NESCAC PRIDE 2026: Out and Proudly

Whether you’ve joined a NESCAC Pride Out & Proudly event before or this is your first time, we can’t wait to celebrate with you! These gatherings are all about community, connection, and amplifying the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility. Happening across the country, each event is a chance to come together, make meaningful connections, and show your pride—so bring your energy, bring a friend, and let’s celebrate! 

Signature Gatherings in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington DC
Nominal registration fee includes a drink ticket and light fare. Details for each city below.

Boston
Dani’s Queer Bar
909 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115
6:30-8:30 p.m.

New York City
Balcon Salon
674 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
6:30-8:30 p.m.
 

Philadelphia
Dock Street Brewery - South
2118 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19146
6:30-8:30 p.m.

San Francisco
Standard Deviant Brewery 
280 14th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
6:30-8:30 p.m. PT

Washington DC
Spark Social
2009 14th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009
6:30-8:30 p.m.

Volunteer-Led Meet-ups in Cincinnati, Portland, ME, and Baltimore
New this year, we're offering meet-ups in select cities because we know our LGBTQ+ NESCAC community stretches far and wide! Join for a cash bar and to make new connections. Details for each city below. 

Cincinnati
Bar 901
901 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Grant Hogan, Connecticut College ‘07

Portland, ME
Hardshore Distilling
53 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04101
6:30-8:30 p.m.

Baltimore
Ash-Bar
Hotel Ulysses
2 E Read St #6, Baltimore, MD 21202
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Ted Svehlik, Connecticut College ‘97