Join us for a special screening of the 2025 documentary on the life and work of Patrick Scully, directed by documentarian Mark Wojahn. This film offers an intimate look at Scully’s impact as an artist, storyteller, and community builder.

Following the screening, stay for a Q&A with Patrick Scully and hear directly about the experiences and stories behind the work.

Come be part of an afternoon of film, reflection, and conversation. This show is intended for audiences of high school age and older.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota
through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Just in time for Pride, a fan-favorite returns! 2 Divas and a Piano is back to light up the stage with A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock n’ Roll, an evening packed with powerhouse vocals, sharp humor, and pure joy. It’s the perfect way to celebrate, sing along, and kick off Pride with a little sparkle.

Featuring the talents of Roxi Manachoochi and Bundula Stix, with Jon Davis on Piano

All Tickets $20

We are excited to welcome Mikah Meyer for short adventure film screenings and a presentation. Mikah is a National Park Expert, endurance athlete, filmmaker, and LGBTQ+ advocate. Meyer will share stories from his Banff Film Festival journey and screen a selection of short films created through his Banff experiences, including “The Banff MONSTER” – produced during the 2025 Banff Adventure Filmmaker Workshop – and a sneak-peak teaser from his upcoming film, “Miss Adventure.” The program will also feature a special screening of “Canyon Chorus,” Meyer’s award-winning short documentary that was an official selection of the 2024-2025 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Part adventure tale and part coming-out story, the film follows Meyer, his mentor, and a group of friends as they raft through Utah’s stunning Desolation Canyon, exploring identity, belonging and the power of wild places.

Join us for a fun, family friendly evening at Old School Arcade. This event is designed for youth who are comfortable exploring the arcade independently, with plenty of options to play, hang out, and connect.

Your $15 ticket includes full access to the arcade, pizza, a sweet treat, a drink, and 30 minutes of axe throwing (if applicable). Anyone participating in axe throwing must be 18 or have someone 18 or older on site to sign a waiver.

We’ll also have board games, a chill hangout space, and outdoor games if the weather cooperates.

Come celebrate, play, and unwind with friends in a welcoming and inclusive space!

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Run Loud, Run Proud! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

The PRIDE 5K is back on May 16th in downtown Rochester, MN , in partnership with the Med City Marathon. Use the code: PRIDE5 to take $5 off registration today! Race includes exclusive PRIDE 5K hoodie, finisher medal, and an epic post-race party with live music fest (FREE NA drinks and beer 21+). Funds directly support Rochester PRIDE.

REGISTER TODAY! https://www.medcitymarathonmn.com/

All You Can Eat – Rochester Pride Pancake Breakfast

Rise, shine, and celebrate Pride with us! Join the community for a joyful, delicious morning filled with pancakes, connection, and purpose.

For just $15, enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast including pancakes, eggs, sausage, and juice!

This event is more than just breakfast; it’s a fundraiser supporting Rochester Pride and the Rochester Rainbow Choir, helping us continue to build inclusive, vibrant spaces for our community.

Bring your friends, your family, and your Pride spirit. Let’s pack the house, flip some pancakes, and make a difference together!

Let’s make this BIG and serve 500+ people together!

Join us for a Pride Open Mic Night at Griot Arts on Friday, May 15, 2026 from 6:30 - 8:30pm.
This is an open and welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ creators to step up to the mic and share their stories, poetry, art, and more. Whether you’re performing or just coming to listen, you will in community, celebrating queer voices.

Come spend a chill evening with Rochester Pride and Griot Arts as we uplift and honor the creativity, experience and expressions of our LGBTQIA+ community.

All are welcome.

Meeting at the open grassy lot beside the Anytime Fitness Parking lot - 1629 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN

Park anywhere in the parking lot.

(Tents with signage will be visible)

Back for another year of pride fitness classes to celebrate all that our bodies are capable and our community’s strength!

Free event as always, please come as you are to break a sweat with us!

Wear breathable clothing, appropriate workout shoes, and bring your water bottle.

If you own a workout mat, you’re encouraged to bring it also!

This is a moderate to high intensity circuit class.

Expect multiple body weight exercises.

You’re encouraged to rep at a pace that feels best to you and take water/ rest breaks as needed.

Queer Game Night at Café Steam

Thursday, May 14 | 5 to 8pm
Café Steam St. Marys location

Join us for a relaxed evening of connection, conversation, and board games. Hang out in community, meet new people, and play a variety of games at your own pace. Whether you love strategy or just want a low-key place to unwind, you are welcome here.

Enjoy the beautiful new Café Steam space on 2nd Street across from St. Marys while sipping your favorite drink and settling in for a cozy night.

Come solo or bring a friend. All are welcome

Join us for a Rainbow Photo Walk at Quarry Hill

We’ll meet at the Quarry Hill Nature Center before heading out into the park. Folks can stay together as a group or split into smaller groups and explore at their own pace.

During the walk, we’ll look for colors of the rainbow in nature by capturing photos that represent red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Spend about 45 minutes hiking, observing, and taking pictures along the way.

Afterward, we’ll return to the nature center to share what we found, swap stories, and celebrate the beauty of nature through our different perspectives. We’ll also have a way for you to submit your photos so they can be shared from the walk.

This event is family and dog friendly, and both are encouraged. Bring your loved ones, whether they walk on two legs or four, and enjoy a relaxed, creative time outdoors.

An informal weekly gathering for LGBTQ+ friends and allies, with alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages, intended as a safe place for LGBTQ+ to just be their authentic selves! The group meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm! Bring food, snacks, board games, hobbies, or just yourself to enjoy and surround yourself with fellow queers in our community. Come celebrate where you’re celebrated!

Join us for Queer Art Nite Tuesday, May 12 from 6-8pm at Art Heads Emporium — 319/321 Broadway Ave S

Free to attend! Masks provided by maskbloc507

18+ | Alcohol Free event — feel free to bring snacks and any N/A beverage you’d like!

What is Queer Art Nite? Queer Art Nite is a space for queer artists to create art, meet other LGBTQ+ people, and feel more connected to our community. Rochester is lacking in queer-specific spaces, so creating this space on the second Tuesday of every month is very important to us.

What should I bring? Bring whatever project you are currently working on, or supplies to start something new! Our attendees work on everything from crochet, digital illustrations, painting, collaging. We will also have paints and canvases available for $11.

Join us and our friend, Rachel Larkin, at her studio The Amethyst Yogi on Monday, May 11 from some gentle yoga and yin to celebrate love and community in all its forms.

All bodies are welcome and encouraged!

This is a FREE event, but space is limited, and last year we filled up quickly, so register to save yourself a spot!

Sign up here: https://www.amethystyogi.com/schedule/758f55ff-a7a4-4470-873f-5b7bcbf709f3_1778538600

Get ready to experience a vibrant explosion of colors and talent at the Dream in Color Dragshow by Rochester Girls, Inc.!

Get ready for a night of fun and fabulousness at the Empire Event Center on May 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM for an unforgettable experience.

Don't miss out on this colorful extravaganza!

Social hour & cash bar @ 6:30 pm
Showtime @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Online tickets - $10 Door tickets - $20

18+ only Non-refundable

Music by DJ Keez

~A Kick off event for Rochester Pride Week 2026
~Costumed dance party, wear your sinful best.
~Dark vibes and DJ tunes drag performance and a celebration of community.
~DJ Shayla will provide the music and Reignyn Khaos will along with a few friends be performing !!

Little Thistle’s “Thistle Thursday's” series is back! They are kicking things off with releasing the Slay All Day to support us at Rochester Pride.

Every Thursday they will be hosting a different non-profit and donating 10% of that day's sales directly to them. So all you have to do to support this fantastic group is have a beer! That's a win win situation for sure. :)

An informal weekly gathering for LGBTQ+ friends and allies, with alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages, intended as a safe place for LGBTQ+ to just be their authentic selves! The group meets every Tuesday at 6:30pm! Bring food, snacks, board games, hobbies, or just yourself to enjoy and surround yourself with fellow queers in our community. Come celebrate where you’re celebrated!

Join us as Little Thistle releases their Limited Edition Pride Beer - Slay All Day!

Roxy’s Cabaret is sponsoring Rochester Pride on 4/28 during their Charity Bingo!

Come out, support a local non-profit, have fun with Nina DiAngelo and Monica West on the mics. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm. We’ll be there to cheer when you win big!

Reserve space (for free) at roxyscabaret.com, seating is first come, first served. $10 suggested donation to play.