Evolve Tampa Bay

New Orleans Red Dress Run
2025-08-09 19:00 - 2025-08-11 23:00 (America/New_York) | AC Hotel New Orleans French Quarter, 221 Carondelet St, New Orleans, 70130, United States
Evolve’s Red Dress Run Boyz Trip New Orleans Edition!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend in the Big Easy! Join us Friday, August 9th to Sunday, August 11th as we hit the streets of NOLA for the Red Dress Run! a weekend full of fun, community, and unforgettable moments.
Host Hotel: AC Hotel New Orleans French Quarter
Room rates start at $452 for the weekend
Accommodations at the AC Hotel are not guaranteed rooms are reserved individually and subject to availability.
Spots will go fast, so don’t wait, secure your room today! If the AC Hotel sells out, alternative lodging may be required.

Ujima Black SGL Men’s Wellness Summit
2025-08-30 11:00 - 16:00 | 2130 W Main St, 2130 W Main St, Tampa, 33607, United States
Join us for an unforgettable day of empowerment, connection, and action at the Black SGL Men’s Wellness Summit. Participants will experience dynamic conversations around leadership, advocacy, health, and relationships — all in a space created by and for Black same-gender loving men. Come ready to network, build, and walk away with tangible tools to elevate your personal and professional journey. Enjoy free headshots, resume support, health screenings, voter registration, lunch, and giveaways.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
More details and registration available on Eventbrite.

Black Prides a United
2025-10-09 19:00 - 2025-10-12 23:00 | Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
TAMPA, WE OUTSIDE IN MIAMI!
The Bay is taking over at the Unity Block Party & Festival Saturday, October 11th at Black Pride
United- Miami won’t know what hit it!
Catch the heat with DJ Nightwing, Amari Lavish, Ceazia Giovanni Kreshae, & Kamarion Lavish shutting the stage DOWN!
Special Offer: Get 10% OFF tickets & passes when you use code EVOLVE25 at checkout
Tickets on sale NOW at Southfloridablackpride.com

Wrap Stars: Condom Packing Party
2025-11-14 20:00 - 23:00 | 2130 W Main St, 2130 W Main St, Tampa, 33607, United States
Join us and the Central Florida Ballroom Collective as we honor National Transgender Day of Remembrance at our 3rd & final Condom Packing Party of the year!
We’re coming together to celebrate life, uplift the trans community, and support public health. 💪🏾✨ Bring your friends, bring your energy, and let’s make this our biggest one yet!
🎶 DJ vibes • Food • Trivia • Community Love
👉🏾 Register FREE on Eventbrite: bit.ly/brwwrapstars
#TransDayOfRemembrance #WrapStars #EvolveTampaBay #CommunityLove

TAMPA’S LARGEST BLACK LGBTQ+ NYE PARTY
2025-12-31 21:00 | 1920 E 7th Ave, 1920 E 7th Ave, Tampa, 33605, United States
WHAT YALL DOING FOR NYE!?
The girls said pull up — and we’re listening. 💅🏾🥂
Her Way, an all-girl nonprofit doing BIG things for Black women who love women, has officially invited Evolve and the boys, gays and they’re of Tampa Bay to join them for Tampa’s LARGEST LGBTQ+ New Year’s Eve party—Period. 💖✨
EVENT DETAILS
🍸 Dress Code: Cute, Classy, Cocktail — come serve a look
🎤 Hosted by: Studs Don’t Cheat

GOLDEN HOUR SOCIAL
2026-01-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Le Méridien Tampa, The Courthouse, 601 N Florida Ave, Tampa, 33602, United States
A networking cocktail experience rooted in connection, culture, and community.
Join us as we gather during golden hour for intentional conversation, curated vibes, and meaningful connections — all set in one of Tampa’s most beautiful spaces.
📍 Le Méridien Tampa
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🍸 Cocktails | 🤝 Networking | ✨ Community
This is more than happy hour — it’s a moment to toast to the year ahead with good people and great energy.

TAPESTRY: Exclusive Documentary Screening
2026-03-13 20:00 | 4907 N Florida Ave, 4907 N Florida Ave, Tampa, 33603, United States
🎬 TAPESTRY — A Community Screening
Evolve is proud to host a special screening of TAPESTRY, the powerful new documentary from Ujima Men’s Collective — a love letter from elder Black same-gender-loving men to the next generation.
Through intimate and honest reflection, seasoned Black SGL men share stories of survival, softness, identity, and the wisdom forged through silence, stigma, and struggle — so the next generation can stand taller.
🗓 Friday, March 13
⏰ 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Before and After Sound Lab

Pride in Paradise
2026-03-29 16:00 - 20:00 | Casa V. M. Ybor, 3215 N 12th St T, Tampa, 33605, United States
Get ready for a Day Party like no other! Get ready for Drinks, Music, Pool, and a Pride!
Event Details
Get ready for Pride in Paradise!
Tickets on Eventbrite & At The Door
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-in-paradise-day-party-tickets-1982909362281?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=7d177c7bcd395330e5ee79d1daa439cc458877ad8cb727836218c9d493321d5238a4c8fcd3efeb18d180c4968957cb9e32e7207d7303604571c6220d650747d6330b8924afc1897e95c554e7
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Dine & Thrive Brunch
2026-06-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Union New American, 1111 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, 33607, United States
Thriving starts with pride in our health, our peace, and ourselves. ✊🏾🖤 Join us for an intimate brunch and real conversation centered around wellness, self-care, and Black queer joy.
📍 Union New American
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
⏰ 12PM–2PM
Exclusively for Black SGL men. ✨
Please RSVP with intention. If you are unable to make it for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible.

Black On The Beach
2026-06-07 11:00 | Archibald Memorial Beach Park, 15100 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, 33708, United States
Sun, sand, and community all in one place ☀️🏖️✨
Evolve Tampa Bay x Tampa Bay Black Lesbians present: Black on the Beach
June 7th 🌊
Pull up for a day of connection, joy, and unapologetic Black queer energy 💛
Bring your people—or come find them.
Enjoy food, drinks, music and more!

Our Futures Are Not Up For Debate Town Hall
2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | The Bricks, 1327 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL, 33605, United States
IT’S ABOUT TIME WE HAD A CONVERSATION!
The policies being passed today are impacting
LGBTQ+ people right now-not someday, not eventually. From DEl to healthcare, education, voting rights, and beyond, our community deserves a space to unpack what’s happening and discuss how we move forward together.
Join us for an intentional community conversation led by our friends at @justice_over_everything, about policy, power, protection, and action.
Voter registration and other resources will be available during the event, thanks to our partners;
@magnifiedvoices !

Southern Drip
2026-08-23 16:00 - 20:00 | Casa V. M. Ybor, 3215 N 12th St T, Tampa, 33605, United States
Get ready to make a splash for a purpose at the Southern Drip Day Party — a high-energy community celebration recognizing Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the importance of HIV education, prevention, testing, and breaking stigma across the South. Hosted by Evolve Tampa Bay, the Hillsborough County Planning Committee, and the Central Florida Ballroom Collective, this event brings culture, community, and wellness together in one unforgettable experience.
Join us on Sunday, August 23rd from 4PM-8PM at Casa V.M. Ybor for an afternoon filled with good vibes, connection, and celebration. Guests can enjoy the pool, live DJ, dancers, performances, free food, giveaways, and more in a welcoming space open to everyone ages 21+.
In honor of Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, individuals can receive FREE ENTRY by getting tested for HIV at any Metro Healthy Communities clinic in the Tampa Bay area between July 20 – August 23. Free entry testing wil…
