Time Out Youth Pride Guide 2026

Happy Pride Month from the team at Time Out Youth! We are so grateful for a chance to celebrate what we center every day: LGBTQ+ joy. During a time in which queer and trans people are under attack, it is incredibly important to make space for all the things we love about pride: hope, joy, beauty, resistance, and the rich history and diversity of our community. We are wishing our entire LGBTQ+ family a wonderful pride season.

During pride month, we are very lucky to have the support of our community! If you are looking for a fun way to support our work, please keep our wonderful partners in mind. Whether you want to grab a beer, create your own pottery, or see an aerial show, there’s a way for everyone to get involved.

Read on to check out all the ways you can join us as we empower LGBTQ+ youth this month!

With pride, 

Elissa Miller (she/they)

Communications Manager, Time Out Youth

P.S. Are you a business, organizer, or community group hosting a fundraiser for TOY this month and don’t see yourself listed here? Send us an email at info@timeoutyouth.org. We’d love to feature you!

Special Events Supporting Time Out Youth

VTGPride with Groovy Daisy Vintage, June 1 – 13 online

You are cordially invited to participate in #vtgpride 2026: a collaborative allied community event celebrating PRIDE month and love for vintage! A portion of proceeds from Groovy Daisy Vintage’s VTGPRIDE listings will support our work at Time Out Youth. Shop and participate by visiting instagram HERE.

Pride BINGO with NACE, June 9 from 5:30 – 8:30PM

Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating Pride with the Charlotte Chapter of NACE (National Association for Catering and Events). Enjoy an evening filled with bingo (with cards included in registration and additional cards available for purchase), incredible drag performances, and great food and drinks. Whether you’re playing for prizes, cheering on the performances, or networking with fellow hospitality professionals, there’s something for everyone. Proceeds from BINGO cards will be donated to TOY! Register HERE.

Pride Fundraising Flow at iShine Yoga and Wellness, June 12 from 7:15 – 8:30PM 

Join a donation-based, fun vinyasa flow led by Charlie Merlock, RYT 500, at iShine Yoga and Wellness in Huntersville. You can look forward to leaving class with a smile on your face! It is open to all levels with no registration required! Joining virtually is also available. All proceeds from the class will be donated to us at Time Out Youth. Register now HERE.

UltraViolet Sapphic Dance Party at Petra’s, June 13 at 8PM

Join this Sapphic event featuring 2 stages, 6 DJs, wonderful offerings of curiosities and creations (tarot, poetry, and doodle portraits), and a Y2K fantasy wardrobe theme. It is $12 at the door with proceeds benefitting our work here at TOY! Learn more HERE.

Pride Tattoos with Thad Collis @ Green Ghost Tattoo, June 13 by appointment

Make an appointment with Thad Collis for flash sheet tattoos for $120 (with half of proceeds going towards our work at Time Out Youth)! Make your appointment by sending an Instagram DM to @scruffy_tattooer.

Pride Magic the Gathering by MTGJim @ Protagonist Brewing, June 14 from 12 – 6PM

Join an afternoon of Magic the Gathering supporting Time Out Youth! All are welcome. Commander, Pride Commander, DanDan, and Pauper formats encouraged. There will also be door prizes and a silent auction! This event is free to join and play and all ages, but there’s a $10 minimum donation to be put in for the door prizes.

Pride Pottery Workshop by Toasted Clay Co. at NoDa Brewing Co., June 14 from 5 – 7PM

Get hands-on and creative at a Pride Pottery Night hosted by Toasted Clay Co. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, you’ll learn to sculpt and design your own custom pottery pieces (a custom pet bowl) while enjoying a fresh pour. All materials are provided, so just bring your imagination and a thirst for craft. $5 of every ticket sale will go towards our youth. This event is 21+. Register HERE.

Pride Yoga with Gemini Yoga, June 18th at 6:15PM

Head to Cordelia Park for a Starlight Flow class benefitting Time Out Youth! Class is $8 and all proceeds benefit Time Out Youth.

Pride Fitness Class with Moxie, June 20th at 9AM

Join Jamie at Moxie Fitness Studio in Pineville from 9 – 9:50AM for a fun workout class supporting Time Out Youth! This class does have limited spaces — go ahead and join the waitlist now! Click HERE to sign up.

Dollar Sole at Made with Pride, June 20 from 12 – 5PM

Visit the Dollar Sole booth at Made with Pride at Seoul Food South End! For every pair of socks donated, a pair will be donated to our Life Essentials closet at Time Out Youth! Learn more about Dollar Sole HERE and about the market itself HERE.

Aerial Pride Party at Hi-Wire Brewing CLT, June 26 (Doors open at 6, show starts at 7:30PM)

Work For Your Beer & Hi-Wire Brewing are collaborating on a series of aerial shows with local aerial troupe Cirque du Biere. They are excited to welcome folks to their third annual pride-inspired aerial show, which will include both improv and choreographed performances! PlayMore Charlotte will host a DIY bracelet bar and High Vibes Tattoo will offer a flash sheet. Time Out Youth will receive a portion of the proceeds. Get your tickets today for $25 HERE.  

Drink for a Cause with Birdsong Brewing, June 26 from 12 – 10PM

Swing on by Birdsong Brewing for a pint — $1 of every pint sold during the day will benefit our work. It’s going to be so fun!

Love is Love: Yoga for Pride at Atha Yoga, June 27 (First class at 7:30AM, last at 1PM)

Join Atha Yoga as they celebrate pride and support LGBTQ+ youth! Join one of four donation based classes: Power Yoga @ 7:30AM, Yoga Sculpt at 9AM, Hot26 (90min) @ 11AM, and Yin at 1PM. Send your receipt of a donation of any amount to frontdesk@athayogaclt.com and along with your preferred class time. Atha will also donate $4 per student! Learn more HERE.

Pride Gives Back Benefit Drag Show at Chasers, June 27 (Doors open at 9, show starts at 11PM)

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of dazzling performances, fierce entertainment, and community pride at Pride Gives Back, a special benefit show supporting Time Out Youth! From show-stopping looks to high-energy performances, this night celebrates the spirit of Pride while raising funds to support LGBTQ+ youth in our community. Featuring performances by Sinister, Phoenix, Angel, Nacho, Leonasia, Lolita, Vicki, Giovonni, Toxico, Bloody, Arianna, Beatle, Vegas, Vanna, and DJ Ghost. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Get yours HERE.

Pride Month Workout with Tone and Tap, June 28 at 11AM

Join Tone and Tap for a strength and conditioning workout in honor of Pride Month. $10 of every $25 registration will be donated to support Time Out Youth! Workout will be at Queen City Training with an included beer following at Town Brewing. DM @toneandtapfitness_clt on Instagram to reserve your spot!

Fundraiser Yoga Class at Moon Wolf, June 28 from 3:15 – 4:30PM

In honor of Pride month, Moon Wolf is are offering a special 75-minute class taught by a teaching team. This class will be a blend of styles with plenty of options and variations offered for all, with a few surprises thrown in. All funds with be donated directly to Time Out Youth. Register for $25 HERE.

Bloom at Blossom (Donation Yoga Class), June 28 from 6:30 – 7:30PM

This thoughtfully guided yoga class offers a unique blend of mindful movement and emotional support, led by a trained mental health professional. Designed to cultivate both physical strength and inner clarity, the class unfolds at an intentional, steady pace—slow enough to encourage awareness, yet dynamic enough to gently build heat in the body. Proceeds from this class will go towards our work at TOY, register HERE.

Fundraisers and Merchandise Supporting Time Out Youth

Hi-Wire Brewing

Celebrate pride month with Hi-Wire Brewing! A portion of proceeds from all Pride Merch will go towards our work here at Time Out Youth!

Birdsong Brewing Co.

Purchase a Better in Color beer in the taproom or a pride t-shirt, designed in collaboration with us, and a portion of proceeds will be donated back to TOY!

Town Brewing Company

Throughout the month, Town Brewing Co. will be collecting donations in the taproom to help further our mission of providing support, advocacy, and safe spaces for young people across the Charlotte area! Donation option available at checkout.

Not Just Coffee

Pride merch is available at all Not Just Coffee cafes. Totes, tees & good vibes only. This month, NJC is offering 20% off all Pride merch and 10% of proceeds donated to our work here at TOY!

Moon Wolf Pride BINGO

Join Moon Wolf and play pride themed BINGO throughout June! Mark off items on the BINGO card (such as “Take a Slow Flow class,” “donate to TOY,” or “bring a friend to class”) for a chance to win prizes. Learn more HERE.

Hair by Lexie

A portion of service proceeds from any service offered by Lexie at Knockout, A Hair Studio, in Concord will be donated to Time Out Youth. Learn more HERE.

QiBai Jewelry

Use code TIMEOUTYOUTH for 20% off jewelry pieces throughout June. 10% of proceeds will be donated to TOY! Learn more about this collaboration HERE and shop now at their website https://www.qibai.london/.

Skiptown Charlotte

Time Out Youth is Skiptown Charlotte’s official pride partner! 100% of proceeds from their Paws Up for Pride photo enrichment and a portion of proceeds from their Love Unleashed hats will go towards our work to uplift LGBTQ+ young people. Click HERE to read their full pride announcement.

Thank you to Thrift Pony for their $1 Sale and Throw the Day Away Pottery Studio for supporting us through their merchandise at Belmont Pride! These early June fundraisers made a real impact!

We’ve launched right into Pride Month 2025! Happy June! It is a wonderful and celebratory season here at the Center, a chance to honor the rich diversity of our community and uplift queer joy. It’s also a time to rededicate ourselves to the work of uplifting our queer and trans youth and build the world we want to see. One that empowers LGBTQ+ young people and celebrates them for who they are.

During pride month, we are very lucky to have the support of many community partners! If you are looking for a fun way to support our work, they have it. Want to see a concert? Grab a beer or a coffee? See aerialists? Support local artists? You can do all that and more, all while supporting Time Out Youth’s mission! 

Read on to check out all the ways you help us empower LGBTQ+ youth this month! We look forward to celebrating with you this pride season. 

With pride, 

Elissa Miller (she/they)

Communications Coordinator, Time Out Youth

Special Events Supporting Time Out Youth

UltraViolet Sapphic Dance Party at Petra’s, May 30 from 8PM – 12AM

Come out to this amazing event featuring a dance party, DJ, glitter, photobooth, and tarot card reading! It is hosted at Petra’s in Plaza Midwood and supports our work here at Time Out Youth! This event is 21+ and costs $10 at the door.. 

ConCarolinas 2024 Charity Auction & Griffin Heart Raffle, June 1

Are you attending the longest running Sci-Fi & Fantasy Convention in the Carolinas? Check out their charity auction on June 1! Proceeds go towards our services here at the Center. Griffin Heart Inc. will also be hosting a raffle (plus virtual auction items) during the convention to support our mission!

Take a Picture! (It’ll Last Longer) Photo Exhibit, June 5 from 6 – 9PM

Join artist Matthew Warren for a showcase of his incredible film photography at The Photo Outfitters. Prints will be available for purchase and all proceeds benefit Time Out Youth!

PRIDE Fest at NoDa Brewing Company, June 7 from 12 – 6PM

Join our friends at NoDa Brewing Company for a prideful celebration! This event will feature flash tattoos, shopping and vendors, live music, food trucks, and drinks! Entry to this event is free!

Pride Fundraising Flow at iShine Yoga and Wellness, June 13 from 7:15 – 8:15PM 

Join a donation-based, fun vinyasa flow led by Charlie Merlock, RYT 200, at iShine Yoga and Wellness in Huntersville. You can look forward to leaving class with a smile on your face! It is open to all levels with no registration required! All proceeds from the class will be donated to us at Time Out Youth. Donations are also accepted at the iShine Yoga and Wellness desk throughout June.

Love > Hate at The Rooster, June 14 from 4 – 11PM

Come on out to a benefit concert featuring LGBTQ+ artists and allies! This all ages show will feature The Rufftons, Hey Richard, Leaving Echoes, Warmones, Messy Stains, The Hand Off, Small Doses, and Yrd Sle. The One Blood bid red bus will also be accepting blood donations. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Get your tickets HERE. This event benefits our work here at the Center and will also feature several raffles!

Skiptown Pride PAWrade and Drag Show, June 14 from 1 – 9PM

This all day event is a real party! Head down to Skiptown for giveaways and raffles, pride punch, a dog fashion show, a DJ (4 -9 PM), and a drag show (7 – 9PM). We are so thrilled to receive funds from this event!

Makers and Mics: Chosen Family, June 14 from 2 – 8PM

Join Makers and Mics as they celebrate chosen family with a maker’s market (2 – 5PM) and variety show (6 – 8PM)! Time Out Youth and Amity Medical Group will be supported by this event.

Timothy Chandler Hicks concert with Dalton Monroe, Ma, and Family Friend, June 18. (Doors open at 7PM, Show starts at 9PM)

Enjoy an amazing concert at The Milestone Club– but bring your donations to our Life Essentials Closet with you! This event will feature a donation drive supporting the necessities provided by our closet, such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste, and more. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at door. Get them HERE.

Summer Solstice Art Showcase, June 20 from 6 – 9PM

Head on down to Summit Coffee on the Plaza to enjoy local art for sale, tattoos, tarot, permanent jewelry, and a food truck! 10% of Friday sales at Summit will support our work here at TOY! This event is free to attend.

Rock Hill Pride: Heavenly Pride White Party, June 20 from 8 – 11PM

Dress all in white and celebrate pride month at Hoppin’ Rock Hill! Time Out Youth will be a featured nonprofit, receiving proceeds from a signature shot. Get your tickets by clicking HERE. They are $65 for an individual, $120 for a couple.

UltraViolet Sapphic Dance Party at Petra’s, June 20 from 8PM – 12AM

Come out to this amazing event featuring a dance party, DJ, glitter, photobooth, and tarot card reading! It is hosted at Petra’s in Plaza Midwood and supports our work here at Time Out Youth! This event is 21+ and costs $10 at the door.

24 Hour Run, June 21 – 22 from 6AM – 6AM

Join runner Liv Paxton-Sprankle as she runs 1 mile every hour for 24 hours to support LGBTQ+ youth! This event is located at Watershed Charlotte. Learn more and donate HERE.

Pride Crawl by Crawl With US, June 21 from 4PM – 12AM

Get your tickets today for the Pride Crawl! This event features 6+ venues, dancing and drag performances, music, drinks specials, photographers, and more! Ticket prices increase as the date gets closer. Get them HERE.

Drink for a Cause with Birdsong Brewing, June 27 from 5 – 8PM

Swing on by Birdsong Brewing for a pint — $1 of every pint sold during this event will benefit our work. You can also purchase an amazing Birdsong Brewing x TOY collaboration t-shirt. It’s going to be so fun!

Aerial Pride Party at Hi-Wire Brewing CLT, June 28 from 7 – 9:30PM 

Work For Your Beer & Hi-Wire Brewing are collaborating on a series of aerial shows with local aerial troupe Cirque du Biere. They are excited to welcome folks to their second pride-inspired aerial show, which will include both improv and choreographed performances! Time Out Youth will receive a portion of the proceeds. Get your tickets today for $25 HERE.  

Fundraisers and Merchandise Supporting Time Out Youth

Prideraiser by the QC Royals and Mint City Collective

Are you a Charlotte FC fan? Consider joining the QC Royals and the Mint City Collective for a Prideraiser, pledging a donation for each goal scored by Charlotte FC in June. We are so grateful for this fan effort to support our work each year! To learn more, visit HERE.

Maker’s Market CLT

10% of all proceeds from Maker’s Market CLT will be donated to Time Out Youth this Pride month! We are so grateful, swing on by and support their many events. Check out the calendar HERE.

Hi-Wire Brewing

Celebrate pride month with Hi-Wire Brewing! A portion of proceeds from all Pride Merch will go towards our work here at Time Out Youth!

Birdsong Brewing Co.

Enjoy the Better in Color citrus blonde ale, available all pride month long! Proceeds of this beer will be donated to support TOY! You can also buy their new pride t-shirt, created in collaboration with us, to support our work.

Monday Night Garden Co.

Supporting Time Out Youth this month, $1 of every pint of Dr. Robot Berry Lemon sour purchased in the taproom will be donated!

The Coterie

Purchase a limited edition Pride hat from this amazing wellness studio! $10 of every hat purchase will go to uplifting LGBTQ+ youth.

Town Brewing Company

A portion of proceeds from this month’s sales will go directly to supporting our work here empowering queer and trans young people.

June has begun and it is officially Pride Month 2024! It’s a joyous time of year here at the Center, as we celebrate the rich history, diversity, and beauty of our LGBTQ+ family. We’re also reflecting on the long journey and hard-fought wins we’ve achieved over the years. We’ve come so far as a community since the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 that Pride Month stems from, but there is still a long way to go. This month we reflect on the tumultuous year of harmful bills, policies, and discrimination our community faces; especially our Black and brown and trans and non-binary siblings. Every day, Time Out Youth is working hard to create the world we want to see. One that empowers LGBTQ+ young people, celebrates who they are, and gives them the tools to make a difference. 

During pride month, we are very lucky to have the support of many community partners! If you are looking for a fun way to support our work, they have it. Want to see a concert? Grab a beer or a coffee? See aerialists? Add to your t-shirt collection? You can do all that and more, all while supporting Time Out Youth’s mission! 

Read on to check out all the ways you help us empower LGBTQ+ youth this month! We look forward to celebrating with you. 

With pride, 

Elissa Miller (she/they)

Communications Coordinator, Time Out Youth

Special Events Supporting Time Out Youth

Give Back Weekend with Summit Coffee, May 31 – June 2

Join Summit Coffee On the Plaza and Summit Coffee Noda for Give Back Weekend! Swing by and grab a coffee, all while supporting us here at TOY. 10% of sales from May 31 – June 2 will go towards our work!

Ultra Violet Sapphic Night at Petra’s, May 31 from 8PM – 12AM

Come out to this amazing event featuring a dance party, DJ, and tarot card reading! It is hosted at Petra’s in Plaza Midwood and supports our work here at Time Out Youth! This event is 21+ and costs $10 at the door.

We The People Market at Free Range Brewing Co., June 1 from 12  – 5 pm 

Visit Free Range Brewing Company for this local market! The event features vintage clothing, tattoos, beer, food, and more. Time Out Youth is the charity recipient of the proceeds of this month’s vendor fees. 

ConCarolinas 2024 Charity Auction, June 1 from 7PM

Are you attending the longest running Sci-Fi & Fantasy Con in the Carolinas? Check out their charity auction on June 1! Proceeds go towards our services here at the Center. 

Skiptown CLT Pride Paw-rade and Drag Show, June 7 from 8 -10 PM

Join Skiptown CLT for a special Pride Paw-rade costume contest where your pup can win a prize, specialty drinks, and drag show to support our work here at TOY!

Pride Fundraising Flow at iShine Yoga and Wellness, June 14 from 6:30 – 7:30PM 

Join a donation-based, fun and prideful vinyasa flow led by Charlie Merlock, RYT 200, at iShine Yoga and Wellness in Huntersville. It is open to all levels with no registration required! All proceeds from the class will be donated to us at Time Out Youth. 

Aerial Pride Party at Hi-Wire Brewing CLT, June 14 from 7 – 9:30PM 

Work For Your Beer & Hi-Wire Brewing are collaborating on a series of aerial shows with local aerial troupe Cirque du Biere. They are excited to welcome folks to their first pride-inspired aerial show, which will include both improv and choreographed performances! Time Out Youth will receive a portion of the proceeds. Get your tickets today HERE

All for Love Celebration with Crafty Beer Guys, June 15 from 12PM – 12AM 

Join Crafty Beer Guys Taproom and Bottle Shop in Huntersville for their 3rd annual pride event supporting Time Out Youth! This all-day celebration will feature live music, a food truck, DJ, music bingo, and more throughout the event. 

Binho Tournament, June 15 at 3:30PM

Hosted by Southbound & Crown and the QC Royals, come together for some friendly competition to support our mission here at TOY! Winner of the tournament will receive a Binho board. The entry fee is $20 and you can register HERE.

Pride Tee Tie-Dye Day at Birdsong Brewing, June 15 from 2 – 4PM

Come tie dye a pride tee with Birdsong Brewing! They’ll provide the supplies and tees, with shirts ready to go upon arrival. Shirts are $35, include a free beverage, and portion goes to support our work! Reserve your tee HERE.

Snug Music Awards hosted by Something Fun at Snug Harbor, June 20 from 8 – 11PM 

Something Fun presents the 2nd Annual Snug Music Awards, benefitting Time Out Youth! Hosted by Keisha and featuring local musicians, bands, and performers, this event will also showcase local businesses through a raffle. The Red Carpet begins at 8pm with the show starting at 9pm! This event is located at Snug Harbor in Plaza Midwood. Attendees must be 18+. Get your tickets HERE. 

Pride Bar Crawl hosted by Crawl With US, June 22 from 4PM – 12AM

Join Crawl With US as they support our work through the Pride Bar Crawl! The Bar Crawl will run from 4 – 10 pm, followed by an after party from 10pm – 12am. The crawl takes place over 5+ venues, and includes 2 drinks, a drag show, specials, and more! Get your tickets today by clicking HERE. Attendees must be 21+. 

You Drink, We Donate Night at NoDa Brewing Company, June 26 from 4 – 9PM

During this NoDa Brewing Company “You Drink, We Donate” event, $1 of every pint you purchase in the tap room will be donated to us here at Time Out Youth! Join us for a fun evening at NoDa Brewing! 

Fundraisers and Merchandise Supporting Time Out Youth

Cardinal Rising

Local company Cardinal Rising released their first pride shirt design! This design is a part of their Cardinal Colony line of apparel that looks to bind the Charlotte community together through shining a light on a local organization. The proceeds of this shirt design will be go towards our work here at TOY! Get yours HERE

Prideraiser by the QC Royals

Are you a Charlotte FC fan? Consider joining the QC Royals annual Prideraiser, pledging a donation for each goal scored by Charlotte FC in June. We are so grateful for this fan effort to support our work each year! To learn more, visit HERE

The Jade Rabbit

$1 of every sale made at the Jade Rabbit, a queer-owned barbershop here in Charlotte, will be donated to Time Out Youth! This includes everything from shampoo, to haircuts, to deodorant. Come support our work and look fresh too!

Hi-Wire Brewing

Celebrate pride month with Hi-Wire Brewing! A portion of proceeds from Hi-Pitch IPA: Pride Edition 6-packs and all Pride Merch will go towards our work here at Time Out Youth!

Birdsong Brewing Co.

Enjoy the Better in Color citrus blonde ale, available all pride month long! Proceeds of this beer will be donated to support TOY!

Monday Night Garden Co.

Supporting Time Out Youth this month, $1 of every pint of Dr. Robot Berry Lemon sour purchased in the taproom will be donated!

PINE Event Venue

Our amazing 2024 Prom Venue has a pride special this month! Every time a full-day rental is booked in June, they will make a $100 donation! In addition, clients will receive 10% off on goods & décor and PINE will donate $50 whenever you spend $500 on those services.