In the cozy surroundings of the park, under the trees and sunbeams, a Jazz Bar is hiding. Paviljonas is the place where culture, art and entertainment come together, with a wide variety of events just waiting for you to join. Seeking to celebrate the diversity of the entire LGBT* community, the Pride House will explore the different shades of Queer. It’s an experience you definitely don’t want to miss! Find it at Pylimo street 21B.
Come to Rainbow InfoPoint, where you will find maps and information about all the Baltic Pride 2016 festival events and have the chance to purchase marvelous festival merchandise to support LGBT* rights in Lithuania!
Intersex: medicine, sociology, psychology, advocacy (EN) –> June 13th 3.00 PM – 5.00 PM
What happens when a child is born and does not meet society‘s expectations of how girls or boys should look? Intersex individuals are estimated to make up almost 2% of the worldwide population. Caring about Intersex health and inclusion cannot be an afterthought anymore. The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights released an important issue paper on the situation of Intersex people in Europe; the United Nations Committee against torture has begun issuing strong recommendations to European countries about the topic. It is time to react. In this presentation, Kitty Anderson, from the Organisation Intersex International Europe (OII Europe), will explore what the intersex community faces: from human rights violations to surgical non-consensual gender assignment, and their short and long term consequences.
Official Rainbow InfoPoint and Pride House opening (LT/EN) –> June 13th 5.00 PM – 6.00 PM
Pride House is culture! Pride House is fun! Pride House is pride!
Come and join the opening of the Rainbow InfoPoint. For the entire week, Paviljonas will transform into a community space where most of the workshops will take place. In its cozy interior, you will be greeted with LGL‘s friendliness and have the opportunity to take part in the official opening of our Baltic Pride 2016 festival. Witness the post-soviet homophobic effects on modern Russian society – the photo exhibition “Five years of struggle” by Роман Мельник will be hosted in the Pride House for the entire week. Are a toast and a chat with us not motivation enough? Come and don’t miss out on special offers on our rainbow products during the event!
Staying safe, healthy and fabulous (LT) –> June 14th 3.30 PM – 5.30 PM
A great opportunity to expand your knowledge about HIV and other STDs in a fun and creative way! Increase your awareness and ability to stay safe, healthy and fabulous. Learn to evaluate risky behavior and consequences. Find out the most effective prevention methods with Asociacija Demetra!
All the shades of sexuality (EN) –> June 14th 5.45 PM – 7.45 PM
LGTQQIA+… “What do all those letters mean?” someone asked. Well, Baltic Pride also means awareness, so here it comes, all that you wanted to know, but did not know how to ask. Let’s take a journey into the world of the different shades of gender identity, biological sex, gender expressions and sexual orientations!
Beyond gender binarism: between “he” and “she” (LT/EN) –> June 15th 1.00 PM – 3.00 PM
Living in a gender-normative society and stepping outside of perceptions of male or female can be a hard and alienating experience. Language is a powerful tool and can be as hurtful as actions: that’s why gender neutral pronouns are an important topic. Come and learn to use language that’s inclusive for all!
Bisex speed-dating (LT) –> June 15th 9.00 PM – 11.00 PM
“Bisexuality immediately doubles your chances for a date on Saturday night” [Woody Allen]. In anticipation of a busy Saturday night, join us on Wednesday for the series of speedy “dates” hosted by LGL’s volunteers. We invite you to make new friendships and create a sense of community between bisexual people and allies. Hear testimonies of our bisexual friends while enjoying each other’s company.
Building bridges, not walls: how to be a good ally (EN) –>June 16th 2.00 PM – 4.30 PM
If there is one event to take all your family and friends to – this is it! Bring them along and spend an afternoon discussing and learning how to become a better LGBT* ally. A funny, smart and lovely host – Ashley Fowler (from the Human Rights Campaign) is here to share with you all her great tips and ideas.
Joy of sport for all (EN) –> June 17th 4.00 PM – 5.30 PM
How much do you know about the Gay Games that are taking place in Paris in 2018? When is Lithuania finally taking part? We invite you to discuss Queer visibility in sports. As many as 78% of the LGBTQI athletes perceive the sports community as unsafe or unfriendly. Is it really so? Afterwards, you are also welcome to join the LBTQ women’s team Gender Wrongs in a friendly 3×3 basketball tournament taking place between 6 and 9 PM. It is open to all Baltic Pride supporters, so register now for the tournament here: https://goo.gl/mWuHUu.
TOUCH (EN) –> June 17th 7.00 PM – 9.30 PM
In a metropolitan world based on time, space and individuality, where people are drifting apart from each other, touch is the most important tool to get to know each other. Body contact is the best evidence proving that we exist. Participants will have the chance to experience the beauty of art matching different topics – from LGBT* refugees to sex work.
#BP16 closing brunch (LT/EN) –> June 19th 12.00 PM
Goodbyes are always difficult, but what better way to cheer up the end of our Baltic Pride 2016 if not with a tasty brunch in the park? Paviljonas Jazz Bar will be glad to take care of your taste buds, while LGL will bring the good vibes: get ready and take to Pylimo 21B all the memories you will have collected during the Pride week!
Pride House event on FaceBook.
