Pride Specials and Events

Posted May 27, 2022

Pride Hotel Offers

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

June 1 – 30
It’s June and PRIDE month has officially kicked-off at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, California with several vibrant festivities. Plan a visit to witness the colorful multi-textural, floral-based installation, “Pride-a-Blooma” (created by local LGBTQ+ artist, Tim Devlin) located right outside of FIG restaurant for the entire month. The Miramar will also light up its iconic 150-year-old, Moreton Bay Fig Tree in PRIDE colors every evening throughout the month of June! Enjoy the color-changing, PRIDE themed “Purple Rain” cocktail, made with curated vodka, lime, Peach Schnapps, and ginger beer. A portion of the proceeds from each cocktail sold throughout the month of June will be donated to Liberty Hill, a foundation which has supported community-based organizing by LGBTQ leaders throughout their history. Available at The Bungalow, FIG Restaurant, and our newly re-designed Lobby Lounge. For more information, click here.

Pride Business Specials

Bath & Body Works

June 1-30
Shop the seasonal, limited-edition fragrance line ‘Love Always Wins’ throughout the season.

Casa Martin Mexican Restaurants

June 1-30
Dine at Casa Martin and Casa Martin Promenade from 3pm – 7pm on Mondays – Fridays and from 11am – 3pm on Sundays for food and drink specials!

Cayton Children’s Museum

June 1-30

10% off all PRIDE-themed merchandise in the museum gift shop.

Elie Tahari

June 1-30

20% off any purchase $300 or more.

Intimissi

June 1-30

All bra’s are buy 2 get 1 free!

Johnny Was

June 1-30

Receive a special gift with purchase.

Pandora

June 1-30

Shop the limited-edition PRIDE-themed charm throughout the month of June.

Peleton

June 1-22

Make your own PRIDE flag (while supplies last) and receive a Peloton PRIDE tote bag with an apparel purchase (while supplies last).

Socalo

June 1 – 30
Dine with pride at SOCALO, from award-winning chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, and for a good cause! For every Pride Paloma and Rainbow Carrots dish purchased during the month of June, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the LA LGBT Center. Chef Susan Feniger is a proud board member of the LA LGBT Center. Since 1969, the Center has been nurturing, celebrating, and championing the LGBT community in Los Angeles and beyond with its life-changing and life-saving programs.

SofiaMila

June 1-30

Receive 10% off all first orders.

Zwilling J.A. Henckels

June 1-30

Purchase a $99.99 8″ STAUB Traditional Skillet and receive 50% off all clearance items.

Pride Events

Pride Proclamation

May 28, 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
The City’s PRIDE Proclamation is written and presented in person by celebrated author, two-time Lambda Award finalist and professor at Santa Monica College, Myriam Gurba. The proclamation serves as a powerful declaration of the city’s support for the LGBTQ+ community, its commitment to promoting equality and inclusion, and its dedication to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all individuals. All are welcome.

AIDS/LifeCycle Finish Line Festival

June 8, 10:30am – 4pm
Get ready to witness an incredible feat of determination and resilience as our extraordinary Cyclists and Roadies conclude their remarkable 7-day journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles. This year, we have an exciting surprise for you! Taking place near the iconic Santa Monica Pier at Beach Lot 4 South, this stunning location provides a breathtaking backdrop for the momentous occasion, and we can’t wait to share the experience with you.

Annenberg Community Beach House – Family PRIDE

June 14, 10am – 12pm
Family PRIDE celebrates acceptance and inclusion with Trailblazing Queer Chicana graphic novelist Kayden Phoenix hosting Draw your own Superhero and Princess aimed at giving kids of all ages the opportunity to dream up and express themselves through art. Pickle returns to host an interactive Drag Storytime that delightfully challenges restrictive gender stereotypes encourages self-expression, and promotes diversity and inclusion.

Storyectomy* Family Pride

June 14, 7pm – 8pm
LGBTQ+ community members and allies will share their personal and comedic stories on stage alongside pro comedians like Netflix’s Cameron Esposito. Tickets are “Pay What You Can” and will go towards our nonprofit Crow Comedy Inc to support our Pride Shows! Recommended Ages: 10 years +

Fierce Fables: Drag Queen Pride for All Ages

June 15, 10am – 1pm
Bring the youngest members of the family to enjoy a drag queen and king storytelling corner at The Carousel on the Santa Monica Pier, face painting, and show stopping dance numbers by Pickle Drag Queen, Pandora Boxx and Johnny Gentleman. This event is FREE and fabulous, complete with a pride parade for all to partake in!

Big Gay Bake Sale

June 15, 11am – 2pm
Join the Regina Vannicola Real Estate Group & Melanie Sommers Team for their 2nd Annual Big Gay Bake Sale in support of Pride Month! This year’s goal is to raise over $5,000 to support the hard work that the Los Angeles LGBT Center is dedicated to all year long.

Pull My Finger

June 15, 2pm – 3pm
A super silly and high energy comedy improv show located at The Crow Comedy Club- fun for the whole family! Kids ages 3 – 10 years recommended. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here.

Youth Open Mic

June 15, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Kids and teens can showcase their stand up talents on The Crow’s Main Stage during this Family Pride Event! Recommended Ages: 4 – 18 years.

BYOB (Baby)

June 15, 5pm – 6pm
An LGBTQ+ comedy show for parents where babies are welcome! Tickets $20 and babies are FREE! 18 months and under recommended.

I Gotta Crow

June 15, 8pm – 9pm
LGBTQ+ comics from HBO, Comedy Central, and Netflix take the stage! (Material is PG13) This is the final event for Family Pride at The Crow! Don’t miss out! Tickets are $20. Recommended Ages: 12+

Drag Bingo! with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

June 20, 5:30-9pm
This is not your grandma’s BINGO! (although she is very welcome to join). Get ready for a night of glamour, laughter, food, prizes and charitable giving! This can’t-miss event, located on the fabulous back patio of Solidarity, will feature the iconic Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, who will run the bingo game and bring their signature raucous humor and joy to what will no doubt a very memorable evening of socializing and friendly competition – and all for a great cause! Ticket purchase of $20 gets you set up for 10 games, additional cards can be purchased on-site the day of the event and Solidarity will be putting out a lovely spread of food for all to enjoy.

Annenberg Community Beach House – PRIDE Sunset Swim

June 21, 6pm – 9pm
PRIDE Sunset Swim is for the LGBTQ+ community and allies! Enjoy a queer, safe, accessible, judgment-free space for every, and all bodies, with fabulous pool floats and sweet and salty snacks, at the historic Beach House pool. Pre-purchase PRIDE Sunset Swim pool passes by clicking here, or purchase at the door on Friday, June 21, per availability. Outside food welcome, no glass, no alcohol. PRIDE Happy Hour is back from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Back on the Beach Café, located at the Beach House. 

Sounds of Santa Monica: Pride Edition

June 22, 12pm – 6pm
Santa Monica Place presents the inaugural Sounds of Santa Monica: Pride Edition as an extension of the brand-new Sounds of Santa Monica live music series. Families will groove to the beats of live musical entertainment by LGBTQ+ performers in Center Plaza while the Santa Monica Place Kid Zone offers kid-friendly Pride programming and activities, creating an educational and entertaining space for children to play and learn about inclusivity and acceptance. 

Pride on the Promenade

June 22, 2pm – 8pm
This lively festival spans across Third Street Promenade and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and promotes inclusivity and acceptance in Santa Monica. All ages are welcome to enjoy musical performances, Pride-themed treats, free swag,  informational booths, games and much more. Families can also venture to Santa Monica Place, where they can explore the kid-friendly Pride programming and activities exclusively at the Kid Zone, offering an educational and entertaining space for children to play and learn about inclusivity and acceptance. Plus, don’t miss the family-friendly live musical entertainment by LGBTQIA+ performers in the Center Plaza.  Visit https://downtownsm.com/pride-on-the-promenade for more information.

Pride Bar Crawl

June 22, 4pm – 11pm
Hit the streets of Santa Monica for a vibrant journey through the heart of the city, where we’ll paint the town with pride in every color of the rainbow!

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