Friday, September 12th

Start your engines at the Rainbow Tie-Dye Party at The Traveling Seamstress from 4:00–6:00 pm. Sling those colors like you mean it — yasss darling! Next, dab your lips and roll on over to Drag Queen Bingo at the Island Free Library from 5:00–6:00 pm. Grab your cards and get ready for some fierce laughs and fabulous prizes!

When you're warmed up, slip into something sultry for the Jazz Bar Speakeasy at Persephone's Kitchen from 6:00–8:30 pm. Smooth jazz and even smoother queens await you.

Finally, close out the night by dancing under the disco ball at the Liquid Dancefloor Drag Party at Captain Nick’s from 9:00 pm–1:00 am (21+). Featuring beats by DJ Chardanaynay and performances by Rhode Island drag royalty Ninny Nothin, Darren Tashine, and Ava Unit.

Saturday, September 13th

Kick off the morning with Drag Queen Story Hour at the Island Free Library from 10:00–11:00 am, where Ninny Nothin and Darren Tashine will delight with stories and sparkle.

Then it’s time to strut your stuff at the Pride March, starting at Ocean View Pavilion at 11:30 am (steps off at 12:20 pm). Bring all the extravaganza and make some noise!

After you march, refuel at Brunch & Performances at The Yellow Kittens from 1:00–3:00 pm with DJ Libre spinning the tunes and more performances by Ninny Nothin, Darren Tashine, and Ava Unit — all family-friendly and fabulous!

Later, explore your inner artist at the Life Drawing Class at Block Island Beach House from 4:00–5:00 pm.Finish the day with a magical night under the stars at Soundwaves Beach Movie & closing Bonfire (North Of Town Beach) starting at 6:30 pm. Bring chairs, blankets, and your best movie snacks!

Sunday, September 14th

Start your day connecting to nature with The Nature Conservancy’s Queerness in Nature program at Vail from 11:00 am–4:00 pm — a perfect way to recharge and reflect.

Wrap up Pride weekend at the Secret Garden Party Brunch at a surprise location starting at 4:00 pm — a final chance to toast, dance, and celebrate community.


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