CHICO PRIDE EVENTS
Chico Pride is taking place throughout the month of June 2021 with a wide variety of events for people across all spectrums of our community. All of our events this year are either broadcast online, at-home activities, or safely in-person (masks required when within 6’ of others.) Scroll below to see each of the events we’re planning.
Queer Variety Channel Showcase: ‘No Place Like Home’
Broadcast Premiers Sunday, June 27th, 7:30pm on Youtube (Can be viewed anytime after that)
Featuring drag, dance, music, and jokes.
Community Art Show & Sale
June 4th, 6-9pm: Reception w/ live music, artisan/craft booths, and a gallery full of local LGBTQ+ art for viewing and sale.
June 3-6, 11am-5pm (During museum open hours): Gallery up at MONCA (Museum of Northern California Art), 900 Esplanade in Chico.
Drive-in Movie & pre-show drag bingo
June 10th at the Meriam Park Drive-In Theater
Doors: 7pm / Drag Bingo: 7:30pm/ Film: 8:30pm
Showing To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
This event is now sold out.
Interfaith LGBTQ+ Spiritual Service
CHANGE OF VENUE:
June 17th, 7pm, First Christian Church (inside Koinonia Hall— the same location as Trans Week Trainings)
295 E Washington Ave, Chico
Featuring representatives/ practices/ music/ etc. from many local Queer and Trans-affirming places of worship and spiritual leaders. Hosted by Chico Interfaith Alliance.
brunch Meal kit & Cook-Along Show
Meal kits on sale at Chico Natural Foods Co-Op beginning June 17th;
Cook-Along show premiers here on Sunday, June 20th at 11am (and can be watched anytime after that)
Get your kit to make biscuits & mushroom gravy with herbed fruit salad for two, then watch Chefs Simon Ashmore & Danny Blouse prepare their original recipe while cooking along at home.
Drag Storybook time
June 23rd, 11am-12pm, Chico Women’s Club Backyard Lawn
Drag stars read aloud childrens’ books about identity, diversity, and kindness - for kids & families. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on, and wear any clothes/costumes/style/ accessories that make you feel strong!
Pride pop-up fair & Festival
Saturday, June 26th, 10am-2pm outdoors in the Stonewall Chico Lot at Orient & 6th street
Featuring music and drag performances, vendors, food, and fun for everyone!
Performer Appliacations close May 15; Vendor applications close June 2nd.
Silent disco teen Pride Dance
Saturday, June 26th, 6-9pm
CHANGE OF VENUE:
CHICO WOMEN’S CLUB, 592 E. 3RD STREET
Silent Disco + carnival games, with free food, for teens ages 13-18.
Hosted by Stonewall Chico and Catalyst Domestic Violence Services.
FREE EVENT FOR ALL TEENS! (Silent Disco equipment supplied by Black Noise Entertainment)