
May ‘25 Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Bar
Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Bar happens on a Thursday evening in a local bar or restaurant. The location is a secret until the day of the event at Noon.

Syracuse Gaymers at Parthenon Books
Syracuse Gaymers will be having one of their epic Gaymer Nights at Bullfinch BrewPub in Destiny USA Mall.

May ‘25 Queer Self Defense Class
This Self Defense Class is geared toward the LGBTQ+ Community. Learn New Skills while providing an outlet for our high emotions during these times…

Fun Home at the Redhouse Arts Center
Join Come Out CNY for a powerful night of queer storytelling, community, and connection. We’re teaming up with Redhouse Arts Center for a special performance of Fun Home, the groundbreaking musical based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir. Enjoy a pre-show reception with signature cocktails, guest bartenders (tips benefit CNY Pride!), and community vibes, plus explore art by local queer artist Jon Cairns and a pop-up library inspired by the show. Bring an LGBTQ+-affirming book to donate to the Q Center Library and use code ComeoutCNY for $40 tickets. Call 315-362-2785 to reserve.

Song & Dance Pride Month Kickoff Party feat. Arrietty
Pride Month kickoff party at Song & Dance featuring Arrietty from RuPaul’s Drag Race, with special guests Rhea Listic, Twigs Von’du, and Aria Vee.
Date & Time: Friday May 30th, 2025, Doors at 7 pm
Location: The Song & Dance, 115 E. Jefferson St, Syracuse, NY

CNY Pride Flag Raising
Please join us as we raise the First Light Pride Flag over Syracuse City Hall and officially kick of Pride Month in our beautiful city. We will have guests, speakers and lovely music. All are welcome!

May ‘25 Queer Self Defense Class
This Self Defense Class is geared toward the LGBTQ+ Community. Learn New Skills while providing an outlet for our high emotions during these times…

Electric Love: CNY Pride Month Kickoff party
Light up the start of Pride Month with a neon-themed dance party hosted by Arya Klos and featuring DJ Ben Sobyne. With performances by Ma’amShe and Yuka Liptis, Electric Love invites you to glow, move, and feel the pulse of queer community from night one.

Roast & Toast Cafe Drag Brunch
Pride Drag Brunch at Roast & Toast Café Sunday, June 1st | 21+
Cordero Collective Tattoos Pride Kickoff & Tattoo Flash Sale
Celebrate the start of Pride Month with ink, music, and community at Cordero Collective’s third annual Pride Tattoo Flash Sale! Choose from flash tattoos ranging $20–$120, plus enjoy drag trivia with Arya Klos, food trucks, tabletop gaming with Syracuse Gaymers, local vendors, a gender-affirming barber, nail tech, DJ, photo booth, and a raffle benefiting CNY Pride.

Dewitt Pride
DeWitt Pride will be held on Sunday, June 1st at the DeWitt Town Hall at 5400 Butternut Dr., East Syracuse, NY 13057 from 1:00pm-4:00pm. The Flag raising ceremony will be at 2:45pm.

The Drag Roast of Sherry Vine - Special Screening
Caz Pride Special Screening + Live Q&A in Manlius, NY at the Manlius Cinema. This filmed comedy roast was recorded live in Brooklyn, NY, capturing some of the biggest names in drag as they bring down the house in a side-splitting, no-holds-barred roast of legendary drag icon Sherry Vine.

Pride Night with the Syracuse Mets
It's Pride Night with the Syracuse Mets! Tailgate starts at 5. Giveaways, deals on dogs and brews...great music on the deck with Come Out CNY and Guerrilla Gay Events! All are welcome! Some free tix available, but PLEASE donate if you can.

Pride Drag Show
Our 5th annual pride drag event! Makenzie Taylor hosts a fabulous and festive evening with an all-star line up: Stella Progress, Cleo Qupid, Electra Qute, Ianna Rouge, and special guest Heath Barr.
Tickets $10 presale/$15 day of.

June ‘25 Guerrilla Gay Cafe: Pride Edition
Guerrilla Gay Cafe is a queer takeover event to promote queer visibility and positivity in Syracuse and Central New York. Guerrilla Gay Cafes happen on a weekend afternoon in a local coffee shop or venue where consumption of alcohol is not the central focus.
Mark your calendar for our next event! The location is a SECRET and will be announced the morning of the event at 9AM.

Pride Interfaith Service
This event is a beautiful gathering of people of all faiths to celebrate queer joy and revolutionary love. It has become a beloved Pride Month healing tradition and all are welcome!
The service will be held at 7pm on June 10 at the May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society located at 3800 East Genesee St in Syracuse. We hope to see you all there!

Pride Ethos: A Living Exhibit
Pride Ethos is a two-night celebration of queer artistry featuring drag, burlesque, dance, and theatre in unexpected places throughout the museum. One ticket gets you access to both shows, with a different cast each night.

Pride Ethos: A Living Exhibit
Pride Ethos is a two-night celebration of queer artistry featuring drag, burlesque, dance, and theatre in unexpected places throughout the museum. One ticket gets you access to both shows, with a different cast each night.

Sage Upstate Pride 5k
Celebrate Pride and support LGBTQ+ elders by lacing up for the SAGE Upstate Pride 5K! This fun, family-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers, and rollers of all ages and abilities to take part in a scenic loop at Long Branch Park. Whether you're racing for time or taking a leisurely stroll, you’ll be moving in solidarity with a great cause—supporting the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people 50 and older across Central New York.

Drag Queen Story Time
Join fabulous drag queen Anita Buffem for story time at the United Church of Fayetteville! This event is free and open to the public.

Manlius Pride
Now in its fourth year, the Manlius Pride Festival returns for an evening of celebration, solidarity, and community spirit. Enjoy live music, theatrical performances, local art vendors, food trucks, and a joyful, inclusive atmosphere at Seneca Street Brew Pub.
A portion of proceeds will benefit a local LGBTQ+ charity. Let’s gather in pride and help ensure this beautiful tradition continues for years to come!
🎟️ Free to attend | 🌈 Donate to support the festival

Ice Cream Social
Cool off with Come Out CNY this summer! Join us for monthly Ice Cream Socials at The Ice Cream Stand. All are welcome!

CNY Pride Weekend Kickoff Party
Kick off the biggest weekend of Pride in CNY with a party by the water! Featuring live entertainment, dancing, and a crowd full of love and energy, this party is a joyful prelude to Saturday’s parade and festival. Hosted in collaboration with Come Out CNY and local performers, the Kickoff Party at the Aloft sets the tone for a weekend of celebration and connection.

CNY Pride Festival & Parade
Celebrate Pride at one of Central New York’s biggest LGBTQ+ events of the year! The CNY Pride Parade kicks off at 11 AM along Solar Street, leading into the Pride Festival at noon in Progress Park. Enjoy local vendors, food trucks, and all-ages entertainment in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

Pride After Party Featuring Jaida Essence Hall
Cap off your Pride weekend in Syracuse with a dazzling night of drag and dancing at the CNY Pride After Party, headlined by Jaida Essence Hall, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12 and a fan favorite from the all-winners edition of All Stars 7. With appearances in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty fashion show and international tours under her belt, Jaida brings world-class charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to the stage.

Pride After Party with On Air
Celebrate Pride dancing to pop/dance hits from the 2000s to today with local queer-fronted band On Air!

DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY
ADULTS ONLY!
Filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt
accounts, audience participation and a little bit of empowerment
and homespun wisdom, Dixie’s Tupperware Party leaves your
heart a little bigger and your food a little fresher.

DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY
ADULTS ONLY!
Filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt
accounts, audience participation and a little bit of empowerment
and homespun wisdom, Dixie’s Tupperware Party leaves your
heart a little bigger and your food a little fresher.

DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY
ADULTS ONLY!
Filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt
accounts, audience participation and a little bit of empowerment
and homespun wisdom, Dixie’s Tupperware Party leaves your
heart a little bigger and your food a little fresher.

DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY
ADULTS ONLY!
Filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt
accounts, audience participation and a little bit of empowerment
and homespun wisdom, Dixie’s Tupperware Party leaves your
heart a little bigger and your food a little fresher.

Cazenovia Pride Fest
Hey there, Pride enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to launch our first-ever blog post on the Caz Pride website, your go-to source for all things Cazenovia Pride Fest 2025. Mark your calendars because this year’s theme is "Now. More than Ever!" and we’re gearing up for an unforgettable celebration!

Pride Drag Brunch
Come celebrate PRIDE month and join us for a fabulous drag brunch at Emerald Cocktail Kitchen on Saturday, June 28th! Doors open at 11AM, and the show starts at 12PM. Get your tickets now!

Revolutionary Love Dance Party
End Pride Month the way we started it: dancing, glowing, and loving out loud. This 70s-themed dance party brings disco energy and radical joy to the heart of downtown. Hosted by Samantha Vega and Valentino Rose and featuring music by DJ Cassidy, it’s the perfect final act for a month of queer celebration.

Ice Cream Social
Cool off with Come Out CNY this summer! Join us for monthly Ice Cream Socials at The Ice Cream Stand. All are welcome!

May ‘25 Queer Self Defense Class
This Self Defense Class is geared toward the LGBTQ+ Community. Learn New Skills while providing an outlet for our high emotions during these times…

May ‘25 Queer Co-working Day
Join Come Out CNY for a Queer Co-Working day at GereBlock on the second Wedneday of every month!
Connect, collaborate and create together in a welcoming space.
Coffee and continental breakfast will be provided compliments of Wilderstand’s Consulting’s No Agenda Coffee Hour.
Register for free - registration is required and spots are limited!

May ‘25 Queer Self Defense Class
This Self Defense Class is geared toward the LGBTQ+ Community. Learn New Skills while providing an outlet for our high emotions during these times…

May ‘25 Queer Happy Hour
Come join us for a fabulous evening of queer networking at Salt City Coffee and Bar! Enjoy half-priced punch, their full cocktail and mocktail menu and array of beers on tap, and of course the company of other queers excited to get the weekend started off right! And if hunger strikes, the market has tons of great food options to explore!

May ‘25 Guerrilla Gay Cafe
Guerrilla Gay Cafe is a queer takeover event to promote queer visibility and positivity in Syracuse and Central New York. Guerrilla Gay Cafes happen on a weekend afternoon in a local coffee shop or venue where consumption of alcohol is not the central focus.
Mark your calendar for our next event! The location is a SECRET and will be announced the morning of the event at 9AM.

April ‘25 Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Bar
Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Bar happens on a Thursday evening in a local bar or restaurant. The location is a secret until the day of the event at Noon.

Sizzle & Sass: A New Cabaret Experience
A sultry night of cabaret with burlesque, live vocals, drag performances and hosted by the stunning Arya Klos. Tickets on sale now.

April ‘25 Queer Happy Hour
Come join us for a fabulous evening of queer networking at Salt City Coffee and Bar! Enjoy half-priced punch, their full cocktail and mocktail menu and array of beers on tap, and of course the company of other queers excited to get the weekend started off right! And if hunger strikes, the market has tons of great food options to explore!

April ‘25 Queer Co-working Day
Join Come Out CNY for a Queer Co-Working day at GereBlock on Wednesday, April 9th!
Connect, collaborate and create together in a welcoming space.
Coffee and continental breakfast will be provided compliments of GereBlock Lounge.
Register for free - registration is required and spots are limited!

April ‘25 Guerrilla Gay Cafe
Guerrilla Gay Cafe is a queer takeover event to promote queer visibility and positivity in Syracuse and Central New York. Guerrilla Gay Cafes happen on a weekend afternoon in a local coffee shop or venue where consumption of alcohol is not the central focus.
Mark your calendar for our next event! The location is a SECRET and will be announced the morning of the event at 9AM.

Syracuse Gaymers at Bullfinch BrewPub
Syracuse Gaymers will be having one of their epic Gaymer Nights at Bullfinch BrewPub in Destiny USA Mall.
Studio E at the Everson
Studio 54 meets the Everson Museum of Art! Join us for a one-night-only celebration of the bold, vibrant, and revolutionary spirit of the ‘70s. Inspired by our exhibitions It Came from the ’70s and Making American Artists: Stories from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1776-1976, this night is dedicated to the LGBTQ+ and Black pioneers who shaped disco, house, and funk into the music and movements we love today.

March ‘25 Queer Self Defense Class
This Self Defense Class is geared toward the LGBTQ+ Community. Learn New Skills while providing an outlet for our high emotions during these times…

March ‘25 Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Bar
Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Bar happens on a Thursday evening in a local bar or restaurant. The location is a secret until the day of the event at Noon.

March ‘25 Queer Happy Hour
Come join us for a fabulous evening of queer networking at Salt City Coffee and Bar! Enjoy half-priced punch, their full cocktail and mocktail menu and array of beers on tap, and of course the company of other queers excited to get the weekend started off right! And if hunger strikes, the market has tons of great food options to explore!

March ‘25 Guerrilla Gay Cafe
Guerrilla Gay Cafe is a queer takeover event to promote queer visibility and positivity in Syracuse and Central New York. Guerrilla Gay Cafes happen on a weekend afternoon in a local coffee shop or venue where consumption of alcohol is not the central focus.
Mark your calendar for our next event! The location is a SECRET and will be announced the morning of the event at 9AM.

March ‘25 Queer Self Defense Class
This Self Defense Class is geared toward the LGBTQ+ Community. Learn New Skills while providing an outlet for our high emotions during these times…

Pride Night with the Syracuse Crunch!
Join CNY Pride for Pride Night at the Syracuse Crunch on Friday, February 21st at 6pm. A portion of ticket sales benefits CNY Pride.

February ‘25 Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Bar
Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Bar happens on a Thursday evening in a local bar or restaurant. The location is a secret until the day of the event at Noon.

February ‘25 Queer Happy Hour - Valentine’s Edition
Come join us for a fabulous evening of queer networking at Salt City Coffee and Bar! Enjoy half-priced punch, their full cocktail and mocktail menu and array of beers on tap, and of course the company of other queers excited to get the weekend started off right! And if hunger strikes, the market has tons of great food options to explore!

February ‘25 Queer Co-working Day
Join Come Out CNY for a Queer Co-Working day at GereBlock on Wednesday, February 12th!
Connect, collaborate and create together in a welcoming space.
Coffee and continental breakfast will be provided compliments of GereBlock Lounge.
Register for free - registration is required and spots are limited!

Kevin's Birthday Party: Summer Soiree
Escape the winter chill and join us for a sizzling celebration at Come Out CNY Founder Kevin Bailey's Birthday Summer Soiree! Warm up with specialty cocktails, groove to the beats of DJ Cassidy, and dance the night away in your favorite summer attire. A portion of the evening’s sales will benefit CNY Pride, making it a celebration with a purpose. Don't miss out on the fun—mark your calendar for an unforgettable night in February!

February ‘25 Guerrilla Gay Cafe
Guerrilla Gay Cafe is a queer takeover event to promote queer visibility and positivity in Syracuse and Central New York. Guerrilla Gay Cafes happen on a weekend afternoon in a local coffee shop or venue where consumption of alcohol is not the central focus.
Mark your calendar for our next event! The location is a SECRET and will be announced the morning of the event at 9AM.

Come Out CNY Night at Syracuse Stage
Join Come Out CNY Friday, January 31st for a night at Syracuse Stage with community partners ACR Health and the Black Citizens Brigade for Primary Trust, a poignant drama about embracing new beginnings. Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for drama. Limited ticket package available!

January ‘25 Queer Self Defense Class
This Self Defense Class is geared toward the LGBTQ+ Community. Learn New Skills while providing an outlet for our high emotions during these times…

January ‘25 Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Bar
Syracuse Guerrilla Gay Bar happens on a Thursday evening in a local bar or restaurant. The location is a secret until the day of the event at Noon.

Come Out CNY Night at the Erie Canal Museum
Join Come Out CNY for a night at the Erie Canal Museum, featuring a virtual talk, “How the Erie Canal Created Queer Life in Brooklyn” by author and historian Hugh Ryan. Registration is free but space is limited.

January ‘25 Queer Co-working Day
Join Come Out CNY for a Queer Co-Working day at GereBlock on Wednesday, January 15th!
Connect, collaborate and create together in a welcoming space.
Coffee and continental breakfast will be provided compliments of GereBlock Lounge.
Register for free by clicking below - registration is required and spots are very limited!

January ‘25 Queer Happy Hour
Come join us for a fabulous evening of queer networking at Salt City Coffee and Bar! Enjoy half-priced punch, their full cocktail and mocktail menu and array of beers on tap, and of course the company of other queers excited to get the weekend started off right! And if hunger strikes, the market has tons of great food options to explore!

January ‘25 Guerrilla Gay Cafe
Guerrilla Gay Cafe is a queer takeover event to promote queer visibility and positivity in Syracuse and Central New York. Guerrilla Gay Cafes happen on a weekend afternoon in a local coffee shop or venue where consumption of alcohol is not the central focus.
Mark your calendar for our next event! The location is a SECRET and will be announced the morning of the event at 9AM.