Upcoming Events

  • Art After Dark Pride Night

    SLO Museum of Art, SLO
    Friday May 3, 2024
    5pm - 8pm

    Central Coast Pride and The Gala Pride & Diversity Center are proud to host Art After Dark Pride Night at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art! Join us on the patio for wine and sparkling juice, good company, and a first look at some of this year’s merch, then come inside to check out SLOMA’s current exhibits!

  • My Pride is Political

    The Bunker, SLO
    Friday May 10, 2024
    6pm - 9pm

    An evening of speakers from diverse backgrounds, sharing their stories relating to their community and identity. There will be hors d'oeuvres served, along with wine from BIPOC/Queer owned distilleries.

  • Trans Pride in the Park

    Meadow Park, SLO
    Saturday May 11, 2024
    11am - 4pm

    A day focused on our trans and nonbinary community! With music, art, food, and games, Trans Pride will offer support for trans and nonbinary attendees with haircuts, makeup tutorials, professional portrait photography, a clothing exchange, and connections to local support resources.

  • Glow Up! Pride Party

    The Siren, Morro Bay
    Friday May 17, 2024
    7pm - 11pm

    A blowout glowup neon 80’s themed dance party!

  • A Drag Spectacular

    Milestone Tavern, SLO
    Friday May 17, 2024
    9pm - 11pm

    A fabulous night of drag and joy hosted by local drag queen Pandora Mystere!

  • Donor Reception

    The Gala Pride & Diversity Center, SLO
    Saturday May 18, 2024

    A reception for current and future supportive donors of The Gala Pride & Diversity Center!

  • Who Am I? Art Gallery Debut

    The Bunker, SLO
    Friday May 31, 2024
    On display all June

    Highlighting artists from the local LGBTQ+ community working in two- and three- dimensional fine art media to express who they are. Focused on the artists’ present Story of Self, Who Am I? allows room for artists to move outside of the labels that qualify them as members of queer spaces, and represent themselves fully, focusing on whichever aspects of themselves they are called to show in their artwork.

  • Rise Up! Drag and Burlesque Show

    The Fremont Theater, SLO
    Friday May 31, 2024
    Saturday June 1, 2024
    Doors open at 6pm
    Show at 7pm

    A fabulous night of drag, burlesque, song, and dance!

  • Pride in the Plaza

    Mission Plaza, SLO
    Saturday June 1, 2024
    11am - 5pm

    We are bringing Pride back to downtown San Luis Obispo to start our principal Pride weekend. Locals and visitors alike will flow through Mission Plaza for jubilant celebrations, main stage headliners, and rows of vendors, information, and interactive experiences.

  • Drag Yo'Self Out of Bed Drag Brunch

    Madonna Inn, SLO
    Sunday June 2, 2024
    10am - 4pm

    Doors open with brunch served 9-10am (included in ticket price)

    First Show: 10am - 1pm

    Meet & Greet: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

    Second Show: 2pm - 4pm
    (no food served)

  • Pride Prom

    Laguna Middle School, SLO
    Saturday June 8, 2024
    7pm - 10pm

    Live DJs, dancing, youth crafts and games, photography areas, and hang out areas. For 6th - 12th grade.

  • Growing Together Fund Pride Brunch

    Bang the Drum, SLO
    Sunday June 9, 2024
    10am - 1pm

  • Atascadero Pride

    Zoo Garden Event Center, Atascadero
    Sunday June 16, 2024
    Family Day: 10am - 5pm
    Grownup Evening: 5pm - 10pm

    A North County Pride event celebrating the LGBTQIA2S+ community in Atascadero! Join us for a fabulous day at the zoo- daytime hours for family, evening hours for the grownups.

  • Queerwood / Los Osos Pride

    Beerwood & Merrimaker, Los Osos
    Saturday June 22, 2024
    Beerwood: 12pm - 7pm
    Merrimaker: 7:30pm - close

    Pride comes again to Los Osos! Join us for a family day at Beerwood with vendors, resources, games, and performances, then come over to The Merrimaker for our 21+ evening Pride event!

  • Swim With Pride

    Sinsheimer Pool, SLO
    Friday June 29, 2024
    Family Swim: 2pm - 5pm
    Adult Swim: 6pm - 8pm

    Join the LGBTQIA+ and allied community, family and friends for an inclusive pool party! Enjoy some time in the pool at the SLO Swim Center. This event will be for the Gala Pride and Diversity Center to celebrate the end of Pride month where community members can feel safe and comfortable. Join us for an all-ages Swim with Pride family day -OR- for an 18+ adult Swim with Pride evening. Do some laps, enjoy the fun obstacle course, jump off diving boards, experience the warm water pool or relax at the facility in a safe and friendly environment. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

  • Pride by the Sea / Cambria Pride

    Cambria Farmers Market, Cambria
    Sunday June 30, 2024
    Drag Brunch: 9am - 11am
    Main Event: 11am - 4pm