Proud & Safe Pride Place at GameCraft Brewing

Looking for your new favorite monthly tradition? GameCraft Brewing is proud to host our LGBTQ+ Dance Party every first Saturday of the month!
This is more than just a party; it’s a dedicated safe space for our community to connect. This month, we are excited to highlight TransMasc OC as our featured group. Grab a drink, enjoy the sounds of Skittish & Bus, and celebrate PRIDE with us.

• Location: GameCraft Brewing Co. 1884 S Santa Cruz St, Anaheim, CA 92805
• Schedule: First Saturday of Every Month @ 7 PM

🎨 Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk Returns June 6

Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk returns on Saturday, June 6 from 5–10 p.m. with a citywide celebration of local art, music, dance, and community across DTSA. Presented as a community event by The Frida Cinema and the City of Santa Ana, this month’s Art Walk will feature more than 30 local artisan vendors, live performances, kids’ activities, art shows, and dancing in the streets.

Highlights include performances by The Dares, Paleo-Man Dance Arts Academy, DJ Ricky Baby featuring Giselle & Nativo, and a vinyl DJ + drag experience from Noches de Áay Tú on Sycamore Street with DJ Gael. LibroMobile will host programming in the Artists Village from 7:30–8:30 p.m., while Plaza Calle Cuatro will transform into an open-air dance floor. Visitors can also check out Small Shop Saturday pop-ups along 4th Street between Main and Bush and explore activations throughout the Artists Village, Sycamore Street, and Plaza Calle Cuatro

Be You Pride Fest 2026

Saturday June 6th, 2026

2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fullerton Museum Center is hosting Orange County's largest Pride Month Celebration with its BE YOU PRIDE FEST Fullerton on Saturday, June 6th, 2026! The fifth annual celebration will be bigger than ever this year, covering Wilshire Avenue with vendors and art activities AND a second stage. This empowering event will showcase the local community and the pride Fullerton has for LGBTQIA+ folk, offering a platform for inspiration, education, and celebration. 

The BE YOU Pride Fest is FREE, and open to people of all ages and genders.

If you would like to volunteer please email events@fullertonmuseum.com!

Be You Pride Fest Features

• Over 55 Vendors! Check out our confirmed vendors in our gallery!

• FREE Photo Booth courtesy of Savvy Booth

• FREE Craft Activities courtesy of Pride at the Pier and Fullerton College Art Club and GSA

• 2 performer stages! Learn more about the performers below!

• Signature Fullerton Museum Beer Garden

Pride Map Coming Soon.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

• Mercury Insurance

• Kyla Hard Kombucha

• Pfeiffer Brewing Company

We are so lucky that this year we will be having two stages this year! Learn more about each performer below!

Plaza Stage

• MC: Jewels Long Beach

• DJ: Confetti the First

  • Known as the “House Queen,” Confetti The First has been lighting up dancefloors for over 15 years. Renowned for her creativity, stellar track selection, and unique multi-genre approach, her fun, high-energy sets are always sure to energize the crowd, and leave them worn out but still begging for more! Confetti The First is an outspoken advocate committed to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. She is a regular performer and participant at Pride events and festivals in major cities in the United States, including Capital Pride, Baltimore Pride, World Pride, Montgomery County Pride, Howard County Pride, and Alexandria Pride, as well as St. Louis (Tower Grove) Pride.

• Mariachi Arco•Iris de Los Angeles

  • Mariachi Arco•Iris de Los Angeles, or The Los Angeles Rainbow Mariachi (in English), is the world's first LGBTQ+ mariachi. A unique and dynamic ensemble representing the traditions of the rich culture of Mexico, this group was created as a haven for mariachi musicians who identify as LGBTQ+ to come together and perform traditional Mexican regional music in an otherwise “machista” and discriminating subculture of the mariachi world.

    Led by director Carlos Samaniego, Mariachi Arco•Iris de Los Angeles performs its repertoire to suit the LGBTQ+ community while also introducing beautiful Mexican folk music to new audiences. Just in 2023 alone, The Los Angeles Rainbow Mariachi received 2 awards for the work and message of inclusivity that they promote through their passionate music. 

• MenAlive

  • Orange County's Gay Men's Chorus. 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrating our 25th anniversary by singing loud and proud since 2001!

• Jennifer Corday

  • Corday is the dynamic singer-guitarist and front-woman of her killer four piece band. She has over five award-winning studio albums and 20 awards under her belt, including Best Female Acoustic Act, and Best Live Band at the OC Music Awards. She has shared stages with Melissa Etheridge, Sarah McLaughlin, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, and many more. Corday’s music and videos have been awarded by LA Weekly, GLAMA Awards, and LA Music Awards. She's been a Battle of the Band Finalist for KISS FM and STAR Radio. You may have seen her as an actress on the national Ride with Pride Uber commercial, in award-winning lesbian films, or heard her music in MTV documentaries and numerous movies. From her award-winning originals, to the greatest classic rock hits of the 70s, you are in for a show that will grab you with Corday's raspy voice, infectious sing-alongs, and captivating crowd engagement.

• Special Drag Show Performance by: Jewels, Big Dee, Roxy Del Valle, Ornan Del Valle

• Soul On Fire

  • Soul on Fire Dance is a collective of dancers from vast community backgrounds and we understand that tolerance is not the same as acceptance.  Their goal is for people to feel safe and embodied, love on themselves, and do so in an environment that is wholeheartedly and unabashedly supportive; thereby amplifying our power to effect change.

Wilshire Stage - in front of Fullerton Museum Center

• MC: Alessandra Divine

  • Alessandra Divine is a dynamic Orange County drag queen with over a decade of experience lighting up the local scene. Known for her versatility, she has produced, directed, managed, and hosted countless unforgettable events. Sassy, hilarious, and stunning, Alessandra guarantees a fabulous time wherever she goes.

• 8TPS

  • 8TPS is a radical vocal collective of trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive musicians. Known for their playful interpretations, powerful reflections, and polystylistic surprises, this company of genre-fluid performers & educators centers community, artistry, joy, and trans excellence.

• Bread n Butter

  • We specializes in the genre made famous by Nat king Cole, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughn, Los Panchos and Billie Holiday.  

    1930's-1940's-1950’s Jazz Standards and Boleros.

• COSPLAY SHOW - 3:15pm

  • Bring your favorite characters to life and take the runway with us on June 6 at 3:15 PM on the Wilshire Stage! Whether you're serving fantasy, anime, gaming, comics, or original creations, this is your moment to shine and celebrate self-expression 🎭💖Please note: For attendee safety, no weapons or prop weapons will be permitted.

• Special Drag Performance by Alessandra Divine and Cassie Love

  • Cassie Love is a drag queen known for her captivating stage presence and vibrant performances. Blending glamour, humor, and creativity, she brings a unique energy that resonates with diverse audiences. Through her artistry, Cassie Love celebrates self-expression and the transformative power of drag.

• Jurupa

  • All Queer band from Riverside, California that formed to create art that fights against the traditional patriarchal structures of modern society. We believe no one should feel ashamed to be who they are, nor should anyone be punished for it. Living proud, free, and always punk!

• Potential Lunatics

  • The Potential Lunatics are a Los Angeles-based queer punk sibling duo known for their noisy, tongue-in-cheek social commentary. Returning to the stage for the first time since 2019, the pair delivers a Punk/Riot Grrrl sound that Razorcake claims "doesn't posture or ask you nicely; it punches you in the throat and then laughs at you for crying."

You’re invited to an unforgettable day of community, connection, and celebration!

Our friends at The LGBTQ Center OC are excited to announce its 2026 Lavender Ceremony to honor LGBTQIA+ students and allies who are graduating high school and college. We understand the importance of this ceremony and the significance it holds for the LGBTQIA+ community. We aim to celebrate and recognize the hard work and achievements of our graduates and to honor their resilience and perseverance.

In the LGBTQ Center OC’s 10th year of hosting, this annual event will acknowledge LGBTQIA+ students and their academic and personal achievements, accomplishments, and contributions at the LGBTQ Center OC, in their Gender and Sexualities Alliances and schools, and in the greater community.

We welcome youth, students, parents, families, educators, and community members to participate as audience members to join us in celebrating this celebratory event.
Let us come together to celebrate our graduates and their achievements!

Date: Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm
Location: LGBT Center on Fourth
Address: 305 E. Fourth Street, Santa Ana, 92701
Paid ample parking is available in the nearby parking lot on French/5th Street.

Please feel free to share this event with your friends and networks: bit.ly/lavender-26

Light the Mic - Pride Edition

Friday June 5th, 2026

6:45 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Fullerton Museum Center, 301 N. Pomona Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832

The Fullerton Museum Center’s Light the Mic Downtown Art Walk event will be Pride themed for Pride Month! It will be hosted by Jarli Riveria.

There will still be an open mic portion.

This event is free to attend. Doors open at 6:45pm

About the Host - Jarli Rivera is a local artist dedicated to supporting diy music and art scenes. They hope to inspire people to create more than consume, and advocate for new original performance spaces that challenge people to grow. Their current practice at brain and body music studio is in community creative arts healing. when they are not mentoring young musicians; they spend their time swimming, practicing archery, or reading near a tree.

About the Poet Feature - Summertime Jazz (she/her)is a Lesbian-American Party Poet writing nightlife energy, dance floor romance, and dramatic humor into every piece.  Her work’s been featured in zines like Ill Anthology, Walang Hiya Zine, and Chismosa The Zine. She’s an active creative community member and hosts the Arvida Open Mic every last Saturday of the month and will be volunteering as MC at Sol Do, Orange County’s only free creative arts festival, August 2nd. 

Angels Pride Night at Angel Stadium Wednesday, June 3 | Angel Stadium | Anaheim, CA

Join OC Pride at the Big A for Angels Pride Night! Tickets purchased through the official Pride Night link include a customized Angels Pride Jersey -- and that's the only way to get one, so don't wait. Before the game, head to the Gate 5 Courtyard to pick up your jersey and enjoy the pregame Pride Village celebration.

Grab your tickets now at Angels.com/Pride

Groups of 15 or more: Contact Keegan.Forbes@angels.com

Join our friends at the LGBTQ Center OC for Q-Tea Pride Pop Up.

Q-Tea is a welcoming support group for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 12 to 17. It offers a safe space to make friends, share experiences, and feel a sense of belonging. Come and meet other youth, participate in tabletop games and fun (you are welcome to bring your own games!), connect with community and learn about their new Q-Tea community youth group, and enjoy a boba tea in a welcoming and affirming space.

Parents and guardians are welcome to join to also connect with others and to learn about the LGBTQ Center OC’s Youth Program.

The Downtown Santa Ana event location will be provided upon screening and registration.

Parking: Ample paid parking available in the street and parking lots.

Register for the event HERE.

Bitchiest Brunch at House of Blues Anaheim!

Showtime: 11AM.

Doors at 1030AM.

The world-famous drag brunch that’s taken Palm Springs by storm is bringing its outrageous energy, over-the-top performances, and bottomless laughter to Anaheim. Expect dazzling queens, sharp wit and hilarious antics in this epic venue—plus a brunch menu that pairs perfectly with mimosas and mischief. This isn’t your average DRAG brunch — it’s the Bitchiest Brunch, and it’s ready to slay the stage at the House of Blues.

Gather your crew, grab your tickets, and get ready for a Sunday tradition you’ll never forget. Grab your tickets HERE

Join OC Pride for a heart-warming holiday classic as we bring The Muppet Christmas Carol to The Frida Cinema in Downtown Santa Ana! Gather your friends, family, and chosen family for an evening of laughter, nostalgia, and festive cheer as Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and the whole Muppet crew reimagine Charles Dickens’ timeless tale.

This special Pride Movie Night screening is the perfect way to kick off the season—celebrating joy, community, and the magic of storytelling. Cozy up, enjoy a holiday treat or two, and experience one of the most beloved campy Christmas films.

Grab Tickets HERE

The Skivvies are back! Broadway's Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley return to the Laguna Playhouse for two nights of the most outrageous holiday show of the season. This undie-rock, comedy pop, award-winning duo perform stripped-down, mashed-up versions of holiday favorites and more. Expect to see ukulele, electric cello and an array of zany instruments. 

Featured in People Magazine’s Hottest Bodies Issue and as Sports Illustrated’s Favorite New Band, The Skivvies’ award-nominated live shows feature celebrity special guests having wild fun, packed with big voices and crazy harmonies. But no pants.

“Highly original…smart…ingenious”  – The Wall Street Journal

Grab your tickets HERE! Use promo code PRIDE to get 15% off your purchase!

The Skivvies are back! Broadway's Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley return to the Laguna Playhouse for two nights of the most outrageous holiday show of the season. This undie-rock, comedy pop, award-winning duo perform stripped-down, mashed-up versions of holiday favorites and more. Expect to see ukulele, electric cello and an array of zany instruments. 

Featured in People Magazine’s Hottest Bodies Issue and as Sports Illustrated’s Favorite New Band, The Skivvies’ award-nominated live shows feature celebrity special guests having wild fun, packed with big voices and crazy harmonies. But no pants.

“Highly original…smart…ingenious”  – The Wall Street Journal

Grab your tickets HERE! Use promo code PRIDE to get 15% off your purchase!

A Pride tradition you don’t want to miss!

OC Pride and The Frida Cinema are back with our annual Pride Movie Night screening of Hocus Pocus!

Friday, October 17th @ 7:30 PM at The Frida Cinema – Downtown Santa Ana

Join us for a night of Halloween magic as we bring the Sanderson Sisters back to the big screen.

BONUS: Every ticket comes with a FREE Pride tumbler (while supplies last)! Seats are limited and this event fills up fast every year — don’t wait to grab your tickets!

Tickets on sale now — Grab your HERE!

🔥Join us for the “Blaze It Forward” OC Pride Parade, named in honor of Blaze Bernstein 🕊️—a vibrant member of our community whose life was tragically cut short in an act of hate in 2018. Blaze's legacy continues to inspire us to champion love ❤️, acceptance 🤝, and kindness 🌟.

The parade kicks off at 11:00 AM sharp ⏰, so arrive early to secure a great spot! 📍🌈

🎉🌈 Want to be part of the team that brings the biggest, loudest, most colorful celebration in Orange County to life? This is your chance! ✨ Join us for our Volunteer Orientation (on Zoom) on Sunday, September 21 • 5–6 PM PT.

We’ll cover:
• Roles & shifts for Festival + Parade
• What to expect day-of (check-in, zones, perks)
• Tips for accessible, welcoming guest support
• Q&A with the OC Pride team

👋 New AND returning volunteers welcome—bring a friend!
🖥️ Zoom link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84226891325

#OCPride #Pride365 #VolunteerWithPride #RevolutionaryLouderThanEver #OrangeCounty #LGBTQIA #PrideParade #PrideFestival #OCEvents #CommunityPower #DoGoodFeelProud

One more Pride Night up our sleeves, Orange County! Join us as we celebrate Pride with Orange County Soccer at the Championship Soccer Stadium on Wednesday, July 30th, for an electrifying match against Phoenix Rising FC!

Let’s paint the stands with PRIDE, show our colors loud and proud, and cheer on our home team as we close out the season’s Pride festivities in style.

Grab your tickets, bring your flags, and let’s keep the Pride spirit going strong!

Our sister pride in Santa Ana is celebrating their diverse community during Pride month with this free event! They will have queer owned businesses, health providers, and performers throughout the day!

The LGBTQ+ community in Santa Ana deserves a free event to celebrate during Pride month. Brain & Body Music Studio and Soul on Fire Dance are both local, queer-owned arts businesses that are embedded in Santa Ana’s thriving art scene. We are thrilled to be able to partner with local queer organizations and provide an event to unite our own communities – and the greater one of the city.

This Pride event will feature local performing artists of all genres: music, spoken word, drama, dance, and more! We will also have vendors that are mental and physical health providers to provide resources and artists selling their wares. There will be free classes in dance, an opportunity for open mic sessions, improv games, and a flash mob!

This event will be family friendly, but additionally include an adult zone. Local restaurants will have special menus for your enjoyment.

The LGBTQ Center OC is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming youth photography gallery exhibit, Queer Past, Present, & Future!

The Photovoice gallery exhibit will showcase the work of LGBTQIA+ youth leaders who are involved with our Elevate Program, showcasing their unique artistic styles and expressions through photography. This is a wonderful opportunity for Orange County youth, students, parents, educators, and community members to come together and celebrate the creativity and talent of our Elevate youth leaders. By attending the exhibit, participants will be able to view a diverse array of photographs and connect with the LGBTQIA+ young artists who created it. We hope that you will consider joining us for this gallery exhibit and supporting our LGBTQIA+ youth leaders. Please let us know if you have any questions about the exhibit!

Date: Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Location: LGBT Center on Fourth
Address: 305 E. Fourth Street, Santa Ana, 92702

This is a no cost event and light refreshments will be provided.

Feel free to forward this event to your friends and networks: bit.ly/elevate-photo-exhibit

Questions? Please contact:
Justin Bartolome, Youth Program Coordinator
justin.bartolome@lgbtqcenteroc.org

Get ready to Dance Dance at Plaza Prom — Pop-Punk Pride Edition! Join us June 27 at the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza for a night of drag lip-syncs giving full-on punk rock princess, plus a DJ spinning your favorite emo anthems all night long.

OC Pride fans get 20% off tickets with code: PROMPARTNER Snap a classic prom photo, make your own corsage or boutonniere, get an airbrush tattoo & more!

Don't miss this Pride Month party! Visit scfta.org for tickets and details.

Mark your calendars for the Pride at the Pub Fundraiser, an exciting evening in support of our sister Pride in Ladera Valley! Join us at Pub Thirty-Two in Mission Viejo for live music, incredible auction items, and a powerful sense of community—all to raise funds for our mission to support, educate, and advocate for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies in Orange County. Ages 14+ are welcome, so bring your friends, your pride, and your generous spirit for a night you won’t want to miss! Tickets include appetizers and live entertainment (cash bar).

June 24th 7:00pm-9:30pm at Pub Thirty-Two in Mission Viejo

Enjoy delicious appetizers and live music by Carly Escoto, all included with your ticket (cash bar). Don’t miss out on Early Bird pricing, available at a discount through June 15.

Get your tickets HERE!

Save the Date! Mission Viejo Pride’s second annual Pride event will take place Saturday, June 21st, from 12-4PM at their new location— Saddleback College!

Join us as we partner up with our friends at OC Pride to bring you a special screening the 1999 queer cult classic But I’m A Cheerleader!

Megan is an all-American girl. A cheerleader. She has a boyfriend. But Megan doesn’t like kissing her boyfriend very much. And she’s pretty touchy with her cheerleader friends. Her conservative parents worry that she must be a lesbian and send her off to “sexual redirection” school, where she must, with other lesbians and gays learn how to be straight.

Bring your friends, wear pink if you dare, and relive (or discover) a certified Frida Cinema Favorite the way it deserves to be experienced: loudly and proudly, in a movie theater!

A portion of ticket sales for this screening will go to fund the Teen Pride Zone at the OC Pride Festival, which will be planned by the LGBT Center OC’s youth group!

Get Your Tickets Here!

Join OC Pride’s Operations Meeting!

Want to be part of the team that keeps OC Pride running year-round? Join us every third Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM via Zoom for our Operations Meeting! This is where we dive into logistics, planning, and behind-the-scenes efforts that make our events and initiatives possible.

Join us HERE

🌈✨ OC PRIDE PRESENTS... ✨🌈

Our 2nd Annual Pride Month Father’s Day Brunch is BACK and you're invited! 🧡💛💚💙💜

Join us for a FREE family-friendly event celebrating all the incredible LGBTQ+ dads, father figures, and families in our community! 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦💖 Enjoy a delicious brunch, plus a fabulous Drag Story Time with the one and only Sei Jin 📚👑

🗓️ Sunday, June 15th
🕦 11:30 AM
📍 Fairview Community Church – Costa Mesa

🎉 Space is limited — so don’t wait!
🔗 RSVP now at the link in our bio to save your spot!
🎟️ FREE admission – RSVP required! Reserve your spot HERE!

Let’s celebrate Pride Month with food, family, and fierce fun! 🥂🍊🧇

🎨 Get ready to paint with PRIDE! 🌈
Join us for Pride Brush-Up: Family Edition — a FREE family-friendly art day where kids & adults follow along with instructors to create their own Pride-themed masterpieces! 🖌️👩‍🎨

✨ PLUS: Our friends at Affirming OC will be there with their Glam Closet, offering free, gender-affirming clothing! 🧥💖

📅 Saturday, June 14th
🕜 1:30 PM
📍 Sports Basement – Fountain Valley
🔗 Register HERE as space is limited

Bring your creativity, your family, and your love for Pride! No experience needed—just good vibes and bright colors!

Our friends at the LGBTQ Center OC is excited to announce its 2025 Lavender Graduation ceremony to honor LGBTQIA+ students and allies who are graduating from middle school, high school, or college. We understand the importance of this ceremony and the significance it holds for the LGBTQIA+ community. We aim to celebrate and recognize the hard work and achievements of our graduates and to honor their resilience and perseverance.

In the LGBTQ Center OC's 9th year of hosting this event, Lavender Graduation is an annual event that acknowledges LGBTQ students and their academic achievements, accomplishments, and contributions at the LGBTQ Center OC, in their Gender and Sexualities Alliances and schools, and in the greater community. We welcome youth, students, parents, families, teachers, and community members to participate as audience members to join us in celebrating this celebratory event.

Sapphic Summer Social is BACK, and we’re celebrating ONE YEAR of queer joy!
Join us on Wednesday, June 11th at 7 PM at The Copper Door in Santa Ana for a night full of entertainment, connection, and unapologetic queerness!

Expect:
🎶 Live music & burlesque
🎯 GIANT games
📸 Photo ops
🧁 Sweet treats from Jammie Cupcake
🎁 Raffle prizes all night long
🍸 Full bar & fab vibes!

Whether you’re lesbian, bi, queer, questioning, or anywhere under the sapphic umbrella — this night is FOR YOU!

Use code “OCPRIDE” on Eventbrite and 50% of your ticket goes directly to the 2025 OC Pride Festival!
Celebrate with pride AND support your community! Get your tickets HERE!

21+ event

⚾️ Take us out to the ball game for Angels Pride Night 2025 at Angel Stadium! 🌈

Join us on Tuesday, June 10th for pre-game festivities in the Gate 5 Courtyard and cheer on the Angels as they take on the A’s! ❤️⚔️ First pitch is at 6:38 PM, and every Pride Night ticket comes with a limited-edition Angels Pride Cap 🧢🏳️‍🌈 — but only if you grab your ticket HERE!

Proceeds from each ticket sold will benefit OC Pride’s 2025 Festival - Revolutionary: Louder Than Ever! 🎉

Don’t miss this home run night of baseball, community, and Pride! ⚾️✨

🏖️The highly anticipated return of Strut Beach Club hits Sahara Sandbar🍕 on Saturday, 6/7/25—and we’re teaming up with OC Pride 🏳️‍🌈 for a special PRIDE EDITION that’s bigger, bolder, and even sweatier.🏝️

☀️Expect major heat from DJ Ivan Mariscal and a whole lot more to be revealed soon…🍹

🌈 Catch the official OC Pride Parade Unit at the WeHo Pride Parade on Sunday, June 1st at 12PM! 🎉 Come out, show your support, or join the fun—volunteer as a dancer or ride with us in the truck as we make WeHo Revolutionary: Louder Than Ever!