QC LGBTQ Events
The Queen City is host to a number of LGBTQ events and other options for entertainment and community support throughout the year.
COVID-19 Highlights Relationship Between Charlotte Pride Groups
Public Collaborative Statement Shows a More Unifed Community
On April 28, Charlotte Pride and Charlotte Black Pride issued a joint statement canceling this summer’s Prides. The statement was not a surprise, but the fact that the two organizations issued it together was noteworthy.
Charlotte Prides Canceled Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Local Organizers Plan Virtual Programs and Look to 2021 In-Person Celebrations
In a joint statement, on April 28, Charlotte Pride and Charlotte Black Pride announced cancellation of in-person 2020 festival, parade and community events.
Queen City LGBTQ Events
Fundraisers, Film Screenings, Entertainment and More!
The Queen City’s LGBTQ community has lots of events to satisfy one’s palette.
Reel Out Charlotte annual film fest screenings announced
Carolinas News Notes
The Reel Out Charlotte film festival returns to Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Ave., for a newly expanded week of film screenings and special events April 28-May 5.
Charlotte: Film Fest, Fund ‘Happening,’ TOY Gala, Pride Scholarships, Walk Contributions
Carolinas News Notes
The Reel Out Charlotte film festival is being held from May 16-20, the Charlotte Lesbian and Gay Fund’s “Happening” is slated for May 16, Time Out Youth Center’s Platinum Gala follows on June 1, Charlotte Pride scholarship season is open and the Walk for AIDS took in over $45,000.
Charlotte Jewish Film Festival partners with Charlotte Pride, Gay Men’s Chorus for screening of gay comedy
The choice of the film is part of the festival's initiative to focus on diversity now more than ever
A Muslim and a Jewish man must navigate their parents’ objections, and an unexpected acquaintance from the past with a shocking revelation, in “Family Commitments”
Marc Maron: Watching ‘Call Me By Your Name’ made me ‘probably 4 percent more gay’
The film is in theaters now
“It’s not something scary. You probably need to be a little more gay.”
Charlotte Pride by the Numbers
Inside the finances, programs and leadership one of the city’s largest LGBTQ non-profit
Charlotte Pride 2016 saw record-breaking attendance, with the organization estimating 130,000 visitors over the course of the weekend. Not only did the celebration grow, but financial support for the organization and its projects has as well. One of North Carolina’s largest LGBTQ non-profits, Charlotte Pride’s financial reports reveal the organization’s skyrocketing success — but board members say that this is only the beginning.
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