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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.
Revolutionary Love Dance Party
June 28th, 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.

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.

Queer Happy Hour: Pride 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!

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.

Queer Co-Working Day
Bring your laptop, grab a seat, and stay as long as you like. Whether you’re working on a deadline or simply seeking connection and camaraderie, you’ll find it here. Free to attend, RSVP requested.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

December ‘24 Queer Co-working Day
Join Come Out CNY for a Queer Co-Working day at GereBlock on Wednesday, December 18th!
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!

December ‘24 Queer Happy Hour
Come join us for a fabulous evening of queer networking at Salt City Coffee and Bar! Enjoy half-priced sangria, 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!

Queer Co-working Day
Join us for a Queer Co-Working day at GereBlock on Wednesday, October 30th from 9am - 5pm!
Connect, collaborate and create together in-person in a cozy, welcoming space.
Coffee and continental breakfast compliments of GereBlock Lounge. Registration required!

November Queer Happy Hour
Come join us for a fabulous evening of queer networking at Salt City Coffee and Bar! Enjoy half-priced sangria, 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!

Empire State of Pride
A one day conference for Pride organizers from across New York State focused on the opportunities for economic growth, tourism buzz and LGBTQ+ community building. Produced by Big Gay Hudson Valley and Come Out Central NY.
Friday November 8th (SKY Armory, Syracuse)

CNY Pride Fall Fest
We’re so excited to be part of Pride Fall Fest 2024! Please check out all of these amazing events taking place in Downtown Syracuse this week from Thursday Nov. 7 though Sunday, Nov. 10. Visit cnypride.org/fallfest for more.

Queer Co-working Day
Join us for a Queer Co-Working day at GereBlock on Wednesday, October 30th from 9am - 5pm!
Connect, collaborate and create together in-person in a cozy, welcoming space.
Coffee and continental breakfast compliments of GereBlock Lounge. Registration required!

Author Talk with Carl Siciliano
Carl Siciliano, founder of the Ali Forney Center in NYC, discusses his new book Making Room: Three Decades of Fighting for Beds, Belonging, and a Safe Place for LGBTQ Youth at Parthenon Books on Saturday, October 19th at 6 pm.

October 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! RSVP requested!