NYS Equal rights heritage center

6pm

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the deadly Pulse Nightclub Massacre in Orlando, FL, the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center will be displaying the portraits of the 49 victims throughout the month of June. Zariah Gosha will be delivering an accompanying speech at 6 PM.

Friday, June 12

“My Road to Auburn” Show

Auburn Public Theater

7PM

Who is Dominic Gambaiani and how did he get here? Join us at Auburn Public Theater on Friday, June 12th to experience his "Road to Auburn". Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Purchase tickets here.

saturday, june 13

drag show, Rally, and queer market

LGBTQ+ History Tours and Charlotte Cushman Interpreter

nys equal rights heritage center

10am-1pm

All are welcome to join the City of Auburn for the annual Auburn NY Pride Rally at the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center & Auburn NY Visitor Center on Saturday, June 13. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., shop local vendors at the Queer Market with music by DJ Adam Paradise followed by a family friendly Drag Show. Learn about LGBTQ+ history and listen to a performance by the famous 19th century actress, Charlotte Cushman. Following the Queer Market and Drag Show, there will be a short march beginning at the Harriet Tubman statue and circling around Seward Park. The event is free and open to the public.

10:00 AM: Queer Market opens and 1st 30-minute LGBTQ+ history tour begins inside the ERHC

11:00 AM: 2nd 30-minute LGBTQ+ history tour begins inside the ERHC

11:30 AM: Charlotte Cushman performance begins in the ERHC greenspace

12:00 PM: Pastor Ben Fitzgerald delivers a speech about Pride

12:30 PM: Family-friendly drag show begins

1:00 PM: Pride March begins at the Harriet Tubman statue

“Charlotte Cushman: Symbol of An Age” Lecture

NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center

1:30pm-2:30pm

As part of Auburn’s Pride Month commemoration, Seward House Museum’s Director of Education, Jeff Ludwig, will discuss the Seward family's connections to Charlotte Cushman.  A renowned actress of her time, Cushman was also a close Seward family friend and iconic figure in early LGTBQ+ history. Attend this free lecture following the closing of the Queer Market.

Drag Queen Panel

Carriage House Theater

3pm

Learn what being a drag queen really means within the LGBTQ+ community! All are welcome to attend this interactive event which will be hosted at the Carriage House Theater in the West End Arts Campus.

pride drag show

Auburn public theater

7pm

Auburn Public Theater is proud to present the Pride Drag Show hosted by Ivanna Michaels and Ginger Gigi Diamond. Celebrate Auburn's Pride Celebration with this special performance that will include a tribute to the victims of the 2016 Pulse Nightclub Massacre in Orlando, FL. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Purchase tickets here.

Tuesday, June 16

open mic night celebrating pride

auburn public theater

7pm

On the Tuesday following Auburn’s Pride Weekend, join us in Stage Right to crack jokes, try out new material, and watch local talent shine onstage—Pride version! Live sound mixing provided. $5 cover. Cash Bar available.

Saturday, June 27

Creative Explorers Family Free Day: Pride Activities

Cayuga Museum of History and Art

10AM-5PM

In honor of Pride Month, the Cayuga Museum has focused our Creative Explorers programming around Pride. Join us in creating rainbow suncatchers to celebrate Pride Month. We look forward to having you.