Sunday Funday Queer Brunch Pop-Up Benefit

Spring is here and we are happy to announce NiK Kacy Presents: Queer Brunch Pop-Up to Benefit non-profit organization Gendrfwd, brought to you by Salon Benders’!

Set to officially launch this Summer, Gendrfwd believes that authenticity is beautiful and each human being deserves the right to live life as their true self. (All proceeds/donations to Gendrfwd are tax-deductible via the generous fiscal sponsorship of the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center).

This event is all about being your most authentic self! We encourage everyone to clean out your closets and bring your lightly used items so we can donate to the The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach (They are very much in need of formal/businesswear). What better way to get rid of your old threads and shop for your 2019 look while supporting small queer businesses and worthy nonprofits that support us!

There will be music, food, beverages, beauty demonstrations, queer resources and be sure to buy drink tickets! 100% proceeds from ticket sales will support Gendrfwd. Come have a Sunday Funday with us while doing good for the community! And thank you Salon Benders’ for hosting us at your gorgeous, upscale salon!!

NO COVER (Donation accepted though)!!!

Official Sponsor:
Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Vendors, performers and organizations will include…
Music:
DJ Dez (Patrick Sage Mendez)
DJ Ting (Maligaya Gen)
Mortasay live performance!

LGBTQ+ Vendors/Organizations:
Blaq Couture
/FEM/HAÜS
Gendrfwd
Lezathlon
Mahila by Little Indian
NiK Kacy Footwear (come get custom fitted for a genderfree holster or custom sized for shoes)
Unbound Estilo
Unconfined. Apparel

Services/Demos:
Adornment: Makeup as an expression of self with Made Up By Erin (contact Erin to schedule any personal makeover sessions or private class throughout the day! see schedule for workshop details)
Salon Benders’ Hair Workshop (please contact salon to schedule hair appointment in advance)
ERINSPIRATIONAL Tarot Reading with Erin Gallagher — Here To Question All Of Your Answers
Queer Kids Cards Photobooth (get your photo taken for the first queer trading cards)

LGBTQ+ Resources:
Gendrfwd
UCI Gender Diversity Program (UC Irvine Department of Pediatrics
San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center
The Laurel Foundation

Food:
SomethingGoodla