A guide to Pride Month events and activities across Northeastern’s global campuses
The official recognition of Pride Month by the U.S. government happened in 1999, when President Bill Clinton declared June as “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.”

Pride Month will be celebrated in June across Northeastern University’s 13 global campuses.
Pride Month originated from the Stonewall Uprising that took place 55 years ago in New York City. The rebellion began on June 28 after police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar, and began brutally arresting patrons. The protests lasted six days and sometimes involved thousands of people.
The next year, the community gathered for the first Christopher Street Gay Liberation Day march. The official recognition of Pride Month by the U.S. government happened in 1999, when President Bill Clinton declared June as “Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.”
Here are the events planned for Pride Month at Northeastern:
Boston
Keepin’ It Cool – Enjoy free ice cream and activities.
When: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. ET, June 5
Where: Centennial Common
Residential Life Pride Month Tabling – Enter a giveaway to win a prize from the Phluid Project.
When: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET, June 7
Where: Curry 174
Pride Month Collaboration with Curry Student Center Operations – Celebrate with free stickers and snacks.
When: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. ET, June 10
Where: Curry Crossroads
Circulation and Creation: Arts in Northeastern’s LGBTQA Archives (Faculty and Staff only)
Join Northeastern University Future Leaders (NUFL) and the LGBTQA+ Affinity Group for an afternoon in the Library, exploring Northeastern’s archival collection and learning more from our library experts.
When: 12-2 p.m. ET, June 11
Where: Snell Library
Pride Month Coffee Hour – Enjoy free donuts and coffee.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ET, June 12
Where: Curry 174
Archives After Hours – LGBTQA+ Arts and Press in the NU Archives
The library’s Archives and Special Collections have curated materials from various publications, art groups and institutions, such as the Gay Community News, Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, Triangle Theater Company and the Theater Offensive.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. ET, June 12
Where: Snell Library
Arlington
Pride Month Movie Night
When: 3 p.m. ET, June 3
Where: Room 1526
Capital Pride swag giveaway
When: June 6, 7
Where: On campus
Conversation Series: Celebrating PRIDE with Maya Fleischmann
Hosted online by Toronto campus (see details below).
When: 2-3 p.m. ET, June 11
Where: Online or in person in Room 1525
Campus Pride Picnic
Arlington students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Campus Pride Picnic. Lunch food will be provided. Sign up here.
When: Noon ET, June 25
Where: Room 1504
Seattle
Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: Together Again, Again!
Seattle Student Affairs invites Northeastern students, staff and faculty to attend a play, “Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: Together Again, Again!” at Seattle Rep theater. The show features two of the Pacific Northwest’s standout entertainers: Jinkx Monsoon, a two-time winner of the “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and Major Scales, a Seattle icon and musical powerhouse.
When: Noon to 1:30 p.m. PT, June 9
Where: Seattle Rep. Bagley Wright Theater, 155 Mercer St., Seattle
Paint with Pride
Seattle Student Affairs invites Northeastern students, staff and faculty to attend a play, “Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: Together Again, Again!” at Seattle Rep theater. The show features two of the Pacific Northwest’s standout entertainers: Jinkx Monsoon, a two-time winner of the “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and Major Scales, a Seattle icon and musical powerhouse.
When: 3-5 p.m. PT, June 13,
Where: 225 Building, Event Space
50th annual Seattle Pride Parade
Northeastern’s Seattle campus will participate in the 50th annual Seattle Pride Parade. Those who would like to attend will meet on campus. The parade route will be Westlake Park along 4th Avenue.
When: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 30
Where: Campus
Silicon Valley
Northeastern San Francisco LGBTQA+ Community Happy Hour
The Northeastern San Francisco LGBTQA+ Community will gather for happy hour at The Detour, one of the Bay Area’s first arcade bars, to connect with fellow Huskies, play classic arcade games and commemorate Pride Month together. The event is hosted by a committee of alumni. Ticket, which costs $10, includes appetizers, two drink tickets and five game tokens.
When: 7 to 9 p.m. PT, June 7
Where: Arcade bar The Detour, 2200A Market St., San Francisco
Make Your Own Pride T-shirt
Come make a tie-dye Pride t-shirt
When: 2 to 4 p.m., June 18
Where: 3rd floor kitchen
Toronto
Arts and Crafts Social
Northeastern’s Toronto campus will kick off Pride Month celebrations with the Arts and Crafts Social, organized by Global Learner Support and Student Services. Get creative with bracelet-making and indulge in delicious festive treats over conversations about the history of Pride, the importance of allyship and events taking place around the city in June.
When: 2-4 p.m. ET, June 7
Where: Classroom 002
Conversation Series: Celebrating PRIDE with Maya Fleischmann
In this session Maya, a Toronto staff member and advocate, will delve into her experiences growing up as a queer woman in Canada and what it means to be an ally to the queer and trans community. This talk aims to foster a space that honors and celebrates all facets of identity.
When: 2-3 p.m. ET, Tuesday, June 11
Where: Online
Science is a Drag
Rawbyn Diamonds, who holds a doctorate degree in cancer, biology and epidemiology, will share some of her scientific discoveries and walk you through her personal journey that led her to where she is today. Rawbyn is a co-founder of “Science is a Drag,” an event highlighting 2SLGBTQIA+ voices in STEM while challenging cis-heteronormative stereotypes.
When: 2-3 p.m. ET, Tuesday, June 18
Where: In person
Vancouver
All campuses
GLS presents: What is Allyship?
The online workshop will explore the concept of “allyship in the modern world” and building relationships in LGBTQIA+ communities. The workshop will also focus on the importance of activism as it pertains to other marginalized communities.
When: 3 p.m. ET, June 17
Where: online
For accommodation requests or any other questions about the events across Northeastern global campuses, contact Global Learner Support at globallearnersupport@northeastern.edu or visit https://gls.northeastern.edu/.