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From silent discos to garden parties, there's plenty of time to celebrate Pride month in North Texas

 There will be plenty of opportunities to show your Pride spirit, like this Dallas resident dressed in rainbow-attire preparing to march in "Pride For Black Lives Matter" protest in June of 2020.
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There will be plenty of opportunities to show your Pride spirit, like this Dallas resident dressed in rainbow-attire preparing to march in "Pride For Black Lives Matter" protest in June of 2020.

Many of the big parades are over, but continues throughout June. From drag shows to garden parties to silent discos, there are still plenty of events where you can celebrate.

Here鈥檚 a sample:

Saturday, June 10

Where: Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - 100 W. Abram St., Arlington
When: 6-11 p.m., gates open at 5 p.m.
Cost: Free with reservation

Queens from RuPaul鈥檚 Drag Race 鈥 Symone, Angeria Paris Van Michaels, Kennedy Davenport 鈥 join other performers and vendors in outdoor festivities. Leashed, friendly pets are welcome. Bring your own bags. The event鈥檚 free with a ticket, but there are many security requirements. .

Saturday-Sunday, June 10-11

Where: Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden - 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas
When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Advance tickets required $10-$16. Parking in advance $11, at gate $15

The Arboretum gathers LGBTQ+ entertainers, artisans, chefs, and small businesses for this second annual event. The 70 ribbon chandeliers 鈥 nine miles of ribbon 鈥 hanging in the Pecan Grove is a social media-worthy site, as well as the selfie walls and interactive mural. Bring your own picnic or purchase food onsite.

Friday, June 16

Where: Dallas Arts District
When: 6 p.m. - midnight
Cost: Special exhibits may require tickets. Dallas Museum of Art Late Night is free with reservation ticket

If you鈥檙e looking for standup comedy, square dancing, live music or silent disco, you鈥檒l find it all at this Pride block party. The Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Museum, Crow Collection of Asian Art and Klyde Warren Park will be open for celebration. Food truck fare will be on hand, too.

Saturday, June 17

Where: Dallas Comedy Club - 3036 Elm St., Dallas
When: 5-6:15 p.m., doors open at 4:45 p.m.
Cost: $25

LGBTQ performers with host Stefan Newman, of 鈥淨ueer Factor,鈥 laugh it up to raise money for Dallas Hope Charities. The nonprofit offers programs for suicide prevention, inclusivity education and at-risk LGBTQ youth, who are homeless.

Where: Harvest House - 331 E Hickory St., Denton
When: 3-9 p.m.
Cost: Free

It鈥檚 the 1980s all over again. Dress in your fave rad attire for a totally tubular time with music, food, vendors and a drag show.

Where: Trinity Park - 2401 University Dr., Fort Worth
When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: Free with reservation

LGBTQ+ people 24 and younger can bring family and friends to this youth-focused picnic for free food and activities. Older people not accompanied by LGBTQ+ youth are welcome to volunteer for the event.

Where: Station 4 - 3911 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas
When: 6 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m.
Cost: $35-$60, ages 21+ only

Combining drag, comedy and B-I-N-G-O, this week鈥檚 theme is GayBingo Ball, and everyone is encouraged to dress in their best Pride finery. Proceeds benefit the Resource Center's LGBTQ programs and people affected by HIV-AIDS. GayBingo is for ages 21 and up.

Friday, June 23

Where: AT&T Discovery District - 208 S. Akard St., Dallas
When: 6-11 p.m. (market is open 6-8 p.m.; concert starts at 8 p.m.)
Cost: Free with RSVP

Catch a concert featuring Wrabel, Years and Years, and Kelechi plus a market, a digital illustration wall and immersive experiences. Proceeds benefit the Trevor Project, providing crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.

Saturday, June 24

Where: Resource Center鈥檚 Community Center - 5750 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas
When: 1-4 p.m.
Cost: Free

Celebrate the 40-year history of the Resource Center helping the LGBTQ+ community. Performances, interactive exhibits, games, food trucks and air conditioning and it鈥檚 all free for the whole family.

Senior in journalism at TCU, intern with 四虎影院's Art&Seek