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On July 11, Roger Williams Park continued PRIDE with a celebration after normal hours that included viewing of the animals; some with a closer look than usual with the guidance of their expert, knowledgeable, and friendly staff. Also, on hand to celebrate were local organizations like Open Door, House of Codec, TGI, Thundermist, Free Mom Hugs, Youth Pride, BVAC, and PFLAG. There was Queer-e-oke , and ACE DJ entertainment kept the tunes flowing. Cocktails and mocktails, Pizza

By: Bradford Greer He wondered why? Crouched in a little shade he wondered why He was sharing intimacies with this man After such a short acquaintance. Perched on a rock in a slow moving river He wondered how? How could it be that in the short moment Of time they’d spent in one another’s company They were both so naked and free He didn’t realize his dark hair sparkled With water drops that cascaded Down the smooth skin of his shoulder. He didn’t know his brooding thought Had

Rhode Island Pride celebrated its 50th year during this Pride Month. As one of the largest events of the summer, the event draws thousands of people to celebrate, sometimes even traveling from other states. With approximately 200 vendors, many amazing performances, and a variety of delicious food, the festival has something for everyone. Festival goers then get to enjoy the illuminated night parade through the streets of downtown Providence. It’s an amazing night for everyone

“When we stand up, we must know that we are standing up for everybody. Each of us needs to know, in fact, that we are rainbows in the clouds for everybody” - Maya Angelou Rainbows are alive, visible, and vocal in North Kingstown, RI, as part of a group called T.A.N.K., which stands for Transformative Action for North Kingstown. It is a group of local residents, parents, students, merchants, and allies dedicated to enacting anti-racist policies throughout the town, and in part

"Forward Glide,” “Backward Swizzle,” and “Backward Crossovers”: when you hear these words, what comes to mind? For some, it might be something your Grindr date talked about wanting to try last weekend. For many others, it brings back memories of tying a pair of skates to your feet and gliding across a wooden or concrete floor or watching the local roller derby match. Roller skating has seen a resurgence in recent years, and someone in our community has started a business, bre

This Sunday, June 14th, was Seekonk’s third annual Pride event, and I was fortunate enough to attend this year. Located behind the Newman YMCA in Seekonk, the space was welcoming and cozy. Many vendors showed up in support, who deserve to be shouted out: Attleboro Community Theatre Community Counseling of Bristol County Congregation Agudas Achim Foster MA - Massachusetts DCF Free Mom Hugs- Massachusetts Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Haus of Codec Newman Congregatio

Courtesy of Love Lives in Seekonk Facebook page It has been about 2 years since Options last reported on the current events with Love Lives in Seekonk. To recap, they were being harassed by a local member of the community who called them groomers, made offensive comments about them and their families, and even posted their addresses on their Facebook page. This person also stood up at school committee meetings to call the members of LLiS groomers and claim that anyone who sup

Please note there was a mistake on the date and time for North Attleborough's Pride Event. It has been corrected, so there won't be any confusion. With June less than a week away, organizations throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island are deep in preparation for Pride 2026. From festivals, to parades, to Proms and more, the area is teeming with ways to celebrate. To make it easier for our readers, Options compiled these events into an easily referenced article. Have fun next

On June 5th, 6th, and 7th at the Scottish Rite Center in Cranston, a musical revolution will take the stage as the Rhode Island Gay Men's Chorus opens Pride month with a powerful performance. With misinformation, greed, and fear dominating the airwaves, they are pushing back against the growing tide of hatred and bigotry. Featuring musical selections from Broadway and movie soundtracks—including songs from Les Misérables, Ragtime, The Hunger Games, and Man of La Mancha—their

There is a new movie to add to the Queer horror genre, enjoyable during the Halloween season or, for us spooky Queers, on a Tuesday night in with friends, family, or alone. Last October, Tina Romero released Queens of the Dead, a movie with some laughs, a few tears, and a ton of glitter. The cast includes diverse and famous names, such as: Jaquel Spivey, an actor worth keep your eyes on because he’s destined to become a household name over the next few years; legendary 90s Qu

Sleigh-bells ringing. Choirs singing. Wonder what’ old Santa’s bringing? It’s the Rhode Island Gay Men’s Chorus’ (RIGMC) 30th Anniversary Holiday concert. Their theme, Warm and Fuzzy, invokes visions of sipping hot apple cider with a good book or cuddling with someone special by a crackling fire. The winter performance features international prayers of peace, songs of reminiscence, joy, and inclusion. And they didn’t forget the groovy days of Christmas. Their story began 30 y

Providence’s Head Trick Theater returns with a revival of Noël Coward’s 1933 play Design for Living . The play is a comedy written about the love triangle between a woman and two men in the 1930s. The ensemble consisted of Clare Boyd as Gilda, Daniel Holmes as Leo, Neal Leaheey as Otto, Jerry Larkin as Ernest, Jessica Gates as Miss Hodge/Grace, Michael Alper as Mr. Birbeck/Matthew, Mark Roberts as Henry Carver/photographer, and Luyuan Nathan as Helen Carver. The plays’ creati

Written by: Rae Loomis Fall River, MA— While thousands gathered in Boston and Providence for a second wave of protests against what many Americans see as the country’s shift toward authoritarianism, residents of smaller communities like Fall River, Massachusetts, organized to make their voices heard. Fall River saw at least a hundred people gather along William Canning Boulevard, some dressed in inflatable costumes, with others wielding drums, whistles, cowbells, trumpets,

Cover photo: Molly Torres on the picket line For over a month, more than 800 Butler Hospital employees have been without a contract since...

we present Drag King Ricky Mortis, known to attendees of RKO Army’s performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show or last year’s Dark Lady block party.

The RI Chapter of Old Lesbians Organizing for Change also sponsored a voter registration and information table at The Providence Flea.

Shey Rivera Ríos is an artist who creates digital and physical altars that interrupt colonial memory and liberate queer Boricua futurity.

This year the annual Newport Pride Bike Parade has a special guest: the Newport Trolley!

The original organizers started it basically to really uplift space for women of color, trans folks of color, nonbinary folks of color...

South County Pride's fourth annual Pride parade is on Saturday, June 22 in Wakefield, RI.