Volunteer Appreciation Picnic, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Harriet Hancock Gay and Lesbian Community
Center (1108 Woodrow Street), Free. This month’s potluck social will be in honor of all the
volunteers who work so hard to make Pride a great event. Come to the center with your
favorite side dish and share in the festivities. This event is open to all.

 

SC Black Pride Reception, 7:00 p.m., Hush (1004 Gervais Street), No cover charge. Join
friends and celebrate diversity with members of SC Black Pride.

 

2008 Pride Pageant, 9:00 p.m. , P.T.’s Cabaret (1101 Harden Street). $10 requested donation,
proceeds benefit SC Pride. Male and female impersonation contest featuring former Pride Queens.

 

Opening Pride Worship Service, 11:00 a.m., Garden of Grace United Church of Christ (1020
Atlas Road). Garden of Grace marks the 15th anniversary of its founding with a celebration
that began August 17th and culminates with the final day of SC Pride. For more information,
call (803) 695 – 9664 or visit www.gogucc.com.

 

Third Monday Workshop, 7:00 p.m., Campus of USC-Columbia. Free. September’s Third
Monday workshop will feature For the Bible Tells Me So, a documentary that examines the
relationship between homosexuality and the Bible in contemporary U.S. society with a panel
discussion to follow the film. This event is sponsored by the Human Rights Campaign and
the Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Alliance.

 

An Evening of PRIDE Films, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m., Trustus Theatre (520 Lady Street), $10, Cash
Bar. Sponsored by the Nickelodeon Theatre, this celebration of LGBT films features a series
of shorts (including Real Men, Valley of the Chapstick, Checkout, and Black Men & Me)
as well as the documentary Trantasia, starring Columbia native Dorae Saunders. For more
information on Trantasia, visit www.trantasiathemovie.com. For more information on the
Nickelodeon Theatre, visit www.nickelodeon.org.

 

Open House, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Harriet Hancock Gay and Lesbian Community Center (1108
Woodrow Street). Free. Visit the Harriet Hancock Center and learn more about the center
and the programs available to the community. Food and refreshments will be served.

 

Town Hall, 7:00 p.m., Greystone Room, Embassy Suites (200 Stoneridge Drive, Zoo Exit off
of 126). Sponsored by SC Equality. Visit www.scpride.org or the Harriet Hancock Gay and
Lesbian Community Center for event details.

 

Kiki DeVille’s Pre-Pride Dance Party, 10:00 p.m., PT’s Cabaret (1101 Harden Street ), No cover
charge. Party features dancing, drag queens, and drink specials.

 

Takeover Columbia: Pride edition, 5:01 p.m., Location TBA, Free. Join in on the monthly
takeover of a Columbia bar.

 

Hero Awards Gala, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., Ballroom, Embassy Suites (200 Stoneridge Drive, Zoo
Exit off of 126), Tickets are $20 in advance (visit scpride.org or the Harriet Hancock Community
Center to purchase tickets), $30 at the door. Ticket prices include $10 cover to enter the Villain
Party at Club Fusion before 11:30 p.m. Come dressed to impress and help SC Pride hand out its
annual awards at a superhero-themed event. Cash bar and light hor d’ourves.

 

Villain After-Party, 11:00 p.m., Club Fusion (920 Lady Street), $10 cover, free with Hero Gala ticket
before 11:30 p.m. Celebrate Pride with DJ Junior Vasquez – Hero or Villain costumes a plus!

 

Bear Pageant, H2O (220 State Street, West Columbia) Cover charge. Bears compete at H2O.

 

Carmella Marcella Garcia Performance, Midnight, PT’s Cabaret (1101 Harden Street). Cover
charge. See featured guest Carmella Marcella Garcia perform with the Party Time Gals.

 

 

Pride Parade, 12:00 noon, Finlay Park. Assemble at 11:00 a.m. on the Laurel Street side of
Finlay Park for the 19th Annual Pride Parade. See map (page 20) for parade route.

 

Pride Celebration, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. , Finlay Park, FREE. Come out and celebrate your pride!
The celebration will feature RuPaul, as well as other great entertainers and special guests.
Enjoy vendors, food, and lots of fun!

 

Carmella Marcella Garcia Performance, Midnight, PT’s Cabaret (1101 Harden Street), Cover
charge. See featured guest Carmella Marcella Garcia perform with the Party Time Gals.

 

Change Due Encore Performance, 9:00 p.m., The L Word (625 Frink Street, Cayce), No cover
charge. Catch SC Pride performers a second time at The L Word.

 

Rainbow Candlelight Worship Service, 11:00 a.m., Garden of Grace United Church of
Christ (1020 Atlas Road). Garden of Grace marks the 15th anniversary of its founding with a
celebration that began August 17th and culminates with the final day of SC Pride. For more
information, call (803) 695 – 9664 or visit www.gogucc.com.

 

Pride Picnic, 12:00 noon, Elmwood Park (off North Main Street), Free. Join us for our annual
potluck picnic! No media, no speeches. Just bring food and drink to share!

 

Business Guild Sunset Boat Cruise, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Lake Murray Marina in Ballentine, $25 for
Guild Members, $35 for non-members. Join the SC Gay and Lesbian Business Guild on their
annual sunset cruise of Lake Murray, including drinks and food. Departure will be at 5:45; all
passengers must be at the dock by then. For more information, call (803) 771-0411.