Close out Pride Month with a Dance Party! For the second year The LGBTQ Center will be hosting Cheers Queers at Langlab.
WHEN: Friday, June 28, Doors open at 8:30pm
WHERE: LangLab, 1302 High St, South Bend, IN 46601
COST: $10 at the door.
WHEN: Friday, June 28, 6-9pm
WHERE: The Lauber 504 E Lasalle Ave Suite 2, South Bend, IN 46617
Join us for our rescheduledLaunch Party which is now more of a Close Out Party. Join us on the patio at The Lauber for a great evening of music on the patio. We will also be sharing information about what is happening this year for Pride month in South Bend.
The Lauber will have drink specials that evening.
*Food and Drink will not be provided by the LGBTQ Center.
Show your Pride at the Potawatomi Zoo! This is our fourth year for this great family friendly event. Come see the giraffes, the tigers, monkeys, otters, and all the other great animals at the zoo. Proceeds from tickets sold will go to support the work of the LGBTQ Center.
When: Wednesday, June 26 from 5-8pm
Where: Potawatomi Zoo
Tickets: Buy Tickets Here
South Bend Pride Festival 2024 will be on Saturday, June 15 at Potawatomi Park from 1-7pm. There will be food, vendor fair, a beer garden, and performance on the stage all day. Check out our Vendor page to learn how to table at the Festival.
What: A casual group bicycle ride to celebrate and kick off Pride Month! Followed by socializing at the Launch Party at The Lauber
Where: Meet at South Bend Bike Garage just south of Holy Cross College at the intersection of Angela Boulevard and State Road 933 (Address:1441 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46617). Ample free parking available.
When: Thursday, June 13th, Meet at 5:45 pm eastern.
- 5:45-6:15 pm: Socializing, opportunity to get bike cleaned & tuned up at no cost by Bike Garage volunteers
- 6:15 pm: Group departs. Estimated ride time 45 minutes to 1 hour
- 7:15 pm: Arrive back at Bike Garage
The Ride: Family friendly ride! Entirely on the trail system, separated from vehicles with just a few road crossings. 7.7 mile loop one way at a casual pace (12 miles per hour or slower). The group will ride at the pace set by the slowest member. Paved surface most of the way, flat with one significant downhill and one uphill.
What to bring: Bring your own bike, helmet, and water. Dress for the weather (sunscreen, etc.). Show your pride and wear Pride colors!
Need a bike? Need a tune up? On a tight budget? Attend the South Bend Bike Garage's regular Wednesday open hours from 5 - 8 pm. You can learn how to fix your bike, buy a bike for an affordable price, or earn a bike by volunteering! Not sure if your bike is road worthy? Stop by in the weeks before the Pride Ride to get your bike cleaned and tuned up so it's ready to go! Learn more here: https://www.sbbikegarage.com/
Thanks to the South Bend Bike Garage volunteers for collaborating for a second year on this event!
Join us for a fun night of meeting and mixing with other members of the LGBTQ+ community in the Michiana area.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 12, 6-8PM
WHERE: Cloud Walking Cafe and Lounge 1215 E Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615
COST: Free to attend, food and drink will be available for purchase
When: Friday, June 7 Doors open 6:00pm, Show starts at 6:30pm
Where: The Well Coffee House
2410 E Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615
Tickets: Link to purchase tickets below. There will be no day of sales. All tickets will be sold online in advance.
Join us on Friday, June 7th at The Well for South Bend Pride Drag Show. We will be showcasing some great local performers and we will be playing some Drag Bingo, so get your bingo card so you can play. We will have cards for $10 if you wish to buy the night of the show.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 4 Tickets can be picked up at 6pm, game starts at 7:05pm
WHERE: Four Winds Field: 501 W South St, South Bend, IN 46601
COST: $15 per person, a portion of the ticket sale comes back to The LGBTQ Center
It’s Cheers Queers time!!!! Come checkout our end of Pride month Dance Party at Cloud Walking Cafe. This is a 21 and over event, alcohol and light snacks will be available to purchase.
When: June30 8:30pm-12am
Where: Cloud Walking Cafe
1215 E Mishawaka Ave
South Bend, IN 46615
Cost: $10 suggested donation at the door.
Show your Pride at the Potawatomi Zoo! This is our third year for this great family friendly event. Come see the new Giraffes, the tigers, monkeys, otters, and all the other great animals at the zoo. Proceeds from tickets sold will go to support the work of the LGBTQ Center.
When: Wednesday, June 28 from 5-8pm
Where: Potawatomi Zoo
Tickets: Buy Your Tickets Here
Take me out to the ball game! It isn’t Pride month in Michiana without a trip to Four Winds Field to watch the South Bend Cubs. Show your pride and enjoy a night at the ballpark. Tickets are $12 and a portion comes back to The LGBTQ Center. Support the Center and see a great game.
WHEN Thursday, June 22, Game starts at 7pm
WHERE Four Winds Field
501 W South St
South Bend, IN 46601
Buy your tickets HERE
Will Call for tickets will be either at Gate A or B the night of the game.
The LGBTQ Center is proud to present the South Bend Pride Festival on June 17th from 11am-5pm. Come out and check out our vendor fair, live entertainment, food, and a gay ole time. If you would like to table at the South Bend Pride Festival sign up HERE
WHEN Saturday, June 17, 11am-5pm
WHERE Potawatomi Park
Come network with fellow LGBTQ folx and allies at the Artist Run Cafe at Lang Lab. It’s Pride month and a great time to expand your social circle.
When: Wednesday, June 14 from 6-8pm
Where: Artist Run Cafe at Lang Lab 1302 High Street, South Bend, IN 46601
It’s Summer and it’s Pride Month! Outdoor Club would like you to dust off your bike and join us for a leisurely ride on the Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail.
Where: Meet at Pinhook Park in the parking closest to the road. 2801 Riverside Dr, South Bend, IN 46616
When: Saturday June 10, Meet at 10 am. Estimated end time 12:30 - 1 pm.
What: Bike ride along the Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail to Niles, Michigan. Coffee and light lunch/snacks at Gabrizio's Italian cafe downtown.
The Ride: 9 miles one way or about an hour at a casual pace. The group will ride at the pace set by the slowest member. Paved surface most of the way, very flat with a couple hills near Niles.
What to bring: Bring your own bike, helmet, and water. Dress for the weather (sunscreen!). Bring cash or credit for the cafe. Show your pride and wear Pride colors!
Michigan friends - You are welcome to meet us outside Gabrizio's around 11:20 am to socialize and then join us on part or all of the ride back to South Bend.
Pride Ride is this weekend! No bike? No problem.
If you don't have a bike, you can borrow or rent one from a place like Green Earth Bike Rental.
Worried your bike isn't road worthy? Arrive Saturday early at 9:30 am and the South Bend Bike Garage will do a free tune up/minor repair! They are also serving as sag wagon in case of any bike malfunctions you won't be stranded.
If you need a major repair, the Bike Garage has open hours Wednesday evening at their location at Angela and 933. They will teach you how to fix your bike, or you can volunteer to earn a bike, or buy one for a very reasonable price.
Everyone’s favorite Pride event is back! The LGBTQ Center Drag Show is a South Bend Pride staple and this year is no different.
When: Friday, June 9 doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.
Where: The Well Coffee House 2410 E Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615
Tickets
Join us for our 3rd annual Queer Art Show. This year we are getting even bigger. The St. Joseph County Library is hosting this event at their downtown branch in South Bend. Come check out many local queer artists and maybe even buy some of the art.
Sign up HERE
When: Thursday, June 8, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Downtown Public Library, Entrance at the corner of Wayne and Michigan
It’s June and you know what that means. It’s Pride Month!!!! And we are kicking things off at The Lauber on Thursday June 1st at 6pm. Last year we had a live band, face painting, and drink specials. We are excited for all the fun things we have planned for this year. Mark your calendars now for this great evening on the Lauber patio.
WHEN Thursday, June 1, 6pm to whenever
WHERE The Lauber
504 E Lasalle Ave Suite 2
South Bend, IN 46617
Join us for Pride in the Park! We will be in Potawatomi Park for lots of fun! Hope to see you there! You can find the vendor link here: https://forms.gle/XxRUZM1ujELnW8rN7
Take me out to the ball game! Get your tickets now for the South Bend Cubs Pride Night. We have been partnering with the South Bend Cubs for many years to celebrate Pride. Tickets are $12 a piece and a portion of the proceeds support the programs and services at The LGBTQ Center.
Join us for South Bend's Pride Zoo Night! Time TBA but we are so excited to be joining the Potawatomi Zoo for Pride month! Hope to see you there!
Adults (15-61) $12, Senior (62+) $10, Child (3-14) $10, 2 and Under free
Come out and join us for another Pride celebration! We will be hosting a Queer Art Expo and would love to see you there! Click this link to sign up!
Join us for our Networking Night at Ironhand WInery! Come join us and meet other professionals in the Michiana area.
Thanks to TREES for sponsoring this event!
Come celebrate Elkhart Pride with us at Island Park!
After a two year covid induced hiatus All Ages Drag is back! Join us June 3rd at the LGBTQ Center for the kickoff to Pride Season in Michiana! Advance Tickets are $10 for Adults(18+), $5 for Youth (5-17), Children 4 and under are free.
Come kick off South Bend Pride 2022 with us at The Lauber!
The LGBTQ Center is excited to announce that we have been hard at work to produce another week-long PRIDE celebration throughout the city of South Bend, IN.
We are thrilled to be offering several events intended to bring the community together in celebration of all the things that make us PROUD. What are you #ProudtobeSB ?
Come out and express your pride at our PRIDE Festival on Saturday, June 20th 2020, at Howard Park, and at the many events leading up to it.
We will be celebrating Pride throughout the month of June with various events. But our official South Bend PRIDE week is from June 14th - 20th. Stay updated on event announcements by following us on social media! We look forward to celebrating with you.
If you joined us for last year’s Pride Gone Wild you know the great time it is. Take a walk on the wild side at PRIDE GONE WILD II!
The LGBTQ Center and Potawatomi Zoo are partnering to bring you an exciting evening with the many furry, feathered, and ferocious animals at the zoo. With special exhibits and activities the whole family can enjoy, the night will be both fun and educational.
Meet us at Potawatomi Zoo and go WILD with Pride!
Pre-sale tickets will soon go on sale for this event!!
Root, root, root for the home team on June 13th as The LGBTQ Center partners with The South Bend Cubs for a celebration of Pride week!
A special $25 ticket package will be available through The Center that will include a limited edition t-shirt and ticket to the game!
Proceeds from the ticket package will go directly back to The LGBTQ Center.
Tickets are Will-Call. The day of the game, attendees will need to go to the gate and pick up their shirt and ticket from The LGBTQ Center table.
Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks and cheer on the South Bend Cubs at this special Pride Night game.
Ticket sales for this package have ended. You will still be able to buy tickets to enter the game. You can still request to be near the Pride section. T-shirts have sold out, however we will be taking t-shirt orders.
The LGBTQ Center is happy to be bringing back our cast of local entertainers to put on a Pride filled show for the community!
Join us for a South Bend Pride Edition of our All Ages Drag Show
Order your tickets in advance for a reduced price!
Door Prices are as follows
Adults 18+: $12
Youth 8-17: $6
Free admission for ages 6 and under
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Show starts at 6:30 p.m.
If you're female identifying, you know where to be on June 13th!
Meet us at Witches Brew for drinks and mingling whether you act like a lady or not! We've set up a special event just for you during South Bend Pride Week 2019 and we can't wait to see you there.
