The 10th of its kind, ShanghaiPRIDE 2018 officially starts tomorrow with the Pride10 Anniversary Gallery Opening. ShanghaiPRIDE is an annual inclusive festival for the LGBTQ community with lot of events from trivia to pink brunches. There's a lot going on these next 10 days, from June 8-18, it can all be a little hard to keep track of, so we have a neat little list of highlights for you.

*** A showcase of ShanghaiPRIDE through the years in celebration of it's 10th anniversary. Photos documenting how LGBTQ culture has evolved over the last decade in Shanghai. Will be on display for 3 weeks, free entry. Rainbow Family is an event dedicated to same-sex parents raising children conceived by assisted reproductive technologies. will run from 10am to 2pm. free entry but registration required. A big kick off party at The Pearl and under the theme mid '00s: BLING. 100rmb to get in and that comes with a beer. Goes from 9pm to late. The third of Women Up! X CADVS series, an event that aims to raise awareness of the issue of sexual harassment runs from 1-4pm. Free entry, but registration required. ShanghaiPRIDE celebrates the 10th anniversary for PLAG where 10 personal stories will be shared from activists creating change and 10 industry reps will be looking to the future from 10am-6pm. Free entry, but registration required. Pride Run is a ShanghaiPRIDE staple. Runners will start from six different locations around Shanghai and arrive at Andaz for the Pink Brunch, run from 9am-12pm. Costs 180rmb, as a suggested minimum donation; proceeds will support Team China attending Gay Games 2018 in Paris. Registration to run is still open. ShanghaiPRIDE Film Festival (ShPFF) returns June 10 to June 17. This year, there will be more than 50 films from 22 countries and regions on screen over 8 days. Free entry, but registration required. Full schedule and list of films on ShanghaiPRIDE's website. ShanghaiPRIDE is taking a moment to discuss the intersectionality of queerness; saying 'as the queer community gains visibility in society, it's important to consider other marginalized identities.' They're asking how can members of the community can be better allies to one another. The discussion will start at 4pm, free entry, but need to register in advance. Lucca is hosting the 2018 ShanghaiPRIDE Trivia Night. Teams of 5 (or less) friends or strangers to get quizzed on LGBTQ culture and general knowledge, starts at 8pm but free food with a drink before the games begin. Free entry. ShanghaiPRIDE presents the 'Out & Equal Roundtable' the first of its kind, it'll be a one-day gathering of LGBTQ and Ally leaders from Chinese and Multinational orgs. Participants will attend main sessions and then meet in smaller groups for interactive discussion. In both English and Mandarin, from 10am-7pm, free entry but RSVP necessary. This year's 'Ladies Party' will be at HILO. Free entry, ladies only (men in drag are most welcome) doors open to everyone after midnight, party starts at 9pm. The venue for this event has changed, location TBA. Rainbow BBQ that will conclude Pride10 in the same place Pride1 ended, Cotton's from 1 to 5pm. You can pick from a grill set, steak, sausage, lamb, shrimp, and grilled vegetables for 198rmb, or the 'light set' for 148rmb that comes with 1 meat and two side orders. Early bird deal includes a beer or sangria. *

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Get the full schedule and access to all registration on ShanghaiPRIDE's official website. Have a pleasant Pride!