WEST HOLLYWOOD – Pride Month is almost upon the LGBTQ+ community and with this year’s celebrations and the return to in-person events there is more than ever to celebrate.
The Los Angeles Blade is the Official Guide to WeHo Pride- its inaugural celebration of Pride! Each week more events and activities with be published both online and in the weekly print edition every Friday.
Be sure to check out Blade articles marked “Pride Special” for more special features. Happy Pride folks!
June 1
WEHO PRIDE LGBTQ ARTS FESTIVAL
Assorted Locations
The gay epicenter’s LGBTQ Arts Festival offers a monthlong array of readings, art exhibits, plays, and concerts at venues around the city. Through June 30.
More information at WehoPride.com
A RAINBOW OF COLOR
Since the original L.A. Pride parade will turn to the place of its origin, the lights of Hollywood Boulevard will illuminate the night sky in a rainbow of color throughout the month to pay homage and radiate love and unity in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ communities. The installation of state-of-the-art light fixtures will uplight more than a hundred tree canopies along Hollywood Boulevard between McCadden Place and Vine Street. Each light will be equipped to project any color in the spectrum and can be used to celebrate various holidays and causes, in addition to its positive impact on public safety.
June 2
A BEVERLY HILLS PRIDE CONCERT
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
The first-ever Pride celebration in Beverly Hills will feature an evening of live music, poetry, and performances by local luminaries such as Celeste X, Jeshua, and San Cha.
Mor information at Pride.weho.org
DIGITAL L.A. LGBTQ+ CREATORS AND INFLUENCERS
Stache West Hollywood
An annual WeHo panel with LGBTQ+ creators and influencers sharing advice on creating content, engaging with viewers, and working with brands.
Digitalla.net
THRIVE WITH PRIDE AT THE BEVERLY CENTER
The Beverly Center
The landmark L.A. shopping mall is throwing the first of its Thursday night Thrive with Pride events (also part of Beverly Hills Pride) featuring gay-themed movie nights, special performances, and rainbow cocktails.
Lapride.org
June 3
LGBTQ+ PRIDE NIGHT
Dodger Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers are teaming up with L.A. Pride for “Pride Night at the Stadium” as they square off against the New York Mets. A special pre-game ceremony will recognize frontline workers and feature surprise guests. A post-game celebration will include fireworks and music from DJ Bowie J.
Tickets at Mlb.com/dodgers
Dyke March and Women’s Freedom Festival
Are you ready to dyke out after the Dyke Marchwraps up on Robertson Boulevard? Check outthis femme-friendly festival filled with LGBTQ+ musicians, comedians, poets, and activists,including BOI Band, Native Latina, Vixen Noir.Special guests include actress/activist JoelyFisher,Emiliana Guereca, who founded the Women’s March L.A. Foundation,Melanie Nathan,Executive Director of African Human Rights Coalition, andL-Frank Maniquez,an indigenousartist/activist, who will alldeliver rousing speeches.
Free Admission – Thelproject.org
OUTLOUD RAISING VOICES MUSIC FESTIVAL
West Hollywood Park
WeHo’s 2022 Pride weekend kicks off with a rollicking three-day concert series at the newly refurbished West Hollywood Park featuring a lineup of musical acts like Lil’ Kim, Marina, and Years & Years who’ll perform anthemic hits. June 3 through 5.
For tickets visit weareoutloud.com
For full performance schedule visit weareoutloud.com/schedule
June 4
PRINCE AND PRIDE
L.A. Kings Burbank Sports Center
Who wouldn’t want to go to a funky roller-skating celebration of Prince’s birthday and Pride month?
Lakingsburbanksportscenter.com
TRUE COLORS: LGBTQ+ OUR STORIES, OUR SONGS
Hosted by Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider, this special which begins airing today on PBS explores the personal journeys of remarkable individuals, the program connects these heartfelt stories with the history of the LGBTQ+ movement. Featured are interviews with Cynthia Nixon and Jason Collins, plus musical performances by Chris Colfer, the Indigo Girls, Peppermint, and many others.
PBS.org
June 5
THE WEHO PRIDE PARADE
WeHo’s pride extravaganza kicks off at noon along Santa Monica Boulevard at Fairfax and ends up at Robertson. This week Janelle Monáe was named as Grand Marshall Icon and JoJo Siwa as Next Gen Icon.
STREET CLOSURES
Robertson Blvd. (Santa Monica Blvd. to Melrose Ave.)
Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 7 p.m. – Monday, June 6, 2022 at 10 a.m.
N. San Vicente Blvd. (Santa Monica Blvd. to Melrose Ave.)
Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 7 p.m. – Monday, June 6, 2022 at 10 a.m.
Santa Monica Blvd. (Fairfax Ave. to Doheny Dr.)
Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 5 a.m. – 5 p.m.
More information at WehoPride.com
CHERRY BOMB WEHO PRIDE TAKEOVER
Hotel Ziggy
Cherry Bomb, a social group for queer women and gender expansive folks, is colonizing the entire hotel for a weekend of female-friendly dinners, pool parties, comedy performances, and VIP open bars.
PRIDE PAWTY
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel Reserve your spot for pawdicures and fun activities like a dog-friendly photo booth and crafting matching pup and human accessories. Free puptails and $15 cocktails will be available. A portion of the proceeds will go to the L.A. LGBT Center.
Loewshotels.com
OFF SUNSET FESTIVAL
For folks who live, work, and play in Silver Lake and support beautification, art and youth programs with an emphasis on the LGBT community. Not only is this street fair an exciting day of music, culture, art, food and fun, but it also brings a way for us to offer our support for the place and people we love.
https://seetickets.us/event/OFF-SUNSET-FESTIVAL/481119
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