Anchorage’s Alaska Pride Fest is earlier than usual this year — in fact, it starts next week!  The official kickoff is this coming Thursday at the Millenium Alaskan Hotel, also a fundraiser for Alaska Pride. Check out Bent Alaska’s events calendar for all the Pride events and details.

Kickoff Pride Week with Identity, Inc with friends, food and drink (1 free drink provided with entry), and some live jazz! All proceeds go to Alaska Pride. Presented by Identity, Inc.

• Date/time: Thursday, May 31, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
• Location: Millennium Alaskan Hotel, 4800 Spenard Road, Anchorage (see map)
• Cost of admission: $30. Buy your tickets at the door.
• Further info: see Facebook events page.

See Bent Alaska’s complete Anchorage Pride Week 2012 calendar.