Reopened this February, ManRay serves the area’s alt-LGBTQ crowd, a desperately needed addition to Greater Boston’s mainstream bar and nightclub scene. With multiple rooms and a big dance floor, there is plenty of space to operate during the venue’s weekly LGBTQ dance night, Campus. 

On June 8, ManRay will be celebrating the opening of Pride Weekend with its brand new Mistress of Ceremonies for Thursday night: Mizery McRae, one of Boston’s favorite local queens. 

Widely considered the most bear-friendly bar in Boston, the Alley hosts reoccurring events every week, including bi-monthly Friday Fuzz with DJ Taffy and Brent Covington, Underbear, and Bearaoke.

The Alley’s Pride Week calendar this year includes a special pre-Pride dance party on Friday, June 9 with DJs Taffy and Brent Covington; and on Saturday, they’re opening at noon with DJs and dancing all day long.

Jacque’s Cabaret is the drag capital of Boston. Tucked away in stately Bay Village, Jacque’s has reoccurring themes during the week, like a Sing for Your Supper karaoke buffet and Drag on Broadway. Now open at 1 p.m. on weekdays and noon on weekends, it hosts drag shows with Boston queens every Friday and Saturday night.

Around for more than 30 years, Club Café is one of the oldest gay bars in Boston, but you wouldn’t be able to tell from the throngs of Gen Z-ers and millennials who wrap around Columbus Avenue on Friday and Saturday nights to get inside (pro tip: buy a yearly VIP pass to skip the line.) Club Café — or “CC” as it’s known among the local 20- and 30-somethings — has themed events every night of the week, from drag bingo to trivia to dance parties.

As per usual, Club Café has a full calendar for Pride Month, including a special Disco Teca with RuPaul’s Alyssa Hunter (June 8), Pride Anthem Friday (June 9) and Pride Saturday. The festivities on Saturday start at 2 p.m.

Conveniently located less than half a mile from Club Café, Trophy Room is packed on Friday and Saturday nights with the pre-club crowd. Formerly an old-school video bar — Trophy Room also used to host weekly drag brunches — the space is still a gay favorite.

Trophy Room is always involved with the annual Chandler Street Pride Block Party (June 10), which takes place right outside.

There are few better ways to cap off a Sunday Funday than with some house-made Italian favorites from Anchovies. In this gay-friendly establishment, the portions are big and the drinks are stiff.

Open since 2014, Cathedral Station is operated by some members of the legendary Fritz, a now-defunct South End watering hole. Local LGBTQ sports leagues often host socials in the space, where players sip cosmos on the patio and play pool with the Sox game on in the background. Cathy’s is open until 2 a.m. seven days per week.

With its spacious bar and numerous high-tops, Harp and Bard has become a destination for Dorchester gays who want to enjoy a colorful selection of cocktails or chow down on comfort food favorites like turkey tips and meatloaf. Harp and Bard is buzzing every Sunday night, with the party-going masses spilling over from Dbar tea dance for some fries and a nightcap.

Blend has become a go-to spot for Dorchester gays looking to dance the night away, or catch up with friends in their roomy bar area or outdoor patio. There are theme parties every month, including favorites such as wig night and leggings night, as well as Sunday tea and regular drag brunches. 

Blend is hosting a number of events for Pride, notably its “GAYHEM” dance party on Saturday and pop star drag brunch on Sunday. (There will be Jessie Ware!)