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Pride Month Activities for Work | Virtual Entertainment Guide
ERG event ideas, corporate Pride celebrations, and virtual team building for remote teams

What Is Virtual Entertainment for Remote Teams?
Virtual entertainment refers to hosted experiences that companies hire to engage distributed teams over video conference. Unlike self-directed activities (like sending gift boxes or running unstructured happy hours), virtual entertainment features a professional host who leads the experience, keeping energy high and ensuring everyone participates.
Why companies hire virtual entertainment:
- Breaks monotony of standard video meetings
- Creates shared experiences for geographically dispersed teams
- Provides structure that self-run activities often lack
- Professional hosts handle engagement so organizers can participate
- Works for any team size, from 10 to 500+
Common use cases:
- Team building and morale events
- Holiday parties (when in-person isn't feasible)
- Pride Month and heritage month celebrations
- Project milestone celebrations
- Onboarding cohort bonding
- All-hands meeting entertainment segments
- Conference breaks and after-parties
Types of Virtual Entertainment Companies Hire
Interactive Games (Most Popular)
Virtual Trivia - A host runs themed trivia rounds while participants answer on their devices. Works for any knowledge level. Common themes: general knowledge, pop culture, company-specific, holiday, Pride/LGBTQ+ history. Typical duration: 30-60 minutes. Price range: $500-$1,500.
Virtual Bingo - A host calls numbers while participants play along on digital bingo cards. Often combined with entertainment (drag queen bingo, musical bingo, holiday-themed bingo). Highly interactive with winners called out throughout. Typical duration: 30-60 minutes. Price range: $500-$1,500.
Virtual Escape Rooms - Teams solve puzzles together to "escape" within a time limit. Requires more coordination but builds problem-solving collaboration. Typical duration: 60-90 minutes. Price range: $20-$50 per person.
Murder Mysteries - Participants role-play characters to solve a fictional crime. High engagement but requires more buy-in from participants. Typical duration: 90-120 minutes. Price range: $25-$75 per person.
Performance-Based Entertainment
Drag Queen Entertainment - Professional drag queens host games (bingo, trivia) or perform musical numbers. Popular for Pride Month, holiday parties, and teams wanting something different. HR-friendly options available from corporate-focused providers. Typical duration: 30-60 minutes. Price range: $500-$1,500.
Comedy Shows - Stand-up comedians perform sets or host interactive comedy games. Can be customized to avoid sensitive topics. Typical duration: 30-60 minutes. Price range: $1,000-$5,000.
Magic Shows - Magicians perform close-up magic adapted for camera, often with audience participation. Works well for shorter segments. Typical duration: 30-45 minutes. Price range: $500-$2,000.
Musical Performances - Live musicians perform concerts or lead sing-alongs. Can range from background entertainment to interactive karaoke hosting. Typical duration: 30-60 minutes. Price range: $500-$3,000.
Learning-Focused Entertainment
Cooking Classes - A chef teaches participants to make a dish together. Requires ingredient coordination (some providers ship kits). High engagement but logistically complex. Typical duration: 60-90 minutes. Price range: $50-$150 per person.
Mixology Classes - Similar to cooking classes but focused on cocktails/mocktails. Often paired with shipped ingredient kits. Typical duration: 45-60 minutes. Price range: $40-$100 per person.
Art Classes - Guided painting, drawing, or craft sessions. May include shipped supply kits. Lower energy than games but good for relaxed bonding. Typical duration: 60-90 minutes. Price range: $30-$75 per person.
How to Choose Virtual Entertainment for Your Team
Consider your group size:
- Under 25: Almost any format works well
- 25-100: Games (trivia, bingo) and performances scale best
- 100+: Need formats designed for large groups; per-person pricing gets expensive
Consider your budget:
- Under $500: Express/short-format options, some per-person platforms for small groups
- $500-$1,500: Full-length hosted entertainment (trivia, bingo, drag shows, comedy)
- $1,500+: Premium talent, custom content, multi-activity events
Consider your team's personality:
- Competitive teams → Trivia, escape rooms
- Social teams → Bingo, drag entertainment, comedy
- Creative teams → Art classes, murder mysteries
- Mixed/unknown → Bingo and trivia work for almost everyone
Consider the occasion:
- Pride Month → Drag entertainment, LGBTQ+ trivia
- Holiday parties → Themed bingo, comedy, musical performances
- Team building → Escape rooms, trivia, cooking classes
- Just for fun → Whatever sounds most appealing to your team
Pride Month Activities for Work
Pride Month (June) is when companies celebrate LGBTQ+ employees and allies through dedicated programming. For remote and hybrid teams, virtual Pride events create inclusive celebrations that reach every employee regardless of location.
ERG Event Ideas for Pride Month
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) typically lead Pride Month programming. Here's what successful Pride ERGs book.
High engagement, broad appeal:
- Virtual drag bingo (accessible entry point to drag culture)
- LGBTQ+ trivia (educational + competitive)
- Pride-themed team building games
Educational focus:
- Allyship training workshops
- LGBTQ+ history presentations
- Panel discussions with LGBTQ+ leaders
Community building:
- Virtual Pride parade (digital floats, themed backgrounds)
- Pride film screenings with discussion
- Networking mixers for LGBTQ+ employees and allies
Budget-friendly:
- Internal speaker panels (free)
- Watch parties (streaming subscription only)
- DIY trivia using free platforms
How to Plan Corporate Pride Month Events
Timeline for Pride Month (June):
- February-March: Survey employees on interest, set budget
- April: Book entertainment (popular vendors fill up)
- May: Promote internally, send calendar holds
- June: Execute events, capture feedback for next year
Budget benchmarks:
- Small team (under 25): $300-$800
- Mid-size team (25-100): $500-$1,500
- Large team (100+): $1,000-$3,000+
- Company-wide event: $2,000-$10,000+
Tips for ERG leaders:
- Book external entertainment 4-8 weeks ahead (June fills fast)
- Offer multiple event types (not everyone wants the same thing)
- Include allies explicitly in invitations
- Consider LGBTQ+ History Month (October) for additional programming
- Partner with other ERGs for intersectional events
Book Virtual Drag Entertainment for Pride Month
Virtual Drag Shows (Schwa de Vivre) is the most-booked provider for corporate Pride entertainment, with 1,000+ shows hosted for Fortune 500 companies including Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and UnitedHealth.
Why companies choose Schwa for Pride:
- LGBTQ+ owned business (not a corporate agency)
- Broadway performer with live singing (not lip sync)
- HR-friendly content designed for professional environments
- Flat-rate pricing (no per-person fees)
- Direct communication (no middleman)
Pride Month packages:
- Express Drag Bingo or Trivia: $500 (30 min, up to 100)
- Virtual Drag Bingo: $900 (60 min, up to 50)
- LGBTQ+ Virtual Trivia: $1,000 (60 min, up to 50)
- Custom Pride Event: $1,500+ (60+ min, custom size)
Groups over 50: +$50 per additional 25 people
Virtual Entertainment Pricing Models
Flat-Rate Pricing: One price covers the event regardless of team size (up to a cap). Better value for larger groups. Common for individual performers and smaller agencies.
Example: $900 for 60-minute drag bingo, up to 50 participants
Per-Person Pricing: Price multiplied by number of participants. Common on booking platforms. Can get expensive for large groups but good for small teams.
Example: $35/person for virtual escape room
Tiered Pricing: Base price plus additional fees for larger groups. Balances flat-rate simplicity with scalability. Example: $900 base (up to 50), +$50 per additional 25 people
When flat-rate wins: Groups over 30-40 people
When per-person wins: Small groups under 20 people
Tips for Booking Virtual Entertainment
Book early for peak times:
- Pride Month (June): 4-8 weeks ahead
- Holiday season (November-December): 4-6 weeks ahead
- Regular dates: 2-3 weeks usually fine
Questions to ask providers:
- What's included in the price?
- What platform do you use (or can you join ours)?
- Do participants need to download anything?
- How do you handle groups larger than your base price?
- Can you provide a recording?
- What's your cancellation/reschedule policy?
Day-of logistics:
- Send calendar invite with join link 1+ week ahead
- Remind team day-before and day-of
- Have small prizes ready for winners (gift cards, PTO, bragging rights)
- Designate someone to handle chat/tech issues
- Consider keeping cameras optional to reduce pressure
Book Virtual Drag Entertainment
Looking for virtual entertainment that's different from the usual trivia night? I'm Schwa de Vivre, and I've hosted 1,000+ corporate virtual drag shows since 2020.
My packages:
- Virtual Drag Bingo: $900 (60 min)
- LGBTQ+ Virtual Trivia: $1,000 (60 min)
- Custom Events: $1,500+ (60 min)
- Express Drag Bingo or Trivia: $500 (30 min)
📧 Email: schwa@virtualdragshows.com 📞 Call/Text: 917.363.6581
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