6 things to do to celebrate Pride this weekend

It’s Pride month! For me, that means celebrating my lovely girlfriend, learning more about queer culture and history and depositing the $1 my friend and I send back and forth for Pride and Black History Month. I will also be going to fun queer events in the city. There are so many to check out this weekend, including the annual Pride parade and a night of dancing and drag queens.

The Gibson House Museum is celebrating Pride with a gallery talk about queer art. Artist Hannah Barrett plays with gender through their work. They created “Tales From the House of Gibson,” a series of six portraits imagining Gibson ancestors. The works were created in 2009 and will be on display with the family’s photographs and heirlooms. Museum staff will lead gallery talks about Barrett’s work in the context of the museum’s collection.

Boston’s annual Pride parade is back this Saturday. The parade honors the LQBTQIA+ people who have and continue to fight for equity, inclusion and the beautiful culture of the community. LGBTQ+ rights advocate and rapper Big Freedia will headline the event. The parade will start at 11 a.m. in Copley Square and end at Boston Common. There will be parties on the Common and City Hall Plaza following the parade at noon. Former WBUR Makers Amanda Shea, DJ WhySham and Olivia Moon will emcee, DJ and perform throughout the day. This year’s theme is “Here to Stay” to show that the community won’t be silenced or erased.

Following the parade, High Street Place Food Hall will host a Pride afterparty. From 4- 6 p.m., there will be drag bingo hosted by drag queens Abby Cummings and La Kia Mondale. There will be more than 20 food vendors, including Dive Bar and Tenderoni’s. Guests can also purchase specialty cocktails, wine and beer on tap. As for activities, there will be giant lawn games and a dance floor with a DJ. Guests can also donate books to Little Queer Library, a little free library focused on queer literature. The event is for all ages and is free to attend.

The 5th annual Road of Rainbows 5K sets off at the Brewer Fountain at Boston Common. Boston Theater Company started the run/walk as a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ people and allies. The company wants anyone interested in participating to be involved. Those who cannot afford a ticket can email assistant@bostontheater.org to participate for free. Registration is $30 for subsidized and student participants, $40 for regular participation and $55 to cover the true cost. People can also donate a bib for $40 for those who cannot afford one.

If you’re looking to dance all night, Gay Mafia Boston is hosting a Pride night at Legacy on Saturday. Famous drag queen Katya will be the night’s star. She competed on season 7 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and was a runner-up on season two of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.” Destiny, Fena Barbitall, Chanel The Angel and Candace Persuasian will also perform. Drag artist and queer DJ Coleslaw will play music all night. This event is for ages 21+, and tickets are $89.55.

Jamaica Plain’s annual Pride block party returns this Sunday. The party will include performances by singer-songwriter Adrienne Mack-Davis, DJ Jamila Afrika and brass band The Catnip Junkies as well as drag queens Destiny, Amanda Playwith and WBUR Maker Lilly Rose Valore. Tickets are $23.18.