Thursday Night Market
Join us in Downtown Grass Valley at the Thursday Night Market Summer Series! Come stop by the Nevada County Pride booth and say hi, pick up some fabulous swag and meet other community members. This event repeats on June 18, June 25, July 2, and July 9.
Nevada County Pride Board Meeting
Our monthly Board meetings are open to the community and take place the third Friday of each month, unless there is a schedule issue. The meetings are held in the large community meeting room off the lobby entrance of the Madelyn Helling Library at the Nevada County Rood Center. If you would like to learn more about the Board and/or get information on attending, please email us at info@nevadacountypride.org
La Cage Aux Folles (The Bird Cage)
Directed By: David Endacott-Hicks
Music Direction By: Nick Roten and Ken Hardin
Choreography By: Elizabeth Castaneda
To be performed with a Live Orchestral Band: Lead By: Nick Roten
Lighting Design By: Erin Beatie
Tickets: https://lyricrosetheatre.com/tickets
This Tony Award winning musical, based on the 1973 French Play La Cage Aux Folles, was later adapted and made into the smash hit film “The Bird Cage” starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams. La Cage Aux Folles will have you in hysterics as you follow the story a gay couple, Georges (Kyle Bachman), the manager of a Saint-Tropez Drag Club, and Albin/Zaza (Micah Cone), his romantic partner and star attraction of their Night Club.
Farcical adventures ensue when household dynamics intersect with an ultra-conservative politician Dindon (John Arbaugh), his wife (Sara McKinnon) and their daughter (Stella Singer).
After 20 years of partnered bliss, Georges and Albin, are left in an outrageous situation when Georges’ son Jean-Michel(Grant LaCosse/Logan Hamilton) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing conservative Dindon. When these two very different worlds collide, things get complicated with hilarious results.
Starring: Micah Cone, Kyle Bachman, Joel Sauter, Grant LaCosse, Logan Hamilton, John Arbaugh, Sara McKinnon, Stella Singer, Lauren Rock, Bradley Wahl, Phil Loring, Haley Hanson, David Endacott-Hicks, Jerry Peters, Enzo Accettola, Angela Swindell, Malachi Killion, Amber Busse, Molly Wingerd, Andie Shaffer, Robert J Peterson, Nicole Scott, Kirsten Shipley, Anthony Andino, Ehrland Hollingsworth, Ali Adel, and Jenny Darlington-Person.
The Role of "Jean Michel" will be played by the following actor of the on the specified dates:
Logan Hamilton - 5/29, 5/31, 6/6, 6/14, 6/19, & 6/20
Grant LaCosse - 5/30, 6/5, 6/7, 6/13, & 6/15
Color Me Human: Juneteenth Celebration
Join Color Me Human for a powerful and joyful Juneteenth celebration at the Condon Park Pavilion on June 20th. Let’s honor the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States with heart, soul, and unity.
Feel free to bring your favorite side dishes and drinks to share.
Now more than ever, community matters. Let’s show up for each other — see you there!
June Pride Potluck
We hope you will join us for our monthly potluck at the Nevada City home of Jeff, on Saturday, June 20th, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Jeff is a repeat host, and we thank him for inviting us back to his lovely home in 2026. There is a large garden and deck, ideal for everyone to spread out a bit and enjoy the weather. Location and Directions are sent out in the newsletter.
What to Bring
— A dish to share (appetizer, salad, main, side dish, or dessert)
— Your own beverages to drink, alcohol is allowed
— $5 to support the on-going potlucks, but no one will be turned away who cannot pay
— Please consider volunteering to help clean up at the event’s end by letting the host know you are available
La Cage Aux Folles (The Bird Cage)
Directed By: David Endacott-Hicks
Music Direction By: Nick Roten and Ken Hardin
Choreography By: Elizabeth Castaneda
To be performed with a Live Orchestral Band: Lead By: Nick Roten
Lighting Design By: Erin Beatie
Tickets: https://lyricrosetheatre.com/tickets
This Tony Award winning musical, based on the 1973 French Play La Cage Aux Folles, was later adapted and made into the smash hit film “The Bird Cage” starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams. La Cage Aux Folles will have you in hysterics as you follow the story a gay couple, Georges (Kyle Bachman), the manager of a Saint-Tropez Drag Club, and Albin/Zaza (Micah Cone), his romantic partner and star attraction of their Night Club.
Farcical adventures ensue when household dynamics intersect with an ultra-conservative politician Dindon (John Arbaugh), his wife (Sara McKinnon) and their daughter (Stella Singer).
After 20 years of partnered bliss, Georges and Albin, are left in an outrageous situation when Georges’ son Jean-Michel(Grant LaCosse/Logan Hamilton) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing conservative Dindon. When these two very different worlds collide, things get complicated with hilarious results.
Starring: Micah Cone, Kyle Bachman, Joel Sauter, Grant LaCosse, Logan Hamilton, John Arbaugh, Sara McKinnon, Stella Singer, Lauren Rock, Bradley Wahl, Phil Loring, Haley Hanson, David Endacott-Hicks, Jerry Peters, Enzo Accettola, Angela Swindell, Malachi Killion, Amber Busse, Molly Wingerd, Andie Shaffer, Robert J Peterson, Nicole Scott, Kirsten Shipley, Anthony Andino, Ehrland Hollingsworth, Ali Adel, and Jenny Darlington-Person.
The Role of "Jean Michel" will be played by the following actor of the on the specified dates:
Logan Hamilton - 5/29, 5/31, 6/6, 6/14, 6/19, & 6/20
Grant LaCosse - 5/30, 6/5, 6/7, 6/13, & 6/15
LGBT Latin Pop: KVMR's "South of the Border" show
For the June 22 edition of KVMR’s “South of the Border” show, DJ John Watson honors Pride Month by celebrating gay and lesbian pop artists from throughout Latin America, featuring two hours of fun, upbeat, often very danceable music. The artists include Young Miko, Javiera Mena, Guitarricadelafuente, La Cruz, Solomon Ray, Raymix, and Ricky Martin, among many others. Locals can tune in at 89.5 FM, and everyone can livestream at KVMR.org.
Website: http://KVMR.org
Dyke Night
Join local LGQBT+ folks for community and noshes! Drop by, meet folks, connect, and have a great time. This month we are at Garys Place in Grass Valley. Non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails are available, you don't have to eat or drink if you don't want to.
Thursday Night Market
Join us in Downtown Grass Valley at the Thursday Night Market Summer Series! Come stop by the Nevada County Pride booth and say hi, pick up some fabulous swag and meet other community members. This event repeats on June 18, June 25, July 2, and July 9.
Celebrate Pride at BriarPatch!
Pride on the Patio at BriarPatch
240 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945
Join us Friday, June 26th, from 1-3pm at our Grass Valley Patio for our 5th Pride on the Patio! Our annual event helps raise awareness as we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
We’ll be joined by local organizations, including Nevada County Pride, Bright Futures for Youth, Spectrum Project, Nevada County GSA clubs, Lavender Library, Yuba Harm Reduction Collective, and Placer LGBTQ+ Center!
We’ll have plenty of yummy treats, samples, and fabulous giveaway prizes. Entertainment will be provided by Nevada City’s very own drag queen extraordinaire, Cloaca!
KVMRx Queer Burlesque and Dance Party
A KVMRx Pride Event to uplift the local Queer community and allies and to cement the station’s commitment to inclusion and diversity in our community and in music. Also to pay homage to the Queer roots of the station- Founding Fathers Osborn and Woods.
Burlesque show provided by Iridescent Indulgence Performers (bring your dollar bills!)
Followed by KVMRx live DJs and dancing till midnight.
Tickets $35 available at KVMRx.org
Proceeds to benefit KVMR and KVMRx.
Tickets available online at kvmrx.org
PRIDE FAMILY FEST
Nevada County Pride is excited to announce the 2026 Pride Family Fest, formerly known as the Pride Family Picnic. The beloved annual gathering returns on June 28th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Condon Park Pavilion in Grass Valley.
Now in its fifth year, Pride Family Fest continues its tradition of offering safe, joyful, youth-centric celebration for families, friends, and LGBTQIA+ allies across Nevada County and beyond.
Attendees can look forward to an afternoon filled with activities for all ages, including:
• Live music
• Games
• A bounce house
• Aerial arts performances
• Face painting
• Free family photos
A free community BBQ and cake will be provided, with gluten-free and vegan options available. Guests are also encouraged to bring a side dish for the community potluck.
“We’re thrilled to continue growing this event as a welcoming, affirming space where families and young people can connect, celebrate, and simply enjoy being together,” said Danielle Vanaman Nevada County Pride Board Member. “Pride Family Fest is about joy, community, and supporting one another — and we can’t wait to share that with everyone again this year.”
The event is made possible with the support of generous community partners and sponsors committed to uplifting and celebrating LGBTQIA+ youth and families across the region.
Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA4A72DABFECF8-63069005-pride#/
Thursday Night Market
Join us in Downtown Grass Valley at the Thursday Night Market Summer Series! Come stop by the Nevada County Pride booth and say hi, pick up some fabulous swag and meet other community members. This event repeats on June 18, June 25, July 2, and July 9.
Thursday Night Market
Join us in Downtown Grass Valley at the Thursday Night Market Summer Series! Come stop by the Nevada County Pride booth and say hi, pick up some fabulous swag and meet other community members. This event repeats on June 18, June 25, July 2, and July 9.
Hot Summer Nights
Join us in Downtown Nevada City at Hot Summer Nights Series! Come stop by the Nevada County Pride booth and say hi, pick up some fabulous swag and meet other community members. This event repeats on July 22, and July 29.
Hot Summer Nights is a street festival of art and music, has been an annual tradition in this quaint, scenic-and sometimes quirky-community, for over 30 years. This FREE event takes place on three Wednesday evenings: July 15th, 22nd & 29th, from 6-9:30pm. During Hot Summer Nights, Nevada City’s landmark historic district is closed to vehicles and filled with art, food/beverages, local vendors, music & entertainment. You’ll find dozens of vendors, 5 stages of entertainment, kids activities including a bounce house & face painting, and much more!
More Info here
Nevada County Pride Board Meeting
Our monthly Board meetings are open to the community and take place the third Friday of each month, unless there is a schedule issue. The meetings are held in the large community meeting room off the lobby entrance of the Madelyn Helling Library at the Nevada County Rood Center. If you would like to learn more about the Board and/or get information on attending, please email us at info@nevadacountypride.org
Hot Summer Nights
Join us in Downtown Nevada City at Hot Summer Nights Series! Come stop by the Nevada County Pride booth and say hi, pick up some fabulous swag and meet other community members. This event repeats on July 22, and July 29.
Hot Summer Nights is a street festival of art and music, has been an annual tradition in this quaint, scenic-and sometimes quirky-community, for over 30 years. This FREE event takes place on three Wednesday evenings: July 15th, 22nd & 29th, from 6-9:30pm. During Hot Summer Nights, Nevada City’s landmark historic district is closed to vehicles and filled with art, food/beverages, local vendors, music & entertainment. You’ll find dozens of vendors, 5 stages of entertainment, kids activities including a bounce house & face painting, and much more!
More Info here
Monthly Potluck
We hope you will join us for our monthly potluck at the Scott’s Flat Lake area home of John and Greg, on Saturday, July 25th, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. John and Greg are long-time repeat hosts, and we thank them for inviting us back to their lovely home and garden in 2026. There is a large garden and back and front porch, ideal for everyone to spread out a bit and enjoy the summer weather. Location and Directions are sent out in the newsletter.
What to Bring
— A dish to share (appetizer, salad, main, side dish, or dessert)
— Your own beverages to drink, alcohol is allowed
— $5 to support the on-going potlucks, but no one will be turned away who cannot pay
— Please consider volunteering to help clean up at the event’s end by letting the host know you are available
Hot Summer Nights
Join us in Downtown Nevada City at Hot Summer Nights Series! Come stop by the Nevada County Pride booth and say hi, pick up some fabulous swag and meet other community members. This event repeats on July 22, and July 29.
Hot Summer Nights is a street festival of art and music, has been an annual tradition in this quaint, scenic-and sometimes quirky-community, for over 30 years. This FREE event takes place on three Wednesday evenings: July 15th, 22nd & 29th, from 6-9:30pm. During Hot Summer Nights, Nevada City’s landmark historic district is closed to vehicles and filled with art, food/beverages, local vendors, music & entertainment. You’ll find dozens of vendors, 5 stages of entertainment, kids activities including a bounce house & face painting, and much more!
More Info here
Potluck and Poolside Dance Party with Lorraine Gervais
Potluck and Poolside Dance Party with Lorraine Gervais
Long-time host Uli invites you to an all afternoon swim and potluck dinner followed by a dance party with Lorraine Gervais. This event is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend Andrew Rust and open to everyone from the queer community and their allies. Feel free to join for the entire day or drop in and out as you like — and don't be shy to talk to people you haven't met before.
Pool and Dinner Times, Safety and Attire
— The main event starts at 2:00 pm with potluck main course being served around 4 pm. Please bring appetizer, main, salad, side, or dessert to share.
Lorraine and band will start around 6 pm. We'll wrap up around 9:30pm.
— Consider bringing finger food suitable for serving outdoors throughout the afternoon. This event is all outdoors, kitchen facilities will not be available.
— An outdoor shower and indoor changing room will be available.
— Swim attire will be required.
— No glass in pool area, please
— Smoke or vape only in the dedicated area in front of the garage. Be aware of the fire danger.
— Suggested donation to Nevada County Pride: $5 or whatever you can contribute.
Address and Directions sent out in monthly newsletter.
Monthly Potluck
We hope you will join us for our monthly potluck at the Alta Sierra area home of Adeline and Leslie, on Sunday, September 20th, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Adeline and Leslie are delighted to open their lovely home and gardens to us. There is a large outdoor space back deck, ideal for everyone to spread out a bit and enjoy the fall weather. Please bring a folding chair if you can. Location and Directions are sent out in the newsletter.
What to Bring
— A dish to share (appetizer, salad, main, side dish, or dessert)
— Your own beverages to drink, alcohol is allowed
— $5 to support the on-going potlucks, but no one will be turned away who cannot pay
— Please consider volunteering to help clean up at the event’s end by letting the host know you are available
Barbara Higbie & Teresa Trull NC Pride Benefit Concert
Teresa Trull and Barbara Higbie Reunion, CD Release, Birthdays and Pride Celebration!
The reunion of singer-songwriter Teresa Trull and multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, Barbara Higbie, is a long-awaited musical event. Teresa visits from her home in New Zealand to join Barbara as they kick off a national tour supporting the release of their new “Greatest Hits” CD.
Join us for an intimate evening with these trailblazing feminists and lesbian rights activists and undisputed pioneers in women's music.
Seating is limited, and this show will sell out. Get your tickets early!
Sliding scale tickets for this performance are $25 - 50 per person. Tickets start at $25, but, please consider adding any extra that you can, in support of Nevada County PRIDE
Doors open at 5:30 PM Tickets Available at Wildeyepub.com
Queer Movie Night @ Onyx Downtown
The Onyx Downtown teams up with Nevada County Pride again for June Pride Month as we screen “But I’m a Cheerleader”.
Before the film, we're excited to welcome Lou Ceci for a reading and discussion from his new book. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a local author and connect with fellow community members before settling in for the beloved cult classic But I'm a Cheerleader—a hilarious, heartwarming, and groundbreaking LGBTQ+ film that continues to resonate with audiences today.
But I'm a Cheerleader is a 1999 American satirical teen romantic comedy. Megan is an all-American girl. She's a cheerleader and has a boyfriend, but she doesn't like kissing him very much, and she's pretty tactile with her cheerleader friends, and she only has pictures of girls up in her locker. Her parents and friends conclude that she must be gay and send her off to "sexual redirection" school, full of admittedly homosexual misfits, where she can learn how to be straight. Will Megan be turned around to successful heterosexuality, or will she succumb to her love for the beautiful Graham?
Sing Praise! A Queer Revival of Spirit and Song
Sing Praise! is not your average song circle—it’s a queer revival, a ritual of collective prayer and joy, led by nonbinary music minister KJ Song. This is a special Pride edition to celebrate together
Sing Praise! is a place to wail, harmonize, stomp, and rise. It’s for anyone hungry for Spirit without the strings, for prayer without dogma, for a free voice that sings back, for a moment of communal aliveness that feels like YES.
This isn’t a concert and not a "vocal jam" — it’s a homecoming.
This is a song SERVICE, curated by KJ, without any dogma or religious affiliation. It's a place to let loose and sing songs that actually stir something deep. You don’t need to be “musical.” You just need to come.
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La Cage Aux Folles (The Bird Cage)
Directed By: David Endacott-Hicks
Music Direction By: Nick Roten and Ken Hardin
Choreography By: Elizabeth Castaneda
To be performed with a Live Orchestral Band: Lead By: Nick Roten
Lighting Design By: Erin Beatie
Tickets: https://lyricrosetheatre.com/tickets
This Tony Award winning musical, based on the 1973 French Play La Cage Aux Folles, was later adapted and made into the smash hit film “The Bird Cage” starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams. La Cage Aux Folles will have you in hysterics as you follow the story a gay couple, Georges (Kyle Bachman), the manager of a Saint-Tropez Drag Club, and Albin/Zaza (Micah Cone), his romantic partner and star attraction of their Night Club.
Farcical adventures ensue when household dynamics intersect with an ultra-conservative politician Dindon (John Arbaugh), his wife (Sara McKinnon) and their daughter (Stella Singer).
After 20 years of partnered bliss, Georges and Albin, are left in an outrageous situation when Georges’ son Jean-Michel(Grant LaCosse/Logan Hamilton) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing conservative Dindon. When these two very different worlds collide, things get complicated with hilarious results.
Starring: Micah Cone, Kyle Bachman, Joel Sauter, Grant LaCosse, Logan Hamilton, John Arbaugh, Sara McKinnon, Stella Singer, Lauren Rock, Bradley Wahl, Phil Loring, Haley Hanson, David Endacott-Hicks, Jerry Peters, Enzo Accettola, Angela Swindell, Malachi Killion, Amber Busse, Molly Wingerd, Andie Shaffer, Robert J Peterson, Nicole Scott, Kirsten Shipley, Anthony Andino, Ehrland Hollingsworth, Ali Adel, and Jenny Darlington-Person.
The Role of "Jean Michel" will be played by the following actor of the on the specified dates:
Logan Hamilton - 5/29, 5/31, 6/6, 6/14, 6/19, & 6/20
Grant LaCosse - 5/30, 6/5, 6/7, 6/13, & 6/15
La Cage Aux Folles (The Bird Cage)
Directed By: David Endacott-Hicks
Music Direction By: Nick Roten and Ken Hardin
Choreography By: Elizabeth Castaneda
To be performed with a Live Orchestral Band: Lead By: Nick Roten
Lighting Design By: Erin Beatie
Tickets: https://lyricrosetheatre.com/tickets
This Tony Award winning musical, based on the 1973 French Play La Cage Aux Folles, was later adapted and made into the smash hit film “The Bird Cage” starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams. La Cage Aux Folles will have you in hysterics as you follow the story a gay couple, Georges (Kyle Bachman), the manager of a Saint-Tropez Drag Club, and Albin/Zaza (Micah Cone), his romantic partner and star attraction of their Night Club.
Farcical adventures ensue when household dynamics intersect with an ultra-conservative politician Dindon (John Arbaugh), his wife (Sara McKinnon) and their daughter (Stella Singer).
After 20 years of partnered bliss, Georges and Albin, are left in an outrageous situation when Georges’ son Jean-Michel(Grant LaCosse/Logan Hamilton) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing conservative Dindon. When these two very different worlds collide, things get complicated with hilarious results.
Starring: Micah Cone, Kyle Bachman, Joel Sauter, Grant LaCosse, Logan Hamilton, John Arbaugh, Sara McKinnon, Stella Singer, Lauren Rock, Bradley Wahl, Phil Loring, Haley Hanson, David Endacott-Hicks, Jerry Peters, Enzo Accettola, Angela Swindell, Malachi Killion, Amber Busse, Molly Wingerd, Andie Shaffer, Robert J Peterson, Nicole Scott, Kirsten Shipley, Anthony Andino, Ehrland Hollingsworth, Ali Adel, and Jenny Darlington-Person.
The Role of "Jean Michel" will be played by the following actor of the on the specified dates:
Logan Hamilton - 5/29, 5/31, 6/6, 6/14, 6/19, & 6/20
Grant LaCosse - 5/30, 6/5, 6/7, 6/13, & 6/15
La Cage Aux Folles (The Bird Cage)
Directed By: David Endacott-Hicks
Music Direction By: Nick Roten and Ken Hardin
Choreography By: Elizabeth Castaneda
To be performed with a Live Orchestral Band: Lead By: Nick Roten
Lighting Design By: Erin Beatie
Tickets: https://lyricrosetheatre.com/tickets
This Tony Award winning musical, based on the 1973 French Play La Cage Aux Folles, was later adapted and made into the smash hit film “The Bird Cage” starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams. La Cage Aux Folles will have you in hysterics as you follow the story a gay couple, Georges (Kyle Bachman), the manager of a Saint-Tropez Drag Club, and Albin/Zaza (Micah Cone), his romantic partner and star attraction of their Night Club.
Farcical adventures ensue when household dynamics intersect with an ultra-conservative politician Dindon (John Arbaugh), his wife (Sara McKinnon) and their daughter (Stella Singer).
After 20 years of partnered bliss, Georges and Albin, are left in an outrageous situation when Georges’ son Jean-Michel(Grant LaCosse/Logan Hamilton) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing conservative Dindon. When these two very different worlds collide, things get complicated with hilarious results.
Starring: Micah Cone, Kyle Bachman, Joel Sauter, Grant LaCosse, Logan Hamilton, John Arbaugh, Sara McKinnon, Stella Singer, Lauren Rock, Bradley Wahl, Phil Loring, Haley Hanson, David Endacott-Hicks, Jerry Peters, Enzo Accettola, Angela Swindell, Malachi Killion, Amber Busse, Molly Wingerd, Andie Shaffer, Robert J Peterson, Nicole Scott, Kirsten Shipley, Anthony Andino, Ehrland Hollingsworth, Ali Adel, and Jenny Darlington-Person.
The Role of "Jean Michel" will be played by the following actor of the on the specified dates:
Logan Hamilton - 5/29, 5/31, 6/6, 6/14, 6/19, & 6/20
Grant LaCosse - 5/30, 6/5, 6/7, 6/13, & 6/15
Art in Public Spaces Opening Reception: Lavender Glow | Queer Art & Our Shared History
Art in Public Spaces Opening Reception: Lavender Glow | Queer Art & Our Shared History
Nevada County’s queer communities have been a foundational force in shaping the cultural, artistic, and civic landscapes of Nevada County. This exhibition highlights and celebrates the lives and legacies of queer individuals and groups whose collective influence reflects a profound investment in place, arts, and culture. We present this exhibition with the understanding that a wealth of history and stories remain untold. The exhibit opens May 26, 2026, and runs through August 28th.
Lavender Glow is a 2-part exhibition presenting Nevada County’s queer history alongside 2D and 3D artworks in a variety of mediums from local LGBTQ+ artists. Guided by Queer Community Advisory and Artwork Selection Committees, the latest Art in Public Spaces exhibition is a collaboration between Nevada County Arts & Culture and Nevada County Pride.
Beginning with Nisenan history into the present day, Lavender Glow reflects upon and celebrates the lived experiences and legacies of queer individuals and groups whose collective influence demonstrate a profound investment in place, arts, and culture. Alongside highlights of local history, Lavender Glow features 44 artworks selected from 127 submissions.
Featured artists: CJ Cavet, Indigo Zo, James Chester, Karle deProsse, Schuyler Ellers, D. Fritz, Eric Gorman, Dante Groom, Hannah Heron, Kathleen Hill, Jonathon Hinojosa, Ray Isaak-Bleau, Jori Jori, Peter A. Mason, Amee Medeiros (Prickly Pear), Baylee Reed Smith, Eva Salyer, Aubrey Sayre, John Sciarrilli, Slutzville, Adeline Wood, Chad Wood, Leslie Wood
Learn more here.
Thursday Night Market
Join us in Downtown Grass Valley at the Thursday Night Market Summer Series! Come stop by the Nevada County Pride booth and say hi, pick up some fabulous swag and meet other community members. This event repeats on June 18, June 25, July 2, and July 9.
Nevada City Council Pride Month Proclamation
Join other community members for the sixth annual City of Nevada City Pride Month proclamation at their regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. Visibility matters and it would really make an impression if A LOT of people showed up. Please go all in for rainbow! The proclamation will be early on the meeting agenda so please plan to arrive by 6:15 PM.
If you can’t attend in person, public comments may be submitted to publiccomment@nevadacityca.gov
La Cage Aux Folles (The Bird Cage)
Directed By: David Endacott-Hicks
Music Direction By: Nick Roten and Ken Hardin
Choreography By: Elizabeth Castaneda
To be performed with a Live Orchestral Band: Lead By: Nick Roten
Lighting Design By: Erin Beatie
Tickets: https://lyricrosetheatre.com/tickets
This Tony Award winning musical, based on the 1973 French Play La Cage Aux Folles, was later adapted and made into the smash hit film “The Bird Cage” starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams. La Cage Aux Folles will have you in hysterics as you follow the story a gay couple, Georges (Kyle Bachman), the manager of a Saint-Tropez Drag Club, and Albin/Zaza (Micah Cone), his romantic partner and star attraction of their Night Club.
Farcical adventures ensue when household dynamics intersect with an ultra-conservative politician Dindon (John Arbaugh), his wife (Sara McKinnon) and their daughter (Stella Singer).
After 20 years of partnered bliss, Georges and Albin, are left in an outrageous situation when Georges’ son Jean-Michel(Grant LaCosse/Logan Hamilton) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing conservative Dindon. When these two very different worlds collide, things get complicated with hilarious results.
Starring: Micah Cone, Kyle Bachman, Joel Sauter, Grant LaCosse, Logan Hamilton, John Arbaugh, Sara McKinnon, Stella Singer, Lauren Rock, Bradley Wahl, Phil Loring, Haley Hanson, David Endacott-Hicks, Jerry Peters, Enzo Accettola, Angela Swindell, Malachi Killion, Amber Busse, Molly Wingerd, Andie Shaffer, Robert J Peterson, Nicole Scott, Kirsten Shipley, Anthony Andino, Ehrland Hollingsworth, Ali Adel, and Jenny Darlington-Person.
The Role of "Jean Michel" will be played by the following actor of the on the specified dates:
Logan Hamilton - 5/29, 5/31, 6/6, 6/14, 6/19, & 6/20
Grant LaCosse - 5/30, 6/5, 6/7, 6/13, & 6/15
NC Pride After Party Variety Show
Lyric Rose Theatre Company proudly presents the very first Nevada City Pride Parade After Party Variety Show at the historic Nevada Theatre- a night of queer joy, performance, glamour, comedy, music, storytelling, drag, surprises, and community.
Hosted by the one and only Cloaca, with an incredible lineup of local and visiting performers bringing heart, brilliance, weirdness, and magic to the stage.
Whether you’re coming with your chosen family, your sweetheart, your crew, or solo, come celebrate with us after the parade and be part of something special.
Ticket link is on the website: NCPrideParade.com
Tickets are $20 online, $25 at the door.
50 Free youth tickets are available and can be reserved through the ticket link. The show is rated PG-13.
Ticket Link: https://lyricrosetheatre.thundertix.com/events/264985
More Info: http://NCPrideParade.com
Nevada City Pride Parade
Nevada City Pride Parade — June 6, 2026
The Nevada City Pride Parade is on June 6, 2026 at 6 PM - and you’re invited to be part of it! This community-led effort is the town’s first full-fledged Pride parade down Broad Street, created in collaboration with Lyric Rose Theatre, and rooted in years of courage, creativity, and LGBTQ+ culture-making that’s been shaping Nevada City all along.
Follow the Instagram @nevadacityprideparade for details on parade announcers, DJ, entries, and sponsors. Come line Broad Street for this beautiful FREE celebration of Pride through downtown which will have you cheering and dancing in the street. Then we'll keep the energy going with a PG-13 After Party Variety Show at the Nevada Theatre featuring drag, music, storytelling, comedy, and community in full color.
Want to get involved, or stay after for the show?
Visit the website NCPrideParade.com to:
-Submit a parade entry til May 23rd,
-Volunteer at the parade,
-Reserve tickets for the Variety Show (50 Free Youth Tix, $20 online/$25 in person).
In a place where being seen can still carry weight, Pride is both celebration and resistance! We'll be Proud to see you on June 6th in Nevada City.
La Cage Aux Folles (The Bird Cage)
Directed By: David Endacott-Hicks
Music Direction By: Nick Roten and Ken Hardin
Choreography By: Elizabeth Castaneda
To be performed with a Live Orchestral Band: Lead By: Nick Roten
Lighting Design By: Erin Beatie
Tickets: https://lyricrosetheatre.com/tickets
This Tony Award winning musical, based on the 1973 French Play La Cage Aux Folles, was later adapted and made into the smash hit film “The Bird Cage” starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams. La Cage Aux Folles will have you in hysterics as you follow the story a gay couple, Georges (Kyle Bachman), the manager of a Saint-Tropez Drag Club, and Albin/Zaza (Micah Cone), his romantic partner and star attraction of their Night Club.
Farcical adventures ensue when household dynamics intersect with an ultra-conservative politician Dindon (John Arbaugh), his wife (Sara McKinnon) and their daughter (Stella Singer).
After 20 years of partnered bliss, Georges and Albin, are left in an outrageous situation when Georges’ son Jean-Michel(Grant LaCosse/Logan Hamilton) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing conservative Dindon. When these two very different worlds collide, things get complicated with hilarious results.
Starring: Micah Cone, Kyle Bachman, Joel Sauter, Grant LaCosse, Logan Hamilton, John Arbaugh, Sara McKinnon, Stella Singer, Lauren Rock, Bradley Wahl, Phil Loring, Haley Hanson, David Endacott-Hicks, Jerry Peters, Enzo Accettola, Angela Swindell, Malachi Killion, Amber Busse, Molly Wingerd, Andie Shaffer, Robert J Peterson, Nicole Scott, Kirsten Shipley, Anthony Andino, Ehrland Hollingsworth, Ali Adel, and Jenny Darlington-Person.
The Role of "Jean Michel" will be played by the following actor of the on the specified dates:
Logan Hamilton - 5/29, 5/31, 6/6, 6/14, 6/19, & 6/20
Grant LaCosse - 5/30, 6/5, 6/7, 6/13, & 6/15
Pre-Game Pride
Mantra Tea House will open their Tea and drink bar, have some food, and open their record collection so folks can chill & connect! Pick up a list of queer owned & allied businesses downtown to support.
Find community and support our business owners to kick off Pride!
La Cage Aux Folles (The Bird Cage)
Directed By: David Endacott-Hicks
Music Direction By: Nick Roten and Ken Hardin
Choreography By: Elizabeth Castaneda
To be performed with a Live Orchestral Band: Lead By: Nick Roten
Lighting Design By: Erin Beatie
Tickets: https://lyricrosetheatre.com/tickets
This Tony Award winning musical, based on the 1973 French Play La Cage Aux Folles, was later adapted and made into the smash hit film “The Bird Cage” starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams. La Cage Aux Folles will have you in hysterics as you follow the story a gay couple, Georges (Kyle Bachman), the manager of a Saint-Tropez Drag Club, and Albin/Zaza (Micah Cone), his romantic partner and star attraction of their Night Club.
Farcical adventures ensue when household dynamics intersect with an ultra-conservative politician Dindon (John Arbaugh), his wife (Sara McKinnon) and their daughter (Stella Singer).
After 20 years of partnered bliss, Georges and Albin, are left in an outrageous situation when Georges’ son Jean-Michel(Grant LaCosse/Logan Hamilton) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing conservative Dindon. When these two very different worlds collide, things get complicated with hilarious results.
Starring: Micah Cone, Kyle Bachman, Joel Sauter, Grant LaCosse, Logan Hamilton, John Arbaugh, Sara McKinnon, Stella Singer, Lauren Rock, Bradley Wahl, Phil Loring, Haley Hanson, David Endacott-Hicks, Jerry Peters, Enzo Accettola, Angela Swindell, Malachi Killion, Amber Busse, Molly Wingerd, Andie Shaffer, Robert J Peterson, Nicole Scott, Kirsten Shipley, Anthony Andino, Ehrland Hollingsworth, Ali Adel, and Jenny Darlington-Person.
The Role of "Jean Michel" will be played by the following actor of the on the specified dates:
Logan Hamilton - 5/29, 5/31, 6/6, 6/14, 6/19, & 6/20
Grant LaCosse - 5/30, 6/5, 6/7, 6/13, & 6/15
Nevada County Pride Month Proclamation
Nevada County elected officials and staff have been a supporter of our work for many years and we are so pleased that The Board of Supervisors of Nevada County will be honoring June Pride Month with the second annual official county proclamation at their regularly scheduled BOS Meeting. Visibility matters and it would really make an impression if A LOT of people showed up. There will also be time for public comment in support of the resolution and you are encouraged to speak if you would like. Please go all in for rainbow attire!
Note that the meeting starts at 9:00 AM and we expect to be on the agenda in the first half hour. Updates will be made here as we get closer to the date and in the Mid-May newsletter.
Reception Layers of Place
Nevada City Public Arts Commission in Partnership with the Nevada County Arts Council invites you to “Layers of Place” to celebrate Pride, support local art and build community.
Pride Flag Raising
Pride Flag Raising at City Hall
Join Nevada City Council members Daniela Fernandez and Lou Ceci and our community for the 6th annual Pride Flag raising at City Hall. We will gather on York Street across from City Hall. Then stay to help hang pride flags on all the light poles in downtown Nevada City. Thanks to Yubanet for donating the Pride flags for six years!
La Cage Aux Folles (The Bird Cage)
Directed By: David Endacott-Hicks
Music Direction By: Nick Roten and Ken Hardin
Choreography By: Elizabeth Castaneda
To be performed with a Live Orchestral Band: Lead By: Nick Roten
Lighting Design By: Erin Beatie
Tickets: https://lyricrosetheatre.com/tickets
This Tony Award winning musical, based on the 1973 French Play La Cage Aux Folles, was later adapted and made into the smash hit film “The Bird Cage” starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams. La Cage Aux Folles will have you in hysterics as you follow the story a gay couple, Georges (Kyle Bachman), the manager of a Saint-Tropez Drag Club, and Albin/Zaza (Micah Cone), his romantic partner and star attraction of their Night Club.
Farcical adventures ensue when household dynamics intersect with an ultra-conservative politician Dindon (John Arbaugh), his wife (Sara McKinnon) and their daughter (Stella Singer).
After 20 years of partnered bliss, Georges and Albin, are left in an outrageous situation when Georges’ son Jean-Michel(Grant LaCosse/Logan Hamilton) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing conservative Dindon. When these two very different worlds collide, things get complicated with hilarious results.
Starring: Micah Cone, Kyle Bachman, Joel Sauter, Grant LaCosse, Logan Hamilton, John Arbaugh, Sara McKinnon, Stella Singer, Lauren Rock, Bradley Wahl, Phil Loring, Haley Hanson, David Endacott-Hicks, Jerry Peters, Enzo Accettola, Angela Swindell, Malachi Killion, Amber Busse, Molly Wingerd, Andie Shaffer, Robert J Peterson, Nicole Scott, Kirsten Shipley, Anthony Andino, Ehrland Hollingsworth, Ali Adel, and Jenny Darlington-Person.
The Role of "Jean Michel" will be played by the following actor of the on the specified dates:
Logan Hamilton - 5/29, 5/31, 6/6, 6/14, 6/19, & 6/20
Grant LaCosse - 5/30, 6/5, 6/7, 6/13, & 6/15
La Cage Aux Folles (The Bird Cage)
Directed By: David Endacott-Hicks
Music Direction By: Nick Roten and Ken Hardin
Choreography By: Elizabeth Castaneda
To be performed with a Live Orchestral Band: Lead By: Nick Roten
Lighting Design By: Erin Beatie
Tickets: https://lyricrosetheatre.com/tickets
This Tony Award winning musical, based on the 1973 French Play La Cage Aux Folles, was later adapted and made into the smash hit film “The Bird Cage” starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams. La Cage Aux Folles will have you in hysterics as you follow the story a gay couple, Georges (Kyle Bachman), the manager of a Saint-Tropez Drag Club, and Albin/Zaza (Micah Cone), his romantic partner and star attraction of their Night Club.
Farcical adventures ensue when household dynamics intersect with an ultra-conservative politician Dindon (John Arbaugh), his wife (Sara McKinnon) and their daughter (Stella Singer).
After 20 years of partnered bliss, Georges and Albin, are left in an outrageous situation when Georges’ son Jean-Michel(Grant LaCosse/Logan Hamilton) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing conservative Dindon. When these two very different worlds collide, things get complicated with hilarious results.
Starring: Micah Cone, Kyle Bachman, Joel Sauter, Grant LaCosse, Logan Hamilton, John Arbaugh, Sara McKinnon, Stella Singer, Lauren Rock, Bradley Wahl, Phil Loring, Haley Hanson, David Endacott-Hicks, Jerry Peters, Enzo Accettola, Angela Swindell, Malachi Killion, Amber Busse, Molly Wingerd, Andie Shaffer, Robert J Peterson, Nicole Scott, Kirsten Shipley, Anthony Andino, Ehrland Hollingsworth, Ali Adel, and Jenny Darlington-Person.
The Role of "Jean Michel" will be played by the following actor of the on the specified dates:
Logan Hamilton - 5/29, 5/31, 6/6, 6/14, 6/19, & 6/20
Grant LaCosse - 5/30, 6/5, 6/7, 6/13, & 6/15
La Cage Aux Folles (The Bird Cage)
Directed By: David Endacott-Hicks
Music Direction By: Nick Roten and Ken Hardin
Choreography By: Elizabeth Castaneda
To be performed with a Live Orchestral Band: Lead By: Nick Roten
Lighting Design By: Erin Beatie
Tickets: https://lyricrosetheatre.com/tickets
This Tony Award winning musical, based on the 1973 French Play La Cage Aux Folles, was later adapted and made into the smash hit film “The Bird Cage” starring Nathan Lane and Robin Williams. La Cage Aux Folles will have you in hysterics as you follow the story a gay couple, Georges (Kyle Bachman), the manager of a Saint-Tropez Drag Club, and Albin/Zaza (Micah Cone), his romantic partner and star attraction of their Night Club.
Farcical adventures ensue when household dynamics intersect with an ultra-conservative politician Dindon (John Arbaugh), his wife (Sara McKinnon) and their daughter (Stella Singer).
After 20 years of partnered bliss, Georges and Albin, are left in an outrageous situation when Georges’ son Jean-Michel(Grant LaCosse/Logan Hamilton) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing conservative Dindon. When these two very different worlds collide, things get complicated with hilarious results.
Starring: Micah Cone, Kyle Bachman, Joel Sauter, Grant LaCosse, Logan Hamilton, John Arbaugh, Sara McKinnon, Stella Singer, Lauren Rock, Bradley Wahl, Phil Loring, Haley Hanson, David Endacott-Hicks, Jerry Peters, Enzo Accettola, Angela Swindell, Malachi Killion, Amber Busse, Molly Wingerd, Andie Shaffer, Robert J Peterson, Nicole Scott, Kirsten Shipley, Anthony Andino, Ehrland Hollingsworth, Ali Adel, and Jenny Darlington-Person.
The Role of "Jean Michel" will be played by the following actor of the on the specified dates:
Logan Hamilton - 5/29, 5/31, 6/6, 6/14, 6/19, & 6/20
Grant LaCosse - 5/30, 6/5, 6/7, 6/13, & 6/15
Q-Bubble
Q-Bubble for Teens
For teens & young adults (13-19) to find support, community, mental health resources, gender-affirming resources, and connection through monthly group meet-ups & other activities
Nevada County LGBTQ+ Happy Hour
A weekly event for all in the LGBTQ+ community to get together for socializing. Join our Facebook group for weekly updates.
Dyke Night
Join local LGQBT+ folks for community and noshes! Drop by, meet folks, connect, and have a great time. This month we are at Garys Place in Grass Valley. Non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails are available, you don't have to eat or drink if you don't want to.
Grass Valley City Council Pride Month Proclamation
Join other community members for the third annual City of Grass Valley Pride Month proclamation at their regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. Visibility matters and it would really make an impression if A LOT of people showed up. Please go all in for rainbow! The proclamation will be early on the meeting agenda so please plan to arrive by 6:00 PM.
If you can’t attend in person, public comments may be submitted to public@cityofgrassvalley.com
Town of Truckee Pride Proclamation
Town of Truckee Pride Proclamation
Join other community members for the annual Town of Truckee Pride Month proclamation at their regularly scheduled Town Council Meeting.
Queer Sangha (Group Meditation)
Queer Sangha is a peer-led meditation and community group for all who find affinity in queerness. We come together to practice meditation and build community, resilience, and solidarity through Sangha- a Buddhist word for the community who practices together.
Our gatherings include a 30-minute meditation (seated, laying down, or standing all very welcome), a time to share and listen to each other, a metta (loving kindness) blessing, and walking meditation.
We are a peer-held, collective space. Meditation guidance is available for those who would find it supportive.
Join us! This space is open to Queer identified folks, as well as all who are exploring the possibility of Queerness as a part of their identity.
This group is offered freely. Donations are gratefully received and support the Center. Donations to the California Heritage Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP) are strongly encouraged as a thank you and acknowledgement that our center sits on unceded Nisenan land.
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday from 6:30pm to 8pm.
Nevada County LGBTQ+ Happy Hour
A weekly event for all in the LGBTQ+ community to get together for socializing. Join our Facebook group for weekly updates.
Monthly Potluck
We hope you will join us for our monthly potluck at the Nevada City home of Michael and Victor, on Sunday, May 17th, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Michael and Victor are repeat hosts, and we thank them for inviting us back to their lovely CASA Farm home in 2026. There is a large garden and front porch, ideal for everyone to spread out a bit and enjoy the spring weather. Please bring folding chairs if you can. Location and Directions are sent out in the newsletter.
What to Bring
— A dish to share (appetizer, salad, main, side dish, or dessert)
— Your own beverages to drink, alcohol is allowed
— $5 to support the on-going potlucks, but no one will be turned away who cannot pay
— Please consider volunteering to help clean up at the event’s end by letting the host know you are available
Nevada County Pride Board Meeting
Our monthly Board meetings are open to the community and take place the third Friday of each month, unless there is a schedule issue. The meetings are held in the large community meeting room off the lobby entrance of the Madelyn Helling Library at the Nevada County Rood Center. If you would like to learn more about the Board and/or get information on attending, please email us at info@nevadacountypride.org