Headline Events
Join us for our week-long event. We're celebrating and showing our support for the LGBTQ+ community!
Scroll down below to discover more about each of the events we've planned for you.
Informational Guide
Check below to see what we have scheduled to do for each day.
Monday Events
Chalk and Walk Tabling
Engage in the vibrant culture of the LGBT+ community through fun and informative tabling from various local organizations. Through exciting and educational resources provided by various local organizations, you can learn about your rights while connecting with friends. Plus, chalk is free for everyone to unleash their creativity and make their mark on Scholar's Lane! Whether you're a member of the community or an ally, this event is the perfect opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate together.
Location: Scholar's Lane
Date: April 10, 2023
Time: 11am - 3pm
Admission: Free
Tuesday Events
Art Night
Join in on the colorful world of the UC Merced LGBT+ community! Our Art Night is a kaleidoscope of creativity and diverse experiences where we will be showcasing the remarkable talents of our students and faculty. During the night, painting supplies will be provided so you can be free to create your own masterpiece too!
Location: COB 105
Date: April 11, 2023
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Admission: Free
Wednesday Events
Open Mic Night
Come together with other resilient voices to speak at our Open Mic Night! This event will allow members of the UC Merced community to express themselves through poetry, music, and other auditory mediums. We welcome performers of all skill levels to take the mic and share their talents. Whether you want to perform or simply enjoy the show, show up and make some noise for Pride Week!
Location: Multicultural Center (KL 169)
Date: April 12, 2023
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Admission: Free
Taste the Rainbow: Food Social
Hosted by UC Merced's Basic Needs
Join us for a colorful food social that reflects the vibrant diversity of the LGBTQ+ community while acknowledging the harsh reality of food insecurity. Help us support the LGBTQ+ community in a delicious way - through free food and great company. We can't wait to see you there!
Location: TRV Lounge (Sentinel Rock 150)
Date: April 12, 2023
Time: 11am - 3pm
Admission: Free
Thursday Events
Collaborative Coloring
Unwind at our collaborative coloring session in the Pride Center! Join us for a chill day filled with socializing, snacking, and coloring as we work together to color in our stunning Pride Week Banner. No artistic skills? No problem! This event is about coming together as a community, having fun, and celebrating diversity in all its forms. All coloring materials will be provided, so all you need to bring is yourself and your excitement for this collaborative project.
Location: Pride Center (KL 159)
Date: April 13, 2023
Time: 9am- 5pm
Admission: Free
Resilience Webinar ft. Commander Blake M. Dremann
Hosted by Transfer Returning and Veteran Student Services, and Social Justice Initiatives & Identity Programs
Location: Zoom. Register for Webinar here
Date: April 13, 2023
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Admission: Free
Friday Events
Fabulosity Drag Show
Hosted by the Social Justice Initiatives & Identity Programs
Get ready for a night of glitz, glam, and pure entertainment - the Fabulosity Drag Show is here! Featuring some of the most talented drag performers in the county like Sasha DeVaroe, Alanna Pillay, Ryder Moore, and more. This event is a celebration of diversity, self-expression, and unapologetic fun.
We are looking for volunteers!
Location: TRV Lounge (SR 150)
Date: April 14, 2023
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Admission: Free and on a First-Come First-Serve Basis
Location Guide
Poster Board
Pride Week Flyer
Event Agenda Flyer
Chalk and Walk Flyer
Art Exhibit FLyer
Open Mic Night Flyer
