The Pride season got off to a running start this past June, and is still in full swing. With continuing parades and unique events in cities nationwide, the LGBT community is keeping up with the summer heat. There are plenty of events still left on the calendar, so close your eyes, pick a spot on the map and pack those bags! Whether you end up in the Big Apple for Pride in the City or Oakland, Calif., for Bay Area Black in the Life, you're sure to add some spice to your summer schedule.

Continuing LGBT events in your area:

BLACK GAY PRIDE EVENTS

OAKLAND, CA

Bay Area Black in the Life
August 15-20, 2006 
Various Locations
The Bay Area "Black in the Life" Pride events are scheduled for August 15-20. More information will become available on the BBITL website.
Event Website: bbitl.net

ST. LOUIS, MO

St. Louis Black Pride
August 18-20, 2006 
Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Boulevard
Theme: "United in 2006!" Features Black Pride Institute workshops, poetry slams, film screenings, and a Jazz brunch.
Event Website: stlouisblackpride.org

ATLANTA, GA

In The Life Atlanta
August 30-September 4, 2006
Various Locations
"In the Life Atlanta (ITLA)" is the official coordinator of Atlanta's Annual Labor Day Black Gay Pride Celebration. Over 40,000 people attend. Features a candlelight vigil, the Black Pride marketplace, SpeakFire!: An Erotic Open Mic, workshops, a transgender wellness conference, the See Us in the Life Film Festival, the Living in our Pride Fashion Show and much more.
Event Website: inthelifeatl.com

DALLAS, TX

Dallas Southern Pride
September 28-October 2, 2006
This year's theme is "Dallas Southern Pride Paparazzi 06: IN FOCUS". A five-day event with over 10,000 participants, it will include great parties, fellowship, powerful workshops, and seminars that touch on social and political aspects of GLBT experiences.
Event Website: www.dallasblackpride.com

BALTIMORE, MD

Baltimore Black Gay Pride
October 6-8, 2006 
Various Locations
Features a Blackout Party, workshops and seminars, Sunday worship at Unity Fellowship Baltimore and a Fall Festival Block Party. More information will become available on the BBGP website.
Event Website: bmoreblackpride.org

NASHVILLE, TN

Nashville Black Pride
October 27-29, 2006 
Theme: "Changing Hearts & Minds." The Annual Nashville Black Pride weekend events include a reception, couples recognition, a spoken word & poetry showcase, workshops & forums; book signings, a benefit party, free and confidential HIV testing, live entertainment, and a black LGBT film fest.
Event Website: brothersunited.com

SPECIAL EVENTS

LOS ANGELES

2006 Black Men's Health Conference
August 12, 2006
USC Davidson Conference Center
Free to the general public. Register by July 15.
Event Website: inthemeantimemen.org

Serafemme Women's Music Festival
August 20, 2006
West Hollywood Park
647 N San Vicente Blvd
Hosted by Hanifah Walidah and featuring performances by D'lo, Miss Money, Ganess James, Skim, Ricoshade and many, many more. Free and open to the public.
Event Website: beoutandabout.com or myspace.com/beoutandabout