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City Of Gaithersburg - Mayor And City Council Designate June as Pride Month
Government and Politics
May 23, 2022
From: City Of GaithersburgGaithersburg, MD (May 20, 2022) The City of Gaithersburg celebrates Pride Month in June with an official proclamation and programs that celebrate the strength, dignity, and achievements of LGBTQIA+ communities. Volunteer opportunities and SSL hours are available. Join us in making a stand for inclusivity and equality for all of our neighbors. Explore all of our Pride Month activities here.
Golden Girls Party
Saturday, June 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Casey Community Center
$10 per person
"Thank you for being a friend..." Whether you are a Sophia, Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, or even Stan, join us as we pay tribute to the iconic Golden Girls. Dress as your favorite character, sip signature drinks, savor some cheesecake, and celebrate these sassy seniors. Test your Golden Girls knowledge in a trivia game for a chance to win a “golden” prize. It doesn't matter if you want to honor the late Betty White, add this to your Pride Month to do list, or just love reruns of this special show. Come party with other fans of the original group of four fabulous gal pals.
Mayor & City Council Proclamation
Monday, June 6, 7:30 p.m.
Gaithersburg City Hall
The Mayor and City Council will officially declare June as Pride Month in the City of Gaithersburg at their first meeting in June. Accepting the proclamation is Gaithersburg High School's Pride Alliance. This student run organization provides LGBTQ+ students of Gaithersburg High School and their allies a safe space to be themselves and support each other. Members of the group recently created a poster campaign of famous LGBTQ+ pioneers for the school and are currently working on presenting a Pride parade at Gaithersburg High School. The principal of Gaithersburg High School is Cary Dimmick and the sponsors for Pride Alliance are Colin Lewis and Evangeline Furton. The public is welcome to attend the meeting, watch it live on YouTube, or watch it via Zoom by registering here.
Storytime at the Arts Barn: “Except When They Don’t”
Friday, June 10, 1 – 1:30 p.m.
Arts Barn
Free. Registration required.
Children are often told by many different people what toys they're supposed to play with, what interests they should have, and who they should be, simply because of their gender. This stereotype-breaking book by Laura Gehl invites children to examine what they're told are "boy" and "girl" activities, and encourages them to play with whatever they want to and to be exactly who they are.
Head Over Heels
In partnership with Damascus Theatre Company
June 10 – 26, Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.
Arts Barn
$24 General/$20 Student ages 15 – 21
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band, The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.” Conceived & original book by Jeff Whitty. Adapted by James Magruder. Based upon the Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney. Recommended for ages 15 and older.
Equali-Tea PRIDE Event
Sunday, June 12, 2 – 4 p.m.
Kentlands Mansion
$5 per person City of Gaithersburg Resident / $7 Nonresident
Join us for a bilingual story time with the fabulous Lady J Monroe of Drag Queen Story Hour. Lady J brings the fun for the whole family while reading in English and Spanish. Afterwards, spread out a picnic blanket to enjoy a simple, summer teatime on the lawn. This event is sponsored in partnership with Vine Alley Bistro and Jules Inflated Creations.
Tasty Books: “Peanut Goes for the Gold”
Saturday, June 25, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Casey Community Center
$5 per person
Written by Jonathan van Ness from Queer Eye, “Peanut Goes for the Gold” follows the story of a gender non-binary guinea pig as they practice their love for spins, flips, and jumps before a big gymnastics competition. This story comes to life as it is read aloud and explored with a themed craft and snack making.
Skywatching: Exploring Telescopes
Saturday, June 25, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Observatory Park
Free. Registration required.
This program is all about telescopes. Learn how to use the Museum’s Dobsonian telescope or bring your own for telescope help. Members of the American Astronomical Society’s Committee for Sexual-Orientation and Gender Minorities in Astronomy will join us to highlight contributions that LGBTQIA+ scientists have made to STEM fields.
Drag Queen Storytime Station
Tuesday, June 28, 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Gaithersburg Community Museum
Free
Registration required. Call 301-258-6160 or e-mail [email protected].
Join us for Storytime Station with our special guest from Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH), Citrine, reading stories about the theme “Free to be Me.” DQSH gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. Kids can see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real. Recommended for ages 3-6.
SSL Volunteer Opportunities
DIY Rainbow Flag
Over the last 40+ years, the rainbow Pride Flag has become a symbol synonymous with the LGBTQIA+ community and its fight for equal rights and acceptance. Show your pride and be an ally with Kentlands Mansion as we celebrate National Pride Month with this community service project. Students can make their own Pride Flags with ribbons and sticks representing any of the different flags and drop them off at Kentlands Mansion, where we’ll display them on the front lawn starting June 12.
Equali-Tea Activities at the Mansion
Volunteer your time at our Equali-Tea PRIDE Story Time and Tea Time on June 12. No experience necessary, but you must be comfortable working with younger children. The event is open to all ages. If interested, please call 301-258-6425 or e-mail [email protected]
Pride Month is celebrated annually in the United States during the month of June, which has become a symbolic month around the world for LGBTQIA+ people and allies to come together in various celebrations of acceptance and equality.
Learn more about our Municipal Equality Index Score and LGBTQIA+ initiatives in our latest edition of inGaithersburg magazine, online here.