If you're looking to make weekend plans, there are plenty of LGBT events in the Tampa Bay area.
Friday, June 14
Metro Wellness and Community Centers, will hold the reception for its Community Pride Art Show at its St. Pete Metro Center, 3251 3rd Ave. N., 6 — 9 p.m. LGBT artists from the Tampa Bay area will display their artwork, ranging from paintings to sculpture and photography, throughout June.
Sawmill Resort, Dade City, kicks off its Adult Film Weekend on Friday, June 14. It runs through Sunday, June 16. Enjoy pool parties, porn stars, adult giveaways, dancing and more.
Saturday, June 15
Metropolitan Community Church of Tampa, 408 E. Cayuga Ave., presents “Starry, Starry Night,” its annual drag show benefit, from 7:30 — 9:30 p.m. Scheduled to perform are Felicity Lane, Stephanie Shippae, Esme Russell, Twila Starr, Macaviti and Melanie Minyon. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Price includes hors d’oeuvres and one beverage.
If you’re on the other side of the bridge earlier that day, from 12 — 4 p.m., Gay St. Pete House, 4505 5th Ave. N., is throwing its P3! Pride Pool Party. Enjoy a poolside party, relax in the hot tub or sauna, and work on your tan. Food and beverages included and DJ Bill Kody will provide the music. Suggested $20 donation benefits St Pete Pride.
The Honey Pot, 1507 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, hosts Boats N’ Hoes, a semi-nude nautical adventure. Doors open at 10 p.m. with complimentary admission and $1 drinks until 11 p.m. Cost is $5 after 11 p.m. $4 glasses of any wine all night.
G Bar, 1401 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, encourages you to leave your underwear on the dance floor at its Going Commando event. There will be a $100 cash prize for the hottest commando package. That night G Bar is also celebrating the movie release of “The Bling Ring.” Win soundtracks, movie passes and more. Drinks are just $1 from 9 p.m. — 11 p.m. DJ Bruce Devery will be spinning in the main room and VJ Charles Machado will be in the video lounge.
Liquid Tampa, 1502 E. 7th Ave. N., Tampa, presents One Night in Bangcock, 9 p.m. — 3 a.m., headlined by special guest Manila Luzon from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season three. Tickets are $5 for general admission or $10 for a VIP private meet and greet with Luzon. Purchase tickets online here.
Sunday, June 16
Georgie’s Alibi, 3100 3rd Ave. N., kicks off Stud Sunday, its new weekly leather/Levi night, 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.
If leather isn’t your thing, head over to The Broken Tusk, 4685 28th St. N., for Bitchy Bingo. Hosted by the snarky Meagan Trowers, bingo will be followed up by music from DJ Pearl. Cost is $13 to play all six games. Prizes include bar tabs, duckies and condoms. Bingo starts at 7 p.m.
Monday, June 17
Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project celebrates its 11th anniversary with “Prelude to Pride: Blown By the Wind,” a night of alternative theatre, at American Stage Theatre, 163 3rd St. N., St. Petersburg. This original adaptation by T. Scott Wooten is a hilarious and naughty take of the time-honored classic “Gone with the Wind.” Tickets are “pay-what-you-can.” Suggested donation is $10 to $20. Cash bar will be available. Doors open at 7 p.m.; curtain time is 7:30 p.m. A second performance will take place Monday, June 24. All proceeds will benefit the People with AIDS programs at Metropolitan Charities of Pinellas.