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June 2026 Pride UnHappy Hour

  • Poe Museum’s Enchanted Garden 1914 East Main Street Richmond, VA, 23223 United States (map)

Join us for a special Pride UnHappy Hour on Thursday, June 25th.

CALLING ALL DOLLS, DIVAS, GAYS AND THEYS…

Celebrate Pride Month at The Poe Museum with our annual Pride UnHappy Hour, presented by The Veil Brewing Co:

Dance to live music by Flora & The Fauna and Pleco! Show love for our amazing drag performers, Melanin Monroe and Jocito (don’t forget to bring cash)! Enjoy traditional or plant-based southern cuisine from 1115 Mobile Kitchen, beer from The Veil Brewing Co., plus a curated assortment of wines or N/A options!

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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION:

PARKING
The Poe Museum has a small gravel lot that fills up quickly. Free overflow parking is available at the Holocaust Museum’s parking lot, located one block away from the Poe Museum, accessible by 21st or Dock St.

FOOD & DRINK
Beer, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments will be for sale at a cash bar. While we accept cash or card, we may not be accept to Apple Pay. If you plan on purchasing alcohol during the event, please bring a valid form of identification. To comply with our ABC license, we will check the IDs of ANYONE who plans to purchase alcohol – no exceptions. 1115 Mobile Kitchen will be for sale in the Poe Museum parking lot during the event. No outside food or drinks are permitted. No food or drinks are permitted inside the museum buildings.

WEATHER
This event is outdoors, rain or shine.

ACCESSIBILITY
The Poe Museum is dedicated to creating an accessible space for all. The Poe Museum can provide wheelchair ramps upon request. Seating is limited, however The Poe Museum can provide additional seating upon request. The Poe Museum’s courtyard is laid with cobblestone, which may be difficult to navigate for individuals with wheelchairs or other mobility devices. For more information on accessibility at the Poe Museum, please visit poemuseum.org/visit-us.

CODE OF CONDUCT
To ensure a positive experience for all visitors, we ask guests to abide by our Poe Museum Code of Conduct:
1. Respect the Space
Please do not touch any exhibit displays unless otherwise indicated.
Keep your voices low while indoors.
Leave food and drink in the Gift Shop, or the Enchanted Garden.
Keep to the garden paths to avoid trampling plants and flowers.
2. Respect Others
Be courteous to other guests who are here to enjoy the event.
Show respect to Poe Museum staff and volunteers, who work to provide a positive experience for all visitors, by following their instructions.
Please supervise children.
Guests who do not comply with the Poe Museum Code of Conduct may be asked to leave.

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For additional information or other inquiries please contact nicole@poemuseum.org.

$8 – $18$8 for museum members, $18 for non-members.

Earlier Event: June 25
First Anniversary Black Out Party
Later Event: June 25
Sunset Yoga at VMFA