We felt in our hearts it was the core message of Pride; that our community, as one, will survive.”
OFFICIAL PRIDE WEEK EVENTS
Roller Rendezvous SUNDAY, JUNE 18,9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Holiday Skate Center 175 North Wayfield Street, City of Orange
facebook.com/ events/656716877862119 Strap on those roller skates at this free event featuring “The Divas on Wheels Drag Review.” Food and skate rentals provided by Mr. Gay Pride Orange County, Manny Muro. Limited space, all guests must RSVP to ensure entrance.
O.C. Pride’s Pajammy Jam Bingo Fundraiser TUESDAY, JUNE 20,5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. JT Schmid’s Restaurant & Brewery 2610 E. Katella Ave, Anaheim
jtschmidsrestaurants.com Ms. Alessandra Divine and Kunda Fayza-Couture are your hostesses with the mostest and performers for this evening of drinks and prizes.
queen, born Brian McCook, hosts the World of Wonder You Tube channel web seriesUNHhhh with fellowDrag Race contestantTrixie Mattel. The evening’s final performer,Dev, a singer, songwriter, rapper, model and radio show host, will be performing at 8 p.m. and she’ll be feelin’ so fly... “Like a G6.” That’s the name of the song that Far East Movement sampled from her song “Bass Down Low,” which went all the way to number one. When she released the albumThe Night the Sun Came Up in 2012, she scored her most successful solo single“In the Dark.” She followed that up with a two-part EP “Bittersweet” in July 2014 and last year released the single “#1” with Nef the Pharaoh. Dev is definitely excited to be a participant for
Pride, as she said about the event, “Being able to bring a fun, live performance experience to a show that celebrates freedom and love is the coolest thing.” Her desire for “O.C. to shake their booties!” is made all that much sweeter by performing for her gay fan base, as she explained. “It makes me feel
To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,8 p.m. The Frida Cinema 305 E. 4th Street, Santa Ana
thefridacinema.org The hilarious drag queen comedy, starring Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo, back on the big screen depicting the adventures of Vida Boheme, Noxeema Jackson and Chi-Chi Rodriguez traveling cross country.
The Prom Standing Proud THURSDAY, JUNE 22 ,9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Bleu Restaurant & Dancing 14160 Beach Boulevard, Westminster
bleuxo.com Relive those days of high school, with a twist, by attending the prom you really wanted to have. This prom is also a masquerade ball!
Tiki Kiki FRIDAY, JUNE 23,9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Tin Lizzie Saloon 752 St. Clair Street, Costa Mesa.
tinlizziesaloon.com Free event with signature cocktails, beer and wine in a Victorian-style bar.
strong, powerful, accepted and celebrated. Hopefully that’s reciprocated!” She cited that “My family…My music,” makes her extremely proud, but she also sees the need for the theme of “As One” to stretch beyond the one-day event. “I think as a community we’ve come so far, still have plenty to go, but every moving piece helps carry us to the future. I’m optimistic and glad I can be a voice for the next generation, for my little sisters and daughter,” she said. “I was raised to never look at gender, nationality or religion when it came to love and treating people with respect. If I can do my part and pass that message on, then I’m helping in paving that path!” “Seeing the growth of Pride celebrations, marriage equal-
ity, gender neutral bathrooms, I know they’re minuscule in the grand scheme, but they’re movement,” Dev continued. “Only time will tell, but I feel likewe are heading in the right direction. The more people continue to speak up, show out and have respect for each other as human beings, the sooner we’ll be at the finish line.” This opinion was echoed by Andy Conner, in that we as a community, should continue to “Get out, stand up, speak up, and be seen.” Attending Pride can be a way to join in on the unity, he explained. “Pride is a celebration dedicated to no longer having to live in the shadows and living our truth. By coming together as one, we remind each other that we are a community,” Conner stated. “And no LGBTQ person is re- ally alone. Often times LGBTQ people feel isolated, because they may be the only queer person in their immediate family or circle of friends. Pride shows they are not alone, that there is a greater LGBTQ family waiting for them.” That message of coming together is what Jeremy Huntington hopes will be the lasting sentiment that carries on throughout the year. “Despite what they may see on television and in the newspapers, or hear about what’s hap- pening across the world to our own community members, that there is hope, there is love and there is light at the end of the tunnel,” Huntington replied. “To know there is a family out there waiting with open arms to welcome you, as you, for you and will celebrate you. Everything about who you are is perfect and is the way it’s meant to be. Embrace it. Love it. Live it. Together we will survive, as one.”
For more information on all things Orange County Pride, go
toprideoc.com.
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