Pride Month

Our complete 2026 Pride Month calendar will be shared in May. Below are a few, of the many, events that will be happening for Pride Month at BU this June. We look forward to being in community with you this summer and throughout the year.

 

Tuesday, June 2, 5 – 7 pm   

Pride Soirée    

In Person, Location Provided with Registration Confirmation
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Kick off Pride Month with the LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff and LGBTQIA+ Faculty & Staff Community Network. We will have hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as music and a prideful ambiance to celebrate the month in style.  

Open to all BU faculty and staff.  

Sponsored by the LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff and LGBTQIA+ Faculty & Staff Community Network 

 

Wednesday, June 10, 2 – 4 pm

Pulse Remembrance Day

In Person, Location Provided with Registration Confirmation
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the tragic shooting at the Pulse Nightclub, which was a popular LGBTQIA+ venue in Orlando, FL. The shooting occurred, on June 12, during Pulse’s weekly “Latin Night.” Many of the victims were Latine and 23 were Puerto Rican, having a significant impact on the Puerto Rican community. We will gather in community to honor and remember the 49 lives lost and all whose lives were forever changed by this tragedy in 2016. 

Open to all BU students, faculty, and staff.

Sponsored by the LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff, LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center, and School of Social Work

Este año conmemoramos el décimo aniversario de la trágica masacre en el antro Pulse, un establecimiento popular LGBTQIA+ en Orlando, Florida. El tiroteo ocurrió el 12 de junio de 2016, durante la semanal “Noche Latina” de Pulse. Muchas de las víctimas eran latines —y 23 de elles eran puertorriqueñes—, lo cual tuvo un impacto significativo en la comunidad puertorriqueña. Nos reuniremos en comunidad para honrar las 49 vidas perdidas, así como a todas aquellas vidas cambiadas para siempre a raíz de esta tragedia.

Abierto para docentes, empleados y estudiantes de Boston University.

Auspiciado por LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff, LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center, School of Social Work

 

Wednesday, June 10, 6 – 8 pm

2026 Pride Month Meet-Up: Chicago

In Person, Roscoe’s Tavern
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BU is celebrating Pride Month in June with a series of Meet-Ups across the country! Join LGBTQIA+ alumni, allies, and friends at Roscoe’s Tavern on Wednesday June 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Registration for the social is $10 and light appetizers will be served. Drinks will be available for purchase. Please Note: All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges. If you need assistance paying for this event, please contact Vincenza Bartholomew. All are welcome – we hope to see you there!

This event is open to all BU community members.

Sponsored by the BU Alumni Association

 

Tuesday, June 16, 12 2 pm

CAS Pride Reception

In Person, CAS Dean’s Residence
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College of Arts & Sciences Dean Stan Sclaroff welcomes the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences to celebrate Pride Month during a reception at the CAS Dean’s Residence.    

Open to all CAS faculty and staff. 

Sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences and LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff

 

Tuesday, June 16, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

2026 Pride Month Meet-Up: New York City

In Person, VERS
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BU is celebrating Pride Month in June with a series of Meet-Ups across the country! Join LGBTQIA+ alumni, allies, and friends back at VERS on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for an evening of connection and celebration. Registration includes light appetizers and BU swag. A cash bar will be available. Price: $10. Please Note: All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges. If the registration fee is a barrier to entry and you wish to attend, please contact Diane Liszka.

We are thrilled to support an alumni-owned business through this event. Special thanks to David DeParolesa (CGS’02, CAS’04) for hosting our group. All are welcome—we hope to see you there!

This event is open to all BU community members.

Sponsored by the BU Alumni Association

 

Wednesday, June 17, 3 – 5 pm

Pride Paint-n-Sip

In Person – Charles River Campus, Location Provided during Registration
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Join us for our Pride Paint & Sip as Taire Chevalier, artist and Program Administrator of the LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center, leads us through a painting! We will have wine, a mocktail, and lemonade along with hors d’oeuvres.  

Open to all BU students, staff, and faculty.

Sponsored by the LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff and LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center

 

Wednesday, June 17, 6 – 8 pm

2026 Pride Month Meet-Up: Washington, D.C.

In Person, Little Gay Pub Patio
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BU is celebrating Pride Month in June with a series of Meet-Ups across the country! Join LGBTQIA+ alumni, allies, and friends at Little Gay Pub patio on Wednesday, June 17 from 6:00 to 8:00pm for your local Pride Meet-Up. Appetizers and swag are included with registration, and a cash bar is available. Price: $10. Light appetizers will be provided. Drinks are on your own. Join fellow alumni on the Washington D.C. BU Connects group for a promo code for $5 off registration! If the registration fee is a barrier to entry or may cause hardship, please contact kmcisaac@bu.edu. Celebrate Pride with BU alumni and allies in DC. Good vibes, strong connections, and community await. All are welcome – we hope to see you there!

This event is open to all BU community members.

Sponsored by the BU Alumni Association

 

Thursday, June 18, 5 – 7 pm

2026 Pride Month Meet-Up: Providence

In Person, Yellow Door Taqueria
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Join us for a joyful and vibrant Pride Day celebration in Providence! We are excited to come together as an alumni community to celebrate inclusion, diversity, and pride. We are especially honored to welcome Dr. Debbie Bazarsky, the inaugural Director of BU’s LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff, who will be joining us as a special guest. Whether you are reconnecting with fellow Terriers or joining us for the first time, all BU alumni are warmly invited to be part of this meaningful celebration. Ticket Price: $10 (Light appetizers will be served; drinks will be available for purchase at the cash bar.) Please Note: All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges. If you need assistance paying for this event, please contact Ya Su. Let’s come together to celebrate Pride!

This event is open to all BU community members.

Sponsored by the BU Alumni Association

 

Tuesday, June 23, 12 – 1 pm

Celebrating QTBIPOC Communities and Affirming Queer Joy 

In PersonLocation Provided with Registration Confirmation
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Join us for the opportunity to be in community with each other. This is a joyous opportunity to meet new colleagues, build connections, and have a meal together.    

This lunch may be of particular interest to BU QTBIPOC faculty and staff and allies seeking to connect with one another, and all are welcome. 

Open to all BU faculty and staff.  

Sponsored by the LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff 

 

Tuesday, June 23, 7 – 9 pm

2026 Pride Month Meet-Up: Los Angeles

In Person, The Black Cat
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BU is celebrating Pride Month in June with a series of Meet-Ups across the country! Join LGBTQIA+ alumni, allies, and friends at The Black Cat in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 23rd for your local Pride Meet-Up. Appetizers and swag are included with registration, and cash bar is available. Price: $10. Light appetizers will be provided. Drinks are pay on your own. Join fellow alumni on the LA Alumni Network BU Connects group for a promo code for $5 off registration! If the registration fee is a barrier to entry or may cause hardship, please contact kmcisaac@bu.edu. Celebrate Pride with BU alumni and allies in LA. Good vibes, strong connections, and community await. All are welcome – we hope to see you there!

This event is open to all BU community members.

Sponsored by the BU Alumni Association

 

Thursday, June 25, 12 – 1 pm

Celebrating TGNC+ Communities and Affirming Queer Joy    

In Person, Location Provided with Registration Confirmation
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This is a joyous opportunity to meet new colleagues, build connections, and have a meal together. This lunch may be of particular interest to BU TGNC+ faculty and staff and allies seeking to connect with one another, and all are welcome. 

Open to all BU faculty and staff. 

Sponsored by the LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff

 

Monday, June 29, 12 – 1:30 pm

Pride Tie-Dye    

In Person at BUMC; 72 E. Concord St “Talbot Green”
No Registration Required 

Mark your calendars for our annual Pride Tie-Dye event on Monday, June 29! Drop in any time between 12 and 1:30 pm at the BUMC Talbot Green to pick up a free shirt and tie-dye it in whatever colors speak to your heart. While you’re there, enjoy some (also free) Otto’s pizza, including gluten-free and vegan options.

We recommend either footwear you don’t mind getting a bit messy or being ready to take off your shoes in the summer sun.

Open to all BU faculty and staff.

Sponsored by the LGBTQIA+ Faculty & Staff Community Network

 

Wednesday, June 30, 6 – 8 pm

2026 Pride Month Meet-Up: Boston

In Person, Blend
Register Here 

***Please Note: This event date has changed to June 30***

BU is celebrating Pride Month in June with a series of Meet-Ups across the country! Join LGBTQIA+ alumni, allies, and friends at Blend on Tuesday, June 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Registration for the social is $10 and light appetizers will be served. Drinks will be available for purchase. Please Note: All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges. If you need assistance paying for this event, please contact Vincenza Bartholomew. All are welcome – we hope to see you there!

This event is open to all BU community members.

Sponsored by the BU Alumni Association