Reopened in 2023, ManRay serves the area’s alt-LGBTQ crowd, a desperately needed addition to Greater Boston’s mainstream bar and nightclub scene. With multiple rooms and a big dance floor, there is plenty of space to operate during the venue’s weekly LGBTQ dance night, Campus. Keep an eye on the club’s event page for many themed happenings throughout the month,

Widely considered the most bear-friendly bar in Boston, the Alley hosts regular reoccurring events, including Friday Fuzz with DJ Taffy and Brent Covington, Underbear, and Bearaoke. The Alley’s Pride Week calendar this year includes a special pre-Pride dance party on Friday, June 7 with DJ Andrea Stamas .

Jacque’s Cabaret is the drag capital of Boston. Tucked away in stately Bay Village, Jacque’s has reoccurring themes during the week, like the open-stage MT’s Drag Stroll and Tuesday karaoke, plus a ton of themed drag shows throughout each month. It is open at 1 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends. Preview upcoming shows on their social feeds or the website.

Around for more than 30 years, Club Café is one of the oldest gay bars in Boston, but you wouldn’t be able to tell from the throngs of Gen Z-ers and millennials who wrap around Columbus Avenue on Friday and Saturday nights to get inside (pro tip: buy a yearly VIP pass to skip the line.) Club Café — or “CC” as it’s known among the local 20- and 30-somethings — has themed events every night of the week, from drag bingo to trivia to dance parties. As per usual, Club Café has a full calendar for Pride Month; check out all of the upcoming festivities here.

Conveniently located less than half a mile from Club Café, Trophy Room is packed on Friday and Saturday nights with the pre-club crowd. Formerly an old-school video bar — Trophy Room also used to host weekly drag brunches — the space is still a gay favorite. Trophy Room is always involved with the annual Chandler Street Pride Block Party (June 8), which takes place right outside.

There are few better ways to cap off a Sunday Funday than with some house-made Italian favorites from Anchovies. In this gay-friendly establishment, the portions are big and the drinks are stiff.

Open since 2014, Cathedral Station is operated by some members of the legendary Fritz, a now-defunct South End watering hole. Local LGBTQ sports leagues often host socials in the space, where players sip cosmos on the patio and play pool with the Sox game on in the background. Cathy’s is open until midnight Sunday through Thursday, and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Stop by on Friday, June 7 for giveaways and special Pride cocktails from 7 to 9 p.m.

With its spacious bar and numerous high-tops, Harp and Bard has become a destination for Dorchester gays who want to enjoy a colorful selection of cocktails or chow down on comfort food favorites like turkey tips and meatloaf. Harp and Bard is buzzing every Sunday night, with the party-going masses spilling over from Dbar tea dance for some fries and a nightcap.

A storied live music venue in Boston, Midway Cafe has been hosting its famed weekly Queeraoke night for nearly 20 years. It’s a reliable stop for those looking for a more intimate spot to hang out — capacity maxes out at 99 people — and, crucially, there are dance breaks between each set. Note: The venue is cash-only.

Blend has become a go-to spot for Dorchester gays looking to dance the night away, or catch up with friends in their roomy bar area or outdoor patio. There are theme parties every month, including favorites such as wig night and leggings night, as well as Sunday tea and regular drag brunches. 

Blend is hosting a number of events for Pride, including a Patio Pride Social on Saturday, June 8, starting at 5 p.m., and a crowd-favorite pop star drag brunch on Sunday.