Pride Week Event Guide

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.

Monday's Headline: Chalk and Walk Tabling

Tuesday's Headline: Art Night

Wednesday's Headline: Open Mic Night

Thursday's Headline:Collaborative Coloring

Friday's Headline: Fabulosity Drag Show

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