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The (Bi)weekly Kiki | May 18
Meriden Pride Community Center
Calling all queer folk!
Meriden Pride is bursting with events this summer! Whether you're looking to connect over crafts, celebrate Memorial Day, or just have some fun with friends, there’s something for everyone this month and beyond.
This month’s queer potluck for UU Meriden and Meriden Pride folks will be held Friday, May 23 from 6-8 p.m. at a private house in Meriden. Please RSVP to Emily at 415-374-9556 to get the address, share what food or drink you will bring, and if you can help with setup, during the party, or cleanup. All family of queer folk are welcome, including kids! Feel free to bring swimming stuff for the saltwater pool. Two wonderful golden retrievers will likely join us in the pool.
-The Meriden Pride Team
May Events 🇺🇸
Tue. 5/20, Drinking Liberally with NAACP, Midstate/Meriden. 7:00 p.m. @ Dawg House Bar & Grill
Wed. 5/21, Gayme Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Dawg House Bar & Grill
Mon. 5/26, Memorial Day Parade. 9 a.m. line up/10 a.m. step off @ Curtis St. in Meriden
Wed. 5/28, Craft Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Public Library
Observances
(19) National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
(22) Harvey Milk Day
(24) Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness Day
June Events 🏳️🌈
Mon. 6/2, Flag Raising. Time TBD @ Augusta Curtis Cultural Center
Sat. 6/7. Middletown PrideFEST. Noon-10 p.m. @ Downtown Middletown
Wed. 6/11. Queer Pleasure (18+ only). 6-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride. Register now
6/18 Gayme Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Pride
Sat. 6/21, TRANSformation Event. 3-7 p.m. @ Meriden Pride
6/25, Craft Night. 5-8 p.m. @ Meriden Public Library
Sat. 6/28, Pride in the Library. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Observances
PRIDE MONTH!
(1) LGBTQ+ Families Day
(12) Pulse Remembrance Day
(19) Juneteenth
(26) Marriage Equality
(27) HIV Testing Day
(28) Stonewall Day
(30) Queer Day of Faith
Advocacy Announcement ✊
The City of Meriden is considering a proposal to declare June as Pride month permanently and to fly the Pride flag in June.
What you can do: Attend the upcoming City Council Meeting on May 19, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall or online and support us as we take a stand.
About the Community Center 🌈
The Meriden Pride Community Center offers a wide range of free resources and support services to empower and assist the community, including:
Sexual health supplies such as male and female condoms, dental dams, and lubrication
Free at-home COVID-19 test kits, Narcan overdose prevention kits, and blood glucose meters for health monitoring
Assistance with applications for heating and renters’ reimbursement programs
Personalized help connecting to broader city and state services
Borrowing books from our LGBTQ+ library
Complimentary internet and printing access
Committed to holistic support, the center strives to address immediate and long-term needs through its inclusive, accessible offerings.
Community Center Hours
Saturdays, 12-3 p.m.
Sundays, 1-4 p.m.
Donate to the Center 💝
Every donation fuels our mission to uplift the Greater Meriden LGBTQ+ community through free, accessible programming that celebrates identity, fosters belonging, and sparks joy. From inclusive workshops and peer support networks to vibrant Pride events and educational resources, we create safe spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals can thrive. Led entirely by volunteers, our work is powered by your generosity—ensuring queer voices are heard, stories are celebrated, and no one faces barriers to connection. Together, we’re building a world where everyone can live authentically, proudly, and without compromise.