PrideFest 2023 will celebrate the rich diversity of our LGBTQIA+ and allied community by featuring several trademark PrideFest events as well as several events held by our Community Partners.
As the first celebration of the season in New York City, PrideFest attracts a remarkably diverse audience both locally and regionally.
With 13 exciting events in May, Staten Island PrideFest has something for everyone.
Join the Pride Center to support, resist, celebrate, and most importantly, show your pride!
May 6, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | PRIDEFEST KICK OFF PARTY | NO COVER
Cargo Cafe, 120 Bay Street, St. George, Staten Island, NY
Kick off PrideFest 2023 with a community celebration at Cargo Cafe. Lala Wiggy and friends will help make it memorable! Reservations are not required, but are suggested! 718.273.7770
May 7, 2023 | 12:30PM | * SOLD OUT* DRAG QUEEN BRUNCH BINGO PRIDEFEST EDITION AT THE BURRITO BAR & RESTAURANT
While this partner event is sold out, please feel free to visit: http://www.theburritobar.com/ to learn more about future events.
May 9, 2023 | 7:15PM | GREENBELT SUNSET HIKE & HAIKU| | FREE EVENT
Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave Staten Island NY
Hike approximately 1 mile around the Nature Center trail, experiencing the sights and sounds of nature at night, then hear short poems- and perhaps compose some poems of your own. This program is part of Staten Island PrideFest 2023 in partnership with the Pride Center of Staten Island. Dress appropriately for hiking in the outdoors and bring a flashlight or a head lamp. Bring a notebook or journal and a pen/pencil. For questions, contact: jessica.kratz@parks.nyc.gov or 718-667-2165 x 101
May 11, 2022 | 8:00 PM | CSI PRIDE OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT | FREE EVENT
College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Blvd, SI NY
CSI's LGBTQ Resource Center invites the Staten Island community to The Great Lawn for an outdoor showing of “But I’m A Cheerleader”. There will be free popcorn, candy and beverages! Bring a blanket/chair! Please RSVP Here: https://tinyurl.com/csipridemovie
May 12, 2023 | 7:00 PM | PRIDE NIGHT @ STATEN ISLAND FERRY HAWKS
5 Richmond Terrace, St George, Staten Island NY
Join the Pride Center of Staten Island for a pride night of baseball as we welcome the Ferry Hawks to the community. Special rate PrideFest Tickets can be purchased here: https://fevogm.com/event/Pridecenter
May 13, 2023 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | RUMC & SIUH-NORTHWELL PRIDEFEST HEALTH FAIR AT EMPIRE OUTLETS | FREE EVENT
55 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY (Level 3 #313A-B located to the left of Banana Republic)
Come check out your health at our pop up health fair! Screenings/offers will include: FIT kit distribution, Prostate cancer, Lung capacity screening, Podiatry, Lipid Profiles, Audiology, Blood Pressure Screens, Narcan Training and more.
May 13, 2023| 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | YOUTH PROM | FREE EVENT
Alice Austen House- 2 Hylan Blvd, Rosebank, Staten Island, NY
Ages 14 – 20. Many Staten Island youth do not feel that they can wear clothing that corresponds to their gender identity or dance with the partner of their choice at their school proms. The Staten Island LGBTQ Youth Prom serves as a safe space for young people to dance, dine, and create community. No youth are turned away for inability to pay. Tickets are available http://www.pridecentersi.org/youth-prom/
May 17, 2023 | 7:00 PM-10:00 PM | SPECTRUM – A TRANSGENDER/GENDER EXPANSIVE OPEN MIC NIGHT| FREE EVENT | SPONSORED BY BROOKLYN PRIDE
Flagship Brewery, 40 Minthorne Street, Tompkinsville, Staten Island, NY
Now in its ninth year! Hosted by Brooke Guinan and Jaimie Wilson. Come out and listen to members of the Transgender and Gender Expansive community of Staten Island share their stories via poetry, spoken word, music, or comedy. This standing-room-only event is open to all. To register to perform at Spectrum - Transgender Open Mic Night, Please make sure you click the Spectrum Option in the form: https://www.pridecentersi.org/entertainment-application
May 20th, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | STATEN ISLAND ZOO CONSERVATION CELEBRATION: LET LOVE BLOOM | FREE EVENT
Staten Island Zoo, 614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY
The Staten Island Zoo hosts Conservation Celebration each year! This year the Staten Island Zoo is partnering with the Pride Center of Staten Island to create pollinator spaces through the zoo. For this event the Zoo and Pride Center will partner with local conservation and community organizations that are working toward a greener and more equitable future. If you have questions about the event please email Sarah Martin Special Events Manager at smartin@statenislandzoo.org.
May 20th, 2023 | 7:00 PM | PRIDEFEST BOWLING NIGHT | $20.00 PREPAID
Rab's Country Lanes, 1600 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY
Join us as we head down to Rab's Country Lanes, only $20.00 for two full games of bowling, pizza, soda, ball, and shoe rental! A fun evening for all ages with all members of our community. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Pride Center of Staten Island. Pre-paid registration is required! Please visit: https://www.pridecentersi.org/pridefest-bowling to register.
May 24th, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | LET’S TALK ABOUT WRITING: NO BANNED BOOKS HERE | FREE
Pride Center of Staten Island, 66 Willow Avenue, Suite 202, Clifton, Staten Island, NY
Please join Poet Emanuel Xavier, Memoirist Felice Cohen and Fiction Writer Gerard Cabrera as they discuss their writing and what other writers inspired them to write. They will read from their work, hold an open discussion followed by a meet and greet.
May 25th, 2023 | 7:20 PM | SERENADE, QUEER SOUNDSCAPE | $15- $20
Christ Church, 76 Franklin Ave, Staten Island, NY
SERENADE, Queer Soundscape is an homage to the LGBTQIA+ composers whose musical genius shaped and reshaped the world of classical music. The performance features Ramon Gabriel Tenefrancia (tenor), Daniel Jansen (horn) and Riko Higuma (piano) performing works by Benjamin Britten, Nadia Boulange, Charles Griffes, Camille Saint-Säens and Franz Schubert. Tickets can be purchased here: https://serenadequeersoundscape.bpt.me/ This event is made possible by a DCLA Art Fund Grant from Staten Island Arts, with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
May 27th, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | STATEN ISLAND PRIDEFEST FESTIVAL | FREE EVENT
Staten Island University Hospital Community Park, 75 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY
Now at a new venue, the Home of the Staten Island FerryHawks! Join the party in person and rejoice in the rich diversity of the LGBTQ and allied community. Come celebrate with live music, artists, craft vendors, food, youth area, performers, and much more. Bring a blanket for on field front of stage viewing! This event has activities for the whole family.