A Guide to Pride
Time Out
West Hollywood, arguably the Pride capital of California, is scheduled to have numerous LGBTQ+-themed activities, parades, and meetings throughout June. Below is the masterlist.
Greater Los Angeles Pride Activities
Pride at the Getty: Queering the Lens An Evening of Conversation and Celebration
“Getty and LA Pride Salon Series Present: Queering the Lens
An evening of conversation and celebration
Join us at the Getty Center for a kick-off celebration for LA Pride weekend.
Starting at 6:00 pm, a one-hour conversation with three Los Angeles-based photographers—Rick Castro, Amina Cruz, and Texas Isaiah—creating powerful artwork that spotlights and celebrates under-represented LGBTQ+ communities.
They’ll discuss the varied subcultures and personal relationships explored in their work and reflect on how these subjects have forged their art practice.
This panel discussion has been organized by Rubén Esparza of Rubén Esparza Projects.
Following the talk, join a celebration to kick off LA Pride weekend in the courtyard of the beautiful Getty Museum, view the exhibition Tim Walker: Wonderful Things, enjoy complimentary bites, a hosted bar, and music by DJ Daisy O’Dell.”
“Our after-hours theme park experience is open to guests of all ages and includes park entry as early as 4 pm, then exclusive extended park hours from 9 pm to 1 am!
As always, Pride is Universal will feature live DJs, Universal character meet-and-greets, photo ops, and more musical guests, drag performers and surprises to be announced.
Back by popular demand: the VIP – Universal Express ticket option that includes earlier access to the park at 2:00 pm, Universal Express access to the park’s attractions, premium viewing areas at the main stage, and exclusive access to the LA Pride VIP Lounge.
See you there!”
“Rock out with your flock out for a special LA Pride screening of our favorite obsession: mind-flip, time-slip drag-num opus The Rocky Horror Picture Show at LA State Historic Park! (Tell us about it, Janet.)
Shiver with anticipation for the sweet transvestite who sizzles and struts with anarchic glee. Wave your freak flag high and give yourself over to absolute pleasure with Tim Curry’s deliciously devious role in a celebratory kaleidoscope of B-movie reverence, oddball glitz, and gonzo garishness.”
“The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to receive the much-deserved Community Hero Award.
LA Pride will participate in the 10th Annual LGBTQ Night at Dodger Stadium to support the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, who will graciously and magnanimously accept the Community Hero Award during the pre-game award ceremony.
The game will also include a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the world’s largest provider of programs and services for LGBT individuals.”
WeHo Pride Weekend – Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4
WeHo Pride Parade – Sunday, June 4
WeHo Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival – Monday, May 22 through Friday, June 30
Pride Parade → The WeHo Pride Parade will step off at noon on Sunday, June 4th along Santa Monica Blvd. from Crescent Heights to San Vicente and is a colorful and entertaining event for the whole family. Last year’s parade drew tens of thousands of spectators to the streets of West Hollywood!
Women’s Freedom Festival → “A co-sponsored event, featuring emerging LGBTQ and BIPOC women, non-binary musicians, comedians, poets, and activists, located at the Community Stage on Santa Monica Blvd. on Saturday, June 3, from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.”
OUTLOUD → “JJLA’s ticketed concert celebrating LGBTQ artistry, that will take place in West Hollywood Park on Friday, June 2nd through Sunday, June 4th, with headliners such as Carly Rae Jepson and Grace Jones.”
West Hollywood Street Fair → “A free and open-to-the-public event that will take place along Santa Monica Blvd on Saturday and Sunday, featuring exhibitor booths, vendors, a stage with all types of entertainment, and sponsor activations. The event’s programming will be roughly between Hancock and La Peer, from 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM both days.”
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