Tuesday, June 7: 'Reading Scripture with Pride' at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, sponsored by the Montclair Interfaith Clergy Association, will feature a discussion between clergy and LGBTQ+ people of faith on their experiences, and why scripture should not be weaponized against LGBTQ+ people. Monday, June 6 is a Drag Queen variety show at Vanguard Theater, with a 'PG first act and a spicy second act.' Local gyms, such as D*FIT, Guerrilla Fitness, Juniper, the YMCA and The Row House are sponsoring 'Pride Workouts.' Thursday, June 2: Evening opening event at the Montclair Art Museum, celebrating queer artists, dancers, musicians and DJs, is free, with an optional VIP fundraiser reception with artist Kyle Meyer beforehand.įriday, June 3 is movie night, with a free outdoor showing of the 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' at Lackawanna Plaza and a performance by the Ordinary Kids, a troupe made up of diehard fans of the classic camp musical.
That need for support is greater than ever, he said, citing the sharp rise in calls to crisis centers by LBGTQ+ youth the 'appalling' treatment of trans youth and their parents in Texas the banning of books on LGBTQ+ subjects, and the increase in laws across the country prohibiting schools from discussing topics of gender identity or sexual orientation.
