Upcoming Events
Nature on Tap: In Nature, Queer is Everywhere
The Conservancy is co-sponsoring this speaking event with the Harris Center for Conservation Education and Keene Pride. The strength and resiliency of ecosystems depend on diversity. In nature, sex and sexual behavior manifest in countless ways. Forget the talk of “male,” “female,” and gender essentialism. What actually exists? Cosexual trees, gynandromorph butterflies, mushrooms with 20,000+ mating types, and sex-changing species, to name a few.
Space is limited and registration is recommended.
Pride Week
Pride Week 2026 runs from September 12th through the main Festival Day on Sunday, September 20th.
The Festival will run from 12:00pm through 6:00pm on the 20th in downtown Keene with Railroad Square as the main stage area.
More details on specific activities will be added as we approach September.
Misfits Of The Universe Drag Brunch
FEATHERS & FISHNETS
A Drag Brunch Dedicated to Dolly Parton & Tim Curry
Two icons. Two legends. One fabulous brunch.
As part of KEENE PRIDE WEEK, we’re celebrating the unforgettable legacies of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry with an afternoon of big hair, high heels, fishnets, feathers, and fabulous drag!
From rhinestones and country glamour to corsets and cult-classic camp, FEATHERS & FISHNETS brings these two legendary entertainers together for a drag brunch unlike any other.
Full buffet brunch included in every ticket!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
12PM
Madame Sherri’s
82 Main Street | Downtown Keene, NH
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
Upgrade to VIP and enjoy:
• Front-row seating
• A FREE mimosa or non-alcoholic beverage
Come dressed in your Dolly best, your Rocky Horror finest, or simply come ready for a fabulous afternoon celebrating two icons who taught us to be bold, be different, and always put on a show.
FEATHERS & FISHNETS is an official KEENE PRIDE WEEK event!
This show is rated PG-13 and contains strong language and sexual themes. Parental discretion is advised.
NO REFUNDS.
Forest Euphoria with Author Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian
In celebration of Keene Pride, join mycologist, educator, and writer Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian for a fascinating talk on her newest book, the national bestseller, Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature. Hear how the abounding queerness found in the natural world challenges our expectations of what is normal, beautiful, and possible. As Robin Wall Kimmerer shares Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian’s, “expansive view of life provides an antidote to the loneliness of our species.”
From 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Monadnock Conservancy. Space is limited, click here to register!
Pride @ The Pool
Special fun for Pride Week! A pool party drop in for youth ages 10-18 is happening at the Keene State Rec Center, Tuesday Sept 15 from 5-6:30. Free for pool time and Pizza! No registration but a parent/guardian must drop off the child in person and sign a consent form. More kid events coming soon! Email mel@keenepride.org with questions.
KPY September Book Club
Book: The Dark Cove Theatre Society
By: Sierra Marilyn Riley
Tuesday, September 15th
5:30pm-6:30pm
@ The Keene Public Library
Snacks and craft materials provided!
Drag & Burlesque Open Stage
SASHAY TO THE STAGE: KEENE PRIDE EDITION
The stage is yours!
Join us during Keene Pride Week for a special edition of SASHAY TO THE STAGE—an all-amateur drag and burlesque showcase where EVERYONE is welcome to perform!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro looking to try something new, you’ve performed a couple of times, or you’ve NEVER stepped foot on a stage before—we want you! This is your chance to put together a number, bring your creativity, and experience the thrill of performing in a welcoming, supportive space.
Hosted by Keene’s own Miss Ginger Soulless!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
7PM
MADAME SHERRI’S
82 Main Street, Downtown Keene
Want to perform? SIGN UP! Drag queens, kings, things, burlesque performers, first-timers, seasoned performers, and everything in between are welcome.
TO SIGN UP TO PERFORM:
www.keenepride.org/openstage
Want to just come watch and cheer everyone on? We want you there, too!
FREE ADMISSION
18+
ALL ARE WELCOME
SASHAY TO THE STAGE: KEENE PRIDE EDITION is presented by Keene Pride and Madame Sherri’s as part of Keene Pride Week.
Come celebrate local talent, try something you’ve always wanted to do, and help us give our community a stage!
ALIEN SUPERSTARS: Dance Party & Cabaret
ALIEN SUPERSTARS
A KEENE PRIDE WEEK DANCE PARTY
Calling all extraterrestrials, intergalactic divas, cosmic creatures, and visitors from worlds unknown. On Friday, September 18th, we’re making contact at Madame Sherri’s for an out-of-this-world night of dancing, drag, and alien debauchery!
THE CATEGORY IS: ALIEN REALNESS.
Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged, but not required. Come serving Area 51 glamour, space-age fantasy, alien royalty, intergalactic horror, or whatever strange creature has been hiding inside you.
Hosted by Miss Ginger Soulless and friends!
MUSIC BY THE INCREDIBLE LA ZAVALETA
From The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 4 and Titans 2, La Zavaleta takes over the night with music guaranteed to keep the mothership moving!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
Madame Sherri’s
82 Main Street | Downtown Keene, NH
Part of KEENE PRIDE WEEK!
JUST $5 AT THE DOOR! Free hardship tickets are available at the door!
Want to party like intergalactic royalty? VIP TABLES start at just $20 and include:
• A private VIP table right on the dance floor
• Bottled water
• Soda
• Ice for the table
• Option to add Prosecco bottle service
Dress weird. Dance harder. Get abducted.
The mothership has landed in Downtown Keene.
ALIEN SUPERSTARS
Friday, September 18th
21+ | No refunds.
AIDS Memorial Quilt & World AIDS Day
Each year, the iconic AIDS Memorial Quilt returns to hundreds of communities nationwide with in-person and virtual Quilt displays as part of the National AIDS Memorial’s AIDS Memorial Quilt Community Display program.
Keene Pride and Keene State College are again partnering to bring this important project to the local community. The Barry Alumni Center will host the panels during the first week of December, including World AIDS Day on Tuesday, December 1st. More details regarding a reception on the 1st will be shared as the date approaches.
KPY August Book Club
Book: The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
By: Mackenzie Lee
Tuesday, August 18th
5:30pm-6:30pm
@ The Keene Public Library
Snacks and craft materials provided!
Pride In Motion Summer Camp for Teens
Queer kids don't always feel included when it comes to fitness and sports. Physical activity is important for everyone's health and sense of belonging. Pride in Motion is a summer program focused on creating a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to explore movement and build confidence.
Physical activities are combined with artistic pursuits and mindfulness practices.
Activities include swimming, kickboxing, TRX training, nature walks, dancing, gardening, library visits, games, crafts, and so much more!
2026 Dates: July 20-24.
Times: 9am-4pm
Cost: $250
Scholarships are available, please note in the application that you wish to apply.
KPY July Book Club
Book: Lunar Boy
By: Jes & Cin Wibowo
Tuesday, July 14th
5:30pm-6:30pm
@ The Keene Public Library
Snacks and craft materials provided!
KPY June Book Club
Book: One of the Boys
By: Victoria Zeller
Tuesday, June 30th
5:30pm-6:30pm
@ The Keene Public Library
Snacks and craft materials provided!
Keene Pride's ARTRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball
APPLAUSE, please.
NOTE: This is TWO events in one. The first being Justice For ARTPOP at 7pm, and the second being Keene Pride’s ARTRAVE: THE ARTPOP BALL at 9pm.
On Friday, June 26, we’re serving a full night of ARTPOP the way it always deserved — loud, avant-garde, and dripping in justice.
At 7PM, step into the spotlight for
JUSTICE FOR ARTPOP: A Drag Tribute to Lady Gaga
Starring Miss Ginger Soulless and friends
We’re talking high-concept looks, deep cuts, and performances that go beyond the surface. Whether you live for VENUS, lose yourself in G.U.Y., or still believe ARTPOP could mean anything, this show is here to give the album its long overdue standing ovation.
Then when the clock strikes 9PM, the night goes full ARTRAVE.
Keene Pride presents
ARTRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball
Come ready to PARTYNAUSEOUS all night long with:
– Pop-up performances throughout the evening
– A full buffet of food at 9pm
– Drink specials
– A costume contest with a $200 cash prize. Wear your best Gaga or ARTPOP look!
– A photo booth to capture your aura
– Nonstop Gaga and pop visuals by VJ Quincy
This event is entirely 18+. Alcohol will be available to ONLY those over 21 and this will be strictly enforced.
Bring the drama. Bring the fashion. Bring the applause.
This is a Keene Pride produced and sponsored community event, and we mean it when we say everyone is welcome. Free hardship tickets are available for anyone who needs one.
Tickets are sliding scale (pay what you can afford!) and include both the 7PM show and the ARTPOP Ball. OR select ARTPOP Ball Access Only for a ticket to just the ball starting at 9pm. All ticket proceeds benefit Keene Pride.
Don’t be a Do What U Want spectator. Be there.
Justice For ARTPOP: A Lady Gaga Tribute
APPLAUSE, please.
NOTE: This is TWO events in one. The first being Justice For ARTPOP at 7pm, and the second being Keene Pride’s ARTRAVE: THE ARTPOP BALL at 9pm.
On Friday, June 26, we’re serving a full night of ARTPOP the way it always deserved — loud, avant-garde, and dripping in justice.
At 7PM, step into the spotlight for
JUSTICE FOR ARTPOP: A Drag Tribute to Lady Gaga
Starring Miss Ginger Soulless and friends
We’re talking high-concept looks, deep cuts, and performances that go beyond the surface. Whether you live for VENUS, lose yourself in G.U.Y., or still believe ARTPOP could mean anything, this show is here to give the album its long overdue standing ovation.
Then when the clock strikes 9PM, the night goes full ARTRAVE.
Keene Pride presents
ARTRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball
Come ready to PARTYNAUSEOUS all night long with:
– Pop-up performances throughout the evening
– A full buffet of food at 9pm
– Drink specials
– A costume contest with a $200 cash prize. Wear your best Gaga or ARTPOP look!
– A photo booth to capture your aura
– Nonstop Gaga and pop visuals by VJ Quincy
This event is entirely 18+. Alcohol will be available to ONLY those over 21 and this will be strictly enforced.
Bring the drama. Bring the fashion. Bring the applause.
This is a Keene Pride produced and sponsored community event, and we mean it when we say everyone is welcome. Free hardship tickets are available for anyone who needs one.
Tickets are sliding scale (pay what you can afford!) and include both the 7PM show and the ARTPOP Ball. OR select ARTPOP Ball Access Only for a ticket to just the ball starting at 9pm. All ticket proceeds benefit Keene Pride.
Don’t be a Do What U Want spectator. Be there.
Bowling Night
Join us at Yankee Lanes for bowling night! 477 Park Ave. Keene, NH 03431
This event is free and open to the public. Families are welcome!
Please use the form below to RSVP!
Revo Casino Pride Fundraiser!
In 2026, Keene Pride will be a beneficiary of Revo Casino’s ‘Rebels With A Cause’ program for a second year. In 2025, this program provided nearly $25,000 to Keene Pride! Running for 10 days in June, a portion of Revo’s revenues will be donated to Keene Pride. Please consider visiting Revo during this period and keep an eye out for their other efforts to support NH non-profits.
The KP Board will also hold a meet-and-greet at Revo on Thursday June, 25th. Even if you’re not into gaming, please come by for some food and say hello! (Age 21+ Event)
Swamp Bats Pride Night
Join Keene Pride and the Swamp Bats for some summer baseball and family fun!! Doors open at 5:30PM at Alumni Field. Keene Pride and other LGBTQIA+ groups from the area will be in attendance for the evening.
Pride Art Crawl
An exciting pub-crawl-style art show celebrating LGBTQ+ creativity and community in downtown Keene, NH!
June 12-28, 2026
Follow @PrideArtCrawl.Keene for all event details!
Closing night happens at Madame Sherri’s at 82 Main Street in Downtown Keene, NH on Saturday, June 27th. Keene Pride and the Human Rights Committee will be hosting an Open Stage Drag Show and Open Mic hosted by Miss Ginger Soulless. Sign up here to perform!
KPY May Book Club
Book: Wilder Girls
By: Rory Power
Tuesday, May 26
5:30pm-6:30pm
@ The Keene Public Library
Snacks and craft materials provided!
Trans Day of Visibility Concert
For Trans Day of Visibility, we have Olivia Nied (www.olivianied.com), a musical powerhouse and advocate for those sharing her neurodivergence and trans identities, coming to perform her original music! This annual TDOV concert, historically hosted at Antioch campus on Avon St., is a collaboration between Antioch University New England's Clinical Psychology program and Keene Pride. Come to Madame Sherri's, Thursday, 3/26, at 6pm to 8pm.
Trans Clothing Swap
Celebrate yourself by coming to the Trans Community Support Group's Trans Clothing Swap Event on February 20th at 6 pm! * You DO NOT have to have clothes to donate in order to attend! This event is for Trans, Non-Binary, and Questioning folks to adorn and love themselves over and over again in this Valentine's Day season. 🩵🤍🩷There will be soft music, clothes, accessories, private places to change, chill games, snacks and sweets, crafts, and so much more!
Drop off locations:
Madame Sherri's at 82 Main Street in Keene
Hannah Grimes at 25 Roxbury Street in Keene
Keene Public Library at 60 Winter Street in Keene.
Please register below to receive emails on the place and location of this event.
* If you are not in the categories listed above but would like to drop off clothes and accessories, please find our 3 locations on our flyer. If you would like to help out in other ways, please email transsupport@gmail.com. We love you and thank you for your allyship! ❤️🔥🏳️🌈
Movement is for the Brain Too!
Monadnock Family Services (40 Avon Street, Keene)
When: Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 (5:00 pm teens/6:00 pm adults)
Teens (5:00-5:50pm) dance studio / Adults (6:00-6:50pm) conference room
Physical activity is not just for muscles and heart, it’s for mental health. You’ve heard of a “Runner’s High”, that euphoric calm that comes after a big workout. What is it really and what does it contribute to decreasing depression and anxiety? This fun, interactive talk will break down the science and provide practical ways to get more brain-building movement. Spoiler alert…it’s not as hard as running.
This is not a Keene Pride sponsored event.
Create Your Own Support Pod for Queer People
At this trans-led workshop for the whole LGBTQIA+ community, the Trans Community Support Group will be teaching a workshop based on a proven method provided by SOIL: Transformative Justice Project. In this workshop, we will be led to build our own "support pods" as a form of community care. Support pods have improved and even saved lives, developing care and support systems for those who experience a lack, especially in relation to sensitive matters. These Support Pods are in line with transformative justice methods, where we depend on ourselves and our trusted community for our care, rather than the defective, authoritarian system. In this workshop, we will begin developing Support Pods (and Pronoun Pins!) for ourselves, and start the year off by putting our care in our own hands.
To read more about Support Pods, click here. This workshop will be led by qualified and documented educators, but not therapists. For therapeutic help, please consult psychologytoday.com or email transsupport@keenepride.org for a list of resources.
Trans Community Support Group
The Trans Community Support group is a collaboration of trans and non-binary community members that want to provide a safe and supportive space to those who identify as trans, non-binary, and trans-questioning folks in the Monadnock region. We will be meeting once a month either on the third or fourth Friday of that month. Here, we will gather in solidarity together as trans (and questioning) community to be with one another and discuss topics that uniquely affect the trans community. For the safety of all members of the group, you must register first to attend meetings.
These meetings are generally organized for ages 18+, however, there are some events put on by the Trans Community Support Group (TCSG) that are welcome to all ages. If you are under 18, you may still register below and we will direct you to trans resources and events made for all ages.
Keene Pride Youth December Book Club
Join us at The Keene Public Library to discuss the book The Girl from the Sea by Lee Knox Ostertag, snacks and craft materials provided.
Jingle My Bells: A Winter Wonderglam Drag Brunch
🎄✨ Jingle My Bells: A Winter Wonderglam Drag Brunch! ✨🎄
Get ready to sleigh, sip, and serve because Drag Brunch is jingling its way to Yellow Bell Cafe (45 Main Street, Downtown Keene, NH)!
Join us for a fabulously festive fundraiser organized by Keene Pride and Yellow Bell Cafe to benefit Feeding Tiny Tummies and The Elijah — two amazing local organizations supporting our community. 💖
🎟 Tickets: $25 — includes the show!
🍳 Brunch available for purchase from the full Yellow Bell menu.
👑 Hosted by the one and only Miss Ginger Soulless
💋 Featuring performances by:
• JACKIE LEGS
• LUKE LAROE
• BOBBY BRATWORST
Come celebrate the season with sparkle, sass, and a whole lot of holiday glam. You won’t want to miss this winter wonder-slay! ❄️💃✨
Grab your tickets and jingle those bells! 🎁✨
This show is rated PG-13 and contains adult themes and language. Parental discretion is advised!
Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil
Join Keene Pride, Antioch University, and other community members to honor and remember all the trans people who are no longer with us in 2025. Taking place in Railroad Square on Thursday, November 20th at 6pm. Refreshments and candles will be provided.
Keene Pride Youth November Book Club
Join us at The Keene Public Library to discuss the book Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger, snacks and craft materials provided.
Keene Pride Youth October Book Club
Join us at The Keene Public Library to discuss the book Court of the Undying Seasons by A.M. Strictland, snacks and craft materials provided.