The Black Butterfly Collective

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Downtown Mobile is showing up with Pride this June, with community events happening all month long through Alive With Pride. From drag brunches and cocktail classes to performances, panels, parties, and Pride Week celebrations, there are so many ways to celebrate, connect, and support LGBTQ+ visibility across our city.

🌈 June 7–14 — Pride Week at B-Bob's
A full week of karaoke, bingo, performances, community events, and special guests.

🌈 June 11 — Community Panel with The Black Butterfly Collective
“We All Should Know” panel discussion at Great Day Latte focused on storytelling and shared experiences.

🌈 June 13 — Pride Drag Brunch at POST
Brunch, mimosas, cocktails, drag, and unforgettable entertainment.

🌈 June 14 — Pride on the Patio at Gabriel's Downtown
Crawfish, performances, music, and community celebration benefiting AIDS Alabama South.

🌈 June 18 — Pride Cocktail Class at POST
Cocktail class with Dolly Partini featuring drinks, fun, and Pride vibes.

🌈 June 27 — Prism Creates with Prism United
An interactive evening celebrating local artists, creativity, and community with Central Midtown.

Plus, don’t miss Pride Artwalk + Parade on June 12 and explore 30+ affirming businesses participating in Alive With Pride all month long.

06/07/2026

We're riding high on all of the Pride energy happening across Mobile right now and truly feeling that things are Alive With Pride!

If there's one event you won't want to miss next week, it's the stage celebration at LODA Artwalk on June 12 in front of Flip Side Bar & Patio.

Here's what to expect:

The stage will be hosted and emceed by Darwin Singleton, a beloved community figure whose decades of storytelling, advocacy, and service have helped shape Mobile. Though transitioning into retirement, Darwin remains an active and valued voice in our community, and we're honored to have him lead this year's celebration.

🌈 5 PM – DJ Tay kicks off the evening, followed by community speakers and performers representing organizations including Coloring the Eastern Shore, Blue Umbrella, Rainbow Pride of Mobile, Pride CURiosity, Prism United, The Black Butterfly Collective, the Affirming Spiritual Communities Coalition, and NOLA Pride.

🌈 Throughout the evening – Enjoy performances from Corey Harvard, Shelita Buffet, Cody Copeland, Waylon Bailey & Community, Nikki, and UenvyPorsche.

🌈 7:30 PM – The Second Line Parade steps off through downtown and around Bienville Square.

🌈 8:00 PM – Drag Showcase hosted by Jawakatema Davenport featuring Chocolat DuBois, Pharrah Dynamics, Rachel Mervdúil, Moet Davinci, Columbia Taylor, Braxton Hicks, Sierra Elegantz, and Cherie Phoenix.

🌈 8:30 PM – The celebration continues with performances from the Xosmo Dance Team, remarks from Shey Thorn, and live music from Kristy Lee.

🌈 9:00 PM – Drag Showcase finale and a special appearance by Miss Gay Pride.

From the organizations, advocates, artists, and performers who keep Mobile Alive With Pride year-round, this celebration shines a spotlight on the people building community, creating visibility, and making a difference every day.

📍 In front of Flip Side Bar & Patio
📅 June 12
🕔 5 - 9:30 PM

Accessibility Note: ASL interpreters will be provided during the stage celebration for the deaf and hard of hearing.

06/02/2026

Rest in Love

Transgender woman Persia Amarra Conway, 33, was found dead near the Brays Bayou waterway in southwest Houston, Texas, on May 25, 2026. Authorities suspect her body was dumped in the area and are actively investigating the incident as a murder.

06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month, Mobile!

It’s officially June 1, and we’re kicking off a month of celebration and visibility with Alive With Pride!

Throughout June, more than 30 local businesses, organizations, artists, breweries, bars, and community spaces are coming together to create a citywide network of affirming spaces and Pride-filled events across Downtown Mobile.

From launch parties and block parties to Pride ArtWalk, the Second Line Parade, drag brunches, workshops, markets, performances, and community gatherings, there’s something happening all month long.

Look for Pride flags, window decals, and posters at participating locations so you know you’re welcome.

🌈 Swipe through for the full June calendar.
🌈 Support local businesses and organizations.
🌈 Show up for community.
🌈 Celebrate Pride your way.

Here’s to a month of joy, connection, and being proudly ourselves!

06/01/2026

🌈🦋 The Black Butterfly Collective is excited to be a nonprofit vendor at the Ms. Gulf Coast Pride on June 6, 2026!

If you’re attending, stop by our table and say hello. We’ll be sharing information about our work across the Deep South, connecting with community, and spreading a little Black trans joy along the way.

We love any opportunity to meet new people, build community, and remind our butterflies that they deserve spaces where they can be seen, celebrated, and supported.

Come find us, grab some resources, and let’s make some memories together.

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