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  • Thursday

    June

    20

    6:00pm

    Soul-Stice Poetry

    Poets are invited to share their words in an evening of poetry of transition, surrounded by the works of Spanish master artist, Alvar. All are welcome to read. Light refreshments will be served. 

    Price: Free.

    Nuance Gallery St. Pete: 2924 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33712

  • Saturday

    June

    22

    2:00pm

    Author Diana Gabaldon

    Editor's pick

    The author of  the best-selling Outlander series will be signing her latest, Outlander: 20th Anniversary Edition.

    Price: Free.

    Haslam's Book Store: 2025 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33713

  • Saturday

    June

    22

    8:00pm

    Pride Prom Party

    Dress up in your favorite '80s outfit and celebrate Pride at this kickoff party featuring colorful works of art, a neon runway show, live music, video art, magical surprises and a best dressed contest.

    Price: $10, $20 VIP.

    ARTpool Gallery: 2030 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33712

  • Saturday

    June

    29

    9:00am

    Faces of HIV

    The mobile art exhibit depicting the lives of Florida residents living with HIV and AIDS through portraits, video interviews and journal writing comes to St. Petersburg in part of St. Pete Pride.

    Price: Free.

    Grand Central District: 2429 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33713

  • Saturday

    June

    29

    9:00am

    St. Pete Pride Promenade Parade and Street Festival

    Editor's pick

    More than 100 floats decked out in rainbow colors, performers, entertainers and more will all be led by special guests (including for the first time, Tampa's mayor in a show of support for the huge event). Parade begins at Georgie's Alibi, moves to Central Avenue and runs east to approximately 21st Street. Afterward at the street festival, nearly 200 vendors from across the state will line Central Avenue between 21st and 28th streets. This year includes a stop by the Faces of HIV mobile art exhibit which depicts the lives of Florida residents living with HIV and AIDS through portraits, video interviews and journal writing. Don't miss the ROTC marching by (that would be the Righteously Outrageous Twirling Corps).

    Price: Free.

    St. Pete Pride Promenade Route: Central Avenue and 28th Street S, St. Petersburg, 33713

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  • Beak's Old Florida

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    Grand Central District: 2451 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33713

    It makes sense in a way. Jamie Farquharson was ready to be out from under his plastic pirates, birdcages imprisoning fake birds and mountains of kitschy Florida memorabilia. He was ready to…

  • Detour

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    Grand Central District: 2612 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33712

    The night and day of gay bars. Detour is set up like a traditional neighborhood bar on one side: well lit, some cool music, a small stage, two pool tables, lots of seating. Expect mostly…

  • Gemini Lounge

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    Grand Central District: 2315 Central Ave. , St. Petersburg, 33713

    Gay women have their own space now in the Grand Central rainbow district. This low-key spot is a little loud because of its high ceilings and concrete floor. But with a wide selection of…

  • Hideaway Cafe and Recording Studio

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    Grand Central District: 1756 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33712

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  • Mr. Sun's Lucky Star Lounge

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    Grand Central District: 2760 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33712

    A low-key lounge with plenty of conversation and generous-as-a-rule drinks.Hours: 2 p.m.-3 a.m. daily.Read more here.…

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