PRIDE 365: Southern California LGBTQIA+ events

Check out our list of events and celebrations for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies in Southern California

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Here's a list of events and celebrations for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies in Southern California.

The Queer Mercado
Every 3rd Saturday

East LA Civic Center
instagram.com/thequeermercado
Gay Ass Bingo Night
Every Wednesday, 7pm

Precinct DTLA
Check out the Gay Ass Bingo Night every Wednesday hosted by the fabulous Rubella Spreads. This fun event promises loads of fun, cash prizes, and a cheap and easy happy hour.
instagram.com/gayassbingo
Circa - Queer Histories Festival
October 2024

Various locations throughout Los Angeles County
Celebrating seven decades of service to the LGBTQ+ community, One Institute presents Circa, the first and only LGBTQ+ history festival in the United States.
circafestival.org
Our Patch: LGBTQ+ Life from Cradle to Grave
September 29 - October 31

Advocate & Gochis Galleries
This exhibition, presented by One Institute, showcases never-before-seen materials from the newly cataloged collections at ONE Archives at USC Libraries.
circafestival.com/ourpatchlifefromcradletograve
Our Queer Century - LA Times Conversation
October 4, 8pm

Renberg Theatre
The opening plenary will feature Los Angeles Times writers discussing their groundbreaking retrospective of the last 100 years of queer politics, life, and culture.
circafestival.com/ourqueercentury
DTLA Proud Art - Albs World
October 5th, 6pm

A+R=T Community Center
This solo art show will showcase a soup-erb collection of Alberto Navarro's works, kicking off with an opening reception and complimentary cocktails. The exhibit runs through October 31st so don't miss the chance to support @albs.world!
dtlaproudart.com
OC Pride Parade and Festival
October 5th

OC Fair & Event Center
Attendees can experience a day filled with love, acceptance, and celebration. Show your pride and support for the LGBT community in Costa Mesa. Enjoy live music, drag performances, community zones, art, workshops and more.
prideoc.com
Best in Drag Show
October 6, 7pm

Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles
Tickets go on sale July 10!
The show is a beauty pageant parody in which six contestants compete in drag in all the customary beauty pageant categories. The event benefits the Alliance for Housing & Healing, an organization dedicated to preventing homelessness and hunger for those living with HIV/AIDS throughout Los Angeles County.
bestindragshow.com
National Coming Out Day Bingo Edition
October 11th, 6pm

Kiso Bar & Club
Let's celebrate National Coming Out Day for a fabulous night of bingo, half-off drinks, and amazing prizes! Hosted by the dazzling Bella Spreads and Isadora Spreads, this fun event gives an evening of entertainment and celebration.
nationalcomingoutdaybingo.com
Purple Disco Party
October 11th, 9pm

Bar Franca
Check out DTLA's newest Queer Bar for a classic cocktail party! Enjoy beats by Bella Spreads and a night hosted by the creators of DTLA Proud. Entry is free with RSVP or just $5 at the door!
purplediscoparty.com
AIDS Walk Los Angeles
October 13, 9am

West Hollywood Park
AIDS Walk LA is the world's first walk to fight HIV and AIDS. Since that first Walk in 1985, hundreds of thousands of walkers and their supporters have raised more than $92 million to combat HIV and AIDS.
aidswalk.la
Reel Resilience -The Circa 2024 Short Film Festival
October 13, 3pm

Renberg Theatre
This film festival will feature 4 short films by filmmakers A. Allegra, Carin Jacobs, Meghan McDonough, and Betsy Kalin for two 90-minute screening and Q&A sessions.
circafestival.com/shortfilmfestival
Big Bear LGBT+ Rainbow Bingo Brunch
October 20, 11am

Dank Donuts, Big Bear Lake
Experience the power of community at the bingo brunch with inspiring morning of games, prizes, and togetherness.
facebook.com/bigbearlgbt+
The Future of Queer History - LGBTQ+ Writers on the Election
October 27, 7pm

Renberg Theatre
The closing plenary will feature a candid discussion on the critical issues facing queer communities in the high-stakes race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
circafestival.com/thefutureofqueerhistory
Greater Palm Springs Pride
October 31 - November 3

2024's edition marks the festival's 38th anniversary as a free festival bringing a diverse community together.
pspride.org
SugarPlum Fairies
December 14-15

Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills
Come celebrate the season with friends, family, and the community as GMCLA's 200 members sing their hearts out and dance 25 songs that celebrate holiday choral traditions.
gmcla.org

To have your SoCal LGBTQIA-focused Pride Month event listed here, contact john.squatritto@abc.com.

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