

West End Kitchen Coffee Social
Slow down, sip up, and connect. Join us for a casual coffee social at West End Kitchen, where community brews over conversation. Whether you’re along time local or new to the area, this is a chance to meet friendly faces, share your story, and feel the power of showing up exactly as you are. No agenda—just good coffee, good people, and a whole lot of love. Allies welcome.Bring a friend or come solo—we’d love to see you.

Monthly Parent Support Group
Our Parent Support Group is a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.

Rainbow Readers Book Club
We are on to our next literary adventure with the book Bi: The HiddenCulture, History, and Science of Bisexuality by Julie Shaw. “Despite all the welcome changes that have happened in our culture and laws over the past few decades in regard to sexuality, the subject (bisexuality) remains one of the most influential but least understood aspects of our lives.” The next meeting is tentatively schedule for Thursday, June 26th from 6:00-7:30 at 79 West in Pittsboro.

Pride Story Time
Families are invited to join us in the Lakritz Story Time Room for a PRIDE themed story time. Hear stories, sing songs, and more! Story time is geared toward children who have not yet entered kindergarten (ages 2-5), but anyone is welcome to join in on the fun!
For more information, contact Youth Services via email at youth.services@chathamlibraries.org

Pridefest (Sanford)
1:00pm-5:00pm at the Hugger & Mugger Brewing Company in Sanford! Join our friends at the local LGBTQ+ Center for the most fabulous Pride event Sanford has ever seen — a full day of community, celebration, and unapologetic joy!
We’re talking:
💦 Kiddie pools to cool off & play
🎯 Dunk tank (featuring your least favorite politicians)
🦄 Inflatable icons you can sponsor with cheeky names
🍩 Pride-themed donuts & sweet treats
🚚 Food truck rodeo
🎨 Face painting & artsy fun
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ vendors & local makers
🎶 Music, dancing, and community vibes
👙 Swimsuit contest — bring the heat AND the glam!
FREE and open to all — families, allies, rebels, and rainbow warriors welcome. Whether you’re cannonballing into a kiddie pool or cheering on your favorite swimsuit contestant, this is your moment to show up, stand proud, and spread love like glitter. Let’s make history, Sanford-style.

Pride Pots at Clayworx Studios
Join our friends from Clayworx Studios for an evening of creativity and community! This open house event runs from 5–8 PM and features music, refreshments, hands-on fun, and trivia prizes. Come celebrate Pride with us—bring your imagination, your friends, and your festive spirit!
Want more info? Check out their website

Drag Bingo Night!
Join our friends at Cafe Root Cellar for a night of great food, fun and DRAG! We're taking bingo up a notch for Pride Month with our 2nd Annual Drag Bingo Night!
This is a limited seating event. Ticket includes bingo cards, passed appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer, wine and bubbly sold separately! Menu includes vegetarian options. MUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND!
REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

The Graveyard Shift Dark Disco Dance Party
Come get spooky with us at the Graveyard Shift—a monthly dark disco dance party hosted at The Other Side of The Mod! With beats by the electrifying Mouse the DJ, we’re mixing queer joy with a dash of the macabre for a night of glitter, shadows, and grooves that won’t quit. Channel your inner night creature, bring your best disco look (dark sparkle encouraged), and dance like the ghosts are watching. This one’s for the late-night lovers, the fearless misfits, and the stories that come alive after dark. 21+ | Costumes optional, vibes required.

CCPA Build Event
Chatham County Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Chatham Pride to launch the first Chatham Pride Build Event!

Family Movie Night
In celebration of Pride Month, join us for a heartwarming evening with a special screening of Disney Pixar’s Luca (2021, PG)! Set in a beautiful seaside town in Italy, Luca is a story of friendship, self-discovery, and embracing who you truly are.
Bring the whole family to the Holmes Family Meeting Room for this in-person event, presented in partnership with Chatham Community Library. Snacks, smiles, and community joy guaranteed!

Pride Celebration Worship Service
All are welcome to a special Pride Worship Service hosted by The Local Church—a time to reflect, rejoice, and renew. Join us as we celebrate the sacredness of LGBTQ+ lives through music, prayer, and community. This affirming service is open to people of all faiths (and none), centered on love, justice, and belonging. Come as you are—there’s a place for you here.

PBO Pride After Party
Still buzzing from Pride? Keep the celebration going at the official After Party! Join us at Havoc Brewing Company for Shaken & Stirred—an evening of great drinks, fun vibes, and fabulous company. Whether you’re winding down or turning up, we’ve saved you a seat. Come raise a glass to Pride and keep the night alive!

2025 PBO Pride Festival
Be part of an incredible celebration of LGBTQIA pride in Chatham County! This is a vibrant family-friendly festival. Let’s come together to celebrate love, diversity, and community! For details, visit pbopride.org.

Drag Show & Dance Party
Get ready for a night of glitter, glam, and groove! Kick off PBO Pride weekend in style with our Drag Show & Dance Party—a high-energy evening full of fierce performances, fabulous costumes, and non-stop celebration. Watch local queens and kings light up the stage, then hit the dance floor as we keep the party going into the night. THiS EVENT IS FOR PEOPLE AGES 13+.
GET YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE
Whether you’re a dancing queen, a sparkle enthusiast, or just here for the vibes, this event promises an unforgettable kickoff to Pride weekend. Come as you are—or as someone completely new—and celebrate love, identity, and community with us.

Monthly Parent Support Group
Our Parent Support Group is a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.

Trans/Non-Binary Adult Meet-Up
Let’s celebrate our diverse identities and strengthen our sense of community in a safe and welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and build a supportive network. For more details, email karen@chathampride.org

Book Club Meeting
Please join us on Thursday, April 24, 6-7:30pm at 79° West Innovation Hub in Pittsboro for our next discussion, where we’ll be diving into “The Prophets” by Robert Jones, Jr.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP so we can plan accordingly by emailing dan@chathampride.org!

Monthly Parent Support Group
Our Parent Support Group is a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.

CCPA Steering Committee Meeting
Join us for a Steering Committee Meeting as we plan upcoming events, discuss community initiatives, and shape the future of Chatham Pride! This is a great opportunity to get involved, share ideas, and help create a more inclusive and vibrant Chatham County. Whether you're a long-time volunteer or new to Chatham Pride, we welcome all voices at the table. Come be a part of the conversation and help us make a difference!

Monthly Parent Support Group
Our Parent Support Group is a welcoming space for parents of LGBTQ+ children of all ages. Whether your child is young or grown, this monthly gathering offers an opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and discuss important topics in a supportive and understanding environment. Join us as we continue to build a strong, affirming community where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered.

Low-Key Social Event
Our friends at Café Diem are turning up the fun with evening events! Karaoke? They’ve got it. Open mic? Nailed it. And now, it’s game on! 🎲✨ Chatham Pride is heading to their Game Night on Thursday, March 20th, at 6:00PM, We would love to see you there! Bring your favorite game, bring your friends—just maybe leave Monopoly at home… we’re here to make friends, not life long rivals. Heck, Chatham Pride will even buy you a drink! 😆 See you there!

Young People’s Civic Engagement Focus Group Discussion - Earn $50!
Leadership Triangle, a local nonprofit, is partnering with CIRCLE (a research/civic engagement unit at Tufts University) on a study titled Young People’s Civic Engagement in Low Media Ecosystem Communities. Chatham County is one of a few counties in the country where young adult voter turnout is higher than you would expect for the existing media ecosystem, and the Tufts team wants to try to understand why. They're hoping to interview 15-30 young adults through focus group discussions, defined as anyone between 18-29 years of age. Interviewees must reside in Chatham County. You'll receive a $50 Visa gift card for your participation.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 6th
⏰ Time: Two time slots available: 12:00 pm or 6:00 pm
📍Location: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center - 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Link to sign up: https://calendly.com/kristine-lt/circle-focus-group-discussion
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristine Sloan, Executive Director of Leadership Triangle. Her email is kristine@leadershiptriangle.com

Family-Friendly Mardi Gras Celebration!
Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll with Chatham Pride at our Family-Friendly Mardi Gras Celebration at Camp Royall in Moncure, NC!

"Rainbow Readers" Book Club
Join the “Rainbow Readers” book club for a conversation about “Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States” by Samantha Allen. Light refreshments will be served. The book club is open to LGBTQ+ folks and allies (18+ only - adult themes will be discussed). Email dan@chathampride.org to sign up!

Inclusive Self Defense
Looking for a supportive and inclusive space to learn self-defense? Join our friends in Sanford, NC, for another session of their popular workshops! This 90-minute class is a great opportunity to develop new skills and boost your confidence.
In times of uncertainty, let’s come together to empower ourselves and one another. You are VALUED, you are IMPORTANT, and no one will be left behind.
The cost is $25, but scholarships are available for those in need. Please reach out via email at sanfordyogaandcommunitycenter@gmail.com for more information.
Come ready to learn, grow, and build strength together!

Reclaim Your Power: A 6-Week Series
It’s time to embrace your greatness, identify and overcome limiting beliefs, and step into your most authentic self. Trauma affects both the mind and body, and to truly heal, we must process it through both. Whether you’ve experienced a car accident, the loss of a loved one, or other life challenges, your body remembers—our nervous system “keeps the score.” Trauma can prune the branches of our nervous system, but the good news is those branches can regrow.
This 6-week series focuses on rebuilding those connections through Empowerment Protocols—evidence-based modalities designed to help you process trauma through the body. Guided by Lindsey, this series combines classroom instruction with practical techniques. You'll gain an understanding of the biomechanics of trauma and how your brain and nervous system respond to different events. Each session includes movement practices and meditative exercises that promote healing, calm your nervous system, and help you move past the barriers holding you back.
Dates: Thursdays, January 16th – February 25th
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Sanford, NC
Cost: $150 for all six sessions
A limited number of scholarships are available for those in need. If cost is a barrier, please email sanfordyogaandcommunitycenter@gmail.com to request support. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
Take the first step toward healing and reclaiming your power—this is your time!

Inclusive Self Defense
Are you looking for an inclusive and empowering space to learn self-defense? Join our friends in Sanford, NC for another round of their highly successful workshops! This three hour workshop is perfect for those who want to build some skills!
In the face of uncertainty, let’s empower ourselves and each other. You are LOVED, you MATTER, and no one will be left behind. Cost is $50. If cost is a barrier, scholarships are available. Please email: sanfordyogaandcommunitycenter@gmail.com.
Let’s learn, grow, and strengthen together! Reserve your space today!

Now & Then
Inclement Weather Update
Unfortunately, the weather is not cooperating this week, so to keep everyone's safety as our number one priority we have decided to cancel Friday's performance of “Now & Then.” For now, the Saturday and Sunday shows are still on.
If you had purchased tickets to Friday's performance, here are your options:
Attend either the Saturday (7:30 pm) or Sunday (2:00 pm) performance. We have opened additional seats for these shows. Please let us know which day you prefer.
Request a refund of your purchase amount.
Consider your purchase a donation to the Chatham County Pride Alliance, to which proceeds from these performances were to go.
If you purchased tickets, please reply to this message as soon as possible, letting us know your preference.
Should you choose option #1, to attend the Saturday or Sunday performance, we will again keep you posted via email regarding the weather and its effect on those performances.
Thank you for your support, and please be safe!
It’s 1981 and a young bartender (Jamie) is closing up one night, when there is a flash of red light outside. Thinking it’s an ambulance going by, he ignores it. Moments later, an older man (Jimmy) comes in for a quick one. They talk for a bit and get on to the subject of Jamie’s aspiring career as a pianist — he’s about to take time off from everything to just study and gig. Jimmy tells him to go for it, that he’ll regret it for the rest of his life if he doesn’t. At that, a young woman (Abby, Jamie’s girlfriend) enters the bar. They talk about life, careers, destiny, and finally, Jimmy tells them an unbelievable story about himself…that they don’t believe. As Jimmy is about to leave, there is another flash of red light and an older woman enters. She is not at all pleased. This is a story about love, following your dreams (or not) and the costs of the decisions we make.
Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Chatham County Pride Alliance. Get your tickets!

What’s Brewing: The Next Four Years
We know these are uncertain times, and Munson Law Firm is here to help. Join us for the first session in our important conversation series, focused on No Fault Divorces. This session will discuss potential changes and provide proactive steps to protect your family. REGISTER HERE.