Kent Rainbow Weekend
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 14, 2023 Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Friday October 13th - Saturday October 14th, 2023
Location
Downtown Kent
Kent, OH 44240 OH
Website
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!
SAFE SPACE TRAINING
9:00-11:00am
Kent Free Library
Safe Space 101:
LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Training
ADVOCACY PANEL
11:15-12:45pm
Kent Free Library
Hear from TransOhio & Equality Ohio representatives on current topics/issues
DREAM CATCHERS
12:00pm-3:00pm
Tiger Rae Boutique
Create your own rainbow dream catcher. Free; $5 LGBTQ+ charity donations welcome.
PRIDE ARTISAN FAIR
10:00am-3:00pm
Hobbs Hall
Arts & crafts by LGBTQ+ artists & allies at the UU Church events hall
PRIDE BIKE RIDE
11:00am-12:30pm
KENT CYCLE
Decorate your bike and yourself for this fun rainbow ride! The hour long ride is free and open to all ages.
RAINBOW REVIVAL MARKET
11:00am-5:00pm
Dan Smith Community Park
15+ Vintage & Handcrafted vendors, plus live music
PRIDE ALLEY ART SHOW
11:00am-5:00pm
Acorn Alley
Artists of all kinds throughout Acorn Alley
RAINBOW FILM FEST
1:00pm
Kent Free Library
Featuring the film “Rafiki;” light snacks provided.
FILM
3:00-5:00pm
Kent United Church of Christ
Featuring the film “For They Know Not What They Do”
RAINBOW FILM FEST
3:00pm
Kent Free Library
Featuring the film “Straight Up;” light snacks provided.
TEA DANCE
3:00-6:00pm
Bar Lucci
DJ, lights, swag, dancing, fun Absolut cocktails, champagne, photo booth, and a raffle with donations to benefit KSU LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund) ; 21+
COURAGEOUSLY QUEER
6:00-7:00pm
North Water Brewing
LGBTQ+ storytelling event focused on the theme: Resilience
PRIDE DANCE PARTY
8:00-11:00pm
Bell Tower Brewing
A FREE dance party featuring Absolut cocktails, funky lights, live DJ, “most proud” outfit contest; 18+
ROCKY HORROR
midnight
The Kent Stage
Get ready to Time Warp at the classic Rocky Horror Picture Show!
