May+June Calendar: LGBT+ Must-go Events

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Focus Mid-South

Ray Rico, a Latinx advocate, owns a digital marketing agency and publishes Focus LGBT magazine, amplifying LGBTQ+ voices in Tennessee and the Mid-South. He champions HIV advocacy, fighting stigma and discrimination. Through his work, Ray strives for a more inclusive society.
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MAY 4

LGBT EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS AWARDS BY CURB RECORDS

Excellence in Business Awards is the Nashville LGBT Chamber’s premier business event. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4 at Nashville Hilton Downtown, 121 4th Ave. S., Nashville. Tickets: $55 for members, $65 for non members.

nashvillelgbtchamber.org

AQUARIA

Contestant on season 10 of Rupaul’s Drag Race. Shows at 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. at Play Dance Bar, 1519 Church St., Nashville. Buy tickets here.

HEIDI BURSON

7 p.m. May 4 at The Lipstick Lounge, 1400 Woodland St., Nashville.

MAY 11

PILLBOX

7 p.m. May 11 at The Lipstick Lounge, 1400 Woodland St., Nashville.

MAY 14

TAKE PRIDE IN THE ARTS WITH NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL

5:30 to 10 p.m. May 14 at Regal Hollywood, 719 Thompson Lane, Nashville

Free movie ticket for each Chamber member. RSVP by May 9 for tickets.

nashvillefilmfestival.org

MAY 24-27

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE IN CONCERT

Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 24-27 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, Nashville. Tickets: $40 and more.

MAY 25

DEL SHORES: SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF A PLAY

Sordid Lives creator Del Shores’ one-man show brings six characters inspired by real-life encounters. 7 p.m. May 25-26 at Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville. $25 

KAMERON MICHAELS

Contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10. Shows at 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. at Play Dance Bar, 1519 Church St., Nashville. buytickets.at/playnashville

JUN 9

THE LOVE FEST

Presented by I am … just human, celebrating an openness to love for all with a night of music, dancing, food and drinks. Will Davenport and band headlines with performances by Dee Jones, Laura Vida, CoJo Ko, DJ Kenny Smoov from 92-Q and comedy by Thunder Kellie. 5 to 11 p.m. June 9, at the Old School Farm and Barn. Details can be found at Facebook.com/TheNashvilleLoveFest and tickets purchased through eventbrite.com.

JUN 23-24

NASHVILLE PRIDE FESTIVAL

Featuring an Equality Walk and entertainment hosted by Brooke Lynn Hytes and Michael Ryan Coscia. Lineup includes Wilson Phillips, JoJo, Taylor Bennett, Chely Wright, Steve Grand, FLETCHER, Andrea Moss, DJ Remedy, Gifted Queen, John Cyrus, and the Play Dance Bar Playmates. Daily tickets are $5, general admission weekend pass is $10. VIP tickets and packages are available. Visit nashville pride.squarespace.com.

JUNE 25

MELISSA ETHERIDGE

7:30 p.m. June 25 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, Nashville. Tickets: $57 and more. nashvillesymphony.org