Key West Pride 2012
Key West Pride is this weekend and here is a listing of most of the events. To see a full listing of events (and there are MANY) check out their website at KWBG.com
Key West Pride 2012
Key West Pride is this weekend and here is a listing of most of the events. To see a full listing of events (and there are MANY) check out their website at KWBG.com
Thursday June 7, 2012
• 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Island House Men at Work & Play Pool Party. This clothing-optional pool party is for Men Only. Poolside Cafe and loungers, tanning deck with misting system, two hot tubs, steam room, sauna, and gym. Towels and clothes check provided. Island House | 1129 Fleming Street $
• 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Bourbon’s Happy Hour. Enjoy great drink prices while you people watch at this Duval Street Bar. Guys are invited to check-out the back Garden Bar and enjoy poolside happy hour and the New Orleans House clothing-optional pool. Bourbon Street Pub | 724 Duval Street
• 6:00 pm. 5th Annual AIDS Help Film Festival: We Were Here. This moving documentary blends archival footage with new interviews to create a retrospective of a ravaged community. SKYPE interview with director, David Weissman. Sponsored by the Education Department at AIDS Help. Free. Tropic Cinema | 416 Eaton Street
• 8:00 pm. Fagbug: The Movie. Presented by the AIDS Help Education Department. Co-Sponsored by the Key West High School Gay Straight Alliance and the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory. Free. Tropic Cinema | 416 Eaton Street
• 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Ms. Key West Pride at Aqua. This ain’t no pageant! Real women compete for real prizes in this evening that proves what we all know — girls just want to have fun! Interview, First Date Wear, and Sleepwear. Entries welcome night of event! Very Adult. All Welcome. Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval Street $
• 10:00 pm – 12:00 am. Sunset Watersports Men-Only Tea Dance at Sea. This unique nighttime, clothing-optional, men-only cruise puts a new spin on Tea Dance! DJ spins great music. Cruise includes draft beer, wine, champagne, and appetizers. Call 305-296-2554 for reservations. Sunset Watersports | 201 William Street $$
Friday June 8, 2012
• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Fury’s LGBTA Ultimate Adventure. Sailing, snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing, kayaking, rock wall climbing, water trampoline, and water toys! Breakfast, lunch, beer, wine, and soda included. Departs from the Historic Seaport at 631 Greene Street. 305-294-8899. Fury Catamaran | 631 Greene Street $$
• 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Equator Pool Party & BBQ (All Welcome). Grab your swim suit and don’t forget your appetite! Take an insider’s peek at this award-winning men’s resort when Equator goes All Welcome for this DELICIOUS Pride pool party. Complimentary food, drinks, and sun! Equator Resort | 818 Fleming Street $
• 6:00 pm. 5th Annual AIDS Help Film Festival: The Adonis Factor. This complex and sometimes inflammatory documentary both champions and critiques the gay gym-rat culture. Directed by Christopher Hines. Sponsored by the Education Department at AIDS Help. Free. Tropic Cinema | 416 Eaton Street
• 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Big Ruby’s Poolside Happy Hour (All Welcome). You’re invited to peek inside one of the most beautiful LGBT properties on the island. Great DJ, delicious food, and drinks included. Bring your friends or your willingness to make new friends! Big Ruby’s | 409 Appelrouth Lane $
• 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Mr. Key West Pride at Bourbon. These boys show some skin as they compete to win the coveted crown! Swimsuit, Costume, and Strip competitions. Entries Welcome Night of Event. Doors Open at 7pm. Event begins at 8pm. Very Adult. All Welcome. Bourbon Street Pub | 724 Duval Street $
• 8:00 pm. Fagbug: The Movie. Presented by the AIDS Help Education Department. Co-Sponsored by the Key West High School Gay Straight Alliance and the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory. Free. Tropic Cinema | 416 Eaton Street
• 11:00 pm – 12:30 am. ‘Reality is a Drag’ Show at Aqua. Inga, Faith, and all ‘the girls’ have created a special razzle-dazzle filled PRIDE show that you won’t want to miss! Bring your dollars and your friends for a great night of interactive fun. All Adults Welcome. Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval Street $
• 12:30 am – 3:00 am. Aqua’s Fruits of the Rainbow Dance Party. Get your Pride! Dress in with your favorite colors of the rainbow. Dance into the wee hours of the morning to the hottest tunes spun by DJ Junior. Largest dance floor in the Gay District. Cash Prize for Most Inventive Color Ensemble. No Cover! Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval Street
Saturday June 9, 2012
• 9:00 am – 10:30 am. ‘Show Your Pride’ Ride. A pleasant morning bike ride across the island is a great way to show your pride. Dress up. Dress down. Dress out! All Welcome. Co-sponsored by Eaton Bike Shop. Meet at the White Street Pier | 1801 White Street
• 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Key West Pride Street Fair. Shop with street vendors for jewelry, art, gifts, and more! Enjoy music spun by DJ Nick Hatziantonio, Bradford Lane, Jay Ferguson, and Edward Lucas. Special Guest DJs include DJ Richie Rich Torrez (Ft Lauderdale’s Boom) and DJ Tom Bertorelli (NYC). Great shops, bars, and restaurants too! | 700 and 800 Blocks of Duval
• 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Bourbon Street Pool Party. (All Welcome) Splish Splash just steps off Duval! Tucked inside the Bourbon Street Pub Complex is a tiki hut and pool that becomes ALL WELCOME for this special afternoon. Special Drink Prices. Clothing-Optional. Male Dancers. All Adults Welcome. Bourbon Street Pub | 724 Duval Street
• 4:00 pm. Gay Key West Trolley Tour. This 75 minute trolley tour includes mainstream points of interest and an insider’s look at the colorful and rich history of Gay Key West. Co-Sponsored by Historic Tours of America. Advance ticket sales suggested. 305-294-4603. HTA Angela Street Depot | 700 Duval St $$
• 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Key West Pride Happy Hour. Show your support of our Pride event hosts by visiting them at happy hour! 801, Alexander’s, Aqua, Big Ruby’s, Bourbon, Equator, Hard Rock Café, Island House, Oasis, and Pearl’s Patio. Pride Bars | Duval/Old Town
• 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Alexander’s ‘Traffic Light’ Poolside Happy Hour. Gather with friends to enjoy music and drinks. Traffic Light Jello Shot Tower supports the “It Gets Better Project.” Red (Taken), Yellow (Can be Convinced), Green (Single), Orange (Looking for 3rd Party). Alexander’s Guesthouse | 1118 Fleming Street
• 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm. ‘Fruit Fly’ with Leslie Jordan. This hilarious and touching new romp by Emmy Award winning actor Leslie Jordan answers the age old question, “Do gay men really become their mothers?” Performances on Friday and Saturday. www.waterfrontplayhouse.com. Waterfront Playhouse | 310 Wall Street $$
• 9:00 pm – 4:00 am. Copa Redux at 801. Party like it was 1979 at the world famous Copa. Music provided by former Dj’s and some performers doing hot spots on the main stage. Drinks Specials. Remember the good times and make new memories at the REDUX! All Adults Welcome. 801 Bourbon Bar | 801 Duval Street $
• 10:00 pm – 4:00 am. Purgatory and Foam Party at Bourbon. This very adult dance party includes great music and plenty of opportunities to get wet or hot and bothered. Whether dressed in your favorite fetish attire or undressed, your fantasies can become a reality tonight. All Adults Welcome. Bourbon Street Pub | 724 Duval Street $
• 11:00 pm – 4:00 am. The Saloon’s Fetish and Dungeon Party (Men Only). How far will you go to face your fetish? This interactive party is not for the timid or the shy, but it is perfect for the adventurous. Fetish attire encouraged. Meet a very adult side of Gay Key West. Men only. Saloon One | 801 Duval Street $
Sunday June 9, 2012
• 10:00 am & 11:00am. Pride Church Service. Metropolitan Community Church (10am) and Unity of the Keys (11am) invite you to become a part of their community. MCC is located at 1215 Petronia. Unity is located at 1011 Virginia.
• 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Hot Naked Sundays at Island House. Clothing Optional Pre-Parade Pool Party for Men. Naked Boys, Drink Specials, and Prizes. Towels and clothes check provided. Island House | 1129 Fleming Street $
• 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm. 801 Karaoke and Parade Watch. It’s a full day of fun at 801. Karaoke at 4pm. Bingo for Charity at 5pm. Parade Starts at 5pm. Special Pride Drinks! Drag Queens & more! 801 Bourbon Bar | 801 Duval Street
• 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Aqua Happy Hour and Parade Watch. Best spot to see the parade! Bring your friends and show your Pride. Happy Hour pricing. Stay for the ‘Reality is a Drag’ Show at 9pm. Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval Street
• 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Bourbon Street Pub Balcony Blast and Parade Watch. Watch the Pride Parade from Bourbon’s Balcony and enjoy a bird’s eye view or be in the middle of all the action when you watch the parade curbside. Bourbon Street Pub | 724 Duval Street
• 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Key West Pride Parade. We take to the streets with this exuberant and colorful celebration of community. Our Key West Pride parade is unlike any other! Look for our Grand Marshall Erin Davies and the Fag Bug! Show us your Key West Pride, and we’ll show you ours! 200 – 1200 Duval Street
Schedule subject to change. Dollar signs approximate price range for admission.
