LGBTQ+ Pride Histories & Futures

Community Center

Colorado's queer past gets a regional lens in this two-part lecture from the Colorado LGBTQ History Project at The Center on Colfax in Denver. Part 1 covers Pre-Columbian LGBTQ history across Mexico and the Rocky Mountain region, through the colonial period and into the post-Mexican-American War era. Part 2 picks up from 1860 to 2000, zeroing in on Denver and how the contemporary LGBTQ community took shape in Colorado's largest city. The lecture runs noon to 1 PM, followed by an education workshop from 1 to 2 PM, and educational resources will be made available.

Support Groups

The Center on Colfax runs this in-person, peer-led support group for adults who identify as transgender or gender diverse, in Denver. It's a safe, drop-in space with peer-run social support, real conversation and useful resources, and it's always free with no signup, so walk-ins are welcome. Third and fourth Saturdays, 12:30 to 2:00 PM. You must be 18 or older to attend.

Recovery

Narcotics Anonymous is a weekly recovery meeting hosted by The Phoenix at the Annex Building on Champa Street in Denver, with sessions every Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM and every Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. It's a welcoming space to share, listen and connect with others working on recovery from addiction. Walk in, take a seat, and you'll find people who've been where you are.

Community Center

The Schule of Drag is a two-weekend, 21+ intergenerational workshop at The Center on Colfax in Denver that covers storytelling, stage presence, movement, makeup and costume. It's built for people who've never tried drag, or only tried it once for Halloween. You'll finish with a Final Showcase where you take the stage in front of friends, family and community. Sign-up is $25 and the first session starts at 10am.

Free

Rainbow Family Storytime is a free morning at the Denver Public Library's Central Library, built for LGBTQ+ families with kids 0-8 and their caregivers. Expect a 30-minute storytime, playtime, and snacks and socializing in the Gates Meeting Room on the 5th floor, east side of the building. Parking meters are free on Sundays, so you can roll in without stressing about quarters.

Community Focused

PFLAG's Significant Other Support group is the in-person circle for people whose partner, spouse, co-parent or significant other is trans, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, or recently out. You'll share what's on your mind, ask the questions you've been holding, and learn from trained facilitators and others on the same path. Topics include communication, relationship dynamics, self-care and allyship. It's free, and you're welcome to come as you are at The Alliance Center in Denver.