Kent Rainbow Weekend

Description

The Kent Rainbow Weekend planning committee has put together a fantastic lineup of things to do at this year’s Rainbow Weekend, presented by ABSOLUT! Get ready for Kent State’s Rainbow Run, a kick-off happy hour at Water Street Tavern, “Courageously Queer” storytelling, a Pride Dance Party at Bell Tower Brewing, Safe Space training, and more!

They will also have lots of Kent Pride decorations in downtown Kent. Residents, students and visitors are all invited to help celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month at Rainbow Weekend!

RAINBOW KICK-OFF HAPPY HOUR
6:00-9:00pm
Water Street Tavern
$3 Absolut cocktails, free rainbow swag & fun music by DJ Chris Hatton
FRIENDSHIP BRACELET MAKING
noon-6:00pm
Earl’s Nest/Acorn Alley
hosted by Sun in Leo
Make your own friendship bracelet; $10 
TIE DYE WORKSHOP
noon-8:00pm
Branded at Kent
It’s a tie dye party! $15 for a top & dye, $10 for dye if you bring your own tee
RAINBOW FILM FEST
4:00pm
Kent Free Library
Featuring the film “The Way He Looks;” light snacks provided.
RAINBOW DRUM CIRCLE
7:00pm
Hippie Fox Rocks
at Acorn Plaza
Rainbow dressed dancers encouraged at this drum circle!
ART SHOW
7:00am-6:00pm
Scribbles Coffee
Artworks by Danny Linkin on display 
DRAG BINGO & CELEBRATION
7:00pm Bingo
9:00pm Celebration
Zephyr Pub
Play drag bingo then stay for a drag show celebration!
MOSS ART WORKSHOP
7:00-8:15pm
Flourish Plant Market
This PRIDE edition workshop will include a selection of colorful moss to choose from.