Jamestown Pride is expanding its lineup with events starting Friday.

The group has incorporated as a nonprofit organization, with the mission to “foster courage and safety for the LGBTQ+ community in Jamestown and Chautauqua County, by building a strong, inclusive community through celebration, advocacy, and education.” As a result, Jamestown Pride has organized nearly a full week of events in June – with events in several local venues and several local performers.

On Friday, June 6, at 5:30 p.m., Knights of Enchanted Dreams, 104 W. Second St., will host an Eye for an Eye: Glam Up Jamestown Makeup Workshop, led by New York City drag artist Thee Suburbia and special guest Tuna Melt the Drag King.

On Saturday, events include:

– Pride Yoga at 9 a.m. (Potters Terrace)

– Jamestown Pride Festival (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in partnership with the Jamestown Farmers Market, with local vendors, food trucks, performances, and community resources (Third Street, between Main and Pine St., and Main Street, between Third and Fourth streets)

– Sing Your Heart Out live performance by Thee Suburbia & Crew, with special host Tuna Melt the Drag King at 10 a.m. (Winter Garden Plaza)

– Rainbow Walk at 11 a.m. with Best Dressed Costume Contest (for people and pets) (Winter Garden Plaza)

– Lips Poppin’ Drag Performance at 11:45 a.m. (Winter Garden Plaza)

– The Main Event from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Winter Garden Plaza: Thee Suburbia & Crew drag performance, featuring Tuna Melt the Drag King and the debut of local drag artists: the Glam Up Jamestown DragOns

– Jamestown Pride’s second annual variety show at 4 p.m. (Wicked Warren’s)

– Meet the Royalty Meet & Greet with Thee Suburbia & Crew and special guest Tuna Melt the Drag King at 4:30 p.m. (Knights of Enchanted Dreams)

Saturday events for adults ages 21 and over include:

-Silent Legacy: Tribute to Melissa Etheridge from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wicked Warren’s.

-Pride After Dark at 8:30 p.m. at Sneakers – a Burlesque & Drag Revue featuring The Pearl City Sirens, Thee Suburbia & Crew, DJ Bad Weekend, and Tuna Melt the Drag King at Sneakers.

-Dancing with the Queens at 10 p.m. at Wicked Warren’s – a drag show and dance party with Lips Poppin’ Productions and DJ Felix with Synergy Entertainment.

Sunday events include:

– Pride Sunday Service at 10 a.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

– The Best Brunch from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Reg Lenna Media Arts Studio, a drag brunch fundraiser on behalf of Jamestown Pride with performances by Thee Suburbia & Crew, Sabrina White & Co., and Tuna Melt the Drag King. All proceeds for the event help underwrite the costs of the free festival events organized for Pride weekend.

Volunteer positions are still open by visiting tinyurl.com/JamestownPride2025Volunteer.

For more information, visit Jamestown Pride’s website at www.jamestownpride.org, or follow Jamestown Pride on social media (Facebook and Instagram) @JamestownPride. For inquiries, email info@jamestownpride.org.

Sponsors for Jamestown Pride are Evergreen Health, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Jamestown and the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County.