Upcoming Events
Little Shop of Horrors Halloween Bash
FEED ME, SEYMOUR!
Keene Pride’s 5th Annual Halloween Bash is taking over Downtown Keene with…
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
A Halloween Bash inspired by the iconic film and musical!
Saturday, October 17th at 9PM
Madame Sherri’s
82 Main Street • Downtown Keene, NH
Keep the Halloween festivities going right after Keene Pumpkin Festival 2026! Step into a strange and unusual night inspired by Audrey II, Skid Row, and one of the most beloved cult classics of all time.
COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED — BUT NOT REQUIRED!
Come dressed to impress, because we’ll be awarding a $100 CASH PRIZE to the best costume of the night!
TICKETS START AT $0!
Admission is completely sliding scale — pay what you can afford. Every dollar raised goes directly toward paying the artists and covering the costs of producing this community event. All ticket sale revenue, minus processing fees, will be directed to Keene Pride.
Whether you’re serving Audrey, Seymour, Orin Scrivello DDS, a killer plant, or your own completely original Halloween creation, we want to see you there.
Celebrate Halloween. Support local artists. Support Keene Pride. And whatever you do…
DON’T FEED THE PLANTS.
21+ ONLY
Saturday, October 17th • 9PM
Madame Sherri’s • 82 Main Street, Keene, NH
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.
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.
LGBTea+ Social at Shadow and Soul
Join us for a sober social event at Shadow and Soul Emporium!
LGBTea+ Social
Come sip, snack, play and celebrate community at the LGBTea+ Social during Keene Pride week!
Join us Wednesday, September 16 from 6:00–7:30 PM at Shadow & Soul Emporium & Tea Lounge, 20 Main Street in Keene, NH, for a FREE evening of connection, conversation and fun.
We’ll have six delicious teas to choose from, plus free popcorn! Bring your friends, meet new people and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space where everyone can be themselves.
Think you can handle a little friendly competition? We’ll have FREE games with prizes throughout the evening!
Want to make a night of it? Dinner and other menu items will be available for purchase. Be sure to place your dinner order by 7:00 PM.
Whether you’re coming with friends, an ally, flying solo or looking to meet your local LGBTQ+ community, pull up a chair and join us for tea, laughter, games and Pride.
FREE admission. FREE tea. FREE popcorn. FREE games. PRIZES(over $300 value)!
Sponsored by Shadow & Soul Emporium & Tea Lounge in celebration of Keene Pride.
September 16 | 6:00–7:30 PM
20 Main Street | Keene, NH
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 15TH
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!
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!
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.
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!
Feathers & Fishnets: Drag Brunch in honor of Dolly Parton & Tim Curry
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.
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.
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.
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!
