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$10 Suggested Donation @ The Door

PopX | Timeless Entertainment Drag Show, Concert & Fundraiser is sure to keep you dancing to the beat! Let’s make it rain! ? Clap and dance to the music in support for Nolan Ross Samé-Weil, MBA for Mr. Gay Pride Long Beach 2019 during this collaborative fundraiser with the South Coast Chorale. ?Please support my message by donating here: https://bit.ly/2UP3pHl ?

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Music, fun, raffles, and prizes! ?

“The mission of the South Coast Chorale is to entertain, educate, connect and uplift audiences and members through music that is distinguished for its diversity and artistic excellence. They seek to empower themselves and their audiences by building bridges, through creativity, between all communal entities.” ?

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Hello, my name is Nolan Ross Samé-Weil, MBA and I am running for Mr. Gay Pride Long Beach 2019. I am a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor, business owner, advocate, community organizer and philanthropist. ?

For many years, I’ve experienced all too well, many of life struggles that are associated with self-identifying as LGBTQIA+ … when I was forced out of the closet at the age of 17, I was ostracized, and rejected by my family. From there on, I suffered with depression, anxiety, alcoholism, addiction, and homelessness for over 14 years. ?

With 3+ years clean and sober, if chosen to be Mr. Gay Pride Long Beach 2019, I promise to raise awareness towards LGBTQIA+, HIV/AIDS, substance use, and mental health issues in our community. I will use this platform for the betterment of our community as a whole. ?

For every $1 = 1 Vote, and this year, my goal is to raise $10,000 towards the United Waves Scholarship Fund. ?

“The United Waves Scholarship Fund was created by the 43rd Reign of the Long Beach Imperial Court. This scholarship is intended to support LGBTQ and allied students living or attending college in the Long Beach Realm.” ?

Any contribution you feel your heart can give is greatly appreciated. ($5, $10, $15, $20, … $250)

I’m very grateful, and honored to have this beautiful opportunity to help our community through the Long Beach Imperial Court. Thank you for your kind-hearted donation! ?
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IICLB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization | www.IICLB.org ?
Benefiting The International Imperial Court of Long Beach’s “United Waves Scholarship Fund” in support of LGBTQ and allied students living in or attending college in the Long Beach Realm ?

Kick off pride month with amazing music and performances at Salon Benders’.

Kristen Ford (Nashville, TN)
kristenfordmusic.com
Kristen Ford plays indie rock which teeters into americana, electronic and pop. Her high energy live show as a one woman looping band has brought her to 48 states and 6 countries. No stranger to the recording studio, she has a slew of songs under her belt, her latest “Travel Songs” released on The Nation of Love Records.

Briget Boyle
brigetboyle.com
Briget Boyle is a vocalist, songwriter, and guitar player based in Oakland, California. Her music showcases her diverse musical influences of Americana country, Eastern European vocal music, and ’90s rock. From a recent review on comeherefloyd.com: “You’d do yourself a favor to go and listen to the works of the melodic voice that drenches songs like ‘Heart-Shaped Mirror’. It’s good for your heart.”

Kameltoe Music
kameltoemusic.com
Kameltoe is a gutter punk queer whose sweet ukulele riffs will have you questioning your motives. Get ready to have your expectations twisted, turned, and shattered by a human to whom a bio cannot quite describe.

Cheyenne Avila is a Black and Mexican poet from Bellflower, CA. She has had poetry published in Crack the Spine and has had a nonfiction essay published in Prism Literary Magazine. She hopes to be able to use poetry to be a community organizer and to advocate for social justice for marginalized communities.

BENDERS’ is proud to host these powerful artists as part of realizing their mission: To create an environment for people to explore and express their individual styles and gender expressions by providing top-quality services in hair, makeup, education, and training while actively supporting art, expression, and queer communities alongside their allies in Long Beach and beyond.

Kick Off Long Beach Pride Week with a free family-inclusive picnic!
We’ll have food, games, storytime for children, art & crafts, and teen-specific activities!

We will be set up near the corner of 1st and Cherry.

While we will have some tables and chairs available, we recommend bringing blankets and chairs.

For more information, contact our Family Services Coordinator Malik: 562-434-4455 ext. 224 | mensley@centerlb.org

For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/378785479397502/

PLEASE JOIN US TO SEE WHO TAKES THE CROWN.!!!!

DOOR AT 4PM
SHOWTIME 4;30

HOSTED BY DELTA WORK AND BIG DEE

ALL BENEFITING THE UNITED WAVES SCHOLARSHIP FUND

ALSO IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO YOUR FAVORITE CANDIDATE..PLEASE CLICK ON LINKS BELOW.!!

IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER….

MR GAY PRIDE

NOLAN
https://secure.piryx.com/donate/B76Wkw15/International-Imperial-Court-of-Long-Beach-Inc-/nolan2019

ANTHONY
https://secure.piryx.com/donate/B76Wkw15/International-Imperial-Court-of-Long-Beach-Inc-/anthony2019

JONATHAN
https://secure.piryx.com/donate/B76Wkw15/International-Imperial-Court-of-Long-Beach-Inc-/jonathan2019

MS GAY PRIDE

SHY
https://secure.piryx.com/donate/B76Wkw15/International-Imperial-Court-of-Long-Beach-Inc-/shy2019

ROCHELLE
https://secure.piryx.com/donate/B76Wkw15/International-Imperial-Court-of-Long-Beach-Inc-/rochelle2019

MX GAY PRIDE

THADEO
https://secure.piryx.com/donate/B76Wkw15/International-Imperial-Court-of-Long-Beach-Inc-/thadeo2019

MISS GAY PRIDE

ROXY
https://secure.piryx.com/donate/B76Wkw15/International-Imperial-Court-of-Long-Beach-Inc-/roxy2019

CASSIE
https://secure.piryx.com/donate/B76Wkw15/International-Imperial-Court-of-Long-Beach-Inc-/cassie2019

ROBBIE
https://secure.piryx.com/donate/B76Wkw15/International-Imperial-Court-of-Long-Beach-Inc-/robbie2019

LUCINDA
https://secure.piryx.com/donate/B76Wkw15/International-Imperial-Court-of-Long-Beach-Inc-/lucinda2019

POLLS CLOSE AT 11;59 FRIDAY MAY 10

Join GED Magazine at SIP Lounge at the Renaissance Long Beach (right on Ocean Blvd for a view of all the action.) There is NO COVER for this event, a celebration of the Long Beach LGBT Community and its supporters. The event will feature small appetizers, hand-crafted specialty cocktails, DJ Ka3na, and of course community! So come mix and mingle, meet and greet, eat and drink!

For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/423399208395320/

The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach, AIDS Food Store, and Hamburger Mary’s are proud to announce the return of the Pink Party! Taking place Friday, May 17 at Hamburger Mary’s beautiful downtown club, this is Long Beach Pride weekend’s signature kickoff event. The highly anticipated Pink Party experience includes an elevated evening of high energy dance, world-renowned drag performances, signature pink cocktails, prizes, and special guests.

 

This event features beats from renowned DJ Smuckers, Drag Show featuring Emmy Award-Winning Entertainer, and Long Beach Pride Parade Grand Marshall Delta Work and National Treasure: Jewels, and $8 signature “Tickled Pink” cocktails! This is the event to see and be seen at Pride weekend.

 

EVENT INFO:

Cocktails: 6pm

Show: 7pm

 

TICKET INFO:

Tickets: $15

VIP Tables: $500 (Includes VIP seating for 10, gourmet appetizers, and signature Pink Party cocktail for each table guest)*

 

*All Pink Party ticket includes admission to Hamburger Mary’s Official Pride Kick-Off Party immediately following event. Party features DJ Paulo Ramirez

 

All proceeds from the Pink Party will benefit The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach and AIDS Food Store.

You’re invited to Visit Gay Long Beach’s Pride Kickoff Mixer on Friday, 5/17, 8pm-11pm at Romeo Chocolates! Join us for a casual, fun evening of connecting and celebrating our community. Enjoy happy hour all night long, gourmet chocolate samples and the sounds of DJ Notorious Jen!

Visit Gay Long Beach is a non-profit LGBTQ travel resource dedicated to curating safe, inclusive events and promoting LGBTQ & ally owned businesses in Long Beach, CA. Submit your event for free inclusion in our upcoming 2019 LongBeachPrideGuide.com at VisitGayLongBeach.com/submit-your-event

Hosted by: Visit Gay Long Beach & Romeo Chocolates
Featuring DJ Jen Notorious: 8pm-11pm

20% of all proceeds from 8pm-11pm will be donated to Visit Gay Long Beach for capacity building.

LATA and GLTA’s 17th annual Long Beach Pride Doubles Tournament is over Long Beach Pride Weekend on May 18-19, 2019.

https://glta.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=506BCCA4-9E3E-4B4C-863A-FD1422A74DF1

Draws remain Compass and/or Round Robin in an effort to guarantee that all teams play 3-4 best-of-three-set matches, win or lose. And we will continue to prioritize making this a fun, social event and a great value for the money!

Based on player feedback, we are making some small changes:
There will be no tournament banquet due to low attendance and survey responses. However, entry fees have been reduced accordingly. And there is always a lot going on for Pride Weekend!
We are giong to change the pizza vendor again for lunch at the courts and explore some other options for food within a similar budget.
And, some other little extras are sure to be thrown in during the tournament weekend…
Please consider joining us again in Long Beach for Pride Weekend!

Cheers,
Rogeve & Tito

A great social environment to watch friends and meet new ones!
Contact tournament director Rogeve Gulati: lbpridetennis@gmail.com.

Celebrate PRIDE in Long Beach and kickoff Summer with the only pool party in the heart of the action at the beautiful Renaissance Long Beach Hotel over looking Ocean Blvd and steps to the Pride Festival. This event will feature the beats of DJ Galaxy from Palm Springs, Hot Go-Gos, Special Treats, Drink Specials, and lots of FUN in the SUN! This is a limited ticketed event (21+).

ONLINE PRE-SALE: $10 (through April 15th); $15 (April 16th – May 15th)

AT THE DOOR: $20 (space available)

For more information, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lb-pride-pool-party-2019-tickets-58956927758

Grafica America:
Queer Icons Workshop with Gabriel Garcia Roman

Saturday, May 18, 2019
1:00 – 4:00 PM
$25 / Members $20

Work directly with New York City based artist Gabriel García Román to make your own Queer Icons collage using a variety of materials. Honor an individual from the queer community who inspires you and build an elaborate mixed media portrait of them. Workshop is open to teens and adults.

Space is limited. RSVP is strongly encouraged. http://tinyurl.com/rsvpqueericons or call 562-437-1689.

Gráfica América workshops are sponsored in part by the Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts

It’s Pride Weekend in Long Beach and we’re full of it! – PRIDE that is!!
Special live performance from – Doll Parts 6-8pm
101 Cider House will be here with free samples and swag, launching their new @pridecan cider “Ginger Rouge”
We also have a delish Abrino in a #pridebottle from PACO & LOLA
We’ll be open 2pm-12am, put us on your list of pride party destinations!!!

Free to attend
21+ only

Please join us as we host our first open mic night at Romeo Chocolates. We will have information about who we are, our mission, and how we hope to provide positive Khmer representation in the LGBTQ community. You will have the opportunity to meet board members, community volunteers, and enjoy some amazing drinks and treats. In addition to meeting Qhmer Organization and indulging on tasty treats, we will also be hosting an open mic night.

 

Event will be from 5pm-7pm, come enjoy some happy hour beer & wine paired with delicious chocolates.

 

If you’re interested in performing please send an email to qhmer2018@gmail.com, space is limited.

IT’S ON AGAIN…ONE NIGHT ONLY LB PRIDE SATURDAY!!!

Ménage #22…An Evening of ART*MUSIC*WOMEN & WINE!!!

Please join us at THE LIBERTY Art Gallery & Event Space for another beautiful night out in Long Beach! Amazing artists and music all from the women of the glbt community.

DATE & TIME: Saturday, May 18th from 6pm-12am.

LOCATION:
The Liberty Art Gallery and Event Space
435 Alamitos Ave.
Long Beach, California 90802

COST: $10 admission

DRINK: Wine, Beer, Ltd Mixed Drinks, Soda & Water available.

PARKING:
Street Parking

ARTISTS:
Michelle Stewart
Kasey Scott-Brown
Linda McClure
Paige Henderson
More Artists Announced Soon!!

AUTHOR:
Coming soon!!

TAROT CARD READER:
Lynette Aldapa

MUSIC:
ZOEY’S TRIP

Come join the Moonlight Mash community for our monthly night ride on the first full moon of every month!

Theme: The weekend of May 18th is Pride Weekend in Long Beach and we couldn’t be happier to help celebrate it with you all! Help us show our pride by dressing up in rainbow colors and anything else you consider supportive of the LGBTQIA+ community. Do be wary that capes can be a biking hazard if improperly worn.

Please bring your helmet and lights to ride!!

What: Moonlight Mash – Pride Ride
When: Saturday, May 18 – Meet @ 7:45 pm and roll out at 8:15 pm
Where: 223 E 1st Street (Bikestation/ Pedal Movement)
Why: Because we love riding bicycles with a big group of like-minded people!!

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We are teaming up with Long Beach Bike Share to offer you bicycle rentals at a discounted rate. Sign up using this link (https://widget.socialbicycles.com/#/63/795) for just $2, then get an hour of ride time for free! After that, you’ll just pay the $7/hour rate (12¢/minute).
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Please don’t wear any attire that will greatly impact your ability to ride a bicycle, but please feel free to dress up (and paint your face)!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Thanks to Pedal Movement, Moonlight Mash volunteers, and riders for the monthly support!!

Join us as we represent Cal at the Long Beach Pride Parade, celebrating the contributions of the LGBT community and commemorating the 50th anniversary of Stonewall! Participants should wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk at least a mile and a half. This is a family-friendly event.

Address: Corner of Ocean Blvd. and Redondo Blvd.

Cost: Free to March

How to find us: Look for the Long Beach Cal Alumni Chapter Banner

Parking: Street parking available in surrounding neighborhood. Public transportation, ride sharing, and carpooling are highly recommended.

Questions? Email longbeachcalbears@gmail.com and sign up!

WHAT: Join G4G OC/LONG BEACH Chapter while we walk in the Long Beach Pride Parade, collecting money in the giant Pride flag for the Long Beach AIDS Food Store.

WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 2019. Check-in is at 10am; Parade start time is 10:30am. We should make it to the end of the parade route between 12:30pm-1pm.

WHERE: Near start of parade route on Ocean Blvd in Long Beach. Exact meeting location will be announced as we near the date.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Don’t forget your sun block, comfortable walking shoes, and hats/sunglasses. Free shirts will be provided by the AIDS Food Store. Water will be provided at the beginning of the route, but you will want to bring extra for the walk. We’ll be helping to carry the large Pride flag that (hopefully lots of) spectators will toss their money into, so also bring lots of Pride energy!

Click here to reserve your spot.

During Long Beach’s famed LGBTQ Pride weekend, Hotel Maya will present Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, the world’s first LGBTQ mariachi band on Sunday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This unique ensemble was created as a safe haven for mariachi musicians who identify as LGBTQ to come together and perform traditional Mexican regional music in response to a “machista” and at times, discriminating subculture of the mariachi world.

Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles is part of Hotel Maya’s continued program of “12 Months of Maya-Achis,” a monthly mariachi brunch at the hotel’s famous, seaside restaurant Fuego which overlooks the Pacific Ocean, the Long Beach skyline and the Queen Mary. The Latin American infused restaurant, known for one of the largest tequila selections in the region, is hosting 12 different mariachi bands – one for each month – throughout 2019.

Orbitz recently named Long Beach as the nation’s #4 destination to celebrate LGBTQ Pride. 2019 festivities mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, which are cited as the most important event leading to the gay liberation movement and the modern fight for LGBTQ rights in the United States.

Fuego Sunday Brunch begins with a refreshing complimentary drink of House Champagne or Mimosa. Next guests select an entrée from the server including Fuego Eggs Benedict, Pandulce French Toast, Steak Tampiqueno, Chilaquiles, Achiote Mojo Salmon, Citrus Braised Pork Carnitas, Ropa Vieja or Plantain Crusted Sea Bass. Then indulge in an endless feast of Chef’s Selection of Salads, Fuego Ceviches, Fuego Taco Station and delicious Desserts. Fuego Sunday Brunch is $45 for adults and $18.50, sans entree, for children under 12. Kids 3 and under feast for free. For Fuego reservations, please call 562-481-3910 or visit http://www.facebook.com/fuegolongbeach.