orange & los angeles counties community events


PURPLE LILY AWARDS Come to Downtown Los Angeles’ Plaza de Cultura y


Artes on Thursday, June 28 for the third annual Purple Lily Awards, a celebration of the Latinx LGBTQ com- munity during pride month and fundraiser presented by the Latino Equality Alliance (LEA). This third annual celebration is designed to raise funds for the LEA’s LGBTQ Youth and Family Programs and to honor the unsung heroes who work passionately to create a safer, healthier and brighter future for the larger Latinx LGBTQ community. 2018 honorees include: Honorable Ricardo Lara, California State Senator and Vice-Chair of the LGBT Legislative Caucus; Co-Showrunner Gloria Calderón Kellett of Netflix’sOne Day at a Time, and the CASA 0101 Theater, Community Theater & Youth Drama Program, which provides vital arts, cultural and educational programs, designed to nurture future L.A.


storytellers whose narratives will someday help to transform the world. For tickets and more information, go to latinoequalityalliance.nationbuilder. com/2018purplelilyawards.


LGBT NIGHT AT DODGER STADIUM This nostalgic little ditty is a happy tune, “Take


me out to the ball game. Take me out with the crowd...” Though it originated at a time when the LGBTQ community wasn’t welcome or even acknowledged. Thankfully times have changed and onFriday, June 8 the Los Angeles Dodgers will play host again to their sixth annual LGBT Night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers have partnered with two organizations for the event, Stories: The AIDS Monument will host an official Right-Field Party Box beginning at 6:30 p.m. last-


ing until 11 p.m. and LA Pride will once again host the official Pride kickoff party at the Right Field Pavilion Plaza Bar from 5:30 to 7 p.m. LGBT Night at Dodger Stadium’s ceremonial first pitch will be done by Dale Scott, former Major League Umpire and first openly gay umpire in baseball history. Special on-field guest appearances include Gus Kenworthy, Olympic freeskier and 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic silver medalist, Will Hackner, founder of the Varsity Gay League, who will be honored with a Community Achievement Award, as well as singer and actor Brian Justin Crum performing the national anthem. Your special package price includes: a game ticket for the Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves game, an exclusive Dodger LGBT t-shirt, the Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny’s, music by DJ BowieJane and fans are invited down on the field immediately following the game. For more information, please visit dodgers.com/LGBT.


THE PINK CARPET: LGBTQ


AND THE SILVER SCREEN The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Ange-


les (GMCLA) mission statement reads, “To create musical experiences that strengthen our role as a leader among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and performing arts organizations, enrich our member-artists, support


LGBT youth, challenge homophobia, and expose new communities to our message of equality.” As a part of that purview GMCLA is presenting their 2018 summer concert, The Pink Carpet: LGBTQ And The Silver Screen a show highlighting many of the industry’s most iconic films depicting LGBTQ culture onSaturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24. Since its induction as the film capitol of the world, Hollywood has both portrayed and influenced cultural beliefs, and for decades the industry has often perpetuated gay and lesbian stereotypes, while at the same time pushing social norms by blurring the lines of gender roles and creating ground-breaking queer films. Come join GMCLA along with Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, and LGBTQ activist Leslie Jordan for a walk down memory lane…and along the fabulous pink carpet! For tickets and more information, call 800.636.7464 or go to gmcla.org


THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LONG BEACH


SPRING/SUMMER 2018 WORKSHOP SERIES In honor of June’s Pride month, join The LGBTQ Center of Long Beach’s Mental Health Program as they present their Spring/Summer 2018 Workshop Series. The four workshops throughout the month include:LGBTQ Cultural Competency from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. presented by Joel Gemino, Youth Services Manager andIntimate Partner Relationshipsand Violence from 2 to 5 p.m., presented by Giovanna Martinez, DV Services Manager onWednesday June 20. Then following onWednesday, June 27 look forHIV and Sexual Health from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. presented by Ismael Salamanca, Director of Health Services andLife Stages Considerations: Focus on Youth and Seniors from 2 to 5 p.m. presented by Joel Gemino, Youth Services Manager and Dominique Hernandez, Senior Services Coordinator. The cost for the first training is $30 and each thereafter is priced at $25 and reservations can be made by emailing Ellen Hartwick at ehartwick@centerlb.org. For more info, call 562.434.4455 or go to centerlb.org.


COLOR ME EQUAL LEADERSHIP


BOOT CAMP The LGBT Center Orange


County has tasked itself with a goal of empowering the LGBTQ community through- out their region. One of the ways they accomplish that is through education and by reaching out to LGBTQ youth and their allies. Their “Color Me Equal” Leadership Boot Camp is a series of leadership trainings specific to LGBTQIA


and allied youth between the ages of 14 and 20, as organized by The LGBT Center O.C. and the Youth Empowered to Act (YETA). During these trainings, young people will be given tools to help their LGBTQ clubs and GSA’s (Gender and Sexualities Alliances) to educate, advocate and organize safe, welcoming and inclusive schools for all LGBTQ students. This opportunity is also extended to current GSA leaders as way to build on their skill set for organizing LGBTQ youth organizations. Workshop topics include: Organizing a GSA, Develop your GSA Calendar, Safe Zones Training, LGBTQ Historical Timeline, LGBTQ Student Know Your Rights, Community Panel and School District Advocacy. The free trainings take placeTuesday, June 19 through Saturday, June 23, as well asMonday, June 25 through Friday, June 29, and will include light snacks. For more information, call or email Tony Ortuno at 714.953.5248 x209/tony.ortuno@ lgbtcenteroc.org or go to lgbtcenteroc.org.


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