PRIDE PLACE at Samsung 837
| 07/09/18
PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837
View all of the images from Pride Media's inaugural PRIDE PLACE event.
PRIDE PLACE, a five-day experiential pop-up, brought the LGBTQ community together during New York City Pride for a week of empowering panels, VIP screenings, comedy and music events, and more. Hosted at Samsung837 in the Meatpacking district, PRIDE PLACE also featured unique instagrammable video and photo experiences by our partners, allies of the LGBTQ+ community, including H&M, Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS, Greater Fort Lauderdale, Rituals, Truly Spiked & Sparkling, and Ketel One Family-Made Vodka.
PRIDE PLACE welcomed celebrities and notables including Lea DeLaria (Orange is the New Black), Cynthia Nixon (New York Gubernatorial Candidate), DeRay McKesson (LGBTQ Activist), Mark Ronson (DJ and Producer), King Princess (Musician), Jason Rodriguez and Jeremy McClain (POSE), Twiggy Pucci Garcon (Vogue/Ballroom Icon), Stephen Guarino (I'm Dying Up Here), Monique Heart (RuPaul's Dragrace Season 9), Emil Wilbekin (Native Son) and Cole Escola (Difficult People).
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 1: Greater Fort Lauderdale at PRIDE PLACE
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau invited guests to escape the city with a fun beach-inspired Super Slow-Mo Video Booth and the #GreaterTogether Community Art Canvas at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 1: H&M at PRIDE PLACE
OUT and H&M hosted an interactive, immersive experience celebrating H&M's campaign with OUT featuring Gus Kenworthy, Aja, Kim Petras, Gabrielle Richardson and Shaun Ross! Guests were invited into Samsung's Super lowlight Video Booth to watch the videos from the campaign and record their own What Pride Means to Me Video at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 1: Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS at PRIDE PLACE
Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS invited guests to raise awareness for National Testing Day by posing in front of the Interactive Photo Wall at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837. With the press of a button, the wall lights up with empowering messages. RuPaul's Dragrace Season 9 Star Monique Heart was also on hand to pose with guests, inviting them to share these empowering messages on social media.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 1: Rituals at PRIDE PLACE
Rituals and OUT presented the #SlowdownSanctuary, offering guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing multi-sensory VR experience while they experienced a calming hand massage using Rituals products at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 1: Empower Hour: OUT in Tech presented by OUT at PRIDE PLACE
For the first of the morning Empower Hour sessions, Jon Chan from OUT in Tech discussed the important of queer representation in the technology industry at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 1: LGBTQ Youth Panel presented by The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
Day 1 of PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837 also featured an enriching LGBTQ Youth Panel where representatives from GLSEN, The Trevor Project and The Gay Center discussed the future and importance of investing in LGBTQ youth.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 1: PRIDE PLACE VIP Kick-Off Party
R. Kurt Osenlund (Managing Editor, OUT) with Sarah Sparkles (left) and Shoshana Fisher (right) at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 1: PRIDE PLACE VIP Kick-Off Party
Jason Rodriguez (Actor, POSE) at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 1: PRIDE PLACE VIP Kick-Off Party
Ketel One Family-Made Vodka served specialty cocktails at the VIP Kick-Off Party for PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 1: PRIDE PLACE VIP Kick-Off Party
Jeremy McClain (Actor, POSE) at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 1: PRIDE PLACE VIP Kick-Off Party
Robbyn Kistler (Media and HIV/AIDS Partnerships Consultant, Greater Than Aids) and Torrian L. Baskerville (Brand Ambassador, Greater Than Aids) at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 1: PRIDE PLACE VIP Kick-Off Party
Guests at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 1: PRIDE PLACE VIP Kick-Off Party
Ronen Jehezkel (Founder, Parke & Ronen) at the VIP Kick-Off Party for PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 1: PRIDE PLACE VIP Kick-Off Party
The perfect summer drink by Ketel One Family-Made Vodka at the VIP Kick-Off Party for PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 1: PRIDE PLACE VIP Kick-Off Party
Marcus Stewart and guest at the VIP Kick-Off Party for PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 1: PRIDE PLACE VIP Kick-Off Party
Truly Spiked & Sparkling served refreshing cocktails at the VIP Kick-Off Party for PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 1: PRIDE PLACE VIP Kick-Off Party
Guests at the VIP Kick-Off Party for PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 1: PRIDE PLACE VIP Kick-Off Party
Jeremy McClain and Jason Rodriguez at the Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS National Testing Day Interactive Photo Wall at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 2: Greater Fort Lauderdale at PRIDE PLACE
Richard Gray (Vice President, LGBT+, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau) at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 2: Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS at PRIDE PLACE
Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS Pride Week Essentials Gift Bags at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 2: Rituals at PRIDE PLACE
Guests pause in the #SlowdownSanctuary for a unique VR and hand massage experience by Rituals at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 2: Empower Hour: The Power of Self-Care Panel presented by Walgreens, Greater Than AIDS and The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
Walgreens, Greater Than AIDS and The Advocate presented a special empower hour on the importance of self-care moderated by David Artavia (Editor, The Advocate).
Panelists included Torrian L. Baskerville (Brand Ambassador, Greater Than Aids), DaShawn Usher (LGBTQ Activist and Founder, MOBI) Danielle Cooper, (Lifestyle Influencer) and JD Samson (Musician, Songwriter and Producer).
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 2: A Conversation with Cynthia Nixon presented by The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
Lucas Grindley (Editor-in-Chief, The Advocate) sat down with actress and Cynthia Nixon (New York Gubernatorial Candidate) to discuss the state of LGBTQ politics in New York and her run for office at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 2: A Conversation with Cynthia Nixon presented by The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
Lucas Grindley (Editor-in-Chief, The Advocate) sat down with actress and Cynthia Nixon (New York Gubernatorial Candidate) to discuss the state of LGBTQ politics in New York and her run for office at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 2: Unapologetic Me Screening presented by CHILL and Native Son at PRIDE PLACE
Dimitri Moise (Editor, CHILL) introduces the VIP Screening of Unapologetic Me, a unique 'screendance'.
The screening was followed by a special panel featuring film's creators and producers Justin Dominic (Director, Choreographer, Actor, Unapologetic Me), DeRay McKesson (LGBTQ Activist and Producer, Unapologetic Me) and Daniel P. Calderon (Producer, Unapologetic Me), moderated by Emil Wilbekin (Founder, Native Son).
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 2: Unapologetic Me Screening presented by CHILL and Native Son at PRIDE PLACE
Daniel P. Calderon and Justin Dominic introduce Unapologetic Me to the audience at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 2: Unapologetic Me Screening presented by CHILL and Native Son at PRIDE PLACE
A glimpse of Unapologetic Me at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 2: Unapologetic Me Screening presented by CHILL and Native Son at PRIDE PLACE
The crowd watches Unapologetic Me at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 2: Unapologetic Me Screening presented by CHILL and Native Son at PRIDE PLACE
A packed house enjoys a VIP screening of Unapologetic Me at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit : Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 2: Unapologetic Me Screening presented by CHILL and Native Son at PRIDE PLACE
Emil Wilbekin moderates a panel with the creator/director and producers of Unapologetic Me including, Justin Dominic, Daniel P. Calderon, and DeRay McKesson at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 2: Unapologetic Me Screening presented by CHILL and Native Son at PRIDE PLACE
Guests at the Unapologetic Me Screening at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 2: Unapologetic Me Screening at PRIDE PLACE
Justin Dominic and Guests in the H&M What Pride Means to Me Video Booth at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 2: Unapologetic Me Screening presented by CHILL and Native Son at PRIDE PLACE
Twiggy Pucci Garcon and guests at the Unapologetic Me Screening at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 3 Rituals at PRIDE PLACE
Guests experience the ultimate slowdown with a unique VR and hand massage experience in the Rituals #Slowdown Sanctuary at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 3: Greater Fort Lauderdale at PRIDE PLACE
A guests contributes to the Greater Fort Lauderdale #GreaterTogether Community Art Canvas. Following PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837, the canvas will be on display at The Stone Wall National Museum & Archives in Fort Lauderdale.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 3: Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS at PRIDE PLACE
A guest learns that knowledge is the ultimate power at the Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS National Testing Day Interactive Photo Wall at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 3: Empower Hour: Queers in the Creative Arts Panel at PRIDE PLACE
OUT Managing Editor R. Kurt Osenlund moderates a panel on the power of queers in the creative arts featuring Andy Simmonds (Artist/Illustrator, Hey Rooney), Amy Virginia Buchanan (Spring Street Social Society) and John Sorenson-Solnick (Coil + Drift) at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 3: H&M at PRIDE PLACE
Notables Amy Virginia Buchanan (Spring Street Social Society), John Sorenson-Solnick (Coil + Drift), Andy Simmonds (Artist/Illustrator, Hey Rooney) and OUT Managing Editor, R. Kurt Osenlund pose in the H&M "What Pride Means to Me" Video Booth at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 3: Fluide Beauty Makeup Masterclass presented by PRIDE at PRIDE PLACE
Fluide Beauty hosted the ultimate makeup masterclass with celebrity makeup artist Deja Smith at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 3: Fluide Beauty Makeup Masterclass presented by PRIDE at PRIDE PLACE
Celebrity Makeup Artist Deja Smith demonstrates how to get the perfect eyeliner on Jacob Tobias (LGBTQ Activist and Influencer) at the Fluide Beauty Makeup Masterclass at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 3: Fluide Beauty Makeup Masterclass presented by PRIDE at PRIDE PLACE
Celebrity Makeup Artist Deja Smith and co-host Jacob Tobias (LGBTQ Activist and Influencer) pose Lady Bear (far right) and guests at the Fluide Beauty Makeup Masterclass at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 3: A Night of Epic Comedy presented by The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
Lea DeLaria (Orange is the New Black) headlines A Night of Epic Comedy at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 3: A Night of Epic Comedy presented by The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
Cole Escola (Difficult People) performs at A Night of Epic Comedy at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 3: A Night of Epic Comedy presented by The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
Stephen Guarino (I'm Dying Up Here) opens at A Night of Epic Comedy at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 3: A Night of Epic Comedy presented by The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
The H&M Pride OUT Loud Video series was screened at A Night of Epic Comedy at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 3: A Night of Epic Comedy presented by The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
Stephen Guarino (I'm Dying Up Here) opens at A Night of Epic Comedy at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 3: A Night of Epic Comedy presented by The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
Cole Escola (Difficult People) performs at A Night of Epic Comedy at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Emil Cohen
Day 3: A Night of Epic Comedy presented by The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
Lea DeLaria brings down the house with a rousing musical performance at A Night of Epic Comedy at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 3: A Night of Epic Comedy presented by The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
Lea DeLaria kills it A Night of Epic Comedy at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 3: A Night of Epic Comedy presented by The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
Lea DeLaria toasts to New York City Pride with Ketel One Family-Made Vodka at A Night of Epic Comedy at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 3: A Night of Epic Comedy presented by The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
Guests enjoy Truly Spiked & Sparkling at A Night of Epic Comedy at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 3: A Night of Epic Comedy presented by The Advocate at PRIDE PLACE
Signature cocktails by Ketel One Family-Made Vodka were served at A Night of Epic Comedy at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 4: Mark Ronson and King Princess Concert presented by OUT at PRIDE PLACE
King Princess (Musician) and Mark Ronson (DJ and Producer) at their concert at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 4: Mark Ronson and King Princess Concert presented by OUT at PRIDE PLACE
The King Princess performance at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 4: Mark Ronson and King Princess Concert at presented by OUT at PRIDE PLACE
Mark Ronson's amazing DJ set at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for PRIDE MEDIA
Day 5: Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS at PRIDE PLACE
Monique Heart (Star, RuPaul's Dragrace Season 9) poses with a guest at the Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS National Testing Day Interactive Wall at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 5: Greater Fort Lauderdale at PRIDE PLACE
The #GreaterTogether Community Art Canvas at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 5: Rituals at PRIDE PLACE
A guest enjoys the ultimate slowdown experience in the Rituals #SlowDownSanctuary at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 5: H&M at PRIDE PLACE
Kim Petras' visuals from the H&M and OUT #PrideOUTLoud campaign greets guests at the final day of PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
Day 5: Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS at PRIDE PLACE
Guests strike one final pose at the Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS National Testing Day Interactive Wall at PRIDE PLACE at Samsung837.
Photo Credit: Danielle Cooper
