EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Join us for the 24th Annual Spirit of Pride Community Awards Dinner on Saturday, November 15 from 6 to 9pm at the Sweetwater Branch Inn. Award recipients will be honored for their outstanding involvement, support, and contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. We are excited to have Equality Florida’s Northeast Development Officer, Mason Manion, as our keynote speaker. Known across the state, Mason is a fearless advocate for marginalized communities and LGBTQ+ Floridians. The evening will begin with a wine/beer/NA options social mixer with fundraising opportunities.
The 2025 Community Awards Dinner is now SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket, and we are so excited to see you on November 15! If you weren’t able to snag a ticket, keep an eye out for next year’s dinner—we’d be honored to have you there!
Tickets and table sponsorships can be purchased at https://givebutter.com/svmN0A
Join us on the last Thursday of every month at First Magnitude Brewing Company for Gainesville’s most fabulous night out. Hosted by the one and only Emma Gration, the evening is full of dazzling performances, hilarious calls, and unforgettable fun.
1 CARD FOR $3 | 2 CARDS FOR $5
The Audre Lorde Memorial Library at the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida has over 1,500 books you can check out.
We are in the Springhill Professional Center at 3850 NW 83rd St, second floor (second floor, above UF Dialysis). Drop in and browse the shelves!
We are open (unstaffed) Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and (staffed) the first Saturday of each month, 3:00-5:00 pm.
Books may be checked out for 2 months at a time.
The Sensory-Friendly Queer Hangout meets once a month from 6:30–8:30 pm at the Pride Center! Each month features a fun, low-pressure activity like crafts, games, or art projects, with plenty of fidgets and snacks provided.
Our meeting day may change from month to month, so follow us on social media for the latest updates on when we’ll be meeting and what’s planned.
For questions and accommodations, please email Ashley at director_AshleyJ@gainesvillepride.org.