Pride Month Phoenix 2019: 12 Ways to Celebrate in Metro Phoenix

It's great to support LGBTQ-owned businesses and creatives year-round. But if you want to show a little extra love for the LGBTQ community this month, there are plenty of ways you can join in celebrating Pride Month — from art exhibits to lectures. Here's a look at a dozen options, including several that you can enjoy for free.

Head to the second floor of Burton Barr Central Library to check out an exhibition of artwork reflecting the struggles and accomplishments of the LGBTQ community. The free exhibition organized by Alwun House continues through the end of the month during regular library hours.

Phoenix-based creative Marshall Shore, best known as the "hip historian," is exploring the long arc of LGBTQ culture in this part of the Southwest, using storytelling, music, video clips, and photography. The free event at the Peoria Main Library happens from 6 to 7 p.m.

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One of many portraits by Shizu Saldamando exhibited at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

Shizu Saldamando/Photo by Lynn Trimble

See drawings, mixed media, and video works by artist Shizu Saldamando, whose works spotlight often-overlooked communities of color — including activists, artists, punks, and queers. The opening reception at SMoCA happens from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibition continues through October 13.

Learn about Arizona's LGBTQ community and best practices in myriad areas from creating and sustaining inclusive workplaces to marketing to a diverse consumer demographic. Topics also include religious freedom, public accommodations, and youth advocacy. Tickets to the 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. event at the ASU Memorial Union are $75.

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Join Phoenix Pride for a Rocketman screening at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

Paramount Pictures

See a special screening of Rocketman, the new biopic of legendary entertainer Elton John, presented by Phoenix Pride at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Partial ticket sales from the 1:15 p.m. event will benefit the nonprofit's community grants program. Tickets are $11.75, and you should be 18 or up to attend. Bring extra money if you want to enjoy brunch, including movie-inspired food and drinks, during the film.

Hear LGBTQ professionals talk about how they broke barriers while facing discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation. The gathering at the W Scottsdale hotel kicks off with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and the panel discussion starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free with advance event reservations.

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Celebrating LGBTQ pride during a previous One Foundation event.

Preston Trausch

One Community Foundation is celebrating Pride Month at Phoenix Art Museum, where presenters will be sharing stories about the influence of LGBTQ friends, family, and community members on their lives. The 6:30 to 10 p.m. event includes live music by The Instant Classics, drinks, appetizers, and an auction. Tickets are $75.

Spend some time with author and Queer Eye star Tan France.

Marcus MacDonald

Changing Hands Bookstore presents a conversation with Tan France, an author whose claims to fame include starring in the Emmy-winning Netflix series Queer Eye. He'll be talking about his life and new memoir at the Orpheum Theatre at 7 p.m. Seating-only packages (which include a signed copy of his book) start at $36.40. Meet-and-greet tickets are sold out.

Tucson Pride is presenting Pride Night as the Phoenix Mercury take on the Los Angeles Sparks at Talking Stick Resort Arena, where the tip-off time is 7 p.m. Tickets run $40 and they benefit a local pride organization.

Haul out your best spandex and glitter and get ready to dance your little heart out during the upbeat musical that follows the adventures of three performers traversing the Australian outback. It's being performed by the Phoenix Metropolitan Men's Chorus at 7 p.m. at Tempe Center for the Arts. Tickets start at $30.

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It's almost time for D-backs Pride Night at Chase Field.

Lauren Cusimano

Celebrate Pride Month as the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. The $25 Pride Pack includes a ticket to the game and a D-backs Pride baseball shirt. The game starts at 6:40 p.m., and you can stay after to enjoy free fireworks

Grab the kids and spend some time together enjoying readings from children's books that celebrate diversity. The free event at Barnes & Noble happens at 11 a.m.

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