Upcoming events.

Caregivers of Trans Youth (CTY) Support Group
Nov
24
Adult Support

Caregivers of Trans Youth (CTY) Support Group

Are you a parent or caregiver to a trans or nonbinary child looking to build community? 

Join MoCo Pride Center, Trans Maryland, and Rainbow Youth Alliance to share stories and resources to support our youth. Our CTY Support Group is led exclusively by adult trans and nonbinary members of the community who have navigated this journey themselves. 

Registration is required for attendance and no one who has not registered in advance will be allowed to attend.

This group is for adults only.

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Caregivers of Trans Youth (CTY) Support Group
Nov
10
Adult Support

Caregivers of Trans Youth (CTY) Support Group

Are you a parent or caregiver to a trans or nonbinary child looking to build community? 

Join MoCo Pride Center, Trans Maryland, and Rainbow Youth Alliance to share stories and resources to support our youth. Our CTY Support Group is led exclusively by adult trans and nonbinary members of the community who have navigated this journey themselves. 

Registration is required for attendance and no one who has not registered in advance will be allowed to attend.

This group is for adults only.

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Oct
26
Community Event

Considering Matthew Sheppard

  • Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Consider

Sat Oct 25, 2025 - Sun Oct 26, 2025

In partnership with the Rock Creek Singers of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, Cantate Chamber Singers presents Craig Hella Johnson’s fusion oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard, the acclaimed composer’s evocative and compassionate musical response to the murder of a young gay man. Setting texts by poets including Michael Dennis Browne, Lesléa Newman, Hildegard of Bingen, and Rumi as well as passages from Matt’s personal journal, remarks from his parents Judy and Dennis Shepard, and newspaper reports, the “powerfully cathartic” work “leads us from horror and grief to a higher understanding of the human condition, enabling us to endure” (The Washington Post).

Ticket info

$20-$45

Free admission for youth 17 and under

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Oct
25
Community Event

Considering Matthew Sheppard

  • Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Consider

Sat Oct 25, 2025 - Sun Oct 26, 2025

In partnership with the Rock Creek Singers of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, Cantate Chamber Singers presents Craig Hella Johnson’s fusion oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard, the acclaimed composer’s evocative and compassionate musical response to the murder of a young gay man. Setting texts by poets including Michael Dennis Browne, Lesléa Newman, Hildegard of Bingen, and Rumi as well as passages from Matt’s personal journal, remarks from his parents Judy and Dennis Shepard, and newspaper reports, the “powerfully cathartic” work “leads us from horror and grief to a higher understanding of the human condition, enabling us to endure” (The Washington Post).

Ticket info

$20-$45

Free admission for youth 17 and under

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Aug
13
Community Event

SMYAL Teen Series: Untold Histories in Comics

  • Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Untold Histories in Comics: Delve into the rich history of the LGBTQ+ community at this workshop, examining pivotal moments, key figures, and the evolution of queer rights and representation. Explore the lesser-known narratives of marginalized communities through the dynamic medium of comic books and graphic novels!

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Jun
29
Community Event

Pride in the Plaza

  • 1 Veterans Place Silver Spring, MD, 20910 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Montgomery County's annual celebration of diverse LGBTQIA+ communities! Pride In The Plaza is a space where everyone can come together to celebrate love, and living as our most authentic selves!

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Jun
28
Community Event

Pride in our Jeans: A Celebration of Queer & Trans Youth Art

  • Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rainbow Youth Alliance and SMYAL to celebrate queer and trans youth on Sunday, June 29th from 12:00-2:00 PM at UUCR. This celebration will showcase the artwork of the youth at SMYAL, who decorated jeans with representations of what Pride means to them.

We invite all kiddos and their families to join us at this joyous event!

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Jun
28
Community Event

Frederick Pride

The Fredrick Center is hosting the first-ever Fredrick Pride Parade Friday, June 27th at 7:00pm- 9:00pm on Carroll Street


Saturday, June 28th, join The Fredrick Center on Carroll Creek Linear Park from 11:00am – 6:00pm to be a part of the 13th edition of Frederick Pride!

Want to know what to expect?

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Jun
28

Pride Month Picnic + Dog Adoption Event

St Luke’s Lutheran Church is hosting a family friendly Pride Picnic and Dog Adoption event open to all interested in celebrating pride together.

Event will have: Food, Italian Ice, Games, Music, Face Painting, and Dog Adoptions
Everyone welcome!

For more information contact:
St. Luke’s - stlukesderwood@gmail.com

Event flyer sharing name of event, location, and activities with pride flag hearts and colorful flowersers.
Event flyer in Spanish Text reads Mes de orgullo Picnic y evento de adopcion de perros. Junio 28th 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Unase a nosotros para: comida, Helado Italiano, Juegos, Musica, Pinta-caritas, Adopcion de Perros. Todos Son Bienvenidos.
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Jun
27

FREDERICK PRIDE PARADE

Frederick Pride 2025 is almost here! Friday, June 27th at 7:00pm, we will kick off the first-ever FREDERICK PRIDE PARADE! Want to know what to expect?

The mission of this parade is to acknowledge and celebrate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City that served as a catalyst for the LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations throughout the world, and to do so in a safe, inclusive, and family friendly manner.

The streets of Downtown Frederick will be filled with the LGBTQ+ community, supporters, friends, and allies. Floats filled with organizations, clubs, drag queens, and our FREDERICK PRIDE COURT will be parading through our city. We will have floats with representation from all over the city, Off-Kiltered Riding Club and their motorcycles, dance performers, a live marching band, cheer performances, and a live musical performance by our very own Emma Viivaca on top of the MD double decker bus. Come out to the inaugural Frederick Pride parade with your pride flags, rainbow garb, and be a part of Frederick Pride history!

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