Join us for a weekend celebration as we close our groundbreaking "Gateway to Pride" exhibit.
Featured activities will include a daytime DJ dance party on the Edward and Margaret Imo Family Plaza, Shakespeare readings in the exhibit, and a singalong send-off procession around the exhibit and Museum. Plus, on Sunday afternoon, you won’t want to miss a special keynote presentation by curators Sharon Smith and Ian Darnell as they share how the Missouri Historical Society will continue to uplift and preserve queer history in the future. Come and be part of the conversation, connect with fellow community members, and take a final look at this thought-provoking exhibit before it closes its doors.
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JULY 5
1–4pm | Skate Party with DJ Kimmy Nu
DJ Kimmy Nu will spin for a skate party on the Imo Family Plaza! This feel-good skate party will be the perfect vibe for friends, fun, and unforgettable memories. All levels welcome—just bring your groove! Free skates will be provided to borrow, and you can also dance without skates.
1–4pm | Make-and-Take Crafts
Get creative and make paper spinners and pride flags!
1–4pm | Shakespeare Readings in the Exhibit
Join St. Louis Shakespeare Festival inside the Gateway to Pride exhibit for theatrical readings of selected Shakespeare sonnets and passages.
SUNDAY, JULY 6
1–4pm | Make-and-Take Crafts
Get creative and make paper spinners and pride flags!
1–4pm | Shakespeare Readings in the Exhibit
Join St. Louis Shakespeare Festival inside the Gateway to Pride exhibit for theatrical readings of selected Shakespeare sonnets and passages.
2pm | Closing Keynote: The Legacy of LGBTQIA+ History at MHS
Hear MHS curators Ian Darnell and Sharon Smith and St. Louis LGBT History Project founder Steven Brawley share their stories about bringing Gateway to Pride to life, the lessons we all can take away from this groundbreaking endeavor, and how the Missouri Historical Society will continue to preserve and uplift St. Louis’s queer history in the years ahead.
3–5pm | Sing-Along Send-Off
CHARIS Chorus and Gateway Men’s Chorus present a concert of high-energy music made for singing along! At closing time, visitors are invited to march through the beloved exhibit as a group one last time to sing their final goodbyes in second line style.
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