Things to do in L.A., O.C. for Gay Pride Month – Los Angeles Times
Pride parades? Yup! Drag shows? You know it! Make your plans for Pride Month with our curated list of street festivals, live performances, film screenings and more happening around Southern California this month. Before you go, remember to call or check online for reservation requirements and COVID-19 protocols.
SaMo Pride
This free and family-friendly festival includes the return of the “Miles of Pride” light installation, plus interactive artworks, an outdoor bazaar and a dance aerobics class. Third Street Promenade, other area locations, Santa Monica. Now through June 30. smpride.com
WeHo Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival
This citywide showcase features in-person art exhibitions, music, comedy, poetry, etc., plus several online offerings. Various locations, West Hollywood. Now through June 30. Details and schedules at pride.weho.org
‘Dancing in Snow’
L.A. Contemporary Dance Company kicks off this year’s edition of the Dance at the Odyssey festival with this new work that explores Black and queer experiences. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, through June 12. odysseytheatre.com
‘The Legend of Georgia McBride’
A struggling Elvis impersonator with a wife and a baby on the way learns to stop worrying and love drag shows in this raucous 2014 comedy from Matthew Lopez. International City Theatre, Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. Various dates and times, June 8 to 26. $37 to $55. (562) 436-4610. ictlongbeach.org
‘Drag: The Musical Live!’
Workshop performances of this new stage spectacular co-created by Alaska from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Bourbon Room, 6356 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 8 p.m. Friday, June 10; 6 and 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11. $99.99. ticketweb.com
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’
It’s astounding! Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick get their freak on in this campy 1975 sci-fi/horror/comedy rock musical. The Frida Cinema, Calle Cuatro Plaza, 305 E. 4th St., Santa Ana. 11 p.m. Friday, June 10. $15-$29. thefridacinema.org
Also at the Nuart Theatre, 11272 Santa Monica Blvd., West L.A. 11:59 p.m. Friday, June 10. $15. landmarktheatres.com
‘Current: Heartbeat’
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra wraps its season with a Pride-themed soirée, for ages 21 and older, featuring new alt-classical works by contemporary composers. Boomtown Brewery, 700 Jackson St., downtown L.A. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 11. $35; discounts for students and seniors available by phone only. (213) 622-7001. laco.org
2022 LA Pride Parade
The annual procession gets back to its Hollywood roots — and routes — with colorful floats, festive marchers, live performers, classic cars and more. Hollywood Boulevard and Cahuenga Boulevard, west to Highland Avenue, south to Sunset Boulevard, then east to Cahuenga Boulevard. 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12. Free. lapride.org
Pride Village
This family-friendly block party features performances by local favorites Bob Baker Marionette Theater, plus live music, DJ sets, a Ferris wheel, a roller rink, food and drink and more. Hollywood Boulevard between Vine Street and Cahuenga Boulevard. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 12. https://hollywoodprideguide.com
Future Lovers Block Party
Dancing and DJs and drag queens, oh my! Canadian chanteuse Kiesza, Eurovision Song Contest winner Netta and house-music maven Felix da Housecat are among the performers slated for this indoor-outdoor fete for ages 21 and older. Also included: a star-studded celebration of ballroom culture. 1749 N. Vine St. (between Hollywood Boulevard and Yucca Avenue), Hollywood. Noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 12. $40, $80. theapgalaxy.com
Pride Party
House of Balenciaga hosts this celebration featuring performances by veterans of the West Coast Ballroom community and a DJ set by Sasha Marie. NeueHouse Hollywood, 6121 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 8 p.m. to midnight Sunday, June 12. Free with RSVP. rsvp.neuehouse.com
‘Nadya Ginsburg Is Alive in a Basement’
The actor and comic known for her spot-on impressions of Madonna and Cher returns in a new solo show. Cavern Club Theater at Casita del Campo, 1920 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. 8 p.m. Friday, June 17. $25. aad.ticketspice.com
‘Proud Out Loud’
A night of LGBTQ-themed readings from classic and contemporary dramas, followed by an evening of true-life coming-out stories. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Hollywood. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 17-18. Free. theatrewest.org
‘Taco Kisses’
Kay Sedia, one third of the uproarious drag trio Chico’s Angels, reprises her tune-filled solo show. Los Angeles Music and Art School Courtyard Theater, 3630 E. 3rd St., L.A. 7 and 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 17-18. $29, $39. kaysedia.com
Catalina Pride Celebration
26 miles across the sea is where you’ll find this daylong event featuring a parade, roller skaters, drag performers, live music and comedy, DJs, a beer garden and more. Wrigley Stage, Crescent Avenue, Avalon, Catalina. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Free. lovecatalina.com
Q Con
The nonprofit Prism Comics presents its first-ever family-friendly celebration of LGBTQ comics, graphic novels and games, with creators on hand for autographs and sketches. Cosplay encouraged. Plummer Park, Fiesta Hall, 1166 N. Vista Street, West Hollywood. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Free. prismcomics.org
‘Queer Prom: Reunited!’
This fundraiser for Equality Fashion Week features a talent show, dance contests, photo booths and more. Globe Theatre, 740 S. Broadway, downtown L.A. 5 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18. $75, $125. eventbrite.com
‘Now We’re Here (Part 1)’
Rapper Niña Dioz, performance artist Xandra Ibarra and LGBTQ mariachi band Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles are among the performers slated for the inaugural entry in this summer series. The Broad, 221 S. Grand Ave., downtown L.A. 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 18. $25. thebroad.org
‘Don’t Tell My Mother’
“Transparent’s” Alexandra Billings, Jen Kober (“Hacks”) and Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon are among the famous faces dishing the dirt on themselves in the return of this storytelling series hosted by Nikki Levy and featuring music by Abby & the Myth. Candela La Brea, 831 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. Pre-show party, 6:30 p.m. June 23; show, 7:30 p.m. $40 to $75. donttellmymother.com
Pride Is Universal 2022
Show up early to ride the rides, then stay up late to move and groove as DJs spin tunes around the park at the return of this all-ages event. Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, June 24. $99; VIP, $199. lapride.org
‘To T, or Not To T? A Comedic Trans Journey through (T)estosterone and Masculinity’
Queer and transgender theater artist D’Lo shares his story in an encore of this solo show presented as part of the Center Theatre Group’s annual Block Party festival spotlighting notable local productions. Presented by the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. Various dates and times, June 25 through July 10. $30 to $75. centertheatregroup.org