2016 Rochester Black Pride
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Submitted by Knight0440 on Mon, 2016-08-15 07:04
Date/Time:
Thu, 8/18 - 7:00am to Sun, 8/21 - 10:00pm
Join us as we celebrate all things Queer, Black & Beautiful with Rochester Black Pride Weekend. Attend one event or every single one as we turn up, educate, validate and empower our whole community. The weekend schedule is as follows with some pre-sale tix, some pay at the door events, many free events and an amazing weekend pass to get you into EVERYTHING!!!! This melanin love fest will give you LIFE!!!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH
Club MOCHA Day Party FREE
The MOCHA Center
189 N. Water St. #1
TIme: 3:00p - 6:00pm
Cost: FREE
Information, workshops, speakers, meet & greet, snacks and you can come pick up your weekend passes!!
Cocktails & Conversations
Tajzes Wine And R&B Lounge
150 State Street
TIme: 7:00p - 11:00pm
Cost: $3
Great drinks & better conversation as we build, sip and discuss some of the biggest issues facing our LGTBQ community locally and worldwide
Women of Color: Traffic Light Party
E/R Studios
470 State St.
TIme: 10:00p - 2:00a
Cost: $10 (Inflation after Midnight)
This Black Queer, Trans, & Lesbian focused party will be LIT!! Come out & proudly flash your green, yellow or red wristband to let the world know just how taken you are!!! You single or nah????
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19TH
State of the Community Town Hall Mtg
The MOCHA Center
189 N. Water St. #1
TIme: 5:00p - 7:00pm
Cost: FREE
Pick up a safe sex kit, pick up your weekend pass and let your voice be heard!!!!
The Get DOWN!! Old School Party
The Park Bench
439 Monroe Ave
TIme: 8:00p - 1:00am
Cost: FREE
This event for the mature in age but young at heart will feature music from the 60's, 70's and 80's spun by our favorite Throwback DJ. You are encouraged to dress in your favorite decade's best looks or like one of its most popular celebbrites. Food, great drink specials and nothing but a good time!!
Vogue Rochester: Coming To America
Anthology
336 East Ave.
TIme: 10:00p - 2:00am
Cost: $10 (Inflation after Midnight)
In Rochester's favorite ode to the Ballroom scene... dress to impress as we drink and dance the night away with some friendly competition in the Queer tradition that has taken the world by STORM!!! If you've never been to Vogue Rochester honey... you have NO IDEA what you've been missing!!!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Black Pride Expo & Festival
Edgerton Park
41 Backus St.
TIme: 12:00p - 6:00pm
Cost: FREE
An all day outdoor love fest of music, culture and community. Live music, local and national acts, food and merchandise vendors, art and performances. The day will feature a 1st of its kind 3 on 3 Gender Neutral Basketball Tournament ( to sign-up search Black Pride 3x3 on eventbrite) with live DJ.
Vybrant: Glow Party
The Port of Rochester at Charlotte Beach
1000 N. River Street
TIme: 9:00pm
Cost: $15
For the 1st time EVER the Port of Rochester (Where the Fast Ferry used to leave from, right at the Charlotte Beach Pier) is being transformed into a club. The space is HUGE, the drinks will be flowing and the whole room will be GLOWING with neon and florescent under the black lights. Come out and GLOW UP!!!!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST
Healing Session on the Beach
Durand Eastman Beach
TIme: 11:00a - 11:00pm
Cost: FREE
Come out and listen to the waves with yoga, guided meditations and pure peace among friends to center your spirit.
The Cookout Vol 2: Family Picnic
Durand Eastman Beach
TIme: 2:00p - 7:00pm
Cost: FREE ($2 Food ticket available day of)
The closing event for Rochester Black Pride will be the annual Family Picnic. Set against Durand Eastman Park, the catered picnic will welcome friends and families as guests, provide the opportunity for testing and good old food and fun. Guests can meet, mingle, and play games then head to the beach to enjoy the water. Come out and hang out all day long and $2 will buy you a full picnic lunch that'll have you thinking your at the family reunion.
Open Mic Nite
The Flying Squirrel
285 Clarissa St.
TIme: 8:00p - 11:00pm
Cost: FREE
As the final event of the weekend, the open mic is the perfect wind-down event that will give folks space to express what they are feeling. The night is open to spoken word, singers, movement performers, and artists to give them a safe space to express themselves & showcase their talents.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18TH
Club MOCHA Day Party FREE
The MOCHA Center
189 N. Water St. #1
TIme: 3:00p - 6:00pm
Cost: FREE
Information, workshops, speakers, meet & greet, snacks and you can come pick up your weekend passes!!
Cocktails & Conversations
Tajzes Wine And R&B Lounge
150 State Street
TIme: 7:00p - 11:00pm
Cost: $3
Great drinks & better conversation as we build, sip and discuss some of the biggest issues facing our LGTBQ community locally and worldwide
Women of Color: Traffic Light Party
E/R Studios
470 State St.
TIme: 10:00p - 2:00a
Cost: $10 (Inflation after Midnight)
This Black Queer, Trans, & Lesbian focused party will be LIT!! Come out & proudly flash your green, yellow or red wristband to let the world know just how taken you are!!! You single or nah????
FRIDAY, AUGUST 19TH
State of the Community Town Hall Mtg
The MOCHA Center
189 N. Water St. #1
TIme: 5:00p - 7:00pm
Cost: FREE
Pick up a safe sex kit, pick up your weekend pass and let your voice be heard!!!!
The Get DOWN!! Old School Party
The Park Bench
439 Monroe Ave
TIme: 8:00p - 1:00am
Cost: FREE
This event for the mature in age but young at heart will feature music from the 60's, 70's and 80's spun by our favorite Throwback DJ. You are encouraged to dress in your favorite decade's best looks or like one of its most popular celebbrites. Food, great drink specials and nothing but a good time!!
Vogue Rochester: Coming To America
Anthology
336 East Ave.
TIme: 10:00p - 2:00am
Cost: $10 (Inflation after Midnight)
In Rochester's favorite ode to the Ballroom scene... dress to impress as we drink and dance the night away with some friendly competition in the Queer tradition that has taken the world by STORM!!! If you've never been to Vogue Rochester honey... you have NO IDEA what you've been missing!!!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Black Pride Expo & Festival
Edgerton Park
41 Backus St.
TIme: 12:00p - 6:00pm
Cost: FREE
An all day outdoor love fest of music, culture and community. Live music, local and national acts, food and merchandise vendors, art and performances. The day will feature a 1st of its kind 3 on 3 Gender Neutral Basketball Tournament ( to sign-up search Black Pride 3x3 on eventbrite) with live DJ.
Vybrant: Glow Party
The Port of Rochester at Charlotte Beach
1000 N. River Street
TIme: 9:00pm
Cost: $15
For the 1st time EVER the Port of Rochester (Where the Fast Ferry used to leave from, right at the Charlotte Beach Pier) is being transformed into a club. The space is HUGE, the drinks will be flowing and the whole room will be GLOWING with neon and florescent under the black lights. Come out and GLOW UP!!!!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST
Healing Session on the Beach
Durand Eastman Beach
TIme: 11:00a - 11:00pm
Cost: FREE
Come out and listen to the waves with yoga, guided meditations and pure peace among friends to center your spirit.
The Cookout Vol 2: Family Picnic
Durand Eastman Beach
TIme: 2:00p - 7:00pm
Cost: FREE ($2 Food ticket available day of)
The closing event for Rochester Black Pride will be the annual Family Picnic. Set against Durand Eastman Park, the catered picnic will welcome friends and families as guests, provide the opportunity for testing and good old food and fun. Guests can meet, mingle, and play games then head to the beach to enjoy the water. Come out and hang out all day long and $2 will buy you a full picnic lunch that'll have you thinking your at the family reunion.
Open Mic Nite
The Flying Squirrel
285 Clarissa St.
TIme: 8:00p - 11:00pm
Cost: FREE
As the final event of the weekend, the open mic is the perfect wind-down event that will give folks space to express what they are feeling. The night is open to spoken word, singers, movement performers, and artists to give them a safe space to express themselves & showcase their talents.
