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Sunday, June 5, 1-5pm, Mallway Park, 2096 Arlington Ave.

Rainbow UA is proud to announce this year’s Pride event on Sunday June 5, 1-5pm, on the Mallway in Upper Arlington, at 2096 Arlington Ave. Rainbow UA is thrilled to have the support of many small businesses within our community for a youth-focused Pride event. Unlike many other Pride events, this is an alcohol-free event. UA Pride is an event for young children and teens, families, and community members.

Friday, June 3, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Thursday, June 2, 7:30-8:15pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) and the Delaware-Maryland Synod ELCA on Thursday, June 2 at 7:30pm for “Stand Up, Speak Up: An Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Ukraine.” Featuring speakers from diverse backgrounds and faith traditions, testimonies from local Ukrainians, and advocacy opportunities, the vigil offers an opportunity for all to gather together and demonstrate support for our Ukrainian neighbors.

Thursday, June 2, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Wednesday, June 1, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Wednesday, June 1, 7pm, Land-Grant Brewing Company, 424 W. Town St.

Kick-off Pride Month with a movie night benefiting Kaleidoscope Youth Center at Land-Grant Brewing Co. We’ll be watching the classic film “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.”

This is a free event; no registration is required. 20% of proceeds from beer sales will be donated to support LGBTQIA+ youth in our community.

Wednesday, June 1, 1-2pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join this free webinar and learn about:

• The many types of health insurance plans.

• What you need to know before you sign up.

• When you can sign up for Government Marketplace Insurance / ACA [Affordable Care Act].

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Equitas Health.

Wednesday, June 1, 12:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Come out to learn an introduction to gender, sexuality, and the history of Pride from an abolitionist and Black feminist lens.

We’ll cover information on pronouns, gender identity, and offer a breakdown of each part of the acronym LGBTQIA+ — including historical notes on what it’s meant to be “queer.”

You will have the chance to learn about Black LGBTQIA+ people throughout history, gender diversity around the world, and the radical roots of Pride.

Wednesday, June 1, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

In the face of relentless attacks on abortion access and bodily autonomy, abortion pills have become even more essential.

Learn how to share information about why Self-Managed Abortion (SMA) through medication is a safe, effective, and convenient reproductive health option for those in your community.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Sunday, May 29, 4-6pm, on the green space outside of University Baptist Church, 50 W. Lane Ave.